About Us
Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® has given hope, strength and joy to children with life-threatening medical conditions. From our humble beginnings with one boy’s wish to be a police officer, we’ve evolved into an organization that grants a child’s wish in the United States and its territories every 40 minutes.
Our Chapter
Founded in 1982, The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Northern Nevada is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Our mission is to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. Fulfilling a child’s wish provides a joyful and meaningful experience that benefits both the child and the family.
The First Wish
The Make-A-Wish Foundation traces its beginning to one boy’s wish. In 1980, 7-year-old Christopher James Greicius was being treated for leukemia. Every day, he dreamed of becoming a police officer.
Thanks to the generosity of some caring individuals, Chris was sworn in as the first honorary DPS patrolman in state history. Thus, the Chris Greicius Make-A-Wish Memorial – which later became known as the Make-A-Wish Foundation – was born.
Fast Facts
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northern Nevada was founded in 1982.
Our chapter has granted more than 700 wishes. Nationally, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has granted nearly 165,000 wishes since 1980.
Our chapter serves the 13 Northern Nevada counties.
Our chapter is funded through donations from individuals, corporations, school groups, foundations and community organizations. We never solicit contributions by phone or door-to-door.
