MAKING MAGICAL MOMENTS POSSIBLE SIANA & BRIGITTE I t’s our honor and privilege to grant our special keiki their one true wish, to be entrusted by an entire community of caring and committed partners to give a child and their family laughter and memories to last a lifetime. How do you measure the power of a wish when you feel a child’s hug or are embraced by a wish mom? We are humbled by the inspiration we’ve received in return and are grateful to each of you for the investment that you are making to ensure that wishes are coming true! We realize the impact of a wish when we hear the unbridled laughter of a young boy with severe developmental disabilities, able to play and laugh with his brothers in the safety of a customized playground at home for the first time. You know you’ve made a difference when you see the strength of spirit in a fiveyear old boy from an underprivileged part of town, who’s survived nine open-heart surgeries, acknowledging the crowd who are gathered to witness his induction into the brotherhood of the Honolulu Police Department as an honorary junior police officer. Feeling the undeniable love of parents who are transformed when they witness their daughter smile as they’ve never seen before when her wish is granted to meet the beautiful Princess Belle. We can see it in their eyes, bright and sparkling as they’re filled with a renewed sense of hope. You can feel the strength in their hugs as they feel the embrace of an entire village of friends and neighbors united to bring magic to life. You can hear the joy in their laughter as they experience their wish journey. Our keiki are the future of our community, and our wish kids touch us and inspire us every day to do everything in our power to transform the lives of others. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for everything you do to make their wishes come true! With our sincerest gratitude, Brigitte Egbert Chairman of the Board Make-A-Wish® Hawaii Siana Hunt President & CEO Make-A-Wish® Hawaii 4 2015 MAKE- A -WISH HAWAII ANNUAL REPOR T
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