Make-A-Wish Receives $250,000 Grant from U.S. Bank Foundation to Help Support Life-Changing Wishes Nationwide

PHOENIX, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Make-A-Wish® announced today it has received a $250,000 Community Possible grant from the U.S. Bank Foundation to help deliver life-changing wishes for children fighting critical illnesses. The funding will help further the Make-A-Wish mission and help eligible children seeking business-related experiences as part of their wishes.

"Together with the U.S. Bank Foundation, we look forward to granting wishes that can replace fear with hope and transform the lives of wish kids and their families," said Leslie Motter, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish America. "We are excited to work closely with U.S. Bank and the U.S. Bank Foundation to deliver the joy of a wish, restoring a sense of childhood back to the children and normalcy to families nationwide."

In addition, U.S. Bank employees will be able to participate in volunteer activities within their communities. Currently, an average of 73 children in the United States are diagnosed with a critical illness that qualifies them for a wish every day, underscoring the urgent need for community involvement and support.

"We're proud to work with organizations like Make-A-Wish to help kids and families explore opportunities in the business world while helping to build thriving communities," said Erica Opstad, U.S. Bank head of community affairs and managing director of the U.S. Bank Foundation.

U.S. Bank is committed to powering human potential and creating lasting change in communities. The bank does this through the Community Possible platform, including philanthropy, community investments and team member volunteerism.

For more information about Make-A-Wish and how you can get involved, please visit wish.org.

About Make-A-Wish®
Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Founded in Phoenix, Arizona, Make-A-Wish is the #1 most trusted nonprofit operating locally in all 50 states throughout the U.S. Together with generous donors, supporters, staff and more than 20,000 volunteers across the country, Make-A-Wish delivers hope and joy to children and their families when they need it most. Make-A-Wish aims to bring the power of wishing to every child with a critical illness because wish experiences can help improve emotional and physical health. Since 1980, Make-A-Wish has granted more than 615,000 wishes worldwide; more than 390,000 wishes in the U.S. and its territories alone. For more information about Make-A-Wish America, visit wish.org.

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