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This resolution recognizes April 29, 2025, as "World Wish Day" in Pennsylvania, highlighting the significant work of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The resolution provides context about the organization's mission to create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses, noting that they have granted over 585,000 wishes worldwide and currently grant a wish every 33 minutes in the United States. In Pennsylvania specifically, active Make-A-Wish chapters granted 708 wishes in fiscal year 2024. The resolution emphasizes the importance of these wishes, pointing out that research suggests granting a wish can give children strength to fight critical illnesses and provide renewed hope. The specific date of April 29, 2025, is significant because it marks the 45th anniversary of the first wish fulfilled in April 1980, which inspired the creation of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and also represents the 15th anniversary of the first official "World Wish Day" celebration in 2010. By recognizing this day, the resolution aims to acknowledge the foundation's impactful work in supporting children and families facing critical medical challenges.

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