SANTIAGO — Once again, Chilean students have taken to the streets to protest the…
Make-A-Wish Chile on Social Media Platforms
Last month the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Chile launched its own Facebook page to increase awareness on the organization and its mission in the country. Make-A-Wish Chile plans to use social media platforms, specifically Facebook and Twitter, to create a more personal relationship with those who follow their work closely and to gain more followers as [...]
“Shopping for a Dream”: Make-A-Wish Foundation charity event
by Lisa Kimura In the splendour of the Ritz Carlton, Make-A-Wish Chile held what would be their third hosting of a special fashion sale “De Compras por un sueño“. Participated by renowned shops such as Montemarano, Lia Fernandez, Tommy Hilfiger, Diesel, Mini Me, Kosiuko, Swarovski and Paco Rabanne Perfumes, a percentage of the sale profit [...]
Spiderman saves Santiago thanks to Make a Wish
By Jerusa Pozo If Spiderman were real… Unfortunately the only real superheroes are in movies, television and comics, but right now a city like Santiago needs them at this very moment. Last Friday, Luciano Lopez, age 6, who suffers from leukemia, realized his dream of being Spiderman in the Plaza de Armas of Santiago. The [...]
Princess for a day: Make-A-Wish fulfils girl’s dreams
Turning into a princess – for four Chilean girls suffering from life threatening diseases this dream came true on December 23 at the Sheraton Santiago. Make-A-Wish organized an event full of music, gifts, and a big surprise for the girls, who came in full princess gear. Ariel, Cinderella, Snow White and Aurora seemed a little [...]
Aerosmith in Chile shares the power of a wish in front of 25,000 fans
Sunday night was truly ‘amazing’ for eighteen year old Israel Duran of Santiago, whose dream of seeing Aerosmith live in concert was bought to life thanks to the Make-a-Wish foundation. Even before seeing the band’s spectacular live show, Israel enjoyed a special treat when the production team invited him to look around the dressing rooms. [...]
See the Make-A-Wish Anniversary Celebration
April 24th saw the celebration of thirty years of the Make-A-Wish charity helping children around the world with a ‘World Wish Day’. In Chile, families, volunteers, supporters and collaborators came together for a day of fun at theme park Fantasilandia, Santiago. Later that week an ‘Exclusive Sale’ fundraising event at the Ritz-Carlton hotel, Santiago opened [...]
Make-A-Wish Chile invites you to ‘Wishes for the Win’
Next week the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Chile will have a fundraising event at the California Sports Cantina on Wednesday June 2nd from 7:30pm and would love to see you there! Volunteers from the charity have come together with the well known sports bar to host an entertaining FIFA World Cup themed cocktail, with food, drinks, [...]
Demi Lovato Grants Wishes While on Tour in Chile.
Seventeen year old teenage pop sensation, Demi Lovato, started her South American tour in Santiago, Chile this Sunday, May 23rd. During her short visit in Chile, Demi not only came to offer an incredible show to her adoring fans, but also to make a difference. In this particular case, she marked the lives of two [...]
Make-a-Wish Chile – Amanda’s Ballerina Wish
Make-a-Wish Chile grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. Amanda Muñoz is 11 years old, she lives in Santiago with her family (parents and brothers) and has always had a special interest in opera, theatre and ballet. She suffers from a congenital disease [...]
Make-A-Wish Chile joins in on World Wish Day celebrations
On the first ever World Wish Day, celebrating the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s 30 year anniversary, 35 countries around the world, including Chile, granted over 175 wishes. April 29, 2010 was the day where celebrations were going on in different cities worldwide, all celebrating 30 years of wish granting to children with life threatening medical conditions. From [...]