Thanksgiving is over but the season for being thankful and giving still continues. An inspiring story about a nonprofit organization called Make-A-Wish was presented on the CBS Sunday Morning Show. Since its inception, the organization has granted over 310,000 wishes of individuals between the ages of 2½ and 18 that have been diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition.

Contrary to what many may think, these wishes are not always the final chapter of a participant’s life. For some, these wishes provide the hope and strength to overcome an illness.

Watch the CBS video segment as well as review the organization’s website. If you feel compelled to be a part of this life changing program, there are many ways to help.

• Donate airline miles
• Fund a wish of your choice
• Donate items to help grant a wish
• Matching gifts
• Volunteer at your local Make-A-Wish chapter
• Refer a child to the program

Here is a link to the CBS Sunday Morning video segment. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/giving-and-giving-back-via-make-a-wish/

Here is a link to the Make-A-Wish website. http://wish.org/

The Colorado Chapter can be contacted directly at 303-750-9474.