INDIANAPOLIS — Make-A-Wish is hoping to bring people moments of joy as they navigate the holiday season this year.
Through Dec. 31, the foundation is debuting "The Holiday Wish Line," a telephone hotline with messages record from wish kids meant to inspire togetherness and get callers into the festive spirit.
Whether it's holiday travel delays or wanting to be closer to friends and family, the holiday can be overwhelming, but the hotline is just one phone call away.
"The Holiday Wish Line allows anyone, at any time, to receive a dose of hope and joy from our wish kids," said Leslie Motter, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish America.
Six wish kids, who have battled a critical illness, recorded messages with friendly advice, stories and funny moments for callers to listen to on the phone.
The number for the hotline is 480-914-9474.
Callers will be asked to choose from a series of prompts to listen to messages from:
- Jasper, a 5-year-old with chronic respiratory failure from Wrentham, Massachusetts, who wished for a backyard playset.
- Brantley, a 7-year-old from Nevada, Texas, with a heart condition, who wanted to see snow and wished to build a snowman with his family.
- Annabelle, a 9-year-old from Clovis, California, with cystic fibrosis, who wished to skate with her favorite hockey team, the Las Vegas Golden Knights.
- Ava, an 11-year-old from Clive, Iowa, with a heart condition, who learned first-hand what it takes to be a content creator for her wish.
- Fernie, an 11-year-old with cancer from Janesville, California, who, as an avid athlete, wished for a batting cage in his backyard.
- Holin, a 10-year-old from Pensacola, Florida, whose love for music landed her onstage with her favorite singer.
To learn more about the wish kids and how you can help make their wishes come true, click here.
