RECOGNIZING APRIL 29, 2026, AS "WORLD WISH DAY" IN DELAWARE.

Legislation Document

SPONSOR:

Sen. Poore & Rep. Hensley & Rep. Phillips

Sens. Hocker, Hoffner, Huxtable, Pinkney, Sokola, Walsh, Wilson; Reps. Berry, Gray, K. Johnson, Osienski, Ross Levin

DELAWARE STATE SENATE

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 175

RECOGNIZING APRIL 29, 2026, AS "WORLD WISH DAY" IN DELAWARE.

WHEREAS, the mission of Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley is “Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses;” and

WHEREAS, Make-A-Wish® has been granting life-changing wishes to children and families for more than 4 decades, creating joy, hope, and strength when it’s needed most; and

WHEREAS, Make-A-Wish International now brings the hope and joy of granting wishes to nearly 50 countries and territories on 6 continents, and has granted more than 650,000 wishes globally since the organization’s founding in 1980; and

WHEREAS, every 20 minutes, a child is diagnosed with a critical illness, and the emotional and physical burden of treatment can leave children feeling isolated, fearful, or discouraged; and

WHEREAS, tens of thousands of volunteers, donors, and supporters advance the Make-A-Wish vision to grant the wish of every child diagnosed with a critical illness, and in the United States and its territories a wish is granted every 33 minutes; and

WHEREAS, a wish can be the spark that helps children believe that anything is possible and gives them the strength to fight harder against their illnesses, inspiring Make-A-Wish to continue granting wishes that change the lives of the children they serve; and

WHEREAS, in recent years, Make-A-Wish has granted nearly 32,000 wishes worldwide annually, demonstrating the global impact of the organization’s mission; and

WHEREAS, a wish is more than a moment of joy – it is a source of inspiration and resilience, helping children believe in themselves, reconnect with their families and communities, and look toward the future with confidence; and

WHEREAS, research shows that wishes can improve a child’s quality of life and produce better health outcomes by positively influencing their emotional well-being and ability to cope with illness; and

WHEREAS, in 2025, Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley delivered on its promise of hope by granting more than 322 wishes to local children; and

WHEREAS, World Wish Day, celebrated on April 29, honors the anniversary of the first wish granted in Phoenix, Arizona in 1980 to a 7-year-old boy named Chris, whose dream to be a police officer inspired the creation of Make-A-Wish; and

WHEREAS, World Wish Day highlights the incredible work of the Make-A-Wish Foundation and recognizes the dedication of the volunteers, donors, medical professionals, and community members who help turn wishes into reality; and

WHEREAS, this day inspires Delawareans to support the power of a wish and invites everyone to join the global movement of hope by getting involved in World Wish Month throughout April.

NOW THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 153rd General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that April 29, 2026, is hereby recognized as “World Wish Day” in Delaware.

SYNOPSIS

This concurrent resolution recognizes April 29, 2026, as "World Wish Day" in Delaware.

Author: Senator Poore