Rekindling hope, joy, and strength, is the goal for Make-A-Wish® Massachusetts and Rhode Island, which grants wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions. Physicians and parents attest that a wish granted empowers these children to fight harder against their illnesses, helps them comply more readily with often-difficult treatment protocols, improves the quality of life for the entire family, and can mark a positive turning point in the child’s battle for health. Donors and volunteers who grant wishes say the process heightens both their ability to see the best in others, and their commitment to actively help more people in need. Located in Boston, the largest city in New England and a major center for culture and education, the Make-A-Wish® headquarters sits firmly in the municipality with the highest average rate of philanthropy in the U.S.