Civic Warriors Episode 80: The Power of a Wish With Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire

About this episode

This episode features Anne Grey discussing the impact of Make-A-Wish on children with critical illnesses and their families.

Join us for this episode of Civic Warriors, where we speak with Anne Grey, President and CEO of Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. The conversation highlights how fulfilling wishes for children with critical illnesses goes far beyond a single moment of joy—these experiences can inspire hope, strengthen families, and even encourage kids to better engage with their medical treatment. Anne shares her personal journey, insights into how...

People in this episode

Guest: Anne Grey

Topics covered

• wish fulfillment
• children's health
• non-profit impact
• family support
• hope and inspiration

Keywords

• Make-A-Wish
• children
• critical illness
• hope
• family
• non-profit
• inspiration

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire

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