One daughter's wish: An unforgettable mother-daughter trip
Posted: December 16, 2024 | Word Count: 434
Like many sisters, 15-year-old Lila and her two sisters share a lot of things, including their love for their family. But unfortunately, all three of them also share the experience of being diagnosed with the same respiratory disorder, which has disrupted their young lives.
To help Lila, her sisters, and many other children with critical illnesses find more joy and hope in their lives, Make-A-Wish helps to grant their wishes — large and small. For Lila and her sisters, they used this opportunity to create lasting memories as they embarked on separate bonding experiences with their parents.
Lila had always wanted to see the West Coast, so when she was told that her wish would be granted, she knew right away that she wanted to go on a special trip to spend time with her mom in Pfeiffer Beach, California.
"Make-A-Wish has been an incredible blessing to our family," said Lila's mother Martha. "My daughter dreamed of seeing the West Coast, and it was made into a reality. We experienced so many amazing things — seeing whales and sea lions in the wild, exploring the beautiful California coast, having a day of pampering in a spa — and the list goes on. We were able to forget about the everyday challenges and just enjoy our time together. We will be forever grateful for the gift that Make-A-Wish gave us."
To make wishes like Lila's come true, it is imperative to have generous donors and corporate partners like Chase, which joined Make-A-Wish as a national corporate partner in 2024. Because over 80% of wishes involve some form of travel, airfare costs are the greatest expense on travel wishes. In fact, Make-A-Wish would need over 2.8 billion miles to cover every travel wish that they grant each year. To help grant these travel wishes, Chase provided Make-A-Wish with $1.5 million worth of Ultimate Rewards® points and a $500,000 donation to fuel the travel of wish kids and their families.
How you can make a difference to a child
In addition to Chase's contribution, Chase Freedom, Sapphire and Ink cardmembers can support Make-A-Wish by donating at Wish.org/Chase, then use Pay Yourself Back to redeem Ultimate Rewards points for the value of the donation after it has posted on their statement. To help cardmembers make an even greater impact, Ultimate Rewards points are worth 25-50% more, depending on which card is used.
You can make a difference for a child like Lila. Unwrap the power of a wish today and help grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Visit Wish.org/Chase to learn more.
