MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION: What it does

The Make-A-Wish Foundation has been granting wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses for nearly 30 years. The first wish for a trip to a Disney theme park was 25 years ago, and it is still the most popular wish today. Mykel Datko, 6, of Austintown, will have his wish fulfilled today, as he and four family members spend a week at Disney World in Florida.

Making a wish come true

Eligible: Children who are between the ages of 21‚Ñ2 and 18 and have been diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition.

Referral: Potential wish children can be referred to the foundation by parents, medical professionals and the children themselves.

Expenses: All wish expenses are covered, including travel and spending money when appropriate.

Contact Make-A-Wish: www.wish.org, (216) 241-3670 or (614) 923-0555.

Source: Make-A-Wish Foundation Web site.