Last year, Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic granted 386 wishes in the DMV community, and this year, with your help, they say they hope to grant even more.
The nonprofit says around a third of the kids who get wishes in the DC area each year are those with parents or guardians who are serving or have served in the military.
So far this month, you’ve met several Wish Kids from the D.C. region, who have sat down with WTOP’s Matt Kaufax to tell their moving stories of overcoming health challenges through perseverance, optimism, and determination. You’ve also heard about their Wish journeys, and seen how Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic has helped give them hope in tough times!
In today’s episode of “Matt About Town,” WTOP’s Matt Kaufax sat down with a Wish Kid who took a different approach to his Wish, and used his love of film, combined with his Wish experience, to turn around and inspire others.
Matt’s story with 17-year-old Page showcases how one selfless decision helped the Fairfax teen document his own health struggle on camera, with the intention of helping others experiencing the same adversity he did. It’s an installment in WTOP’s “Make-A-Wish Month” series that will inspire!
On April 29, please join WTOP and Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic in celebrating World Wish Day, commemorating the anniversary of the founding of Make-A-Wish. April is also the Month of the Military Child and World Wish Month!
To find more stories like Page’s, meet other Wish Kids of the DMV, and learn how you can give back to the worthy cause of turning a child’s dream into reality, you can visit wtop.com/wishes. Every donation, no matter how large, makes a difference!
‘Matt About Town’ airs every Tuesday and Thursday on WTOP at 7:45am, and runs throughout the rest of the day on 103.5 FM. His video pieces are always posted on wtop.com.
You can also find Matt’s videos on Instagram (@wtopnews and @mkaufax) and TikTok (@wtopnews and @mattabouttown_).
If you’ve got an idea for a feature story Matt should cover, reach out via the WTOP “contact us” page to submit your idea.
You can also contact Matt directly. His contact information is listed below.
