Wishes

“Granting Wishes – Touching Lives”  is not only our slogan at the Making Memories Foundation…but it is our way of making a difference in the life of one facing a terminal diagnosis of breast cancer and for their families and loved ones.  

As you know, the tragedy of this illness, as with any terminal disease, is not only the physical and emotional impact, but the enormous financial strain it puts on the family. The staggering cost of treatment, hoping against all odds that the next "new discovery" will give a few more months of life, while waiting for a cure to be found. The toll on the family is devastating. When the insurance is exhausted and treatments paid for, there is little or no money left for extras, let alone for a special moment set apart from the everyday sadness and turmoil of "saying goodbye." 

It is a well established fact that breast cancer will affect “one in seven” women in their lifetime but what is seldom considered is what that diagnosis does to those who love and care for the one struggling with one of life’s greatest ordeals…their mortality.  Suddenly two family incomes become one, insurance runs out or may never have been there in the first place and alternative treatments, which may or may not help, can take away every other available dollar.

Making Memories wishes are granted by the help of individuals, companies, corporations, family members and loved ones who hope to make a difference in the lives of those suffering from this devastating disease.

To learn more about the wishes granted by Making Memories or to request a wish, please click here.