OUR HISTORY

On April 29, 1980, a 7-year-old boy from Phoenix, Arizona, named Chris Greicius realized his lifelong wish to become a state trooper. Many of those responsible for fulfilling Chris' wish wanted to do the same for other children with life-threatening medical conditions. This led to the founding of the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of America. The Make-A-Wish Foundation® is now the largest wish-granting organization in the world with 74 chapters in the United States and its territories, and 28 international affiliates spanning five continents.





The New Mexico Chapter was founded in 1986 and granted its first wish in January 1987, to Donovan who wanted a bicycle.

Our Chapter is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of New Mexico residents from all walks of life. Each board member assists in all phases of the Foundation's work. Four full-time staff -- including our President/CEO, Volunteer/Operations Manager, Wish Manager, and Office Manager -- who work with our extremely dedicated family of volunteers, throughout the state, to make MAWFNM successful!