Peter Kaye speaks with Kate Vickery of Make-A-Wish Maine about their 30 years serving families across the state by granting life changing wishes to kids fighting critical illnesses. Vickery shares heart warming stories of local children wishing to be superheroes, wishing to give back to their schools, wishing to meet their favorite celebrities and more! She discusses how impactful the granted wishes are not only the child but also to their parents and volunteers. Vickery discusses how Make-A-Wish Maine averages one wish granted every 5 days and how communities can come together to make wishes a reality.
Original airdate: 3/12/2023
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Peter joined EMF in 2008 and he covers most of Northeastern U.S. (CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, RI & VT) including major markets New York City and Boston.
