RICHMOND (FEB. 8, 2019) – Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia, a nonprofit that grants life-changing wishes to children diagnosed with critical illnesses, announced today that the organization has been awarded a $75,000 grant from the We Promise Foundation, Chartway Federal Credit Union’s charitable arm. This grant will help fund the wishes of approximately 15 children this year in the Tidewater region.

“We can only get closer to achieving our vision of granting every eligible child’s wish through the generous support of our community,” said Sheri Lambert, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia. “We are truly grateful for the continued support from Chartway Federal Credit Union’s We Promise Foundation. This grant will help more local children experience the strength and hope provided by a wish-come-true.”

We Promise Foundation Executive Director Karen Lane said the credit union’s charitable arm is a proud supporter of Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia. “For children facing medical hardship or illness, having the chance to experience a wish can be life-changing,” she said. “That’s why we could not be more honored to partner with Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia to bring joy, hope, and smiles to deserving heroes right here in Hampton Roads.”

Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia has set the goal of granting 179 wishes this fiscal year. In January 2019, the organization granted its 5,000th local wish since the organization’s inception in 1987.

ABOUT MAKE-A-WISH

Make-A-Wish® creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We are on a quest to bring every eligible child's wish to life, because a wish is an integral part of a child's treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness. Headquartered in Richmond, Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia has granted more than 5,000 wishes since 1987. Together, generous donors, supporters, staff and volunteers throughout Virginia grant a wish, on average, every 48 hours. For more information about Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia, visit va.wish.org or call 804-217-WISH.

ABOUT CHARTWAY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION’S WE PROMISE FOUNDATION

As Chartway Federal Credit Union’s charitable arm, We Promise strengthens the communities it serves by partnering with companion charities, sponsors, and contributors to provide the financial support needed to make dreams and wishes come to life for children facing medical challenges. Since 1999, the credit union and its We Promise Foundation have raised more than $10,500,000 to provide life-changing experiences that bring joy, hope and smiles to children facing medical hardship or illness. For more information, visit www.WePromiseFoundation.org; or, visit them on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.