About Frank Shankwitz
Make-A-Wish
Dominican Pillars
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What company was Frank Shankwitz the founder of?

Make a Wish Foundation

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What is the goal of Make-A-Wish?

  • Its goal is to bring hope, strength, and joy to kids during difficult times

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This Dominican pillar focuses on relationships, diversity, and working together

Community

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This pillar is about reflection, compassion, and finding meaning

Spirituality

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What career was Mr. Shankwitz in before starting the foundation?

Arizona state trooper

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What can a wish include?

Meeting a celebrity, going on a dream trip, getting a special gift (like a computer or playhouse)

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This pillar focuses on listening, questioning, and being open

Study

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This pillar is about helping others through action

Service

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What event inspired Shankwitz to start the foundation?

His interactions with Chris Greicius

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What ages does Make-A-Wish grant wishes to?

Children ages 2½ to 18

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How did Shankwitz show the pillar of study?

Frank Shankwitz showed this by truly listening to each child instead of making assumptions

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Shankwitz showed what feeling for children facing serious illness

Empathy

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What movie tells the true story of Frank Shankwitz?

Wish Man

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Where was Cooper's wish to?

Disney World

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He turned compassion into real impact by bringing ___ to children

Hope and happiness

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Shankwitz’s work shows that true service comes from genuine...

Care