Make-A-Wishery
How many staff members have been with Make-A-Wish longer than Dr. Edwards?
0!
Dr. Edwards joined the mission 10 months before Kari
Which MAW governing group that consists of 15-18 volunteer members was Jeremy Edwards a part of from Feb 2012- Aug 2015
Board of Directors
This is a group of visible stars that form a pattern when viewed from Earth
Constellation
Commonly (and affectionately) known as "The Pink Palace" this Hospital has served as Dr. Edwards' home away from home
Tripler Army Medical Center
Which celebrity has granted the most wishes?
John Cena- over 600 wishes!!
Dr. Edwards' recent promotion to this rank was held on the fantail of the Battleship Missouri on June 6, 2019
Colonel
This constellation is named after a Greek mythological hunter.
Orion
What is the most requested military related wish?
"I wish to go to Pearl Harbor"
How often is a wish granted?
Every 34 minutes!
Dr. Edwards' last duty station will be at this hospital-which is the same hospital where he started his career as a doctor
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Side note: His new co-worker will be George H. Bush's former service dog Sully, who also works there now.
"Ursa Major" means this in Latin
"Larger Bear"
Name 3 military bases on Oahu
Joint Base PHH, S
What percentage of wishes involve travel (all chapters)?
77%
After harassing the Medical Director of MAWFA incessantly over the span of 3 years, Dr. Edwards was invited to be on this Council in 2015 that reviews eligibility and travel safety, and was later promoted to Chair in 2018.
The Medical Advisory Council, Make-A-Wish America
Name 5 of the 13 Zodiac constellations
Military kids make up this percentage of wish kids in the local wish pipeline?
20%
Out of the 140 children referred to Make-A-Wish Hawaii in 2018, 29 of them were referred by Tripler.
The Hawaii chapter has sent wish kids to this number of countries outside of the U.S.
16 Countries!
Name 3 of the positions Dr. Edwards has held within Make-A-Wish
MAWH: Wish Granter, Medical Advisor, Board of Director, Chief Antagonist, Beloved advocate
MAWFA: Medical Advisory Council member, Chair of the MAC, Chief Antagonist
This is the largest constellation of all in the sky
Hydra
Name 3 military wishes granted by the Hawaii Chapter
Carl Hess "I wish to be a WW2 pilot!"
Carter Bettenridge "I wish to be a fighter pilot"
Angelo Salenga "To visit the biggest battleship ever!" ...& so many more!