Make-A-Wish® Tri-Counties grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. We serve children ages 2 1/2 to 17 who live in Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. In fiscal year 2016, we granted a record 98 wishes to local children.Studies show that a wish improves the quality of life for children. A Wish Impact Study conducted by TCC Group from 2010 through 2011 found that wish experiences benefit children's health, both in the short and long-term. According to the study: • 89% of health care professionals surveyed say they believe that the wish experience can influence wish kids' physical health.• 91% of parents observed that the wish experience increased their child's emotional health.• 81% of parents observed an increased willingness by their wish kids to comply with treatment protocols.For more information about Make-A-Wish® Tri-Counties and how you can share in the power of a wish please call 805-676-9474Wish Center - 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd. Suite F, Camarillo CA 93012www.tri-counties.wish.org