Make-A-Wish Foundation Honors Celebrity Wish Granters

PHOENIX (Oct. 8, 2008) _ The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of America today announced 11 celebrities and industry insiders as recipients of its 19th annual Chris Greicius Celebrity Awards. The honorees were selected for their exceptional dedication to the Foundation_s mission by helping grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. The recipients are: Celebrity Wish Granters The cast and crew of the NBC TV series Deal or No Deal Kenny Ortega, Disney_s High School Musical director, choreographer and producer _The gift of time these winners offer is invaluable and ensures that each wish they are involved with brings unparalleled joy,_ said David Williams, Make-A-Wish Foundation of America president and chief executive officer. _Their commitment to our mission creates irreplaceable memories and moments of joy... [read full story]