[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 58 (Wednesday, March 29, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E725-E726]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                MY ONE WISH FOUNDATION, 10TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. RICHARD E. NEAL

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 29, 1995
  Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to 
recognize the tenth anniversary of the My One Wish Foundation, an 
organization based in Milford, MA.
  My One Wish, founded in 1984 by Anthony and Virginia Brenna, is a 
nonprofit group which grants wishes to terminally and chronically ill 
children. Over the past 10 years, this charitable organization has 
granted 42 wishes 
[[Page E726]] to youngsters in the Milford area. The most recent wish 
was granted to an 18-year-old girl from Medway who wished for ceramic 
supplies and a kiln oven. The presentation was made at the foundation's 
tenth anniversary celebration, which was attended by more than 175 
friends, relatives, and well wishers, including sixteen former wish 
kids.
  The My One Wish Foundation operates with a staff of 25 volunteers and 
wishes are made possible through donations made by individuals and 
local organizations that sponsor events to benefit the program.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating the My One Wish 
Foundation for its 10 years of service and dedication to terminally and 
chronically ill children in central Massachusetts. The caring shown by 
the Brennas and the volunteers at My One Wish has brought much joy to 
these youngsters and their families.


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