Bayleys partner with Make-A-Wish for principal charity

Kiwi-owned and operated real estate firm Bayleys has announced the start of an elite sponsorship arrangement with Make-A-Wish New Zealand as it prepares to grant its 2000th wish later this month.

Bayleys already supports more than 300 charities, generating in excess of $1.5 million per annum for not-for-profit organisations.

Make-A-Wish New Zealand will now become the firm's principal charity in what it hopes will be a long term partnership generating hope, strength and joy in the lives of many more children.

Make-A-Wish New Zealand aims to make the impossible possible, by granting the wishes of children suffering from life threatening conditions. Two volunteer 'Wish Granters' sit down with each young applicant to determine what their ultimate wish is, and how Make-A-Wish might make it a reality.

The child must have a life threatening medical condition to qualify and be aged between three and 17 at the time of application. Money raised from sponsorship and donations goes towards paying for the wishes which are limited only by the child's imagination.

Approximately 60 percent of children involved with Make-A-Wish New Zealand have some form of aggressive cancer and the remaining 40 percent suffer from a variety of rare and debilitating conditions.

In partnership with Bayleys, Make-A-Wish New Zealand is working towards granting every eligible child's wish.

Make-A-Wish New Zealand chief executive Shane Gorst said, "We are ecstatic to be welcoming Bayleys as our first ever elite partner, with the full spectrum of support from a partner who is well and truly aligned and committed to helping us to achieve our vision".