Rainbow Connection 2019 Impact Report

2019 Wish Impact Where Our Kids Live by county Wayne 44% Other 19% Oakland 20% Macomb 17% wish children 13-18 years old wish children 8-12 years old 52 19 55 wish children 2-7 years old Referring Hospitals We work with hospitals across the state to ensure our children are able to experience their wish as soon as possible. 56% 19% 17% 8% Children’s Hospital of Michigan University of Michigan Other Beaumont 69 57 boys girls vs Our Kids’ Ages Provided fun-filled activities to 891 TRC Families 126 Wishes Granted in 2019 Responded to 61 wish family requests for emergency support Awarded 24 TRC children with college scholarships The Rainbow Connection makes dreams come true for Michigan children with life-threatening medical conditions. In addition, we provide support services to our wish families experiencing financial difficulties. Our Wish T ip and o r stay at Give Kids the World was full of surprise gifts of kindness and love and made us all feel lucky and truly grateful. We were amazed by our fellow humans. -Hendrick’s Mom