A Rhode Island boy recently ran one mile, every day, for 50 days for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. | NBC10 Boston

Every day around the world, a child battling a critical illness will receive a wish. During a family’s darkest days, wishes can inspire hope, build strength, uplift spirits and encourage the belief in the impossible. Whether it’s a wish to have a puppy, meet a celebrity or be a superhero, each wish we grant at Make-A-Wish is as unique as each child. Yet, one thing remains consistent – the undeniable power wishes can have on a child’s emotional and physical health. At Make-A-Wish, it is our visio

Today is #WorldWishDay, a day that honors the wish that sparked a global movement known as @MakeAWish. It has been 40 years since Chris’ wish to be a police officer was granted by a community of caring people, including Chris’ mom Linda, who came together to create a life-changing moment that would give Chris an escape from his fight against leukemia. Watch the video below to learn more about how Chris’ wish sparked a legacy of hope for more than 330,000 children in the U.S. since, thanks to sta