Goldie Hawn will receive the Power of a Wish Award at the Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles Wish Gala on December 5th at the Fairmont Century Plaza. Her son, Oliver Hudson, will present the award to her.
“My life has always been guided by the pursuit of joy,” Horn said in a statement Tuesday. “Children embody that joy so naturally, but I’ve also seen how stress and anxiety can dim their light. When a child is overwhelmed, even dreaming can seem out of reach. These children are courageous and determined. We are proud to accept the Power of a Wish Award, which will help Make-A-Wish bring even more joy to families in need.”
Anthony Anderson will also be hosting the Wish Gala, which will feature a special performance by Phineas. The goal of the night is to raise funds to make 100 life-changing wishes come true. This will directly benefit families in the greater Los Angeles area who are making wishes come true.
Disney executive Sally Hopkins Connor will also receive the Philanthropy Leader Award in recognition of her years of support for the organization, including serving as board chair, producing pro bono commercials, and helping grant life-changing wishes for more than a decade.
“The courage of these children and their families is truly amazing,” added Hopkins-Connor. “Giving children hope during the most difficult times is such an important part of the healing process. We are proud and humbled that so many children have chosen Disney to make their wishes come true. Every day, every hour, somewhere around the world, Disney makes wishes come true, bringing joy, comfort, and a little magic to the children who need it most.”
Since its founding in 1983, Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles has granted wishes to more than 10,000 children with serious illnesses.
The annual celebration brings together industry leaders, wish-granting families, businesses and celebrities for an evening celebrating the dedication of people and organizations who have contributed to the cause of granting wishes and changing the lives of children facing serious illnesses.
