Tiffany Rowe, a survivor of aplastic anemia, was given a wish by the Make-A-Wish Foundation that inspired her lifelong commitment to helping others. In 1994, she founded the first "wish-makers" group at Cornell University, establishing a strong partnership with Make-A-Wish CNY. Recently, this relationship was revived when a group of Cornell students raised nearly $5,000 for Make-A-Wish through a course project on persuasive communication, showcasing the benefits of combining philanthropy with education and real-world applications, according to Make-A-Wish CNY's president Diane Kuppermann.
"This is the first time wish-making has been tied into a course, and I think it's a fabulous model. It has so many benefits for the students..."
"...it allows them to learn from a real-life experience and to apply their skills in a real context. And for us, it gets them engaged in philanthropy at a time..."
"After her unexpected recovery, Rowe committed to helping the Make-A-Wish Foundation grant wishes for other children..."
"In 1994, as a student at Cornell, she founded the first 'wish-makers' student group in the country..."
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