For more than a decade, Jackie Parisi and her mother Mary Ann Platt have been turning hope into reality - one wish at a time. Together, they form a remarkable mother–daughter wish‑granting team whose shared passion has helped change the lives of more than 200 wish kids and their families across Southern Florida. In this episode of World of Wishes, they reflect on how volunteering with Make‑A‑Wish became a defining part of who they are, shaping their perspectives on family, gratitude, and what truly matters.From backyard superhero celebrations to sensory‑safe bedrooms and unforgettable family experiences, Jackie and Mary Ann share powerful stories that reveal the true impact of a wish - not just for the child, but for the entire family. They explore the healing power of anticipation and the truth that wish granters often receive just as much joy as they give. It’s a heartfelt conversation about service and the lifelong ripple effect of saying yes to a wish.Learn more about how can get involved at https://wish.org/sfla!Be sure to follow us @makeawishsfla on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, TikTok, and LinkedIn!Subscribe, Rate, & Review this podcast to support future episodes that will feature wish kids and parents' past and present, volunteers, donors, referral sources and everyone who contributes to this World of Wishes!