Several studies have shown that having a positive outlook on life has many benefits for one’s mental and physical well-being. Meanwhile, granting a wish has the transformative power to improve a child’s quality of life and serve as a catalyst for better health.
In fact, research shows that when a wish is granted, a child replaces fear with confidence, sadness with joy, and anxiety with hope. Anchoring on this, MaxiLife partnered with Make-A-Wish Philippines Foundation for the second consecutive year to bring joy and smiles to eight brave children and their families in a wish-granting event.
Held recently at the Hard Rock Cafe Manila in Pasay City, volunteers from MaxiLife and Make-A-Wish prepared a fun-filled afternoon with games and arts and crafts activities for the wish kids, who were able to make new friends and create unforgettable memories with each other.
“Today is a celebration of love and family. For me, love is the heartbeat of everyone coming together for a meaningful day like this with a purpose,” said Ms. Maffy Batungbacal, chief people officer of MaxiLife. “At the same time, this is an avenue of awareness for our growing community of ways they can lend a helping hand to those who need it, especially children.”
Ena, the oldest Wish kid in the group, expressed her gratitude to MaxiLife and Make-A-Wish for granting her a portable keyboard. “Today is a very happy day because one of my ultimate wishes and prayers in life unexpectedly came true and I also met new friends,” she said. “I became more confident in myself knowing that despite being sick, I can still do the things that make me happy.”
Through this initiative, MaxiLife is also able to highlight its objective as a life insurance company of encouraging preparedness and promoting awareness of unexpected critical illnesses so that the insured person and their family are free of financial burden and can focus more on recovery.
“Our purpose is to allow every single Filipino to live their lives to its fullest potential with confidence that they are financially protected in every step against life’ uncertainties,” said Batungbacal.