Founder Alexandra Bakker | Founded 17 May 1998 | |
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Type of business nonprofit 501(c)(3) charity Slogan(s) "For the price of a stamp, you can Make A Child Smile" Website www.makeachildsmile.org Alexa rank 12,721,625 (April 2014) Headquarters Clermont, Florida, United States Profiles | ||
How to make a child smile by pulling a coin from their ear
Founded in May 1998, by Alexandra Bakker, the Make A Child Smile Organization, also known as MACS, was a source of support to children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses and their families. Emotional support was provided by creating the opportunity for people to visit the MACS website and learn about the children and their illnesses.
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- How to make a child smile by pulling a coin from their ear
- Make a child smile maury povich show december 2000
- In the news
- References
A picture and biography of children battling chronic illnesses were published on the website. Hundreds of 'net surfers, schools, service organizations, girls/boys scouts and church groups, used the MACS website as a philanthropic project, where they could send cards, letters and small gifts to the featured children and their siblings, through postal mail to cheer them up during their difficult time.
Due to the lack of funding and staffing, Make A Child Smile has temporarily closed down at the end of 2011, after 13½ years in operation.
Make a child smile maury povich show december 2000
In the news
MACS has been featured on many TV news broadcasts, magazines and newspapers, including: