You know John Cena as a famous wrestler, a meme, and a nice guy, but did you know he also has a world record for being a very strong fairy godmother? He just granted 650 wishes through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, breaking a Guinness World Record. Take that, fairies and leprechauns. The WWE champion has another win, one that is better than any trophies—the smiles of kids who are facing critical illness.
Having a critical illness is a tough thing. Not every grownup can handle it, let alone little kids. Kids want to run around, explore, eat chocolate, and laugh a lot with their friends. Sadly, many kids have to stay in the hospital for a long time, watching life go on through the window.
But they don’t give up; they smile even when they are tired, and they fight whatever bad illness is trying to hurt them. They are hopeful and strong, and having a wish makes them happy, making it easier to go through hard things.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a group that helps sick kids get their wishes. The group’s main goal is to make kids and their families happy during tough times. Wishes can be different depending on what the kid likes, from going on a dream trip to meeting their favorite star. Many stars like Lady Gaga, Dwayne Johnson, and Robert Downey Jr. help out, but no one does it better than John Cena.
Cena’s amazing journey to breaking the record started in 2002, when he became a wrestler. 21 years later, the famous 45-year-old wrestler has made sure that 650 kids had fun, giving them a break from doctors, needles, and hospitals and letting them forget that they are different from other kids. After all, what all kids have in common is the sparkle in their eyes when they are happy.
John Cena really cares about helping as many kids as he can, sometimes leaving everything to be part of their special moments, making sure that these kids and their families are his priority. He has given six million airline miles to the group, letting families travel to get medical help—a chance that can save a life.
In 2015, Cena celebrated his 500th wish—a big achievement. Looking back at his good deeds, he said, “I just dropped everything. If I can offer a great experience, I’ll be the first to do my part.” He has a lot of money and fame, but he doesn’t use that as an excuse; he uses that to help those in need.
People wonder why he does what he does, working hard to help kids, and Cena said that he wants to make good memories for those kids. He wants kids and their families to feel strong and not alone in their problems. Having an illness is lonely; not many people understand what it’s like to live with something that makes you miss out on normal things. Thanks to Cena’s big heart, they can have a good time and forget, at least for a while.
Through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, an organization granting wishes to sick children, Cena has made 650 little ones smile
Cena began granting wishes back in 2002 at the beginning of his wrestler career and hasn’t stopped ever since
Kids facing serious illnesses are true champions; many adults faint at the sight of needles, and they power through painful treatments. Seeing someone as strong and muscular as John Cena makes them feel strong too. Meeting the champion gives them hope that one day they will triumph against their illness and live a healthy life.
650 wishes is already a big achievement. How many of us can say we’ve made someone’s life happier, let alone helped 650 families? But John Cena is not going to stop any time soon; he wants to keep doing this and grant at least 1000 wishes and more. Now that’s a strong guy!
In an interview, Snaige Sleiniute, a doctor who works with kids, said that groups like Make-A-Wish or similar ones are very good for sick kids. She said that they give them a break from the bad things they face in the hospital. She said that kids tend to be less social, often choosing to watch cartoons or play games on a tablet instead of making friends. When kids leave the hospital, they have problems and might find it hard to fit in. So anything that makes them socialize, smile, and laugh is good for them. Seeing your hero can definitely make kids happy!
“I just drop everything. If I can offer a great experience, I’ll be the first to do my part, Cena said, explaining why he does this.
In a perfect world, all illnesses would be gone, and those little fighters would be outside having fun and eating ice cream. Sadly, that is not the case, and life is often not fair, with illness hurting the most innocent kids. Groups like Make-A-Wish cannot take away all the pain they go through, but they can make them happy for a while. And if little angels leave this world, their families will remember their child smiling while hugging their hero.
To be kind and help those families, we can all do something small. Give money, give time, or give a big smile and wave when a sad kid looks at us. Feeling pain and alone makes their eyes sad, and if that childlike sparkle comes back, even for a few minutes, the world becomes a better place.
If you know someone whose child is fighting a hard battle against illness, don’t judge them when they’re too tired to hang out or need a hug. Offer to help with the dishes, bring cake, and just tell them, “I’m here for you.” Knowing they’re not alone will help them through this hard time.
His ultimate goal is to grant 1000 – or more – wishes through this foundation. Top that, fairy godmother!
Helping those in need is a very rewarding experience, especially when those in need are little children facing scary and painful illnesses
Life can be full of tough things, but people like John Cena make it a little better and warmer. His kindness and giving have helped many kids, making others want to help them too. 650 wishes is not just a number; it’s 650 lives that became better and happier thanks to his efforts.
What do you think of John Cena? Did his record inspire you?