Knuckledraggin My Life Away : Make-A-Wish Foundation creator Frank Shankwitz dies at 77

Monday, February 08, 2021

Make-A-Wish Foundation creator Frank Shankwitz dies at 77

Frank Shankwitz, the co-founder of the Make-A-Wish charity and a former Arizona state trooper, has died.

The Make-A-Wish organization confirmed Shankwitz died at his home in Prescott of esophageal cancer. He was 77.

Make-A-Wish is known for granting the wishes of children dealing with critical illnesses. 'Wishes' range from trips to day-long experiences.

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Monday, February 08, 2021

Make-A-Wish Foundation creator Frank Shankwitz dies at 77