Make-A-Wish East Tennessee granted 116 local wishes last year

Make-A-Wish East Tennessee granted 116 local wishes last year

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — On Wednesday, News Channel 11 will host a telethon to help Make-A-Wish East Tennessee grant wishes to critically ill children in the region. Starting at 4 p.m., a phone bank will be open during News Channel 11's evening newscasts for people to call and donate. In 2024, the organization granted 116 wishes in the 36-county region of East Tennessee. Nationally, Make-A-Wish put smiles on more than 13,000 ill children's f…