Since I started working at Make-A-Wish as a Wish Coordinator, I have had the privilege of seeing many children living with serious illnesses and their families smile again.

The power of a wish is so wonderful that the joy and happiness of our children and their loved ones becomes contagious. With our wonderful volunteers, generous partners and all the people who help us make our children's dreams come true, I am happy to contribute to the beautiful realization of our children's wishes.

I am very motivated to work at Make-A-Wish. It is comforting to know that we can bring happiness and magic to children and their families.

Picasso’s quote, “Whatever you can imagine is real,” has always been an inspiration to me. As a member of the MAW Corporate Partnerships and Fundraising team, I am thrilled to help transform sick children’s dreams into real-life fairy tales. Together, let’s keep imagining, because with every dream, we weave a new thread of magic into this wonderful world!

Being part of a team that grants life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses is a deeply rewarding and humbling experience. Each wish not only has a profound impact on our children, but also on their families and everyone else touched by this story. I can’t imagine anything more valuable to do with my free time.

After participating in a wish grant at my workplace, I was touched by the wonderful mission of Make-A.Wish. Seeing this child's eyes light up because his wish was finally coming true, allowing him to forget about treatments for a day was something very touching.

I was privileged to be invited to join the Make-A-Wish Board of Trustees in 2020. I was thrilled to join such an important charity. A universal cause that is close to our hearts – bringing happiness to a sick child and their family. The team is incredible, experienced and totally committed.

As a mother of two boys, one of whom is disabled, I fully believe that every moment of happiness is a source of energy for the entire family. I am committed to contributing to Make-A-Wish's mission and to using my expertise as an international advocate, persistent problem-solver and enthusiast for life to serve children and their families.

As a mother, I have always been concerned about the health and education of children, which are my main priorities. I support several projects in these two areas and I am honored today to also be part of this great Make-A-Wish team.

Also as a member of a Foundation Board, tax lawyer and expert in family governance, I advise and support families in order to find sustainable solutions for future generations and I am grateful to be able to put my long expertise at the service of sick children and their families today.

MaW and I share the same vision, that is, fulfilling the wishes of seriously ill children is right and justified in order for the child to feel better psychologically. During my forty years of experience as a doctor, I have been able to see how the child's well-being and the support of the family are crucial for therapeutic success. A happy child, who has been able to realize his dream, tolerates the side effects of therapy better (allowing the dosage and duration of therapy to be increased) and tolerates pain better (allowing a reduction in painkillers).

I am very pleased and honoured to have recently been elected to the MaW Foundation Board and I am committed to ensuring that as many seriously ill children as possible can have a wish granted. Furthermore, I am very happy to put my forty years of professional experience, my privileged relationships in Italian and German-speaking Switzerland and my time at the service of children, their families and MaW.

Former Director of the Department of Neurology

CHB – Bienne Hospital Center

Pediatric Surgeon

CHUV – Vaudois University Hospital Center

Head Physician, Neonatology and Intensive Care Department

HUG – University Hospitals of Geneva

Pediatrician and Pulmonologist for children

St. Gallen Hospital

Oncologist

Lugano Hospital in Ticino

Oncologist

Inselspital – Bern Hospital

 

Chief physician

CHB – Bienne Hospital Center