My Chemical Romance makes another memorable wish.
My Chemical Romance is as polarizing and uncompromising as a modern band can be. But no critic can question their desire to use their fame to perform good works. The band granted its first wish for the Make-A-Wish Foundation®
in 2005. In just a few years, My Chemical Romance has welcomed eight teens with life-threatening medical conditions for amazing wishes, earning the band recognition in the Foundation’s Celebrity Hall of Fame.
Wish kids from around the nation have seen the gracious side of My Chemical Romance – they’ve enjoyed hours backstage playing video games, hung out on the band’s tour bus and enjoyed seats that aren’t for sale: backstage and even with the sound crew. Some have gone home with autographed guitars, while others have been able to try on the band’s stage outfits. Singer Gerard Way also makes a habit of dedicating tunes to wish kids and directing the lighting crew to putting the spotlight on them during shows.
In 2007, the Make-A-Wish Foundation honored My Chemical Romance with a Chris Greicius Celebrity Award for doing so much to grant seriously ill kids’ heartfelt wishes. The band always makes sure wish kids have the best seats in the house – even when that means sitting on stage!
Each wish to meet My Chemical Romance has sent a courageous kid home with amazing memories, one-of-a-kind souvenirs and the reassurance that there are people who truly care.
Inspired Thoughts
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I think it is wonderful what this band has done for the kids/teens that enjoy their music. I hope that the band knows how much it really does mean to them. Keep up the awesome generosity.
Aloha
- Lesley
02/22/2008
11:56
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Thank you My Chemical Romance for making fans happy. We are all in awe of what you guys do. We are fans of yours and hope that you continue your support for this amazing charity.
- Lauren
02/29/2008
5:47
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That is amazing, it really does show that people care.
- Joeanna
03/11/2008
17:57
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That's awesome she got to meet My Chemical Romance and hang out with them. I could feel her excitement as I read the story and I'm a 28 year old male but I love them as well. I have a friend who's brother was part of Make-A-Wish although I don't remember the wish he got granted; I just know he passed away afterwards of cancer. It's great what your foundation does for kids.
- Sam
01/02/2008
12:54
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I love this band more than any other and knowing that they take time out for the greatest kids in the world just strengthens that for me. Thank you for being an inspiration and best wishes to Krystel -- my thoughts and prayers are with you always.
- Tabitha
12/11/2007
10:25
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Wow, reading this seriously almost made me cry. I have been in and out of hospitals all my life, and while my problems are not directly life threatening, they are debilitating. Reading this is amazing, my favorite band that I look up to and admire are really truly worthy of admiration, and that is not a common occurance.
- Sarah
11/18/2007
12:59
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These men are truly amazing I got to meet them though Make-A-Wish and it was the best day of my life. I just want to say "YAY" for them and the wish kids that get to meet them!
- Erin
06/01/2008
22:15
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Wow!! Thank you MCR for granting your fans their wishes. The guys in the band are hardworking and truly inspiring!! My Chemical Romance is my favorite band and I'm so proud to be a fan of these amazing people. Thank you!
- Newark
05/30/2008
4:43
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i think it's really awesome that she got to meet the band.
- Loucinda
06/20/2008
10:48
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