For over 45 years, Make-A-Wish and Disney have teamed up to bring magic to families worldwide

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LOS ANGELES -- In 1980, a young boy named Frank Salazar, nicknamed "Bopsy," had a wish to visit Disneyland. It was the very first wish officially granted by Make-A-Wish.[br /][br /]Since then, Disney and Make-A-Wish have forged an enduring relationship with over one 175,000 Disney wishes granted.[br /][br /]From celebrations down main street to sports themed experiences, cruise line adventures to meeting their idols, these wishes can act as a turning point in the emotional and physical health of a child, with the majority of wish kids going on to survive their illness and lead happy and healthy lives.[br /][br /]So join host Joey Graziadei in taking a look back at the enduring impact of over four decades of magic and joy brought to children around the world by Disney and Make-A-Wish.[br /][br /]"Lasting Wishes: A Disney and Make-A-Wish Celebration," now streaming on [url HREF="https://www.hulu.com/series/lasting-wishes-a-disney-and-make-a-wish-celebration-7a86be43-1637-4d6b-9623-b074c56f3fe2" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow"]Hulu[/url] and [url HREF="https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-7a86be43-1637-4d6b-9623-b074c56f3fe2" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow"]Hulu on Disney+[/url].[br /][br /][i]Disney is the parent company of ABC Localish and this station.[/i]