John Cena Achieves Guinness World Record for Fulfilling 650 Wishes for Make-A-Wish Foundation, Surpassing All Other Celebrities John Cena, the 45-year-old professional wrestler, has set a new Guinness World Record by granting 650 wishes for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, becoming the first celebrity to reach such a milestone. According to The Hollywood Reporter, no other celebrity has come even close to Cena’s remarkable achievement. Cena began granting wishes in 2002 and expressed his love for giving back to society after fulfilling 500 wishes in 2015. “I just drop everything,” Cena said at the time. “If I can offer a fantastic experience, I’ll be first in line to do my part.”
The Make-A-Wish Foundation’s mission statement emphasizes their role in creating life-changing experiences for children with critical illnesses. They believe that fulfilling a wish can provide the courage needed for children to adhere to their medical treatments. John Cena, who holds the record for granting the most wishes through the foundation, stated that he wants to create long-lasting memories for the children and their families. He strives to ensure that they never feel like they’re fighting alone.
Many celebrities are involved in the Make-A-Wish Foundation, including Tim Tebow, Michael Jordan, Miley Cyrus, Dwayne Johnson, and Lady Gaga. However, John Cena is the most requested celebrity by the children. He has committed to continuing to fulfill the dreams of children in need, stating that he will always make time for the foundation’s cause. In 2019, Cena said, “If you ever need me for this, I don’t care what I’m doing; I will drop what I’m doing and be involved because I think that’s the coolest thing.” According to ESPN, parents of children with health-related issues often reach out to Cena to express their gratitude for the positive impact he has had on their child’s perspective towards their medical condition.
Reflecting on the heartfelt messages from parents of children with critical illnesses, John Cena shared that while it can be difficult to read, the strength and gratitude of the parents are special to him. “Those are always difficult to read,” Cena said, “But at the same time, the strength of the parents in sending me a message about how much the time that I spent with their child meant to them, it’s very special.”
David Williams, former CEO of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, expressed appreciation for Cena’s dedication to the cause, noting that despite being an entertainer, he has a fighter’s spirit that resonates with the children. Cena has also donated six million airline miles to the foundation to assist with airfare for families and has set his sights on fulfilling over 1,000 wishes, if not more.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation’s partnership with WWE has been a long-standing tradition of granting wishes. Hulk Hogan was the most frequently requested superstar in the early 1980s, and now John Cena has taken on the mantle with over 650 wishes granted.
“It’s a truly humbling experience when a child who could ask for anything in the world requests to meet me,” Cena reflected after granting his 500th wish. “I’ve faced some of the toughest WWE superstars in history, but I’ve never encountered more bravery or toughness than I see in every wish kid I meet. The impact of granting wishes is truly inspiring, and I hope to grant at least 500 more.”