First-of-its-kind poker tournament for granting wishes of sick children held this week in Israel

Make-A-Wish Israel held a first-of-its-kind poker tournament this week to grant wishes for sick children, with 150 participants. The organization has fulfilled approximately 6,300 wishes since 1996.

Make-A-Wish Israel held a first-of-its-kind poker tournament this week to grant wishes for sick children. The event, called ROYAL WISH, was held in partnership with the LADIES Poker and Chess School and was attended by 150 people. The organization, which has been operating since 1996, has fulfilled approximately 6,300 wishes for children battling life-threatening illnesses. The article mentions a 2015 study led by Prof. Anat Shoshani and Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar, published in the journal Quality of Life Research, which found that wish fulfillment leads to a reduction in distress, anxiety, and depression and an improvement in quality of life. Niv Sofer, co-owner of the poker school, said the evening was a full-circle moment and proof of the power of community and giving.