John Cena sets a new record for the make-a-wish foundation
Written by Olivier Guiberteau
September 23, 2022
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Wrestler and actor Jon Cena has cemented his place as one of the most likeable celebrities around by setting a new record for wishes granted with the make-a-wish foundation.
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Cena began wrestling in 1999 and has been the WWE’s champion a total of 16 times while also firmly establishing himself as one of the most likeable characters in the organization.
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He fronted the WWE anti-bullying campaign ‘be a star’ and granted his first wish with the make-a-wish foundation in 2002.
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The foundation aims to give children with a terminal or life-threatening illness one last wish and requests to meet John Cena have become by far the most popular over the last two decades.
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Many celebrities take part in make-a-wish, but none come even close to Cena, with his nearest rival in terms of numbers all under 300 wishes.
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Over the last twenty years, Cena has now racked up a staggering 650 wishes granted to children with critical illnesses.
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He said “It means a lot of things,” adding, “It means when we engage, when a wish actually happens, it’s something that someone wants. And we’re the finish line, and the joy on their face.
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Many children simply request that they want to ‘hang out’ with Cena, something the wrestler is more than happy to oblige, while they are often invited to WWE events also.
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He added, “‘If you ever need me for this ever, 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” - Who said nice guys finish last?