Make-A-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts

Behind the Scenes of a Wish

Wish child, Michelle, directs award-winning film

Michelle proudly showcases her award while posing with her team from Videolink, Inc. Diagnosed with kidney failure, Michelle fought through dialysis treatments and underwent a kidney transplant at age 13. After her body rejected the transplant, Michelle experienced both heartache and inspiration. Years of living with a life-threatening medical condition inspired Michelle to educate others about her illness through film.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts brought Michelle’s dream to the big screen by enlisting the partnership of VideoLink, Inc., a Newton-based provider of broadcast and transmission services. Through Michelle’s creativity and VideoLink’s expertise, Define Normal was born.

Michelle’s star continues to shine as her documentary gains national attention. Recently, Define Normal was awarded a prestigious Bronze Telly Award in the Non-Profit/Documentary category. Founded in 1978, the Telly Awards honors excellence in television commercials and non-broadcast video productions. The award is highly coveted by industry leaders.

Click here to view a clip of Define Normal.

Click here to read Michelle’s full story in the Foundation’s newsletter, The Well Wisher.

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Behind the Scenes of a Wish Wish child, Michelle, directs award-winning film Diagnosed with kidney failure, Michelle fought through dialysis treatments and underwent a kidney transplant at age 13. After her body rejected the transplant, Michelle experienced both heartache and inspiration. Years of living with a life-threatening medical condition inspired Michelle to educate others about her illness through film. The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts brought Michelle’s dream to the big screen by enlisting the partnership of VideoLink, Inc., a Newton-based provider of broadcast and transmission services. Through Michelle’s creativity and VideoLink’s expertise, Define Normal was born. Michelle’s star continues to shine as her documentary gains national attention. Recently, Define Normal was awarded a prestigious Bronze Telly Award in the Non-Profit/Documentary category. Founded in 1978, the Telly Awards honors excellence in television commercials and non-broadcast video productions. The award is highly coveted by industry leaders. Click here to view a clip of Define Normal. Click here to read Michelle’s full story in the Foundation’s newsletter, The Well Wisher.		06.24.09 Read the latest issue of The Well Wisher Announcements Read the latest issue of The Well Wisher 06.01.09 Swinging to 100 Wishes in Central Massachusetts Announcements Swinging to 100 Wishes in Central Massachusetts 04.30.09 'Giant Part of the Order' Turns Red Sox Home Runs Into Wishes! Announcements 'Giant Part of the Order' Turns Red Sox Home Runs Into Wishes! 04.29.09 Summertime Fun! Attend Local Community Events and Support Wishes! Announcements Summertime Fun! Attend Local Community Events and Support Wishes!