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Founded in May 1998, by Alexandra Bakker, the Make A Child Smile Organization, also known as MACS, was a source of support to children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses and their families. Emotional support was provided by creating the opportunity for people to visit the MACS website and learn about the children and their illnesses. A picture and biography of children battling chronic illnesses were published on the website. Hundreds of 'net surfers, schools, service organizations, girls/boys scouts and church groups, used the MACS website as a philanthropic project, where they could send cards, letters and small gifts to the featured children and their siblings, through postal mail to cheer them up during their difficult time. Due to the lack of funding and staffing, Make A Child Smile has temporarily closed down at the end of 2011, after 13½ years in operation. == In the news == MACS has been featured on many TV news broadcasts, magazines and newspapers, including: * ''The Maury Povich Show'' * ''Redbook'' * ''Seventeen'' * ''Nick Jr.'' * ''Family Circle'' 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Make A Child Smile」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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