how the magic began

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  Once upon a time, I was a first-year college student, with a big dream. I wanted to make a difference in the world by bringing magic to children in hospitals. 

I began by gathering up my friends to dress up as princesses and superheroes to visit terminally ill kids receiving treatment. Soon, an idea became an organization, that is comprised of volunteers who have spent countless hours making children smile since our group started in November of 2017.

When I realized the difference we could make, I decided to expand the Princess Program into a national 501C3 nonprofit organization.The organization is currently known as the Princess Program Foundation. Our nonprofit travels to children’s hospitals, care centers, and therapy locations dressed up as Princesses and Superheroes. We believe that no matter an individual’s situation, there are good moments in each day if we only look for them. We understand and emphasize it’s all about the smile you can bring to a child’s face, giving them a moment to just be a child meeting a character, not a child battling cancer. 

My team of princesses and other recognizable characters, have brought smiles nationwide. With over half a million Tiktok followers connecting us to families in need of magic, our group has been traveling the nation granting wishes for all of the 2022 year. I am excited to see what 2023 brings for the Princess Program and can't thank you all enough for the support you have shown us over the years. Thank you for making it possible to fight with magic 

-Alyssa Banks

CEO The Princess Program Foundation