Inspiring and Empowering Youth to Grow into Greatness
Inspiring and Empowering Youth to Grow into Greatness
About Peter's Wish
Our Mission
Peter's Wish, Inc. awards scholarships to youth who demonstrate a strong service commitment to their communities.
Our inspiration
Peter's Wish, Inc. is inspired by Peter D. Colucci, who died from Non-Hodgkins Disease Lymphoma in 1984. Peter courageously fought the disease for almost two years but passed away when he was 10 years old. Before he died, Peter said to his father:
“Dad, I am not afraid of dying, I just wish that I could grow up to be a man like you.”
Peter’s simple wish – to grow up – is something we all take for granted. It’s the opportunity to live a fulfilled and meaningful life, which most us of us have every day. Peter’s Wish, Inc. is meant to inspire youth
to seize that opportunity to live a fulfilled and meaningful life through service to others and education.