John Cena grants record 650 wishes with Make-A-Wish – All About Wrestling

by: Talia Naquin, Nexstar Media Wire

Posted: Jun 20, 2022 / 11:22 AM PDT

Up to date: Jun 20, 2022 / 12:46 PM PDT

(WJW) – WWE wrestler and actor John Cena is being honored by the Make-A-Want Basis for granting a landmark variety of needs.

The 45-year-old has marked greater than 650 needs, greater than some other superstar in historical past, in response to Make-a-Wish and WWE.

John Cena granted his first want in 2004.

“I simply drop all the pieces,” Cena mentioned when he was honored for granting 500 needs. “If I can provide a improbable expertise, I’ll be first in line to do my half.”

Make A Wish says he’s the most-requested superstar by want youngsters.

“…The rationale I like Make-A-Want a lot is as a result of these are these households’ needs,” he mentioned in a latest interview.

Many households keep in contact with Cena, telling him about how a lot it meant to the youngsters who have been in a position to spend time with him throughout their closing days.

“These are all the time tough to learn,” Cena said. “However on the identical time, the energy of the dad and mom in sending me a message about how a lot the time that I spent with their little one meant to them, it’s very particular.”

John Cena has additionally been honored for his help to veterans’ organizations and first responders.