When John Cena isn\u2019t body-slamming opponents in the wrestling ring or acting in blockbuster movies, he\u2019s doing something even more amazing.<\/p>\n
He\u2019s been a wish-granter for the Make-A-Wish Foundation since 2004, making dreams come true for kids who are seriously ill.<\/p>\n
Guess what?<\/p>\n
Cena holds the record for granting the most wishes in the 42-year history of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.<\/p>\n
Recently, he hit a milestone that left everyone in awe: he\u2019s granted over 650 wishes!<\/p>\n
\u201cI just drop everything,\u201d Cena said, according to KTLA.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf I can offer a fantastic experience, I\u2019ll be first in line to do my part.\u201d<\/p>\n
That\u2019s right, Cena doesn\u2019t just talk the talk; he walks the walk.<\/p>\n
But here\u2019s the kicker: the families and kids love Cena just as much as he loves helping them.<\/p>\n
In fact, Make-A-Wish says he\u2019s the most requested celebrity.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s a whole lot of love going both ways!<\/p>\n
\u201cThe reason I love Make-A-Wish so much is because those are those families\u2019 wishes,\u201d Cena explained.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou can do anything you want, and Make-A-Wish\u2019s list is enormous. \u2018I want to kick it with John Cena and go see him wrestle\u2019\u2014that\u2019s the coolest thing I\u2019ve ever heard.\u201d<\/p>\n
While Cena is helping to bring joy and comfort to many families, he says those feelings are mutual.
\n\u201cAll those things considered, I love all that \u2013 I love that joy, I love that connection,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Cena\u2019s impact doesn\u2019t just end when the wish is granted.<\/p>\n
Families often send him messages, sharing how much it meant for their kids to spend time with him, sometimes during the last days of their lives.<\/p>\n
\u201cThose are always difficult to read,\u201d Cena admitted, \u201cbut it\u2019s very special.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cena isn\u2019t just giving joy; he\u2019s receiving it too.<\/p>\n
\u201cI love that joy, I love that connection,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a win-win situation where everyone walks away with their hearts a little fuller.<\/p>\n
One of Cena\u2019s latest visits was to a 19-year-old fan with Down syndrome.<\/p>\n
This young man credited Cena with giving him the courage to escape Ukraine during the Russian invasion.<\/p>\n
They met in the Netherlands, and it was a dream come true for the entire family.<\/p>\n
Cena has made it crystal clear that his charity work is his top priority.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you ever need me for this ever, I don\u2019t care what I\u2019m doing, I will drop what I\u2019m doing and be involved,\u201d he declared.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s the same gift I get in giving back to people\u2019s lives, in being able to give them wonderful emotional moments.\u201d<\/p>\n
So there you have it, folks. John Cena isn\u2019t just a superstar in the ring; he\u2019s a superstar in the hearts of hundreds of kids and their families.<\/p>\n