Roman Reigns is one of the stars of the Make-A-Wish Foundation
The Make-A-Wish Foundation has named WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns a recipient of the 2021 Chris Greicius Award for Celebrity Wish Granting.
It was announced on Wednesday that Reigns will receive the 2021 Chris Greicius Award along with JoJo Siwa, Night, Patrick Mahomes, Seán McLoughlin, Shawn Mendes, MLB’s the Texas Rangers and T.J. Oshie, for playing a pivotal role in furthering the Make-A-Wish mission.
WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon lauded Reigns after the award. Stephanie took to Twitter to appreciate the WWE star.
“Congratulations @WWERomanReigns on the Chris Greicius Celebrity Wish Granting Award from @MakeAWish ! A true testament to the impact you are making on so many kids’ lives!”
“WWE Superstar Roman Reigns has inspired many wish kids with his confidence and courage both in and out of the ring, especially given the health challenges that he has had to overcome. As tough as his in-ring persona can be, he’s nothing but kind and caring when he spends time with wish kids. Roman has also been incredibly generous with his willingness to participate in promotional videos and campaigns that help raise money to grant more wishes.”
The Award, now in its 31st year, is named for the 7-year-old boy whose wish to be a police officer inspired the creation of Make-A-Wish in 1980.
The wrestler is an inspiration to all his fans who battle leukemia. He openly supports all patients, especially children, fighting for their lives. In addition to being deserving recognition for Roman’s good work outside the ring, it’s also interesting to see how he continues to disprove the old rule that a promotion’s top star shouldn’t be a heel.
In real life, Roman Reigns is truly a humble and inspirational personality. From battling a deadly disease like leukaemia to becoming WWE’s biggest star, Reigns has come a long way.
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