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Make A Child Smile

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American children's charity website

The Make A Child Smile Organization, also known as MACS, was a source of support to children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses and their families, founded in May 1998 by Alexandra d'Avila Bakker. Emotional support was provided by creating the opportunity for people to visit the MACS website and learn about the children and their illnesses.2 It ceased to exist in 2011.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

The Make A Child Smile Organization, also known as MACS, was a source of support to children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses and their families, founded in May 1998 by Alexandra d'Avila Bakker. Emotional support was provided by creating the opportunity for people to visit the MACS website and learn about the children and their illnesses.2

Timeline

  1. 2011Dissolved Dissolved1

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