What Happened To Tommy Douglas Make A Wish

Whatever Happened to Tommy Douglas's Make-A-Wish?

Okay, let's be honest. We all know Tommy Douglas. The guy who gave us universal healthcare. A true Canadian icon, right?

But sometimes, late at night, I lie awake. I ponder something... Did Tommy Douglas ever get a Make-A-Wish?

I know, I know. It sounds ridiculous. He was an adult. And a politician. But humor me for a second.

Imagine if Tommy Douglas had gotten one. What would he have wished for? A lifetime supply of Saskatchewan wheat?

Maybe he wanted every Canadian to own a single-payer insurance card. Already accomplished! Well, mostly.

Or perhaps something more… whimsical? A parade of dancing beavers? A personal maple syrup fountain?

I mean, the man brought socialized medicine to Canada. He deserves some fun, doesn't he?

Here’s my slightly controversial take. I bet Tommy Douglas secretly wanted to be a magician.

Think about it. Pulling universal healthcare out of a hat? Sounds like a pretty impressive magic trick to me.

Maybe his Make-A-Wish would have been to learn the secrets of levitation. Or making a bunny disappear (along with all the medical bills).

Just picturing him sawing Pierre Trudeau in half makes me giggle.

Is there a dusty file somewhere? Hidden deep within the Make-A-Wish Foundation archives?

Does it contain Tommy Douglas's unfulfilled desire? A dream left on the drawing board of history?

Probably not. But a guy can dream, right?

Maybe the real Make-A-Wish was the Canada we have today. A nation with accessible healthcare, thanks to him.

If Tommy Douglas did get a wish, I think it might be something simple. Something for everyone.

Perhaps he wished for world peace. Or maybe, just maybe, for everyone to have access to affordable dental care.

Think about that. It’s still something we’re striving for!

So next time you're at the dentist, remember Tommy Douglas. And consider if maybe, just maybe, the best wishes are the ones we're still working on.

And hey, if you ever find that lost Make-A-Wish file...let me know! I'm dying to know if the dancing beavers made the cut.

Because honestly, after all he did, Tommy Douglas deserved a good laugh and a whole lot of maple syrup.

"Some people see things as they are and ask why. Others dream things that never were and ask why not." - Often attributed to Tommy Douglas.

Maybe he did wish for dancing beavers, after all. And maybe, someday, we'll see them.