As the Administrative Assistant for the Development/Donor Relations Department, I have the privilege of speaking with numerous donors throughout the day. I enjoy being able to help them with whatever questions they may have, taking donations, etc. It’s also fun because many donors share anecdotes about their days, their families, the weather and all sorts [...]
The creativity exhibited by people who want to make donations to our wish program never ceases to amaze me: ~ Two ambitious and determined little 4th grade girls in Florida tackled a fundraising project to fund a wish for Rileigh in Tennessee. They sold baked goods and partnered with 2 local restaurants that donated a [...]
My most heartfelt thanks and gratitude goes out to Captain John Clay and Officer Tabitha Pugh of the Warner Robins (GA) Police Department. Captain Clay and Officer Pugh were instrumental in organizing a fundraiser to fulfill a wish for Sarah. You see, Sarah is a beautiful, bubbly, 6-year-old who has Ewing’s sarcoma and wishes to [...]
While most fourth grade students are making lists of all the things they want for Christmas, Kalliope and Katie have been busy raising funds to help grant a wish for one of our kids living with a life-threatening illness. Several months ago, I received a call from a very enthusiastic mom who wanted to know [...]
When I call to raise funds for our wish children, I am met with all kinds of questions, responses and attitudes, all good, bad and/or indifferent. I hear it all. Some days are truly tough and discouraging; honestly, with the state of our economy and many people struggling to make ends meet, I can completely [...]
I am so excited by the donation that just arrived from Borders! We just got in some amazing children’s books with so many wonderful titles as well as beautiful plush animals. Because of the generosity of Borders and their customers, many children will soon be smiling and full of joy! I feel happy that so [...]
I’m working on fulfilling a wish for Jonathan in El Paso, Texas, and I called a church there to ask for help. That’s when I talked to a woman named Hope and told her about Jonathan’s wish. Hope is an amazing woman. Right away she started organizing a spaghetti dinner to raise money for Jonathan’s [...]
This is a very exciting week for me. Three of my wish kids will be getting their wishes! Erick is 5-years-old and has a delightfully outgoing personality. He has Chronic Kidney Disease, he has to have dialysis treatments, and recently underwent a kidney transplant. He’s gone through a lot, but on Wednesday Erick’s wish comes [...]
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