Tag: Development Department

Our Sponsors Are the Best

October 16th, 2009

As a nation, we’re making it through a financially trying time, but I’m still so truly amazed by the giving nature of our sponsors. They continue to come through for all our wish kids here at Kids Wish Network. They dig deep and send what they can, knowing that a child is waiting who is [...]

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Michael, Jessica and the Pee Dee

October 9th, 2009

While working on fulfilling a wish for Michael in South Carolina, I had the pleasure to work with Jessica from the Pee Dee Federal Credit Union. She was GREAT – and everyone in her town must be proud to know such a caring woman! She went above and beyond for Michael’s wish; she set a [...]

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What a Tornado of a Week!

October 9th, 2009

This has been a whirlwind week. We’ve been interviewing and have hired an addition to our Development Department as a Wish Funding Specialist. This is exciting for a number of reasons but mostly – we can fund more wishes. We have an enthusiastic, compassionate and dedicated department and we look forward to having a new [...]

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Shaking Our Groove Things!

October 8th, 2009

Sometimes my job at Kids Wish Network is tough and it can also be heartbreaking. Everyday we face the fact that our wish kids are suffering from life-threatening illnesses, and it’s only natural that it can take an emotional toll on all of us. However, there are little things Kids Wish Network does to lift [...]

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Thank Your Lucky Stars…and Stop Your Whining

September 22nd, 2009

So I found myself in bed for a few days last week. I was feeling pretty sick and I have to tell you that when you’re sick, there really isn’t much you can do but lay around. At the very most for minimal entertainment and a little distraction I was able to watch television. Mostly [...]

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That One Special Call…That One Special Person!

September 16th, 2009

Today was an awesome day for me and my new wish kid, Dasha!! When I work on funding a wish kid, I usually make lots of calls to find sponsors, but today was very different. It’s always exciting to start work on a new wish because you encounter many different kinds of personalities. Ok, so [...]

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Cold Hands, Warm Heart

January 20th, 2009

  All of the children I am working on finding sponsors for live up north. Right now the northern states are having record breaking cold weather. I expected this week to go by slowly. I figured many people would be stuck inside there homes with the heat turned up in a warm, cozy blanket. To [...]

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Happy New Year!

January 2nd, 2009

The Holiday Season is a busy time for everybody, so I just want to take the time to wish everyone a happy and safe New Year. I hope this year brings joy and happiness to everyone. Enjoy the fresh start! Megan (Development)

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73,197 kids helped this year through our many programs and services.

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Kids Wish Network is a national charitable organization dedicated to infusing hope, creating happy memories, and improving the quality of life for children having experienced life-altering situations. Kids Wish Network assists children and their families through several key programs.