Make-A-Wish
Foundation (click on link to direct you to the Make-A-Wish
Website)
Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® has enriched the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions through its wish-granting work. The Foundation's mission reflects the life-changing impact that a Make-A-Wish®experience has on children, families, referral sources, donors, sponsors and entire communities.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation was founded in 1980 after a little boy named Chris Greicius realized his heartfelt wish to become a police officer. Since its humble beginnings, the organization has blossomed into a worldwide phenomenon, reaching more than 167,000 children around the world.
Although it has become one of the world's most well-known charities, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has maintained the grassroots fulfillment of its mission.
A network of nearly 25,000 volunteers enable the Make-A-Wish Foundation to serve children with life-threatening medical conditions. Volunteers serve as wish granters, fundraisers, special events assistants and in numerous other capacities.
As the Foundation continues to mature, its mission will remain steadfast. Wish children of the past, present and future will have an opportunity to share the power of a wish®.
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Mission
The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of
children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the
human experience with hope, strength and joy.
Make-A-Wish
Fundraising Information Links
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of the Make-A-Wish Foundation Program
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Fundraising Ideas
DII National SAAC Representatives
Bill Steadman (front row, left) and daughters Emily and Sara joined the DII SAAC last week to thank them in person for their Make-A-Wish efforts. Link here for more information [More.]
NCAA DII Funds Raised for MAW
Total Division II SAAC funds raised for Make-A-Wish
2003-04: $49,957
2004-05: $79,877
2005-06: $114,692
2006-07: $208,022
2007-08: $316,068
2008-09: $359,187
2009-10: $407,683
2010-11: $405,752
Total: $1,941,238
Division II 2010-11 Make-A-Wish Foundation Top Fundraisers
Top 5 Conferences
1) Northeast-10 $30,653.30
2) Pennsylvania State Athletic $24,799.61
3) Peach Belt $24,169.72
4) Lone Star $24,151.73
5) South Atlantic $20,489.85
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Conference Carolinas Student-Athlete Raise Over $12,000 for Make-A-Wish
2010-11 MVP Award Winner: Mount Olive College - collected a grand total of $3,300.00 during the academic year.
2010-11 Comeback Award Winner: Limestone College - collected $1487.67 more than what they did during the 2009-2010 academic year to total $2957.46 for this year.
2010-11 Top Play Award Winner: Belmont Abbey College –collected $650.00 at their “Mr. Crusader” fundraising event.
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Macy's Believe
Macy's Believe holiday campaign benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation®. The nostalgic campaign was inspired by the New York Sun's famous "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus" editorial from 1897 and includes letter-writing "Believe Stations" in Macy's stores across the country. For each letter dropped in Macy's Santa Letterbox, Macy's makes a $1 donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, up to $1 million. And for each letter received on National Believe Day, December 9, Macy’s will donate an extra $1 to the Foundation.
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