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Students of all ages can raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation in their communities through a variety of projects. Whether it's a dance, coin drive or a car wash, the project is entirely student driven from start to finish with guidance and support along the way from parents, teachers, peers, and Make-A-Wish staff.
In addition to participating in a gratifying philanthropic service, the school and student programs offers a hands-on fun and creative way to make a positive difference in the lives of children who are battling life-threatening medical conditions. When your fundraising efforts raise $6,000, the average value of a wish, you may have the opportunity to sponsor the wish of a local child.
Students for Wish Kids - Elementary, Middle, and High School Fundraising
The Students For Wish Kids program offers students of all ages the exciting opportunity to assist in granting the wishes of children in their own community. Students develop ideas for fundraisers, and then manage the projects with guidance from their teachers and a Make-A-Wish Foundation representative. The options for Students For Wish Kids fundraising activities are endless. Schools have sold magnetic or paper wish stars, coordinated pie-in-the face contests, or hosted talent shows – it’s all up to the students’ imagination.
WishMakers on Campus - College Fundraising
The WishMakers on Campus program offers college-age students the exciting opportunity to assist in granting the wishes of local children. As a sorority/fraternity, club or other organization, students develop and manage their own fundraisers. The options for WishMakers on Campus fundraising activities are endless. Other college and university clubs have sold magnetic or paper wish stars, hosted talent shows, or planned chili cook-offs.
Download the fundraising form:
Students For Wish Kids (elementary, middle, high school)
WishMakers on Campus (college)
Fax or mail it to your local office.
Click here for addresses and fax numbers.
A coordinator kit with more information on how to raise funds will be mailed to you.
Questions? Contact your local office for more information. The staff will be happy to help!
WishMakers on Campus and Students for Wish Kids in action:
Stow YES Girls Softball
Thanks go to the Stow YES Girls Softball League for their generous donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana! Stow YES is a non-profit organization comprised of volunteers who are focused on the instruction, coaching, support and development of all participants in the sport of softball. The design of the program is to provide a positive and meaningful experience to the girls while encouraging ongoing interest and athletic development in the sport. Through their Spirit Day Activities, the girls raised over $3,400 for the Foundation. Way to go girls!
Spring Fling Birthday Bash
Inspired by the wish her 18-year-old brother Ian received last year, Sarah wanted to find a way to “give back” to the Make-A-Wish Foundation®. Ian, Sarah and their entire family of eight spent a week at an Atlantis Resort as part of the wish Ian received after being diagnosed with a brain tumor. Sarah and eight of her friends hosted a “Spring Fling Birthday Bash” for their entire senior class at a local Westerville swimming pool. Donations made in lieu of birthday gifts yielded over $725 toward sponsoring the wish of another Westerville resident, Sam. Sam’s wish to visit the many Florida theme parks was granted this summer. Happy Birthday Sarah and Friends!
Poland North Elementary School in Poland, Ohio
The staff and students of Poland North Elementary have come together to help make wishes come true for children in Northeast Ohio. They’ve put their creative skills to the test as they’ve began fundraising to make this year’s Students for Wish Kids fundraiser a huge success. The students have participated in a “Bowling for Dollars” fundraiser along with a penny drive and tailgate. Visit http://www.poland.k12.oh.us/North/index.htm for more information on Poland North’s fundraising efforts. Thank you to Poland North Elementary and Poland community members for your support!
Middletown Christian Church - Preschool
Middletown Christian Church Preschool in Louisville, Kentucky raised money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation® with the help of a “piggy” bank named Wilbur. The preschool kids, ages 2 to 5, brought change in everyday to help Wilbur gain weight. Each week they weighed Wilbur to see how much heavier he was from the previous week. The school’s goal was to have Wilbur weigh 100 pounds and to raise $500 to help grant wishes. At the end of their campaign Wilbur weighed an astounding 150 pounds and they were able to raise over $850!
Summit Country Day School - 4th grade class
The fourth grade class of 56 students wanted to adopt a wish for someone around their own age. They set out to raise the funds at bake sales, doing chores around the house and even requesting contributions be made to Make-A-Wish in lieu of gifts at their birthday parties. Their efforts generated more than $8,000.
University of Cincinnati Greek Week grants 5 wishes
The Greek organizations on campus helped grant more than 5 wishes during 2008. The sororities and fraternities raised $33,000 from various activities including a 5K walk.
A Disney theme was used during this year’s Greek Week.
North Todd Elementary in Ekton, Kentucky (Todd County) Raises $12,234.39!
North Todd Elementary raised an astounding $12,234.39 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana through the '07-'08 Students for Wish Kids program. The children and faculty raised funds in honor of a local wish child that attends their school, and through all of their efforts they were not only able to help her but many other children in the area. Students were able to raise funds in many different ways. Some took part in organized competitions throughout the school, others asked friends and family and even some brought in their piggy banks. One of the many fundraisers they had was Pajama Day where each student got to wear pajamas to school for a $1 donation.
North Todd Elementary has been a continuing supporter of children in their local community. Since 2005 the students and faculty of this school have been able to raise an astounding $28,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana. We commend their hard work and compassion for these children. Thank you North Todd Elementary!
