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Jewelers for Children: Melissa’s Wish

Wishmaster — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 19:27:21 +0000

Like so many other little girls, 3-year-old Melissa from Bayshore dreams of being a beautiful princess. So when the vivacious toddler, who has Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, was presented with a chance to have a wish granted her thoughts immediately went to the sparkling princesses of Disney World!

Melissa, along with her mother, Nancy, and her father, Juan, went on the much awaited vacation to Disney on April 27. Together, they explored the Magic Kingdom and fulfilled Melissa’s dream of meeting the many beautiful Disney princesses.

Before Melissa and her family’s departure to Disney World, they went to a send off party with her wish grantor, Yvette, and a staff member. The send off party took place on April 12 at Kay Cameron Jewelry store in Sayville, NY.

Kay and her staff made sure that Melissa felt like a princess by decorating the whole store with pink and purple balloons and serving delicious cupcakes and juice. They also presented her with a brand new princess doll. Melissa enjoyed the send off party with her family and even wore a sparkling tiara!

Kay Cameron Jewelers of Sayville is actively involved in Jewelers for Children, a charity devoted to supporting children’s organizations. Jewelers for Children was founded in 1999 with the mission of helping children in need. Since its inception, JFC has donated more than $35 million to programs benefiting children whose lives have been affected by illness, abuse, or neglect through charity partners such as Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Bouquet of Wishes 2011 Album

Wishmaster — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:31:34 +0000

Tieing It Up For Make-A-Wish!

Wishmaster — Thu, 12 May 2011 16:38:32 +0000

Six year old James Funaro, from Nesconset, is raising money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Suffolk County, NY, Inc. by wearing a tie every day and collecting pledges. He has been wearing a tie for 212 consecutive days and counting. As of May 12th, 2011, he’s halfway to his goal of raising $6000 – an amount that will grant a local child’s wish.

A special acknowledgment was presented to James at the chapter’s recent gala “Bouquet of Wishes”. Please enjoy the following feature!

JAMES AT “BOUQUET OF WISHES”!

Newman’s Own Foundation Grant Awarded with the help of Stony Brook Students

Wishmaster — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:46:28 +0000

The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Suffolk County, NY, Inc. was nominated by and partnered with Stony Brook University’s Alpha Epsilon Delta Health and Pre-Professional Honor Society for a Newman’s Own Foundation grant. As part of the second-annual Newman’s Own Foundation Campus Community Service Challenge, during the America East Conference basketball championship in Hartford, CT, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Suffolk County, NY, Inc. was awarded $7,500.

This grant will help fulfill the wish of Lizbeth, an 11 year-old from Bohemia. Lizbeth enjoys Italian art and culture and wishes to go to Italy this summer.

“A priority of the Foundation is to encourage the practice of philanthropy among younger generations,” said Robert Forrester, president of Newman’s Own Foundation. “The caliber of this year’s student group and nonprofit partnerships is quite extraordinary. Newman’s Own Foundation is proud to support the work of the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Stony Brook University’s Alpha Epsilon Delta Health and Pre-Professional Honor Society , who are making a difference on campus and in the community, inspiring more young people to give back.”

Stony Brook University’s Alpha Epsilon Delta Health and Pre-Professional Honor Society/Make-A-Wish Foundation’s application was reviewed and voted on by the Challenge’s Selection Panel. Leaders in philanthropy and social activism, the judges were:

Jonathan Fanton, president emeritus of New School for Social Research and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, and current Franklin D. Roosevelt fellow at Hunter College
Ben Goldhirsh, CEO and co-founder of GOOD Magazine
Rebecca Lobo, basketball analyst for ESPN and former player in the Women’s National Basketball Association

Grant recommendations were based on Stony Brook University’s Alpha Epsilon Delta Health and Pre-Professional Honor Society’s involvement with the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Suffolk County, NY, Inc. , the impact of the partnership on those served by the nonprofit, as well as on the students themselves.

Photo by America East Conference/Steve McLaughlin. Pictured at left in the photo, is Jamie Gerard, Newman’s Own Foundation Board of Directors.

Macy’s Believe Campaign!

Wishmaster — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 16:52:49 +0000

This Friday is National Believe Day and we’re celebrating with Macy’s Double Donation Day and Wishes Across America! Macy’s will donate an extra $1 to the Foundation for every letter received on December 9. Just drop off your stamped letters to Santa at any Macy’s special Santa letterbox to help make wishes come true. As part of this special day, more than 50 wishes will be granted at Macy’s locations across the country.