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Sunday, February 5, 2012

Kids For Wish Kids

What is Kids For Wish Kids®?

Kids For Wish Kids® is a program for kids who, in their own special way, help other kids who have life-threatening medical conditions. It is uniquely designed for K-12 school students, student organizations and other youth groups such as scout troops, vacation bible schools and day care centers.

Children and students of all ages create ideas for fund raisers and manage the projects with little or no help from their teachers, leaders or supervisors. Along the way, children experience the joy of giving, develop school spirit, learn lots of skills, and work together toward a common goal while making a wish come true.

FEATURED YOUNG FUNDRAISER!

James Funaro is a six year old from Nesconset who decided to start wearing a tie every day after it was picture day at his school. He hasn’t missed one day, be it the weekend, snow days or pajama days at school. He will wear a tie every day until the last day of school and asking people to make pledges to the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Suffolk County in support of his endeavor until then – June 23, 2011. To read more about James please visit this featured article!

How to Start Kids For Wish Kids in Your School or Organization

If you would like to start a Kids For Wish Kids project in your school or with your organization, we would be happy to help. Here are some tips to get started:

  • Invite a Make-A-Wish® representative to give a presentation at your school. We have speakers and informational videos that explain our mission. Once students find out about the Make-A-Wish Foundation® they are usually eager to become involved.
  • Designate a Make-A-Wish® committee or one person to be in charge. This is an important step. An organized, enthusiastic group or chairperson will keep the project on track. If you¹re planning to do several fund raisers over a period of time, consider having different students be in charge of each project. This is great way to keep everyone involved and on track toward your fund raising goal. A paper thermometer is a great method to use. It’s also a great motivator for everyone to see how you’re progressing toward your goal.
  • Challenge other homerooms, classes or schools. This is a great way to get more students involved in your fund raiser. The more students involved, the more fun it can be and the more successful your fund raiser will be.

Kids For Wish Kids® Project Ideas

Here are some fun and successful ideas that other schools have used.

  • Have a Dance Marathon.
  • Have a Teacher Dress Down Day.
  • Have a Make-A-Wish Fun Run.
  • Have a Paper Chain Link Contest
  • Have a Hat Day.
  • Sell Candy-Grams.
  • Sell Make-A-Wish Cut-Outs.
  • Sell Make-A-Wish Awareness Wristbands
  • Have a Read-A-Thon.
  • Have a Bowl-A-Thon.

You can try one of these project ideas or plan a Kids For Wish Kids® project of your own. If you have any ideas that worked for your school or organization, please let us know, and we¹ll pass them on.
For more ideas, contact Jim or Diane at 631-585-WISH.

Click Here kfwk21 Kids For Wish Kidsfor the Kids For Wish Kids® Activity Form!

ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS

Make-A-Wish® is seeking bi-lingual volunteers who are fluent in Spanish to assist us in granting wishes to children in the Latin community. To learn more about how you can help, please call us at 631-585-9474 or email us at wishmail@makeawish-suffolkny.org.