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WISHFUL THINKING

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OTHER WAYS TO GIVE

Through our membership in Community Health Charities of Wisconsin, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin is eligible for individual contributions from our supporters in their employee giving campaigns. By choosing Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin, you can, through a periodic payroll deduction, provide a manageable annual gift to ensure that the programs we provide to local communities across Wisconsin continue. Contact your Human Resources coordinator or department to ensure you have this opportunity.

To find us on your United Way Form click here to view the sample form. Our organization number is 43540.

 

Gifting Appreciated Stock

Giving appreciated stock to the Foundation is just one of the many ways you can take part in making wishes come true for Wisconsin wish kids. If you have any questions about this, please contact David Groszczyk at 262.781.4445

 

Planned Giving
Learn how a will or estate plan can help you achieve your financial and philanthropic goals.

 

Legacy of Wishes
If you have named Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin in your estate plans, we invite you to join the Legacy of Wishes Society.

 

Workplace giving - Learn about workplace giving options.

 

Car DoationCar Donation
Your tax deductible charitable vehicle donation helps make Wisconsin children's wishes come true!

CLICK HERE for more information.

 

Pick'n Save "We Care" program
Use your Pick'n Save Advantage Plus Saver Club card and you will be making a donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Just designate Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin (#483100) as part of the We Care Program.

 

NEWS

Wish Kid Achieves Great Success

Baraboo, WI - Sarah Holm recently competed in the NORAM Cup and the National Championship held at the Waterville Valley Resort, NH and came away with Silver and Bronze medals for the U.S. Paralympic Ski Team.

Back in 2009 Sarah received her wish to have adaptive ski lessons and equipment. Today, she is a member of the U.S. Paralymic Ski Team and continuing on her journey to compete in the Winter Paralympic Games in Sochi, Russia in 2014.

Wendy CozzensWelcome Wendy

We are excited to welcome Wendy Cozzens of West Allis to the Make-A-Wish team as the new Director of Development.

Read the News Release

 

Coleson's WishBuzz Lightyear meets Dodge County Wish Child

Dodge County - Coleson, 4 years old, wish to meet Buzz Lightyear came true in December over the holiday break. Click here to read the entire story which appeared in the Dodge County Pioneer.

 

Antigo Child's Wish Comes True

Katelyn Fehrman

Twelve-year old Katelyn made a wish - and it had nothing to do with riding in a parade. The fact that she will be doing it tonight in Antigo as part of the annual Christmas procession through the city's downtown is just extra.

 

Make-A-Wish Radio-A-Thon with Connie & Curtis

Thank you to everyone that participated in the Make-A-Wish® Radio-A-Thon with Connie & Curtis. Thanks to all of you, more than 53 wishes will come true for children with life-threatening medical conditions.

HAPPENINGS

Current Events

February 10, 2012
Make-A-Wish® Night with the Milwaukee Admirals
Bradley Center

Join the Milwaukee Admirals in supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Wisconsin on Friday, February 10 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are just $16. Call 414.227.0550 and mention this promotion for tickets in the Make-A-Wish section.

Attention Wish families! Call the Make-A-Wish at 262.781.4445 to request your complimentary tickets.

February 18, 2012
Mardi Gras BoMallies at Crystal
BoMallies, Plymouth

Join them to celebrate Mardi Gras! Enjoy authentic New Orleans style tastes such as crawfish, po boy sliders, shrimp cocktails and many more! Music by The Little Blues Machine. To purchase your tickets contact 920.876.2888.

February 25, 2012 4pm
Guns N Hoses Hockey Game
Oshkosh YMCA

The 5th Annual Guns N Hoses Hockey Game pits Oshkosh Fire Department against Oshkosh Police Department in a fast paced game of hockey to raise money for Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin. Don’t miss any of the action!

 

Raise Funds for Make-A-Wish

Organize a fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Foundation this year and help make wishes come true for some very special children. Click here to learn how.

 

STUDENTS & TEACHERS

Kids for Wish KidsIf you looking for an opportunity to sponsor local wishes by holding fundraisers like toy & coin drives, talent & fashion shows, sports tournaments, interschool competitions, teacher contests then the Make-A-Wish Foundation's Kids For Wish Kids program can help.

This program gives has all the tools you will need to create a successful fundraising event. Click here to download a FREE Kids For Wish Kids information kit.

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Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Wisconsin

13195 W. Hampton Ave., Butler, Wisconsin 53007

Phone: 262.781.4445 or 800.236.WISH (9474)

wisconsin.wish.org