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Pick'n Save "We Care" program
Did you know when you use your Pick'n Save Advantage Plus Saver Club card Pick'n Save could be making a donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation everytime you use your card. You simply need to go to the service counter and designate Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin as part of the We Care Program. Our number is 483100.

Cars 4 Causes^®
You can support Make-A-Wish Foundation^® of Wisconsin by donating your used vehicle to Cars 4 Causes. To donate your vehicle, click here.

Miracle on Canal Street
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin is honored to be chosen as one of the Miracle charities for Miracle on Canal Street.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Celebrating 25 years of bringing wishes to life!

Click here to read more about our year long celebration.

NEWS

Lucas' Greenhouse Wish Comes True

Turtle Lake, WI - Lucas' wished to have a greenhouse so he could grow plants and vegetables year-round. Click here to read his story which appeared in the Barron News - Shield or read the stroy which appeared in the Eau Claire Leader-Telegram.

Check out the Foundation's ad created by Zizzo Group as part of Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Partners for Humanity Program. The ad is in the main news section of today's paper and will run again on Saturday. Many thanks Zizzo Group and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for helping share the power of a wish^®.

The Winner is...

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin has been honored with Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin’s Torch Award - the highest award given for ethics and integrity. The award recognizes businesses and non-profits that demonstrate excellence in ethical practices, service excellence, reputation, honest advertising, peer recognition, management practices and employee training in ethical behavior.

Click here to read the Better Business Bureau's press release.

Click here to read the article that appeared on the BayViewNow.com Web site.

Wishful Thinking - Summer Edition now available

Click here to download a copy.

STUDENTS & TEACHERS

If 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.

Click here to read an example of kids helping wish kids.

HAPPENINGS

Upcoming events

November 1-December 25

Pint Size Polkas

Put the fun of polka together with great education, and Pint Size Polkas provides one unbeatable children's polka music package that's fun for the whole family! This holiday season Pint Size Polkas is donating a portion of some CD sales to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin. To see this offer and to order some for the little ones in your life, visit. www.pintsizepolkas.com/wish. These would make great stocking stuffers!

December 1 - January 1

Holiday Light Display

The Holiday Time is busy for everyone so take some time out and enjoy the sights of this amazing home! Visit the home at W2500 Clover Downs Ct., Darboy. This video does not do it justice you have to see it for yourself. The home owner and designer will be accepting donations for Make-A-Wish during December.

December 3-4

WQBW - The Brew - Connie & Fish

No matter where you are on December 3 & 4 make sure you have a radio nearby, you won’t want to miss the Connie & Fish and Make-A-Wish Radio-a-thon. It will be a truly inspirational and magical two days as we interview wish children, wish families, doctors, supporters and so many other people that have been touched by the Foundation. We will be accepting pledges and hope to grant 10 wishes during the two days, tune in and help grant a wish. To listen to the broadcast in Milwaukee tune into 97.3 The Brew and in Madison z104. Not near a radio…you can stream them live via the internet.

December 5

Can’t Depend on Snow Sled-dog Race

This annual event is one of the most fun and unique events we have. On December 5 at Rolling Meadows Park, Fond du Lac, you can enjoy the start of the winter season by watching a sled-dog race, weight pull and much more.

Organize your own fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Foundation. Click here to learn how.