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Macy's and its Customers Generate $5.8 Million
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Generosity was in the in air at Macy's this holiday season as the 2007 Thanks For Sharing holiday gifts rewards program raised a record $5.8 million for the Make-A-Wish Foundation®. Macy's opened this national program in late September, enabling customers to enroll and receive rewards for shopping at Macy's while supporting charities in their communities at the same time.
 "The Thanks For Sharing program has been a tremendous success, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation is so grateful for Macy's partnership," said David Williams, Make-A-Wish Foundation of America president and chief executive officer. "This year's funds will help us grant more than 800 wishes to courageous kids around the country. It's truly a wonderful gift."
Thanks For Sharing debuted as a Macy's initiative in 2003 - a distinctive effort benefiting customers during the holiday season and charities, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation, throughout the year. For a $25 enrollment fee, Macy's cardholders earn a 10-percent reward on most Macy's and macys.com purchases made with their Macy's credit card during the holiday season. Since 2003, Macy's has contributed $14.9 million to the Make-A-Wish Foundation through Thanks For Sharing.
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3rd Annual "Darts for Dreams" Charity Dart-A-ThonSaturday, April 12th, 2008 Arbeiter Hall, 151 East Franklin Street, Trenton Ticket price: $5.00 to participate and participants are encouraged to get pledges Contact: Gary Yourman, Tournament Director, at 609-406-1808 or email trentoncharitydarts@comcast.net5th Annual Dishes for WishesWednesday, April 16th, 2008 The Falls at the Doubletree Guest Suites, Mt. Laurel 6:30-10:00 PM Ticket prices: $75.00 per person in advance and $85 at the door Contact: Stacy Redelheim, Director of External Events at 908-964-5055 or via email at sredelheim@wishnj.org
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You hold the ticket to fulfilling a child's wish to travel to a special destination. We hope you'll consider donating miles or loyalty points to help make wishes come true. For more information on donating your frequent flier miles or loyalty points, please visit the Make-A-Wish Foundation Web site at  www.wish.org and click on "Giving" or call (800) 722-WISH.
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Introducing the Make-A-Wish Personal Checking Account
In partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Bank of America is pleased to introduce the Make-A-Wish personal checking account featuring a Make-A-wish check card and checks. The Make-A-Wish personal checking account lets you show your continuing support for our mission while giving you all the account benefits you'd expect from Bank of America. Bank of America will donate $10 for each new checking account and $5 every year on the anniversary of enrollment to the Foundation, as well as 0.10 percent of all new net retail purchases made using the card. Visit your neighborhood Bank of America or go online for more details.
And don't forget about the Make-A-Wish Visa card...
The Make-A-Wish Visa card offers a unique way to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation. For every open and activated account, the Foundation receives a minimum of $2, plus 0.65 percent of all purchases made on the card. For more information, go online or call 1-866-267-2340.
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Paul's Wish to Meet Tony Romo
By Wish Child Paul, age 9
"A few months ago, I found
out that I would be granted a wish from the Make-A-Wish Foundation. My mom always
thought that Make-A-Wish was only for terminally ill children but later found
out that any child with a life-threatening medical condition, can get a wish. I
have Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) and unfortunately it is a
life-threatening medical condition. I knew right away what to wish for - to
meet quarterback Tony Romo of the Dallas Cowboys. You see, even though I have
PCD, I love playing sports, watching sports, or anything to do with sports!
Before school I watch ESPN and NFL Total Access and after school and on
weekends I play sports..." more>
Paul's wish was adopted by Fedway Associates.
To learn more about
the Adopt-A-Wish program, call John Toomey at (908) 964-5055 or jtoomey@wishnj.org. |
Make-A-Wish 25th Anniversary Gala
Each spring, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of New Jersey eagerly anticipates the most exciting night of the year, our Make-A-Wish Gala! This year we are celebrating 25 years of wish granting in the Garden State! This wonderful accomplishment is surely an occasion to celebrate and celebrate we will! The 25th Anniversary Make-A-Wish Gala will be held on Friday, May 16, 20 08 at the Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson. Once again, the event promises to be a night celebrating hope, strength, and joy. The Gala is comprised of a black-tie dinner, silent and live auctions, as well as plenty of dancing to the wonderful sounds of Tim McLoone and the Shirleys. One of the greatest moments of the evening involves a testimonial from a wish child and family. With such buzz surrounding past successful Galas, the event is expected to sell out. If you would like to participate in this exciting night, please contact Kim Puleo at (908) 964-5055 or kpuleo@wishnj.org. |
Welcome back to
Granting Future WishesSM
With a little planning, your gift to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey ("MAWFNJ") can help achieve your financial, philanthropic, and estate-planning goals.
Planned gifts give back, allowing you to take sizeable income, capital gains, and estate deductions on your taxes. They can provide income for you and your family for life. And planned gifts can be much larger than other gifts, so you can leave a legacy that fits your philanthropic goals.
Learn more>
If you have any questions
please contact Alfred R. H. Anderson in the Office of Gift Planning
908.964.5055 or 800.252.9474 or by Email: aanderson@wishnj.org.
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Kids Who Care
 For nearly ten years, Lynn Kaplan of the Millington School in Stirling has shared the power of a wish with her students by organizing various sales to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey. Working under the name Kids Who Care, the student group has raised over $20,000 over the years for the New Jersey Chapter of Make-A-Wish. Their most recent two-day holiday sale, held on November 30 and December 1, 2007 raised $3,500, continuing their outstanding efforts in supporting the Foundation.
The Kids Who Care program presented checks from their holiday sale to Make-A-Wish volunteer Michele Turnbull on Monday, February 11 at the Long Hill Township Library, Valley Road, Gillette.
Click here to read more about the Kids for Wish Kids program and how you can get your school involved.
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