In the past few years, I have become a part of a community that I love so much because they are all about giving back. All of the hours I have spent in the past two years have been met with a mix of both praise and criticism. Truly though, I have always had a giving heart and I decided that I need to do more.
This year, I decided that I wanted to help out as many charities as I could, some big, some small, all in need of support. So I have decided to donate 10% of my profits each month to give to a specific charity. This month: The Make-a-Wish Foundation.
Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® has enriched the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions through its wish-granting work. The Foundation’s mission reflects the life-changing impact that a Make-A-Wish® experience has on children, families, referral sources, donors, sponsors and entire communities.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation was founded in 1980 after a little boy named Chris Greicius realized his heartfelt wish to become a police officer. Since its humble beginnings, the organization has blossomed into a worldwide phenomenon, reaching more than 174,000 children around the world.
Although it has become one of the world’s most well-known charities, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has maintained the grassroots fulfillment of its mission.
A network of nearly 25,000 volunteers enable the Make-A-Wish Foundation to serve children with life-threatening medical conditions. Volunteers serve as wish granters, fundraisers, special events assistants and in numerous other capacities.
As the Foundation continues to mature, its mission will remain steadfast. Wish children of the past, present and future will have an opportunity to share the power of a wish®. (Source: Make-a-Wish)
The first year I lived in Denver was the first time that I had been involved with the Make-a-Wish foundation, and it was so inspiring to me that there are a group of people out there that simply want to bring magic into a child’s life at a time that doesn’t feel very magical. Who wouldn’t want to be a part of that?
So this month, please join me in raising money to help make some dreams come true.
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