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"We grant the wishes of children with life-threatening
medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and
joy."
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 97,000 children worldwide.
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 more than 25,000 volunteers enable the Make-A-Wish
Foundation® to serve children with life-threatening medical conditions.
Volunteers serve as wish granters, fund raisers, 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®.
How can you participate in the Slay-A-Thon?
The Slay-A-Thon is open to anyone wishing to join us. We watch 12
"Slayer-riffic" episodes of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Angel". People
who attend are encouraged to make a donation themselves as well as getting
others to "sponsor" them. You are not required to attend the entire event.
Stay for the day or stop by for your favorite episodes.
Who can come?
Only people in leather carrying wooden stakes! Not really. Anyone can
come. We hope that you will bring donations, but the event is open to the
public. We are looking for a teen to adult crowd. Go to the
registration page to sign up.
How
do I get donations?
This is a charity fundraising event. No one is expected to bring in a ton
of money on their own, but we encourage you to get people to sponsor you with our
donation sheet. How much money can be earned? Well, if you try for 10
people to each give you $20 dollars, you will earn $200 for charity. If your
company has match programs, that would be $400 for Make-A-Wish Foundation®
of Illinois.
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