Kids For Wish Kids®

Kids For Wish Kids is a Make-A-Wish® Georgia program that enables students to discover philanthropy by selecting their own fundraising project and managing it from start to finish. Students develop leadership skills, build self-esteem and learn about teamwork while working towards a final goal, making a difference in the life of a child who is fighting overwhelming odds.

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Kids For Wish Kids program objectives:

  • Increase awareness among children and teenagers about the mission of Make-A-Wish Georgia
  • Encourage young people to become actively involved in fulfilling wishes through Make-A-Wish Georgia
  • Foster the value of community service, using this program as a hands-on learning experience for children
  • Create school spirit and help students learn how to work together for a common goal

Project ideas:

  • Have a Make-A-Wish® Money Week
  • Have a Dance Marathon
  • Sell Make-A-Wish stars
  • Have a Teacher Dress Down Day
  • Have a Make-A-Wish Fun Run
  • Have a Paper Chain Link Contest
  • Have a Hat Day
  • Have a Teacher Talent Show
  • Sell Candy-Grams
  • Have a Pie-in-the-face contest
  • Have a half-court shooting contest
  • Fill the Boot
  • Host a Kiss A Pig Contest
  • Have a Read-A-Thon
  • Have a Prom Fashion Show
  • Have a Walk-A-Thon
  • Host a Movie Night
  • Play “Pig Out for Pennies”
  • Organize a Chinese Auction
  • Have a Band or Choral Concert
  • Have a Homeroom Carnival
  • Host a Spaghetti Dinner or a Pancake Breakfast
  • Have a Pajama Party
  • Have a Bowl-A-Thon
  • Sell T-shirts
  • Host a bachelor auction
  • Coordinate a Scavenger Hunt
  • Compete in a Penny War
  • Have a Bake Sale
  • Organize a Student/Teacher Basketball or Volleyball Game
  • Hold a Dress Down Day
  • Sell Candy, Pizzas, Hoagies, Donuts, Bagels or Fruit
  • Create an Art Gallery
  • Host a Holiday Party
  • Have a Teacher Baby Picture Contest
  • Give Holiday Donations

You can try one of these ideas or devise one of your own!

Download the Kids For Wish Kids packet to learn more about the program.

For more information about getting involved, contact Erica Ross at (770)916-9474 ext. 16 or e-mail at erossgeorgia.wish.org.

Kids For Wish Kids program packet includes:

  • Make-A-Wish and Kids For Wish Kids information
  • Project ideas
  • Fundraising form and guidelines
  • Budget worksheet
  • Solicitation approval form

Teacher information guides and philanthropy lessons available.

Just one success story…

Martice and his family went to Orlando to visit several attractions, including Sea World and Universal Studios, all thanks to the Kids For Wish Kids at McEachern High School in Powder Springs, GA, Martice’s mother was so moved, she said, “You just don’t know how nice it was to see the smile and excitement on Martice’s face. It was like a dream come true for him. He sent thank-you cards to all 40 kids at McEachern High School…The whole family had a blast! On behalf of my family, we would like to thank the Make-A-Wish Foundation, McEachern High School, Marissa and Meagan with our sincere appreciation and gratitude. May your organization stay blessed enough to keep unfortunately ill kids enlightened and encouraged by your generosity, and may each one of you as individuals be blessed to know that with each wish granted, you have made a difference in the life of a child.”
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