Kicking off summer with updates from Make-A-Wish

We want to make sure you get the latest on the mission you make possible. [Make-A-Wish]( [Give Now]( [Here at Make-A-Wish®, the start of summer marks the start of the busiest wish-granting season of the entire year! We can hardly wait to share all of the heart-warming stories of joy-filled summer wish days you help make possible – from kids building sandcastles at the beach to making amusement park visits and everything in between. But for this newsletter, we’re excited to share the story of Abby’s wish for a garden-themed playhouse. (It’s one you won’t want to miss!) It’s the support of people like you that makes all of these wishes come true for kids facing critical illnesses. Because of your generosity, more kids will get the hope, joy and strength that can only come from a wish this summer. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts. Wishfully yours, Mary English Bell]( [Sign the Card for Wish Kids With Cancer in Honor of National Cancer Survivors Day. Every day, 47 more kids are diagnosed with cancer – a diagnosis that no child or parent is ever prepared to hear. As these kids navigate a childhood filled with hospital stays, chemotherapy, radiation treatments and surgeries, we put together a special card to send them strength and encouragement. If you didn’t get a chance to sign it, it’s not too late to add your name:]( [Wish Spotlight: “Everything is my favorite!” – Abby, Wish Kid. While 8-year-old Abby was undergoing cancer treatments, she spent much of the time feeling sick and weak – often with rags and a bucket next to her. So when her wish for a garden-themed playhouse came true, it gave her not only a crucial piece of her childhood back but also plenty of opportunities for summer fun. The playhouse was outfitted with beds perfect for sleepovers for Abby and her sister, a snack area with her very own cooler and, of course, a tea set for tea parties. Abby’s wish – and so many others just like hers – simply wouldn’t have been possible without your support.]( [Donor-Advised Fund. A donor-advised fund (DAF) gives you the flexibility to recommend how much and how often money is granted to Make-A-Wish and other qualified charities. You can recommend a grant or recurring grants now to make an immediate impact or use your fund as a tool for future charitable gifts.]( [As a monthly donor, you are part of a dedicated community of people who are committed to bringing hope to children with critical illnesses each and every day. Monthly donations are convenient, support wishes all year long, are easy to set up and can be changed whenever you would like! Become a Monthly Supporter.]( [Planned Gift. By including a gift to Make-A-Wish in your estate plan, you help ensure that we can continue to give hope, strength and joy to future generations of children with critical illnesses. This type of gift, called a planned gift, is a way to balance your financial goals and create a legacy that will impact wish kids for years to come. Set Up Your Planned Gift.]( [Airline Miles. More than 77% of all wishes involve travel. Your support will help wish kids take flight. Once donated, your miles never expire! Donate Airline Miles.]( [Fundraising for Make-A-Wish. From creating your own personalized fundraiser to gaming in support of Make-A-Wish, there are so many ways you can help us make more wishes come true. You can join thousands of other supporters who are helping to grant wishes right in their own communities:]( [facebook]( [twitter]( [instagram]( [youtube]( Make-A-Wish Foundation of America 1702 E. Highland Avenue, Suite 400 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 For more information about Make-A-Wish America, visit [wish.org](. To help transform the lives of children with critical illnesses, please [make a donation](. Please add Make-A-WishFoundation@mail.wish.org to your address book to ensure future delivery. [Unsubscribe]( | [Manage Your Email Preferences]( | [View This Email As A Web Page]( ©2024 Make-A-Wish Foundation® of America. Make-A-Wish Foundation, Make-A-Wish and the Make-A-Wish swirl-and-star logo are marks of Make-A-Wish Foundation of America.