Kids For Wish Kids®
Kids For Wish Kids is a program that enables kids to discover philanthropy by selecting their own fundraising project and managing it from start to finish, with little or no help from their parent or teachers. Kids 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 facing a life-threatening medical condition.
Project Ideas:
• Organize a holiday party, a dance, a bowl-a-thon or walk-a-thon
• Organize a bake sale or a car wash
• Sell Make-A-Wish® Stars
You can try one of these ideas or devise a project on your own!
Download the Idea List for more project ideas!
How to Start a Fundraiser:
Step 1 - Get organized!
Determine whether this will be an individual or group project, and form a committee if you need to. Then, brainstorm what fundraiser you are going to plan. You can use our list of Kids For Wish Kids ideas for inspiration.
Step 2 – Choose a date and location
Once you have decided what you want to do, work with your advisor to decide the best date and location for your fundraiser.
Step 3 – Look over the rules
Make sure you know all the guidelines about fundraising for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic by reading the Kids For Wish Kids Action Pack.
Step 4 – Register your event
Fill out the Kids For Wish Kids form and email, mail or fax it to the Make-A-Wish office. Then, contact us at 301-962-9474 or info@midatlantic.wish.org, to discuss your project, develop a budget, ask questions and find out how the office can help.
Step 5 – Get the word out!
• Design posters and flyers that you can put up at your school and in the community to get as much support as possible for your event.
• Challenge other homerooms, classes or schools. This is a great way to get more students involved in your fundraiser. The more students involved, the more fun it can be, and the more successful your fundraiser will be.
• Request a letter from the Make-A-Wish office to send out to parents and businesses in your community to get support and donations.
• If you are interested in sharing information about your event with the media please first contact Jessica Sarra at jsarra@midatlantic.wish.org for guidance and direction.
Step 6 – Finish up!
• Turn in your money to the Make-A-Wish office within 30 days of the event.
• Send a check or money order to:
Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic
5272 River Road, Suite 700
Bethesda, MD 20816
• Plan a recognition assembly for the school. Work with our Community Alliances Coordinator if you’d like to request a chapter representative or volunteer to attend the presentation.
• Meet with your committee to discuss the success of the event and brainstorm any opportunities for future projects.
If you have any questions along the way, contact us:
301-962-9474
info@midatlantic.wish.org.
Downloadable Resources
Kids For Wish Kids Action Pack
A special thank you to our supporter, Lasership
