Student Wishmakers® – Kids for Wish Kids® and Wishmakers on Campus®

Kids for Wish Kids and Wishmakers on Campus are special Make-A-Wish volunteers who are students, ranging from elementary to college age. These super students raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation in their communities through a variety of projects. Whether it's a dance, coin drive or a car wash, the project is entirely student driven from start to finish with guidance and support along the way from parents, teachers, and of course, Make-A-Wish® staff.

Student Wishmakers projects can be individual projects (e.g., senior graduation or service learning requirement projects), or as a larger student activity with groups such as DECA, a class, or youth group. Make-A-Wish staff can work with you to brainstorm fundraising ideas and provide you with the necessary support to make your event a super success!

Through participation in this program, students learn about philanthropy, and develop solid leadership skills. When Student Wishmakers put their time, energy and hearts into projects, they make magic happen. Student participation in this program helps the Foundation to continue its mission of granting wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

Sample Project Ideas

• Organize a bake sale or car wash
• Host a dance or silent auction
• Organize a walk-a-thon or read-a-thon
• Sell Make-A-Wish wristbands

To receive a Student Wishmaker packet or for more information, please contact your Connecticut Make-A-Wish Student Wishmaker specialist Kim Smith, 203-261-9044 ext. 25.

Kids for Wish Kids

Join our Kids for Wish Kids® program where kids and teens help fulfill the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions by creating their own projects and fundraisers.

What appeals to children, young adults, their parents, school teachers and administrators who participate in the program is that the ideas for getting involved come from kids themselves.  They have complete ownership of initiatives like planning inventive fundraisers, creating gift bags, making posters and scheduling presentations to learn more about Make-A-Wish®.  They learn valuable lessons about leadership, teamwork, and the rewards of charitable giving and community service.

The main objectives of the Kids for Wish Kids program are:

• To increase awareness among children and young adults and their teachers about the mission of the Make-A-Wish Foundation®.  We grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.
• To encourage children and young adults to become actively involved in fulfilling the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions through supporting Make-A-Wish.
• To foster the value of community service, using this program as a hands-on learning experience for children and young adults.
• To create school spirit.

Not sure how to get started? We have everything you need to begin a successful Kids for Wish Kids campaign! Click here to Learn about Kids for Wish Kids, choose your project, propose an event, order materials, or start at Kids for Wish Kids club at your school.
 

There are STARS among us!!

 The success of the Kids for Wish Kids program is measured by the efforts and generosity of each and every one of you.  We are so thankful for your continued support in making dreams come true.

For more information on the Kids for Wish Kids program, please contact Kim Smith at kim@ct.wish.org or call (203) 261-9044 ext. 25.

Do you have a photo or story of your school’s Kids for Wish Kids project that you’d like to share? Just complete our Publicity Form and send it in with your labeled photos to kim@ct.wish.org or Kim Smith at 126 Monroe Turnpike, Trumbull, CT 06611.

Wishmakers® on Campus

Join our Wishmakers on Campus program, a fundraising program designed for college organizations, such as student governments, athletic teams and Greek organizations, interested in contributing some of their time and energy to help grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.

The program includes fundraising ideas and objectives to simplify the planning process. Your group simply adds your own creative touch to existing ideas or creates a project of your own.

Through the program, your group can:

• Increase awareness of the Make-A-Wish Foundation®’s mission
• Foster the value of community service
• Create school spirit
• Empower students to be actively involved in helping to grant wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions
• Provide partnership opportunities between students, school and community
• Experience the joy of helping a Connecticut child

 The success of the Wishmakers on Campus program is measured by the efforts and generosity of each and every one of you.  We are so thankful for your continued support in making dreams come true.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Connecticut thanks the following schools for their amazing support of our Wishmakers on Campus program:

• Connecticut College held a benefit concert
• Fairfield University hosted its’ Annual Rock-n-Jock Softball Weekend
• Quinnipiac University helped make Alex’s wish come true by producing her own PSA
• Sacred Heart University held a run to benefit Make-A-Wish®
• Southern Connecticut State University held multiple toy drives
• University of Connecticut holds a ‘Roll the Ball Around Campus’ event each year

For more information on the Wishmakers on Campus program, please contact Kim Smith at kim@ct.wish.org or call (203) 261-9044 ext. 25.