As the midnight deadline for our $45,000 goal approaches, I had to reach out to make sure you saw our message. 

I'll get straight to the point:

There are too many children in the darkest days of their illness, facing uncertainty and fear. That's why we've set this goal, so we can have the base of support we need to continue giving them the hope, resilience and joy of a wish.

But we can't do that without you. So please, I'm asking you personally: Will you start 2024 off right by making a donation for kids facing critical illnesses? Your gift could make all the difference in transforming the future of a child.

Thank you for all you do to make brighter futures for children, this year and beyond.

Becca Blader
Make-A-Wish® America


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From: Make-A-Wish
Date: Sun, Jan 14, 2024
Subject: Our 1/15 deadline is getting closer…

As we get closer to tomorrow’s midnight deadline to hit our $45,000 goal – our first goal of 2024 – we want to share with you the story of a waiting wish kid whose life you will help transform with your gift. 

But first, we have to ask: Every day, 40 more kids are added to the list of waiting wish kids, and they're counting on people like you to come through for them this year as they face the most difficult days of their illness. 

So please, will you help us reach our $45,000 goal for waiting wish kids and make a gift now?

TJ used to love to play with his friends and ride his bicycle, just like any 6-year-old boy. But all that changed for TJ and his family when he got his cancer diagnosis. 

His days were no longer filled with school, friends and fun – instead, he had to face difficult radiation treatments, long hospital stays and isolation from his loved ones. 

Now, as he waits for his wish to go to outer space, TJ has a ray of hope to give him the strength and resilience he needs to get through his darkest days. 

So many kids just like TJ are waiting for wishes – and you are the key to helping them come true. That's why we're reaching out today.

Give the gift of a wish to kids like TJ with a donation toward our ambitious $45,000 goal before the midnight deadline tomorrow. You can be the turning point to transform their lives for good.

Thank you so much for transforming the lives of kids like TJ,

Make-A-Wish®