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September 12, 2014
September Is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

In the United States, almost 13,000 children under the age of 21 are diagnosed with cancer every year. Because of this large number, it is important that we celebrate Childhood Cancer Awareness Month every September to help bring awareness to childhood cancer and to help to raise funds for cancer research. You can help to make a difference this month with a car donation to Wheels For Wishes, benefiting Make-A-Wish.  

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September 9, 2014
Wish Ball 2014 A Premier Atlanta Social Event

Make-A-Wish Georgia has granted more than [donation_amount_wishes] wishes since 1995, and while they are hoping to grant more than 400 wishes this year, there are more than 800 children with critical illnesses waiting for a wish to be granted. That's what makes the Make-A-Wish Georgia 2014 Wish Ball: Reach for the Stars, such an important fundraising event.

Not only is The Wish Ball one of the premier charity events on the Atlanta social scene, it has been one of the flagship fundraising events for Make-A-Wish Georgia. This is the 10th year of the Wish Ball, and the previous events have raised more than $3 million.

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September 6, 2014
Five Ways To Celebrate National Grandparents Day

Many people are lucky to have grandparents in their lives, and National Grandparents Day on Sept. 7 is the perfect time to show your gratitude. Even if you don’t have living grandparents, Grandparents Day is also an opportunity to spend time with or say thank you to other older adults in your life who have made a positive impact on you. Whether you live far away or just down the street from your grandparents or important older adults, there are many simple ways to make them feel special today! 

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September 5, 2014
Make A Difference On Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day

Have you ever done a cleanup event or activity on Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day? This year might be the perfect time to do so in memory of Garner, who passed away two months ago on July 6, 2014. Garner is remembered for his 58 years of continuous service for the Corps of Engineers in Arkansas, for his coastal cleanup of Greers Ferry Lake, and for receiving the Department of the Army Decoration for Exceptional Civilian Service award—the highest award the service can bestow on a civilian. Celebrate the impact Carl Garner made in his lifetime by participating in a cleanup event in your city, a state park, or other federal land on Sept. 6. 

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August 29, 2014
Three Chances To Walk For Wishes In New Jersey

Early fall is a great time to get out and enjoy good weather before it becomes winter. In New Jersey this fall, there are three opportunities to get out and get some exercise, while also helping Make-A-Wish New Jersey.

There are three Walk For Wishes events in the Garden State this season, which means no matter which Turnpike exit you live at, you can take part and help Make-A-Wish New Jersey grant wishes for children with critical illnesses.

Sept. 27, Walk For Wishes North Jersey

Liberty State Park in Jersey City (76 Audrey Zapp Dr.) is the host for the North Jersey event. 5K runners can take part in the USA Track and Field-certified and sanctioned course that winds through the park and onto the promenade that overlooks the Statue of Liberty. Awards are given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for Overall Male & Female and Top Male & Female in the following age categories: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and older.

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August 21, 2014
Six Ways To Give Back To A Senior Citizen Today

National Senior Citizens Day has been celebrated on Aug. 21 since 1988, when President Ronald Reagan declared it to be a national observance. The day is all about raising awareness for the economic, social, and health issues that affect seniors. It is also a great day to recognize the lifetime achievements of older adults and their contributions to their communities and society. In honor of this national observance, we’ve compiled a list of six great ways for you to give back to a senior citizen today.

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August 13, 2014
How Auto Donation Can Help Your Community

As summer comes to an end, you may find that the weeks have flown by too quickly for you to do everything you set out to do this summer. If one of your summer goals was to find a meaningful way to give back to your community, there’s still time and Wheels For Wishes is here to help. Through our auto donation program, we benefit Make-A-Wish and help them grant wishes for children who are facing critical illnesses. Donating is easy, hassle-free, and allows you to dispose of an unneeded vehicle while also giving back to your community!

How Does Donating A Car Help?

On average, Make-A-Wish grants a wish every 38 minutes. But even with that amazing rate, they aren’t able to reach every child waiting to have their wish granted. Donating your vehicle to Wheels For Wishes is a great way for you to help them reach more of these deserving children. When you donate a car, truck, RV, boat, motorcycle or almost any other type of automobile, Wheels For Wishes turns it into wishes for children in your community. 

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August 8, 2014
Going Green On Campus Is Easier Than You Thought

With the costs of college, going green might be one of the easiest and most responsible ways to save money. College is a time for figuring out what you want to do and who you want to be, and it can also be a time to think about how you impact the environment. There are hundreds of ways to reduce your impact on the environment in your dorm room, and oftentimes these ways save you more money than making choices that aren’t eco-friendly. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of eight simple ways to lead an environmentally responsible lifestyle on campus. 

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August 6, 2014
Summer, Fall Walks For Wishes Support Make-A-Wish Chapters Nationwide

Late summer and early fall is a great time to get outside. In some parts of the country, it's the last chance to get out and enjoy the warm weather before winter comes. Plus you get to see some the beauty of fall with the leaves changing colors. For Make-A-Wish chapters across the country, it's an opportunity for one last Walk For Wishes fundraiser before winter.

In September and October there are six chapters hosting walks around the country and each offer an opportunity to help Make-A-Wish chapters reach their goals of helping a wish come true to a child with a critical illness.

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August 1, 2014
Positive News To Brighten Your Summer

With all the tragic events happening across the world lately, it can help to step back and take a look at the good things that are happening too. At Wheels For Wishes, through our car donation program, we are committed to helping Make-A-Wish grant wishes for children facing critical illnesses. We also like to start […]

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July 31, 2014
Make Wishes Come True At The Monterey Bay Gala, Benefiting Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area

The Monterey Bay Gala is one of Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area’s hottest events of the year. Each year, guests enjoy a night of fine dining, silent auctions, and world-class entertainment at Clint Eastwood’s Tehama Golf Club in Carmel. The event is usually black tie, but this year’s theme is Diamonds & Denim. Take a fashion lesson from Carrie Underwood and show off your best country-chic look! This year’s Monterey Bay Gala might just be the best one yet. 

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July 27, 2014
10 Simple Ways To Celebrate Parents' Day

Whereas Mother’s Day and Father’s Day celebrate Mom and Dad individually, Parents’ Day is a holiday for celebrating all the work they do together as a team. The day was established in 1994 to recognize, uplift, and support the role of parents in raising their children, according to the Congressional Resolution that made it a holiday. Today is the perfect day to do something special together as a family and say “thank you” to your parents for all the work they do! If you need ideas for the day, we’ve created a list of simple ways to spend a little extra time together today and celebrate family.  

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July 22, 2014
Tee It Up For Make-A-Wish Hawaii

One of the great parts of being in Hawaii is that any time of year is a great time to hit the links, tee it up, and aim for birdies. On Aug. 21 at the Hawaii Prince Golf Club in Honolulu, you can play a fun round of golf while lending a helping hand to Make-A-Wish Hawaii.

Whether you fancy yourself a pro or just want to play a fun game of golf, the Ohana Broadcast Company 2014 Mulligans Golf Tournament is the event for you. The Mulligans Golf Tournament is a chance to play a fun round in sunny Ewa Beach, on an Arnold Palmer-designed golf course. Proceeds from the tournament will support Make-A-Wish Hawaii and will help bring the life-affirming power of a wish with local kids facing critical illnesses.

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July 18, 2014
Make Wishes Come True At The BIG Wish Gala

The BIG Wish Gala is coming up very quickly, but you still have time to get your tickets and support this wonderful event! This year’s Gala will be held in Louisville on Aug. 1 at the Louisville Marriott Downtown (280 W Jefferson Street). With a fantastic sit-down dinner, great auction and live Wish Stories, this is an event you won’t want to miss out on. 

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July 11, 2014
Find A Summer Car Show Event In Your Area

Summer is car show season, and car shows make for a fun day or evening browsing through all the different hot rods and classic cars. If you have a classic car that you’d like to show off, or maybe you’d just like to browse through the other awesome cars out there, take a look at our list of car shows all over the United States! Get the family together, pack a cooler and enjoy one of America’s favorite pastimes. 

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July 3, 2014
Have A Red, White, Blue, And Green Independence Day!

That’s right; it’s time to have a green Independence Day! You can still celebrate red, white and blue in style, but what if you knew how important it was to live as eco-friendly as possible, especially on the holidays? The United States produces 70 percent of the world’s solid waste and 80 percent of the products used in the United States are used once and then thrown away. You can add a little green to July 4, a day filled with red, white and blue, with just a few of our eco-friendly tips. 

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July 1, 2014
Grant A Wish During Sarcoma Awareness Month

July is National Sarcoma Awareness Month, and because sarcoma is so common in childhood, it is important to know the signs and symptoms. Thankfully, Make-A-Wish helps to grant the wishes of children with sarcoma and other medical conditions so that children and their families can partake in a life-changing event to bring them hope and strength once again.

If you would like to play a part in helping to grant a wish for a child with sarcoma this July during National Sarcoma Awareness Month, consider a car donation to Wheels For Wishes, benefiting Make-A-Wish. 

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June 30, 2014
Golf To Grant Wishes In North Dakota August 1

Join the 20th Annual Target Corporation Charity Golf Tournament on Aug. 1 in Bismarck to help grant wishes for North Dakota kids facing critical illnesses. Golfers have a choice of going to the Prairie West Golf Course or the Hawktree Golf Course to participate in this event. Last year Make-A-Wish North Dakota granted 39 wishes. You can help them continue to bring hope, strength, and joy to Wish Kids this year by attending this great event!

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June 27, 2014
Let These Positive News Stories Kick Start Your Summer

Whenever we turn on the news, we hear all different types of sad and negative news stories. At Wheels For Wishes, we help to make children’s wishes come true through our car donation program, benefiting Make-A-Wish. However, we also like to put a smile on the faces of our supporters, which is why we like to share those positives news stories with you that may have slipped through the cracks!

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June 21, 2014
Three Walk For Wishes Events This July To Benefit Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky And Indiana

This July put on your walking shoes for one – or all – of these upcoming Walk For Wishes events in Indianapolis, Cleveland, and Columbus. Register today and help make wishes come true for children in your community who are facing critical illnesses. Right now our partner Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana has more than 800 children waiting for their wishes to come true, and you can help make that happen this July! 

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Wheels for Wishes benefiting Make-A-Wish®, Wheels for Wishes & Wellness benefiting local children's hospitals and charities, Vehicles for Veterans benefiting disabled veterans, and Animal Car Donation benefiting animal rescue organizations.

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