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June 14, 2014
Celebrate Flag Day With A Patriotic Story-Time

The American flag is one of the most recognizable symbols of our freedom. June 14 is a day that’s set aside just for our flag and for reflecting on what it represents. America has had an official flag since 1777, but it’s gone through many changes since then. The one thing that hasn’t changed, though, is that our flag represents our national pride and freedom. Because Flag Day falls on a Saturday this year, we’ve compiled a list of children’s books all about our flag and our country that you can read together as a family once the day’s activities wind down. 

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June 10, 2014
How To Donate A Car This Summer

For many people, the decision to make a donation to a charitable cause is an easy one. If you don’t have enough extra income to make charitable contributions, however, there is still a simple way that you can make a significant contribution to Make-A-Wish. If you’ve got a car that no longer runs or if it’s time to upgrade to a better vehicle, donating your old car can be an easy decision.

There are many options for people when it comes to replacing an old vehicle. Selling it yourself or trading it in can be stressful if you don’t know its fair-market value or you need to make repairs to it first. Selling a broken down car to a scrap yard can be difficult too. The cost of towing it to the yard may not balance out the payment you’ll get from selling it for scrap metal.

With all that in mind, it’s good to know that there is an easier alternative to all the stress of haggling with buyers on the price, towing the car yourself, or worrying that a dealer isn’t giving you a fair price. 

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May 26, 2014
Meaningful Ways To Spend Memorial Day With Your Family

For many Americans, Memorial Day is best remembered as the first day of summer. But it’s important to take a moment this day to reflect on, remember, and honor the men and women who have given their lives serving this country. Whereas Veterans Day, celebrated in November, is meant to focus on honoring the veterans of wars, Memorial Day is a more somber day because it focuses on honoring those who have lost their lives. The real meaning of Memorial Day can be a difficult topic to discuss with your children, but without an understanding of the day’s significance, it’s possible that it will be forgotten. Memorial Day weekend is, of course, a wonderful time to spend an extra day or two of vacation with family, celebrating time spent together. There are many simple, engaging, and fun ways to still spend that time together as a family while also honoring fallen military members in the true spirit of the holiday. 

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May 21, 2014
May 21 Is National EMSC Day

Emergency Medical Services for Children Day takes place on the Wednesday of each EMS Week. This year, May 21 is the day where medical personnel, communities, and parents work together to raise awareness about specialized pediatric emergency care. This day is a special recognition of the aspects of EMS that are unique to children. While many medical institutions, schools and health organizations will host their own events for EMSC Day, there are a few things you and your kids can do at home to address the topic of EMS for kids. 

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May 18, 2014
Celebrate Emergency Medical Services This Week

May 18-24 marks the 40th annual Emergency Medical Services Week. President Gerald Ford authorized the first EMS Week celebration in 1973 shortly after Congress passed the Emergency Medical Services Act. Since the first celebration, the week has focused on recognizing and honoring EMS practitioners as well as spreading awareness about injury prevention. EMS Week is the perfect time to teach your kids about safety and to show thanks to the EMS personnel who are dedicated to serving your community. 

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May 16, 2014
How A Car Donation Program Can Be Part Of Your Spring Cleaning Event

Spring is in full swing, and the next few weeks are a perfect time to get outside and enjoy the season. It’s also the perfect time to care for and beautify the land we love so much by cleaning up rivers, parks and other natural areas. Since the beginning of spring, various organizations and cities have been hosting clean up events, recycling programs and clean sweeps. And even though Earth Day was back in April, you can still help the planet every day by keeping it clean. Below we’ve listed a few upcoming June events around the nation that promote a green lifestyle. If you don’t see one in your city, chances are someone in your area is still hosting a local clean up or recycling event. 

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May 16, 2014
May Is National Melanoma And Skin Cancer Detection And Prevention Month

It’s that time of the year when sun protection is crucial, and frequent reminders must be made to cover up the skin, wear sunscreen, and get screened when any suspicious mark or mole appears somewhere new. Since skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States, it is important to remember that May is National Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month. The best way to spread the word is by keeping yourself safe and setting a good example! Whether you live in San Francisco, Honolulu, Anchorage, or Syracuse, practicing safe sun is a must.

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May 15, 2014
Grant Wishes For Texas Kids In Austin Over The Edge Event

Few things are more thrilling than rappelling down 38 stories of the One America Center in the heart of downtown Austin. One thing that comes to mind, though, is scaling that height for a good cause: raising money for our partner Make-A-Wish® Central and South Texas. Last year, that chapter of Make-A-Wish granted 218 wishes to deserving children; registering now to be a fundraiser for their Over the Edge event will help them in their goal of granting even more wishes this year. All the money raised by Make-A-Wish rappellers goes towards granting the wishes of these local children.

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May 8, 2014
Two Chances To Golf For Wishes In Central New York

The beauty of spring is that it’s a great opportunity to get out and enjoy an afternoon on the links. But what if you could not only get out and golf, but also support Make-A-Wish Central New York? If that’s up your alley, than there are two great opportunities in June for you to do that.

There are two Golf For Wishes events: The first chance is at the 27th Annual Onondaga Beverage Corporation Make-A-Wish Open in Syracuse on June 2, with the next opportunity the following week, June 9, at the 16th Annual Nelcorp Make-A-Wish Open in Johnson City.

Together, the two events play an important role in raising funds for Make-A-Wish Central New York. Your participation ensures that children with critical illnesses across Central New York will continue to receive their desired wishes.

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May 6, 2014
Celebrate National Nurse's Day

Nurses are very important to us, but they are especially important to all of the Make-A-Wish Wish Kids who are battling critical illnesses. Nurses brighten the lives of their child patients and do so much for everyone, so it makes total sense that we would set aside a specific day to honor them for all their endless hard work!

Tuesday, May 6 is National Nurse’s Day, otherwise known as National RN Recognition Day. The day opens National Nurses Week which runs through May 12. The week-long celebration was started in honor of English nurse Florence Nightingale, who was born on May 12.

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May 1, 2014
Donate A Car To Help Children During National Brain Tumor And Neurofibromatosis Month

Look back on your life and remember the days of being a child and a teenager. Now put yourself in the shoes of a child battling a critical illness, such as neurofibromatosis or a brain tumor. Brain tumors are most common in children under the age of 20, males up to the age of 39, and females under the age of 20. Neurofibromatosis is usually diagnosed in childhood or early adulthood. This puts many children and young adults at risk. This is why it is so important to spread awareness during the month of May during National Brain Tumor and Neurofibromatosis Month. Start by remembering to wear a gray ribbon, which signifies brain tumors.

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April 27, 2014
Impact Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic With These Great May Events

May is a month for giving with Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic throwing some of their most exciting events of the year throughout the month. You have a chance to impact Wish Kids with your giving this May by taking part in two great events. The first will be held May 3 beginning at 6 p.m. The second event is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. May 18. By taking part in one or both of these fun Make-A-Wish events, you can help children in your community with critical illnesses receive a wish granted.

Since it was founded in 1983, Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic has granted the wishes of more than 7,800 children. Be a part of the magic this May and learn firsthand the impact a wish can have in the life of an eligible child. In 2012 alone, our partner, Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic was able to grant 445 wishes. The chapter is hoping to grant even more wishes in 2014 and your contribution could make the difference.

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April 25, 2014
Take Advantage Of Five Great New Jersey Events In May

New Jersey is bustling with excitement in anticipation of five great Make-A-Wish events that are scheduled to take place throughout the month of May. The fun starts May 3 with the Darts For Dreams Dart-A-Thon in Hamilton; Also taking place May 3 is the Bryce’s Bridge Wine Tasting in West Deptford; On May 10 enjoy the New Jersey 2014 Gala held at the Samuel & Josephine Plumeri Wishing Place; May 22 is the Rusty Classic in Hillsborough; And the final May event will be held May 25 in North Haledon.

Take advantage of these exciting and diverse Make-A-Wish events to help grant the wishes of children in your New Jersey Community. Since 1983, our partner, Make-A-Wish New Jersey, has provided wishes for 7,400 children with critical illnesses throughout all of New Jersey. Volunteers spend countless hours to ensure that every wish is as unique as a Wish Kid. You can be a part of the Make-A-Wish experience by taking part in these great May events.

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April 25, 2014
Check Out These Three Fun Events To Grant Wishes In Illinois

In April and May, it’s easy to help Make-A-Wish Illinois grant wishes for local kids. If you do some spring cleaning and decide you’d like to make a car donation to Wheels For Wishes, benefiting Make-A-Wish Illinois, or choose to participate in a local fundraising event, you can make a difference in Illinois! Kids in Chicago, JolietRockfordEast Saint Louis, and Aurora will benefit from your generosity.

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April 22, 2014
Enjoy Earth Day With Worms In Dirt

Teaching children the importance of keeping the Earth green and healthy is important for the future of the world. Earth Day is a special celebration which promotes green tips and sustainable living. Earth day is celebrated April 22, and became an official United States Holiday in 1970. On the very first Earth Day, more than 20 million people gathered in the streets to protest the industrial revolution. Since then, April 22 has marked a day when families come together to collect garbage, plant trees, clean up beaches, teach one another about living green and sign petitions to promote a better future for the planet. Since 1990, the holiday has been recognized worldwide. Huge projects take place each year, including a 100,000 person bike ride on Earth Day in 2012 in China, and more than 28 million trees being planted in Afghanistan on Earth Day in 2011.

There are plenty of ways to promote Earth Day and teach your children about the importance of protecting the planet. Many families will plant a tree in their yard for each child and watch them grow along with their children. One of our favorite ways to celebrate Earth Day here at Wheels For Wishes is by making Worms In Dirt!

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April 22, 2014
Support Make-A-Wish Wisconsin By Attending The Merrill Lynch Grand Gala

Plans are in place for the eighth annual Merrill Lynch Grand Gala. The Merrill Lynch Grand Gala offers a great opportunity for wish supporters in Wisconsin to come together to make wishes possible in MilwaukeeGreen BayMadison, and all across Wisconsin. Registration is open now. You can get your tickets today by contacting Nicole Williams, Madison Regional Director, at 608-252-4321. Doors open at the Gordon Event Center on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus at 5:30 p.m. on May 2. Sponsorship opportunities are also available at the gala. Check out the Grand Gala Table Host packet to choose a plan that works best for you.

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April 17, 2014
Support Car Donation Charities On World Wish Day

Make-A-Wish World Wish Day is April 29, and there are plenty of ways for you to get involved and make wishes come true, with car donation among one of the easiest and most beneficial. When you donate a vehicle to car donation charities such as Wheels For Wishes, you can help to grant the wishes of children all over the United States. Wheels For Wishes works with Make-A-Wish chapters around the country and vehicle donations can be picked up or towed away nearly anywhere. Find your local chapter and donate a car today.

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April 15, 2014
Get A Tax Day Deduction For Your Car Donation

The IRS tax-filing deadline is Tuesday, April 15, and if you donated your vehicle to Wheels For Wishes last year, you are eligible for a tax deduction. Donating a car to charity is a great way to receive a tax deduction. If you have a vehicle and are looking to donate it this year, know that Wheels For Wishes makes getting your car donation tax deduction easy. All you have to do is give us a call at [chapter_phone] and we will take care of the rest. We can take your vehicle even if it isn’t in working condition.

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April 13, 2014
Celebrating Thomas Jeffersons Birthday With Wish Kids

On April 13 we will celebrate the birthday of Thomas Jefferson, one of the founding fathers and authors of the Declaration of Independence. He believed, like many of us, that the right attitude can make all of the difference in life. He is quoted as saying: “Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.” Here at Wheels For Wishes, we believe that the wishes granted through Make-A-Wish can help change a child’s outlook and positively affect their treatment. That is why we are so passionate about our car donation charity. Whenever you choose to donate your car, you are also choosing to help a child with a critical illness! This can help change a child’s life through the granting of a wish.

Jefferson knew a lot about working toward a goal and the influence a positive attitude can have toward achieving that goal. He is still remembered today as one of the most important historical figures in American history. We have gathered some facts about Jefferson that will help you to better understand our famous founding father.

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April 7, 2014
April 7-13 Is National Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week

Cancer can happen to people of all ages, children and young adults included. The week of April 7-13 is meant to spread awareness about different types of cancers in young adults. National Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week was launched in 2003 by Vital Options International and takes place annually on the first Monday in April and lasts for one full week. This year, consider donating a car to charity to benefit young adults with critical illnesses. Your donation benefits Make-A-Wish and could grant a wish for a child up to the age of 18.

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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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