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| By my stand serving drinks! |
What an amazing, exhausting day this was! I woke up this morning extremely tired, and really wanting to stay in bed. I sure am glad I did not. This afternoon the Make a Wish Foundation of Central and Western Carolina threw a huge special event to raise money for our chapter. If you have never looked into the Make a Wish Foundation you should. It is such a wonderful feeling knowing that you are giving a child their wish, especially after they have been through so much. I have had the opportunity to work in several areas including airport greeting, attending fundraisers and just being a general volunteer. I can not wait until I get to be a wish granter!
Today was a special day for the Make a Wish children, and local people to come and have a day of fun at a huge Mansion uptown. Big thanks to the Johnson family who provided the location (their amazing house), food, and drinks. I also want to thank the DJs, vendors, photo booths, magicians, clowns, and YMCA volunteers. Also thanks to Rachel Carter for taking some great pictures for the event (check it out at My Carolina Town) It was amazing to see how much fun the kids were having, and to see others giving donations throughout the whole event was so encouraging. I even dressed up and went to the photo booth with two Make a Wish Children to get silly, and I had a GREAT time (see pictures below, does not do it justice, will work on scanning a better photo!)! I got to hear first hand about wishes granted, children going to Disney, a little girl making a documentary about bone marrow donation, and a story of a boy who met Elton John, then was asked by the star to fly to Dubai to see another show! Incredible. Some of these precious children ask to be a police officer, or have a puppy. The innocence of a child at it's best :) I know first hand how amazing this organization is, and I am so happy to be a part of it.
Why in the world would I be volunteering for an organization like Make a Wish? #1 I love children. I have a deep passion for children and helping them succeed in the future. Make a Wish is fulfilling dreams. I have had 2 separate students I have taught get to go on Make a Wish trips, and I saw from them, the joy that the whole family experienced! I have had personal family members go through life threatening diseases, and see the emotional and financial stress this can cause. Many families forgo food and other expenses to pay for treatments, generally vacation is out of the question. I look forward to getting the emails to help with Make a Wish events, because each one reminds me of why I do this. No matter how tired I am, how much I want to rest, I have been given so many blessings and it is time I give some back. I encourage you to get involved and make a difference. Donate to the Make a Wish Foundation, and make a difference in a child's life!
 The Johnson Mansion, where the event took place.  |
| After the event was over. Picture by Rachel Carter  I had the honor of serving each one of these special kids   for her! |
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