What’s happening this October at Make-A-Wish:

Here’s everything you need to know this month. [Make-A-Wish]( [Give Now]( [Fall is here! And along with it, all kinds of updates about what’s going on here at Make-A-Wish.® We’re working each and every day to grant more life-changing wishes for kids going through tough medical journeys. And now that we’re in the final months of the year, we’re gearing up to make sure we can keep up with the high demand of waiting wishes during the holiday season – which is often one of the toughest times of the year for wish kids. That means there is no shortage of heartwarming stories and opportunities to make an impact to share with you this month. Thank you so much for being by our side in this work. The Make-A-Wish Mission Team]( [Make an Impact This Oct. 10 on Donor-Advised Fund Day. A donor-advised fund (DAF) gives you the flexibility to recommend how much and how often money is granted to Make-A-Wish and other qualified charities. You can recommend a grant or recurring grants now to make an immediate impact, or use your fund as a tool for future charitable gifts.]( [Wish Spotlight: Disneyland Resort Brings Wish Families to a Galaxy Far, Far Away ... Last month, 19 wish kids joined the first multi-day Star Wars-themed wish ever at Disneyland Resort – Blaze Your Path: A Star Wars Adventure. After an immersive breakfast where kids could choose to follow the light or dark path, the unique experience featured droid building, a scavenger hunt to assemble a lightsaber, surprise character visits and an immersive private dinner and dessert party in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland park. Each child also got to make their own unique wish related to Star Wars – from making their own lightsaber to meeting their favorite characters. The experience was filled with joy, hope and laughter – and it showed the true power of The Force.]( [Want to make even more wishes come true? Check out these ways that you can make an impact for wish kids:]( [The Power of a Wish and Airline Travel. More than 80% of all wishes involve some form of travel. Your support will help wish kids take flight. Once donated, your miles never expire!]( [Make an Impact This Oct. 10 on Donor-Advised Fund Day. A donor-advised fund (DAF) gives you the flexibility to recommend how much and how often money is granted to Make-A-Wish and other qualified charities. You can recommend a grant or recurring grants now to make an immediate impact, or use your fund as a tool for future charitable gifts.]( [Become a Reliable Source of Support for Wish Kids. As a monthly donor, you are part of a dedicated community of people who are committed to bringing hope to children with critical illnesses each and every day. Monthly donations are convenient, support wishes all year long, are easy to set up and can be changed whenever you like!]( [Make Wishes Part of Your Lasting Legacy. By including a gift to Make-A-Wish in your estate plan, you help ensure that we can continue to give hope, strength and joy to future generations of children with critical illnesses. This type of gift, called a planned gift, is a way to balance your financial goals and create a legacy that will impact wish kids for years to come.]( [Fundraising for Make-A-Wish. From creating your own personalized fundraiser to gaming in support of Make-A-Wish, there are so many ways you can help us make more wishes come true. You can join thousands of other supporters who are helping to grant wishes right in their own communities.]( [facebook]( [twitter]( [instagram]( [youtube]( Make-A-Wish Foundation of America 1702 E. Highland Avenue, Suite 400 Phoenix, Arizona, 85016 For more information about Make-A-Wish America, visit [wish.org](. To help transform the lives of children with critical illnesses, please [make a donation](. Please add Make-A-WishFoundation@mail.wish.org to your address book to ensure future delivery. [Unsubscribe]( | [Manage Your Email Preferences]( | [View This Email As A Web Page]( ©2024 Make-A-Wish Foundation® of America. Make-A-Wish Foundation, Make-A-Wish and the Make-A-Wish swirl-and-star logo are marks of Make-A-Wish Foundation of America.