Your Passion Can Transform Lives  

Kids For Wish Kids is a unique program managed by kids, for kids. 

Inspiring kids, just like you, can have an impact in right in our community. The Kids For Wish Kids program engages students, schools and youth organizations in philanthropy and service activities in partnership with Make-A-Wish. The program encourages community service, leadership, volunteerism and teamwork. It builds team spirit and gives students hands-on experience fundraising to help create life-changing wishes for kids fighting critical illnesses. 

For more information on how to bring Kids for Wish Kids into your school or youth organization, please contact Chelsea Koenig, Manager of Key Partners via [email protected] or at 515-334-2636. 

Objectives  

Kids for Wish Kids program objectives:  

• Increase awareness among children and teenagers about the mission of Make-A-Wish Iowa
• Encourage young people to become actively involved in fulfilling wishes through the Make-A-Wish Iowa 
• Foster the value of community service, using this program as a hands-on learning experience for children 
• Create school spirit and help students learn how to work together for a common goal

Fundraising Ideas 

Get creative! There are many fun ways to get others involved. 

Wish Week  

With a week full of fun you can plan different activities each day or coordinate two or three fundraisers during the week. You can even combine it with existing school events, such as homecoming or spirit week!  

Sell It  

Sales fundraisers are win-win for everyone! Create your own or choose from some of these sales: bake, garage, cookbook, candy grams, holiday gifts baskets, finals "survival" kits, flowers, wristbands, T-shirts, Make-A-Wish stars, etc.  

Miracle Minute  

During an assembly, pep rally or sporting event, set the scoreboard clock or timer for one minute and pass a donation bucket. See how much change - or dollars- you can raise.  

'Thons 

Host a danceathon, walkathon, readathon or any other type of 'thon! Encourage friends and family to make general donations and/or pledges for each minute you dance, walk/ run, red, etc. 

Get Sporty  

Coordinate a sports tournament or event, and raise funds via registration fees, admission, concessions or contests. Student vs. teachers, faculty vs. administrations or face off with a rival group - the format is up to you. 

Fun Night  

Make it a night to remember and raise funds. Whether a game or movie night, carnival or dance, charge an admission fee and sell concessions during the event. Recruit a committee to help with decorations and music.