Make-A-Wish New Jersey In The News
February 21, 2023
Let’s Be Chilly
On Saturday, February 25, at 12 noon, the Millville Recreation Department will host its 19th Annual Snowflake Plunge at Union Lake Beach, located at 1414 Canal Street. This year’s proceeds are going to two causes—New Jersey Make-A-Wish Foundation to help grant wishes for children with critical illnesses and the Alzheimer’s Association to help them accelerate the progress of new treatments, preventions, and ultimately a cure for Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.
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February 03, 2023
The Eagles helped 15-year-old Katie King through her battle with cancer — and she got to meet some of them
In 2017, King was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma. She wished to go to an Eagles game, which came true through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. She met the team as they took on the Giants on Jan. 8.
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January 15, 2023
From the editor: Thanks for supporting the Needy Cases Fund
Once again, Central Jersey residents, as they have done for decades, have shown their generosity and goodwill to help their less fortunate neighbors by donating to our annual Needy Cases Fund during the holiday season.
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January 13, 2023
Jersey Proud: Subaru drivers travel through tri-state area for charity event
New Jersey Subaru drivers got behind the wheel of their vehicles Friday morning for a weekend charity event. New Jersey Subaru drivers have a weekend charity drive every year called "The 48 Hours of Tri-State."
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December 29, 2022
Make-A-Wish® Rings the Nasdaq Stock Market Opening Bell
Make-A-Wish®, the company that creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses, visits the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square. The experience can be a game-changer that brings joy and a sense of normalcy into a family’s life – with the majority of wish kids able to manage and even overcome their illness. With 58 chapters serving every community in the U.S., Make-A-Wish® has granted more than 350,000 wishes for children with critical illnesses in the U.S. since its founding in 1980. In honor of the occasion, Tom Weatherall, President and CEO of Make-A-Wish New Jersey, rings the Opening Bell.
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December 29, 2022
Make-A-Wish Rings Nasdaq Opening Bell | December 29, 2022
We are thrilled to share that Make-A-Wish participated in the @nasdaq Opening Bell Ceremony Thursday, December 29, at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York. @MakeAWishNewJersey President & CEO Tom Weatherall represented Make-A-Wish and delivered remarks on the power of a wish before ringing the opening bell.
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December 07, 2022
9-year-old Philadelphia Flyers fan joins the team thanks to Make-A-Wish Foundation - Make-A-Wish® New Jersey
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South Jersey teen battling cancer is granted wish to swim with dolphins - Make-A-Wish® New Jersey
A South Jersey teenager who has been battling cancer is going to see her dream of swimming with the dolphins come true.
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November 22, 2022
This N.J. teenager thought she was buying a car, but got a trip to Hawaii instead
Diagnosed with childhood cancer when she was 14, Kabrina Clark underwent surgery and 44 rounds of chemotherapy. Her wish was granted Tuesday for a dream trip to Hawaii to swim with dolphins.
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