Rising Stars
Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley’s inaugural Rising Stars program inspires students and their communities to help grant life-changing wishes for kids with critical illnesses. Rising Stars is an eight-week competitive fundraising program that runs from January 29th through March 21st. Various schools within the Greater Philadelphia area will each nominate a student to lead their efforts. These leaders will help raise funds by using a variety of skills such as leadership, marketing, project management, and fundraising. It's a great opportunity for students to get hands-on experience and to build their college resume while earning a scholarship for their efforts in helping local children have their wishes granted.
How it Works
- School agrees to participate and identifies a student leader within the grades 11th-12th to lead the team. Submissions are due by December 1, 2023
- Student leader rallies classmates to form a team
- During the eight weeks, teams will work to raise money towards a minimum fundraising goal of $1,000
- At the end of the eight weeks, all the student leaders will gather together for a celebration where the top Rising Stars will be announced
- The team leader that raises the most funds will receive a scholarship of $5,000 and a letter of recommendation from Jennifer Davis, CEO, and all participating teams will receive a letter of support for their volunteer and fundraising efforts
Why Join?
Impact dozens of children in our area living with critical illnesses
Leadership skills and other professional skills students will be able to build on
Empower student leaders and the community to join together to grant wishes
Scholarship of $5,000 will be rewarded to the team leader who raises the most funds
For more information, contact Joanna Kim, Development Director, at 215.297.6151 or [email protected]