South Carolina children battling critical illnesses face daily challenges such as trauma, sadness, and isolation. A wish granted to them can be a turning point in their fight against their illness. As long as children are battling life-threatening illnesses, they will need local supporters to help them get through it.

This summer, OneNation Coffee wants to create more local heroes for critically ill children. Beginning May 1, 2023, OneNation Coffee launches Hero’s Choice, a limited-edition small batch blend inspired by wish kid Bennett who wished to be a police officer and catch thieves. Bennett’s wish brought tremendous joy that Bennett and his family recall each day as a distraction from his health battles.

OneNation Coffee is very familiar with heroes. The Summerville-based small business is veteran and first responder-owned and serves many veteran and first responder programs.

Customers can purchase 12 oz bags of either ground or whole bean coffee for $14.95 a bag. 50% proceeds of each bag will benefit Make-A-Wish South Carolina.

“We’re very excited about this new partnership with OneNation Coffee,” said Misty Farmer, President and CEO for Make-A-Wish South Carolina. “Their core mission is deeply personal, and community driven and so they understand the true value that every individual and every purchase can make towards our goal. We are very grateful to have their support in granting wishes. Together, we’ll reduce trauma and stress for critically ill children and replace it with hope and joy. In turn, that will help produce better health outcomes for those children. OneNation Coffee is making a huge difference through this campaign."

"I am humbled by the opportunity to work with Make-A-Wish to help grant wishes to critically ill children,” stated John Richards, Owner of OneNation Coffee. “As a father of three kids, I believe it is the right thing to do. When we learned how great the need, we knew we wanted to get involved. A warm cup of coffee can provide a sense of comfort to help get a family through a tough night or a nurse get through a long shift. Partnering with like-minded organizations like Make-A-Wish, we work together to meet a greater need. We want to do what we can to grant more wishes like Bennett's, one cup of coffee at a time!"

In addition to purchasing the delicious coffee, Make-A-Wish and OneNation encourage supporters to share their story of a hero that has inspired them alongside their cup of coffee with the hashtag HEROSCHOICE. Bags of Hero’s Choice can be purchased at https://onenationcoffee.com.

Learn more about Make-A-Wish South Carolina and other ways you can help by visiting wish.org/sc and learn more about OneNation Coffee at onenationcofee.com.

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ABOUT MAKE-A-WISH

Make-A-Wish® creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We are on a quest to bring every eligible child's wish to life because a wish is an integral part of a child's treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness. The chapter receives funding through private donations, individuals, companies, and special events. For more information about Make-A-Wish South Carolina, visit wish.org/sc and discover ways you can help make wishes come true.

ABOUT ONENATION COFFEE

OneNation Coffee is a Veteran and First Responder roast to order coffee company in Summerville, South Carolina. We offer a variety of roasts ranging from light to dark, in both ground and whole bean, in addition to single serve coffee pods (commonly known as k-cups). Our coffee is roasted to order in small batches maintaining the highest quality and freshness. OneNation Coffee believes that coffee stands for something important. We believe going through the fire and grinding it out hones quality and deep character. It warms us and brings us together as One Nation. Giving back is at our core, as we like to say "Passion Brews Purpose" with a portion of all coffee sales given back to support various veteran and first responder communities that have sacrificed so much for us. OneNation Coffee truly knows what it means to have your SIX and your SIX—A.M.! 

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