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Make-A-Wish Newsletter

January 2008

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	Hayley's Wish to See Manatees When Hayley’s wish granting volunteers asked her to think of her one true wish, she knew right away what it would be. As a girl with dreams of becoming a marine biologist, the 14-year-old wished to interact with manatees and get to know the endangered aquatic mammals up close and personal. [read more]

	Make-A-Wish Radiothon Hosted by K103 Tune in to K103 on Feb. 8 as the Morning Show broadcasts LIVE from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Clackamas Macy’s Home Store. Enjoy free breakfast and coffee with K103’s Bruce Murdock from 7 to 9 a.m. while enjoying exclusive shopping at the Macy’s Home Store sale. [read more]

	Celebrate 25 Years Over Waffles With a Side of Joy A wish will come true “live” in front of attendees at Waffles & Wishes, a one-hour breakfast celebrating 25 years of granting local wishes. RSVP today for this complimentary breakfast to reserve your seat at the celebration, or put together an entire table for 10. [read more]

	Beaverton High School Students are Kids For Wish Kids® Stars You’re never too young to change the world! Beaverton High School students are an example of outstanding youth who are truly making a difference. [read more]

Resources Needed for Wishes

In-kind donations are an important piece to wish granting, as they help the Foundation direct cash resources to those wish needs with limited in-kind possibilities.

You can help by donating these recurring resources listed here.

Lodging in Hawaii for five nights/six days (preferably Oahu, Maui or the Big Island)

Building expertise and materials for play structures

Gaming systems (X-Box 360, Nintendo Wii, Playstation 3)

Small gifts with Disney, Dora the Explorer and superhero themes

Gift cards for teenagers in $15 increments (iTunes, Best Buy, Target)

Computer software (Microsoft Office Suite) and age appropriate games

Party supplies for wish presentation parties

Storage space in our office is limited, so if you’d like to make an in-kind donation please contact Wish & Volunteer Services Director Kemp Shuey at 503-292-2280, ext. 29, or .

Please do not contact any companies to request these donations, as we have important relationships with particular vendors.