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March 2008
Make-A-Wish Image Griffin Returns from Surprise Disneyland® Resort Adventure

The 8-year-old Vancouver boy, who stole the hearts of 500 people at our recent 25th anniversary celebration, just returned from his surprise wish trip to Disneyland.  Thanks to KGW Newschannel-8, we have a recap of Griffin’s Disney adventure. 

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Kids For Wish Kids®—The Perfect Fit for Senior Projects

When deciding on what to do for their Senior Project at Glencoe High School in Hillsboro, Cassie, Nolan and Jenna immediately chose to fundraise for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oregon.

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Adopt-A-Wish® Allows Businesses to Directly Impact a Local Wish

On March 9, many of Oregon’s jewelers gathered for their annual meeting and celebrated the “adoption” of two local wishes, including Jaedin’s wish to go on a Caribbean cruise.  Get your business involved in the Adopt-A-Wish program.

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Make-A-Wish Image Walk for Wishes

Put a spring in your step and assemble a team for the 5K family-friendly Walk for Wishes. At the conclusion of the May 31 event, prizes will be awarded to the teams that raise the most money for local wishes.

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Volunteers Needed
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The Oregon chapter relies on the help of more than 200 volunteers to help at fundraisers, grant wishes and share the Make-A-Wish message.  Currently, there is a need for Spanish-speaking volunteers.  For more information about this need and other volunteer opportunities, please click here.

Steps to Becoming a Make-A-Wish Volunteer

1. Wish granters must be 21 years of age or older. Most other volunteer opportunities require a minimum age of 18 years.

2. Visit www.orwish.org to submit a volunteer questionnaire.

3. Attend a New Volunteer Orientation.

4. Complete a volunteer application, including a background check and three references, agree to abide by the policies and guidelines of the Foundation and sign a “Conflict of Interest” statement.

5. Interview with a Make-A-Wish staff member.

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