(Apr. 26, 2020)
Make a Wish invites all to 5th annual Fields Auto Group Walk For Wishes fundraiser in Jacksonville, Florida
PHOENIX - Walk for Wishes is a 1 mile walk event honoring the wishes that Make a Wish has given to children in the past Walk for Wishes allows families, friends, sponsors and other volunteers to unite forces to support children. The event is taking place in Jacksonville, Florida.
Who: The event will feature founders Frank Shankwitz, Scott Stahl and Linda Bergendahl-Pauling. The President and CEO of the organization, Richard Davis, will attend the event
What: the Black Sheep restaurant will provide A meal. Guests will be eating pork and drinking sweet tea and lemonade. Face-painting tables are open to all guests. Guests will have the opportunity to experience the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens venue. Guests have the chance to win Make-A-Wish t-shirts if $100 is raised Volunteers will play live music This event is hosted by Atlantic Insurance Group and Make a Wish Southern Florida The sponsors for this event are Publix Super Markets Charities, Trusted Choice, and Fields Auto Group.
When: Registration for the event begins at 7:30 a.m. EST. The event starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 2 p.m. The event is happening on May 9, 2020.
Where: The address is 370 Zoo Parkway Jacksonville, FL 32218.
Why: Make a Wish is a non-profit organization that turns children’s dreams into a reality. Walk for Wishes allows people to fundraise and donate by walking. Make A Wish has successfully made 315,000 wishes come true A children’s experience with Make A Wish can truly impact their lives
How: This event is open to the public. Participants can RSVP online. Registration fees for an adult are $25. For a child, there is a $15 payment. To raise money online, it costs $0. For more
information about Make a Wish payment information, visit https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR?fr id=3467&pg=informational&sid=1496
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Additional Information –
● Parking is available, and room to set up cameras and video technology
● The media has the opportunity for interviews with the founders of the organization.
● The CEO of the organization, Richard Davis, will be available for a 30-minute interview. There is also a chance for photos of children and founders at the Walk for Wishes.
The Make a Wish foundation was established in honor of a young boy who was diagnosed with leukemia in 1980. He had the wish to become a police officer. The organization has grown into an international group that grants wishes to children worldwide. To keep up to date on events like and subscribe to our social media accounts. The Twitter account for Make a Wish is @MakeAWish The Facebook handle for Make a Wish is @makeawish The Youtube channel is Make A Wish America