Christina Collinge
COM 3330/04
April 5, 2011
300-Word Online Story
Walk for Wishes Atlanta 2011
ATLANTA, Georgia---The Georgia and Alabama Chapter of The Make-A-Wish Foundation will be holding Walk for Wishes on April 16, 2011 at Atlantic Station. Walk for Wishes is an hour walk that celebrates the success of individuals and teams that raised funds that in return grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions.
The cost to participate in the walk is $10.00 and the wonderful supporters that raise $100 or more will receive a Walk for Wishes t-shirt. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the walk starts at 10:30 a.m. and should last about an hour. Everyone is invited to enjoy all the attractions offered at Atlantic Station after the walk is completed.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Georgia and Alabama was founded in 1995 and is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. More than 4,000 wishes have been granted by this chapter and hoping to grant 350 wishes in 2011.
Kari Love, senior events development officer, enjoyed the idea of a celebratory walk for raising funds for their chapter. “Walk for Wishes is going to be an absolute blast this spring.“ Love said. “Our supporters have already raised over $71,000 and I couldn’t be happier to work for such an amazing organization. This walk is going to be so successful and I can’t wait to get out there and walk with everyone. I couldn’t do my job without our awesome supporters and volunteers, so I think it is very important that our staff participates in this walk as well.”
The Make-A-Wish Foundation was founded in 1980 and gives hope, strength and joy to children with life-threatening medical conditions. As a national, non-profit organization, The Make-A-Wish Foundation has granted over 200,000 wishes and is honored to grant a new wish to a deserving child every 40 minutes.
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