Kids For Wish Kids®
Kids For Wish Kids is a unique program managed by kids, for kids.
Inspiring kids under the age of 18 to have an impact right in our community, the Kids For Wish Kids program engages students, schools and youth organizations in philanthropy and service activities in partnership with Make-A-Wish New Jersey. Kids are empowered to take the lead to brainstorm fundraising ideas, create action plans, and bring them to life. The program encourages community service, leadership, volunteerism and teamwork. It builds team spirit and gives students hands-on experience fundraising to help create life-changing wishes for kids fighting critical illnesses.
By participating in and supporting Kids For Wish Kids, kids are helping Make-A-Wish New Jersey get one step closer to granting the wish of every eligible child throughout the Garden State. From danceathons to bake sales to sports tournaments and more, Kids For Wish Kids puts kids in charge. Kids can even combine their efforts with existing school events, such as Spirit Week or Field Day for a week full of fundraising and/or awareness activities.
The program includes fundraising ideas and objectives to simplify the planning process. Your group simply adds your own creative touch to existing ideas, or you can create a project of your own. Here are some fun ways to encourage students to raise money for wish kids:
Elementary
- Walkathon
- Pajama Day
- Family Game Night
Middle School
- Candy Sale
- Talent Show
- Make-A-Wish Star Sales
High School
- Miracle Minute Coin Drive
- Wish Week
- Sports Tournament
To get involved and bring hope to wish kids in your community, contact Gabrielle Heverin at [email protected] or call our office at (609) 371-WISH (9474) to get started.
Project Ideas
Wish Week
With a week full of fun, you can plan different activities each day or coordinate two or three fundraisers during the week. You can even combine existing school events, such as homecoming or spirit week. It’s totally customizable!
'Thons
Host a danceathon, walkathon, readathon or any other type of 'thon! Encourage your friends and family to make general donations and/or pledges for each minute they dance, lap they walk/run, minute they read, etc.
Get Sporty
Coordinate a sports tournament or event, and raise funds via registration fees, admission, concessions or contests. Student vs. teacher, faculty vs. administration or face off with a rival group – the format is up to you.
Sell It
Sales fundraisers are a win-win for everyone! Create your own or choose from some of these sales: bake, garage, cookbook, candy grams, holiday gift baskets, finals “survival” kits, flowers, etc.
Fun Night
Make it a night to remember and raise funds. Whether a game or movie night, carnival or dance, charge an admission fee and sell concessions during the event. Recruit a committee to help with decorations and music.
Miracle Minute
During an assembly, pep rally or sporting event, set the scoreboard clock or timer for one minute and pass a donation bucket. See how much change – or dollars – you can raise.