Kids for Wish Kids
Kids For Wish Kids® is a Make-A-Wish Foundation® of East Tennessee program that enables students to discover philanthropy by selecting their own fundraising project and managing it from start to finish, with little or no help from their teachers. Students develop leadership skills, build self-esteem and learn about teamwork while working towards a final goal, making a difference in the life of a child who is fighting overwhelming odds.
Kids For Wish Kids® program objectives:
• Increase awareness among children and teenagers about the mission of Make-A-Wish Foundation of East Tennessee
• Encourage young people to become actively involved in fulfilling wishes through the Make-A-Wish Foundation of East Tennessee
• Foster the value of community service, using this program as a hands-on learning experience for children
• Create school spirit and help students learn how to work together for a common goal
Project Ideas:
• Organize a holiday party, a dance, a bowl-a-thon or walk-a-thon
• Organize a bake sale or a carwash
• Sell Make-A-Wish® Holiday Cards
You can try one of these ideas or devise a project on your own!
For more ideas click here.
To receive a Kids For Wish Kids program packet (see below for contents) or for more information, please contact:
David Cope at 423-629-9474
or by email: david.cope@wishetn.org
Kids For Wish Kids® Coins for Kids Program Guide includes:
Coordinator Information Guide with:
- How To Guide for Coin Drive Coordinators
- Tips for Counting Coins
- Weekly Tally Sheet
- Coin Drive Tally Sheet
- Publicity Release Form
Teacher Information Guide with:
- How To Guide for Teachers
- About the Make-A-Wish Foundation
- History of the Make-A-Wish Foundation
- Types of Wishes
- Fun Facts About Spare Change
- Fundraising Rules
- Classroom Wish-O-Meter
- Dear Parents Letter
- Parents Guide to Children & Philanthropy
- Teaching Children About Life-Threatening Medical Conditions
- Teaching With Coins Curriculum Guide
- Teachers Guide to Children & Philanthropy Kids For Wish Kids
Mayfield is a proud supporter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of East Tennessee.
