Kids For Wish Kids
Kids For Wish Kids® is a Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Colorado 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 Colorado.
• Encourage young people to become actively involved in fulfilling wishes through the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Colorado
• 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! To receive a Kids For Wish Kids program packet or for more information, please contact Bridget Fitzpatrick at 303-750-9474 or toll free at 800-366-9474 or bfitzpatrick@colorado.wish.org
Wish Wednesday at Elitch Gardens!
The top three schools at the elementary, middle and high school level to raise the most funds will receive a FREE day at Elitch Gardens on June 25 - Wish Wednesday!
Kids For Wish Kids Downloads (PDF)
- Kids For Wish Kids Fundraising Ideas
- 2007-2008 Kids For Wish Kids Registration Form
- Kids For Wish Kids Fundraising Agreement
This must be filled out, signed and returned before beginning any fundraising activities.
- Kids For Wish Kids Coin Drive Guide
Including:
Coordinator Information Guide with:
- How To Guide for Coin Drive Coordinators
- How To Build Your School's Wishing Well
- 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
- Community Partnerships
- 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 Wish Week Guide
Including:
- What is a Wish Week?
- Work with Cold Stone Creamery to raise money!
- How To Guide for Wish Week Coordinators
- How To Build Your School's Wishing Well
- History of the Make-A-Wish Foundation
- Types of Wishes
- Fundraising Rules
- Community Partnerships
- Wish Week Tally Sheet
- Teacher's Guide to Children & Philanthropy
- Publicity Release Form
- Philanthropy Lesson Plans: Grades K-8
- Philanthropy Lesson Plans: Grades 9-12
- Kids For Wish Kids Fact Sheet
- Kids For Wish Kids Brochure