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March 2, 2015
Get Kids Excited About Reading On Read Across America Day

E readers and downloadable audio books each offer something special, but in an increasingly digital world, there's something extra special about sitting down with your kids to read a story from a real book. If you could use more family reading time, March 2 might be a great time to get started. In honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday, March 2 is Read Across America Day, a day that's all about getting kids excited about reading. 

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February 26, 2015
Help Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic At 1 Of 4 Walks For Wishes

Spring is in the air, which means it's time to get signed up for Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic's annual Walk For Wishes. Depending on where you live in the Mid-Atlantic Make-A-Wish area, there are four opportunities for you to take part in Walk For Wishes: Fairfax, Va., at the Mosaic District; Baltimore at the Baltimore Zoo; Washington, D.C. on the historic National Mall; and Annapolis at the Annapolis Towne Center. All proceeds from the walks will benefit Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic, so you can raise money to help grant the wish of a local child.

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February 21, 2015
Dance Or Walk To Help Make-A-Wish North Texas In March

Whether you like an evening of watching celebrities dance or a morning out for a nice walk with friends, you can help Make-A-Wish North Texas in March, at either Waltzing for Wishes in Lubbock, or Walk For Wishes in Dallas. While wishes come in all shapes and sizes, the average cost of a wish is $8,000, which makes this event all so important to helping a child with a critical illness. Whether you are a sponsor or not, your support can provide a child in your community with hope for better times and the joy of experiencing the present.

Enjoy A Magical Evening While Helping To Grant Wishes

The 9th annual Waltzing for Wishes Gala on March 21 will feature local "celebrity dancers" who are matched with a professional dance partner. After weeks of dances lessons, each dancer will show off their talents and dazzle the audience with their grace and newfound skills.

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February 21, 2015
Help Spread Awareness About Gallbladder And Bile Duct Cancer This February

Gallbladder cancer and bile duct cancer are rare, which is why it's so important to learn about the signs and symptoms and help spread awareness. Here at Wheels For Wishes, we are helping Make-A-Wish with our car donation program, but we also love to help spread awareness about different types of medical conditions. If you don't know much about gallbladder or bile duct cancer, February is a great time to learn more and share the knowledge so that more cases can be found and prevented.

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February 16, 2015
Celebrate President's Day With These Fun Presidential Facts

It’s easy to forget about many of the things that our nation’s presidents have done for our country, and we often forget that our presidents are faced with different challenges and situations on a daily basis. For these reasons, it is with great honor that we celebrate President’s Day on the third Monday in February to honor George Washington’s birthday.

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February 16, 2015
This March, Walk For Wishes In Massachusetts Or Rhode Island

When you participate in either of the two Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island Walk For Wishes events this March 8 and 22, you can help to make wishes come true for kids between the ages of 2 ½ and 18 who are living in cities like Boston, SpringfieldWorcester, Providence, and more. Kids who are battling critical illnesses can benefit from the wonderful work that Make-A-Wish does, and joining in on the Walk For Wishes events can make it all possible.

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February 15, 2015
Grant Wishes For Southern Florida Kids This Spring At Spring Fling Or Walk For Wishes

From March until May, you have three great ways to make wishes come true for kids in Fort Lauderdale, HollywoodMiami GardensCape CoralHialeah, Miami, and Port St. Lucie. Whether you attend the March 21 Spring Fling in Miami Beach, Walk For Wishes in Fort Myers on April 18, or Walk For Wishes in Miami on May 3, you can help Make-A-Wish Southern Florida with granting wishes for local children battling critical illnesses. 

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February 15, 2015
Two Make-A-Wish Events To Benefit Central And Northern Florida Kids This March

This March, there are two great events that involve walking and staying active, but they also help to grant the wishes of Orlando-area kids at the same time! These events are not only good for your health, but they are also fun and contribute to an amazing cause. When you participate in the Walk For Wishes event on March 12 or the Beef ‘O’ Brady’s St. Patty’s Day Dash & Bash 5K on March 14, you can help to benefit Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida.

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February 14, 2015
4 Ways To Make A Positive Difference On Valentine's Day

A lot of people see Valentine's Day as a day all about buying stuff for loved ones, but you can make it so much more than that when you get creative with your gifts or caring gestures. Chocolates or other not-so-good-for-you treats, flowers and stuffed animals are always fun to give and receive, but we’ve made a list of four things to try in case you’d like to make your gift even more special this year.

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February 9, 2015
Do Your Part During Random Acts Of Kindness Week

Imagine standing in line at your favorite coffee shop, and learning that another customer has already paid for your drink. This is sure to put a smile on your face, right? The great feeling that a nice gesture provides can often times be contagious, leaving a positive impact on your day which encourages you to perform a random act of kindness as well. This is what Random Acts Of Kindness Week (RAK Week) is all about, and you can start the trend just by reading this article and passing the kindness on!

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February 8, 2015
Beer Or Handbags: Two Orange County Events Benefiting Make-A-Wish

The weekend of March 7 offers two terrific events for you to attend, both of which help raise money to benefit Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire: Twilight Tasting and This Old Bag: The Power of the Purse.

The first event is the 2nd Annual Twilight Tasting on Saturday, March 7, from 5-10 p.m. at the Lyon Air Museum (19300 Ike Jones Dr., Santa Ana). This is an opportunity to try some of the best premium and limited-edition craft beers, as well as the release of spring season brews.

Twilight Tasting offers unlimited 4-ounce tastes, private reserves, limited and season craft beers, a limited selection of craft beer brands with limited or no California distribution, wines and spirits, food and dessert samples, live entertainment, a silent auction and an exciting raffle. 

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February 4, 2015
World Cancer Day Is February 4

During Cancer Prevention Month, World Cancer Day is a day for raising worldwide awareness about preventing, detecting, and providing treatment for cancer. Many people around the world do not have access to information about cancer prevention or access to resources to prevent or treat cancer. That's why the Union for International Cancer Control established World Cancer Day to help spread awareness. 

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February 1, 2015
National Cancer Prevention Month

February is National Cancer Prevention Month. This is a great time to become more informed about cancer prevention and even make lifestyle changes that can reduce your risk for cancer. 

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January 30, 2015
Have A Green Super Bowl Party This Year

If you're watching the game this Sunday, your focus probably won't be on how environmentally friendly the party is. Whether you watch the Super Bowl for the game, the commercials, or just to hang out with friends, you can still have a great party while leaving a minimum impact on the environment.

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January 29, 2015
Ways To Beat Cabin Fever This Winter

Cold winter days can be tough on everyone, but especially children who would rather be outside playing and having fun. Snow is great for kids to play in, but there are plenty of days that are just too cold and windy for sledding or building snowmen outside. If you’re looking for ways to beat cabin fever, we are here to help with some great ideas for having fun indoors. 

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January 22, 2015
Support Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles At The 2015 Northern Trust Open

Golf in this year’s Northern Trust Open and benefit your local Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles! Taking place at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades (1250 Capri Drive), the tournament will be held from Feb. 19-22. Purchase your tickets today to benefit Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles. 

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January 19, 2015
Fighting The Winter Blues? Let These Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes Inspire You

Winter can be a difficult time of the year for many, after hours or days of being cooped up inside with little to no sunlight. If you are battling the winter blues and need a little pick-me-up, maybe participating in Martin Luther King Jr. Day will help. First, check out some of these inspiring quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and find out how you can get involved in an event in your city!

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January 17, 2015
Help Kids From Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana At The Toledo BIG Wish Gala

Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana invites you to join them at their annual Toledo BIG Wish Gala coming up this February. Attend the event to help more wishes come true for local kids who are battling critical illnesses. The gala kicks off at 5:30 p.m. and goes until 9:30 p.m. on Feb. 12 at the Hilton Garden Inn (6165 Levis Commons Blvd, Perrysburg, Ohio).  

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January 9, 2015
Support Make-A-Wish Iowa At The Riverbend Gala

Make-A-Wish Iowa currently grants a wish every other day, and you can help them keep up that amazing progress by attending the 2015 Riverbend Gala on Feb. 7. The gala takes place at the Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf and the theme this year is "Winter Wonderland." You won't want to miss it!

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January 1, 2015
Start The New Year Off Right With A Car Donation To Wheels For Wishes

New Year's is a great time to make plans to lead a healthier lifestyle, get organized and make other life changes. Keeping New Year's resolutions is something most of us struggle with, but it is much easier to stick with a goal when it is something when you know what small steps you need to take in order to achieve a big goal. 

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