Tag: Make-A-Wish New Jersey
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Make-A-Wish grants young Old Bridge boy’s wish to swim with the dolphins
MONROE — Tricia DiPietro heard about the Make-A-Wish Foundation through her son’s school in Old Bridge. Year after year, students in the Old Bridge Public Schools write letters for the Make-A-Wish Foundation through the Macy’s Believe campaign in November and December. Student A.J. Silvestri, himself a Make-A-Wish kid, has been instrumental in collecting hundreds of…
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Make-A-Wish grants Howell teenagers special time with family
The wishes of two local teenagers have been granted by Make-A-Wish New Jersey, whose mission is to create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Christian, 15, and Matthew, 13, both of whom reside in Howell, realized their wishes at a time when they needed it most, according to a press release. Christian’s wish was…
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Jersey Mike’s Subs ‘Month of Giving’ campaign will grant more than 35 life-changing wishes
MONROE — More than 35 life-changing wishes can be granted for children with critical illnesses as Jersey Mike’s Subs closed its annual “Month of Giving” campaign. In March, Jersey Mike’s Subs joined forces with its customers to support Make-A-Wish New Jersey during its eighth annual Month of Giving campaign, which raised $377,492. “Throughout our 35-year…
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‘Month of Giving’ campaign helps grant children with life-changing wishes
MONROE — Grabbing lunch at Jersey Mike’s Subs will aid in granting life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Through March 28, customers can make a donation to Make-A-Wish New Jersey at any of the 60 Jersey Mike’s participating locations in north, central and coastal New Jersey during its eighth annual Jersey Mike’s Subs “Month…
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Old Bridge eighth grader helps make wishes of others come true
OLD BRIDGE — Year after year AJ Silvestri, an eighth grader at Carl Sandburg Middle School, sets out to essentially beat his mission of collecting as many letters for the Make-A-Wish Foundation through Macy’s Believe campaign. This year, AJ, himself a Make-A-Wish kid, collected a record number 78,257 letters. With the help of supporters including…
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Monroe Make-A-Wish
The 10th annual Macy’s Believe campaign is in full swing and some area police officers were in on the launch. From the beginning of November through Dec. 24, “Believers” of all ages can mail a letter to Santa Claus at the big red letterbox at any Macy’s store or online at macys.com/believe. For every holiday…
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The Aubrey Foundation donates funds to Make-A-Wish
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Trustees of The Aubrey Foundation recently presented a check for $1,500 to Make-A-Wish New Jersey in Monroe to support the organization’s mission to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. The Aubrey Foundation contribution is one of several distributions from proceeds of the second annual Purple for Pappas 5K race,…
