JD’s Story: Dedication to Fundraising Proves to Make an Impact

JD has been a dedicated Make-A-Wish fundraiser for many years. From participating in Walk For Wishes® to engaging with local businesses, JD’s commitment to raising essential funds is evident. “At first, we hosted small events with family and friends,” JD said. “Then we’ve tried to increase the funds we were raising [by] going to different businesses locally … [I’m] not very outgoing, but I step outside of my comfort zone because I am so passionately behind this [organization].”

As a fundraiser, JD is proud to support the #1 Most Trusted Nonprofit Operating Locally Across 50 States*, knowing that his efforts are going directly to granting wishes. “With Make-A-Wish, you know the money you donate is going to the kids and making these wishes happen,” JD said.

To anyone considering getting involved: JD suggests simply jumping in and starting small – eventually, it’ll make a big impact.

JD’s introduction to Make-A-Wish was during a challenging time for his family, when his brother was diagnosed with a critical illness. The quality time his family spent together – during a time that was often spent apart due to hospital stays and doctor appointments – is his most cherished memory from his brother’s wish.

“[My brother’s] wish, for many reasons, was special in that it was about a week where we were all together,” JD said. “As I’ve gotten older, I feel that time together is really the centerpiece of the wish.”

The impact of his brother’s wish still resonates with JD today, and giving back is how he continues to honor his brother’s memory. “I’m a WishMaker because I’ve seen firsthand the power of a wish and because of that, I want to help give that to other kids as much as possible,” JD said.

All it takes to make more wishes come true is you. Become a WishMaker today.

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