Calling All Rodders,
Just a quick note from the promotors of Cruise the Bay in Erie, PA. They would like to share this letter from the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Great job Cruisers!
Make-A-Wish Foundation®
of Greater Pennsylvania
and Southern West Virginia
Erie Regional Office
1001 State Street, Suite 502
Erie, PA 16501
814 868-WISH
814 866-0490 fax
greaterpa@wishworld.org
http://www.wishgreaterpa.org/
October 26, 2011
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Miller
Cruise the Bay
411 Grace Road
Fairview, PA 16415
Dear Judy and Jack:
On behalf of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Pennsylvania and Southern West Virginia, I want to thank you for your choosing the Foundation to once again receive the proceeds from Cruise the Bay’s weekly 50/50 drawings and event T-shirt sales, along with cash donations from your Wishing Well donors and food vendors, from May – September 2011. We are thrilled that your proceeds totaled $1,900 ($200 more than last year – congratulations!), which we received on October 21, 2011. We will be pleased to recognize your donation on our web site and in our annual report.
One hundred percent of your gift will be dedicated to wish-granting expenses and help fund the wish of children like this special seven-year old girl. While the family asks that her name be kept private, I am able to share with you her story. She suffers from Pallister-Killian Syndrome which is an extremely rare genetic disorder. The stress and complications of this disorder can be unbearable for anyone, let alone a seven-year old kid.
When this little girl met with volunteers, they learned that she absolutely loves the water. From her perspective, spending time in the water is fun, but from her mom’s perspective it’s also therapeutic. A hot tub would be the perfect oasis for her to relax and escape from her sickness, and something she could enjoy year-round.
With a little Make-A-Wish magic, we found a vendor who had the perfect hot tub in stock. In less than a week, the hot tub was unveiled to a very happy seven-year-old girl; she couldn’t stop smiling. She hangs out and plays in it every day. Her parents are amazed at the joy and pleasure this wish has given her.
Thank you for your donation. Without your help, we would not be able to do what we do. Because of you, this little girl and her family are now able to experience an emotion other than sadness and fear. They are happy, excited and relaxed. Thank you again for your continuous support and generosity.
Sincerely,
Jan Stork
Regional Director
Calling All Rodders,
