Persuasive Essay On Make A Wish

Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Make-A-Wish Foundation is one of the world’s leading children’s charities, serving children between the ages of two-and-a-half to 18 in every community in the United States and its territories. Wishes don’t just happen on their own. Make-A-Wish Foundation is only able to create wish experiences with the help of a network of more than 120 dedicated employees and more than 25,000 volunteers, interns, donors and other supporters (Make-A-Wish® America, 2015). From the humble beginnings of one boy's wish to be a police officer, The Make-A-Wish Foundation has evolved into an organization that grants a child's wish in the U.S. and its territories every 40 minutes (Covell, 2009). Since its inception, the organization has maintained the grassroots fulfillment of its mission by strengthening families and bringing hope to every eligible wish kid. As the foundation continues to mature, its mission will remain steadfast giving wish children of the past, present and future the opportunity to share the power of a

To persuade the members of my audience in becoming a Partner in Hope by donating/volunteering to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

St. Jude’s target for marketing fundraising is far larger than most charities. Their target; preschoolers, professionals, 8th graders and 80 year olds, television, radio, local drives, school drives, trike-a-thons, math-a-thons, local, county, state and national events. Some of the big ones that you may be familiar with; the “Dream Home Giveaway”, the “Thanks and Giving Campaign” and the radio-a-thon “Country Cares”. Because of last year’s St. Jude’s NFL event, 18% of American’s said they planned to support St. Jude’s “Thanks and Giving Campaign” during this past holiday season. No opportunity is turned away.

With the wreaths and Yule logs that come standard with this holiday comes a caring from deep in the hearts of people unbeknownst to them at any other time of the year. At the sight of the Christmas decor and the flames roaring at the hearth, a warmth envelops the heart, one with which no flame, however hot, could compete. We see in our gift-wrap and our greeting cards and our holiday stockings an entirely new persona occupying this world we live in, reprieving us from the daily heartaches we all know as familiar.

According to the National Cancer Institute, everyday 43 kids are diagnosed with cancer, and in a year over 1,960 of them will die. That’s why the America Make a Wish Foundation grants a wish every 35 minutes to kids with life threatening diseases. They believe that in some cases, giving the kids their one heartfelt wish could be a real game changer. That's why, one way I’m going to pay it forward is sponsoring a wish.

The North Pole actually doesn't get any letters for Santa Claus believe it or not. Indiana does. Every year the town Santa Claus, IN actually receives those letters in the thousands. Even better each and every one of those letters do get a reply.

Being an athletes is one of the best-paid jobs on Earth. Being that they are paid so much the cost for the consumer is very high. The prices of tickets and sports memorabilia have been steadily rising over the years. The average ticket prices for the NHL, MLB, NBA and NFL all rose 5% to 10% this year, according to Jon Greenberg, executive editor of Team Marketing Report. (Mihoces).

Every year near the Christmas season there are several places in Portland Oregon asking residents of the city to donate gifts for those in need. There is the KGW toy drive, which is partnered up with Les Schwab Tires and KGW Television and Radio station. Donate a new unwrapped toy at any Les Schwab Tire store in the metropolitan area of Portland. They can also be delivered directly to KGW 's station house located at 1501 SW Jefferson St. in Portland. Donations for gifts in Portland can range from unwrapped toys to food items. There are several places that you can donate non-perishable food items for the holidays. The Oregon Food Bank is located 7900 NE 33rd Drive. A person can also donate their time at the local Gospel Mission. Every Thanksgiving and Christmas they are in need of donated gifts of time and food items to feed the homeless and needy of Portland and it 's metro areas. The Union Gospel Mission is located at 15 NW Third and 222 NE Couch . One can go to either of these locations and donate the gift of time for Christmas and Thanksgiving both. A person can also give the gift of an unwrapped new gift or clothing at the Salvation Army at three different locations. 11 NW Fifth Ave; 30 SW Second Ave; and 139 SE ML King Blvd. Take any donations to these locations and ask that they be placed for Christmas giving. KATU Television and Radio also has a toy donation drive for Christmas. Located at 2153 NE Sandy Blvd. Anyone may take an unwrapped new toy or gift of

This charity helps out with kids who need a little spark of joy back into their life. If they need help from all of their bed rest or if they are just bummed about their situation, that's what Make-A-Wish is for. Make-A-Wish has brought happiness to many kids who are struggling with their conditions. Make-A-Wish has also been putting lots of effort towards their kids in hopes of them having the best day ever. Member of Make-A-Wish America and Medical Advisory Council, Dr. Shoba Srikantan, stated in his blog that the medical procedures they put the kids through tries to remind them they are safe and their wish will make it less scarier since they have something to look greatly forward to (Srikatan). Make-A-Wish gets its funds from Donations, volunteering, and sponsorships. Donations go towards their airline travel fees and the other goes towards what their actual wish is. Make-A-Wish's website states that 11% of their revenue goes towards management and careers. 18% comes from the fundraising and the other 81% goes straight towards the wishes (Make-A-Wish) Famous people such as Justin Bieber has volunteered in over 250 wishes. John Cena holds the title for most wishes granted by a single individual. Cake Boss, a popular tv show on TLC, held an episode showing a girl from Make-A-Wish who wanted to spend the day in the bakery in meet Buddy.Make-A-Wish has many celebrities supporting Make-A-Wish because

The blanket did more than keep the 7-year-old Rittman Elementary School student warm; it provided comfort while she was a stranger in a strange place: Akron Children’s Hospital. Because of the positive experience of the gift from a kind man, Olivia wants to do something similar: She wants to give stuffed owls to other kids who find themselves in the hospital. To that end, Olivia is raising money from businesses and individuals. The money will be used to purchase the stuffed owls, which will then be given to the children in the hospital.

Therefore, getting to go to this event, and learn as much as I did made me change how I see things. More people should go to events, like the DHR Christmas wrap, so they can learn how to view the aspects of life differently. In society today, all people see is greed or grief. We, as the people, can change this. Making the foster care system better, and giving kids hope is just one step. Everyone can stand up in their community, and make a difference if we just choose

In a time for giving and receiving and for sharing, it is my wish that Queen Erin and all Ladies of the Household have a joyous Christmas and that there is health, happiness and harmony in 2017.

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“Your assignment is to write a persuasive essay and present it to the class in a week. You will be graded based on how convincing it is. Today we will be choosing topics,” announced Mr. Bowerbank, my 7th grade English teacher and ruler of classroom 110. My class simultaneously groaned at the prospect of work. I simply lifted my head with intrigue as it was already May and about time we had our first essay. He then proceeded to give examples of topics we could choose and gave us some time to think before we had to tell him our topic. My classmates were already rushing to tell the teacher their idea lest someone else steal it. That meant the usual abortion, death penalty, or drug use topics were out. I really couldn't think of anything and the teacher was slowly making his way through the remaining students like an executioner beheading criminals in a line. I have always thought that he would make a marvelous supervillain if he had a curly mustache, a tophat, and a cape. Eventually my name was called. I slowly dragged myself over to his desk. Even sitting down, he still seemed to tower over me. “What is your topic Cindy?” As usual in such desperate times, my mind turned to food. “Waffles are better than pancakes.” I figured that a waffle was just a differently shaped pancake with a nicer texture. “Hmm. Excellent topic. I look forward to your essay!” I survived to live yet another day.

Why spend money that is really needed for other things? Why live uncomfortably? Why be trapped in this hole called a home that belongs to another person? Why not live free and peacefully? When a person rents he or she usually throws away money that could be used to purchase something that belongs to them. Money is not easy to come by so why pay out hundreds toward something that is not benefit to the person paying it out. There is no good explanation for making a decision like this. The best option in a situation like this is to buy a house. Buying a house is a better option than renting an apartment.