News Releases
Welcome to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey Press section!
This area is dedicated to sharing our latest news about events we’re hosting, wishes we’ve granted and numerous opportunities to become involved in the exciting mission of creating wonderful experiences for special children here in the Garden State. Please allow this space to be your source for up-to-date, easy to access information and media-related inquires.
For further information, please contact Lindsey Pritzlaff, Director of Communications (609) 371-WISH (9474) lpritzlaff@wishnj.org.
Local News
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KNICKS, GARDEN OF DREAMS & MAKE-A-WISH NEW JERSEY GRANT JAKE’S WISH AND MAKE A DREAM COME TRUE
April 25, 2012
Make-A-Wish celebrates World Wish Day by granting Jake’s wish. Jake, the Varsity basketball team manager at Spotswood High School, wished to meet the New York Knicks with his teammates. Read More
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Make-A-Wish New Jersey Celebrating “World Wish Day” April 29 by Granting Wishes Across the Globe
Celebrities/sponsors help commemorate the wish that started it all
April 24, 2012
In honor of World Wish Day Make-A-Wish New Jersey is granting Peter’s wish to go to Australia to experience aboriginal culture. Read More
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Make-A-Wish New Jersey Celebrates “World Wish Day” by Granting 11 Wishes to Meet Buddy Valastro
April 24, 2012
With the help of TLC’s Cake Boss Buddy Valastro, owner of Carlo’s Bakery, Make-A-Wish granted the wishes of 11 kids from across the country and around the world on April 23, 2012, kicking off the week-long celebration leading into World Wish Day. Read More
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Following in his Father’s Footsteps: Tyler Berardo puts Lessons of Philanthropy into Practice
April 11, 2012
Many teenagers might groan at the thought of being up and at ‘em by 7 a.m. on a weekend, but Tyler Berardo, a junior at Wall High School, was nothing but smiles on Saturday, March 24, for Wall’s Walk for Wishes at the Wall Township Municipal Complex to benefit Make-A-Wish New Jersey. Read More
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Toys“R”Us Helps Make-A-Wish New Jersey Grant Shopping Spree to a Local Wish Child
Joshua Fulfills His Wish of a Fun-Filled Shopping Spree at Toys“R”Us Union Store
April 9, 2012
With help from Toys“R”Us, Make-A-Wish New Jersey granted 5-year-old Joshua’s wish to have a shopping spree at Toys“R”Us Union (701 Morris Ave., Union, NJ) on March 24, 2012. Read More
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New Jersey Wish Kid Goes for the Ropes at WrestleMania® XVIII in Miami
40 Wish Kids Celebrating with WWE®, Make-A-Wish®
March 30, 2012
Zachary, 14, of Secaucus is preparing for his wish to attend one of sports entertainment’s biggest events, WrestleMania XVIII, thanks to Make-A-Wish® New Jersey and WWE. Read More
Over the years, Toys"R"Us and the Toys"R"Us Children's Fund have donated more than $1.5 million to Make-A-Wish, helping grant the wishes of hundreds of deserving children across the country.
