Gifts That Help Children's Wishes Come True

Monday, March 1, 2004

Gifts That Help Children’s Wishes Come True (NAPSA)—Holiday gifts are much more meaningful when they help children’s wishes come true. A limited edition, collectible holiday ornament, musical snow globe and star keepsake box from Things Remembered all benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The popular Make-A-Wish gifts have been a tradition at Things Remembered for the past seven years, whena critically ill child, Elysia, wanted to give her loved ones personalized ornaments engraved with “Thank you, I love you, and always remember me.” Elysia’s inspiration sparked the annual program that has helped Things Remembered top the million-dollar mark in total company giving to the Make-AWish Foundation, helping the wishes of children nationwide come true. “We're especially proud to be associated with such a great cause,” said Suzanne Sutter, president of Things Remembered. “The generosity of our customers and employees is truly heartwarming, while the ongoing efforts of the Make-A-Wish Foundation bring hope, strength and joy into the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions.” Make-A-Wish gifts can be engraved with your own personalized message—a wonderful way to capture the perfect expression and ensure a treasured holiday keepsake. They are available at Things Remembered stores nationwide and online at www. thingsremembered.com. * Make-A-Wish Holiday Ornament ($11.99). Featuring sparkling Swarovski crystals and made of genuine pewter, the ornament is tied with a blue organza ribbon. Two dollars from the sale of each limited edition ornament helps grant the wishes of children with life-threatening Giving this festive snow globe, a perfect gift for the holidays, benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation. medical conditions. * Make-A-Wish Musical Holiday Snow Globe ($14.99). Two adorable snowmen, accompanied by a playful pup, dash through the snow on a festive sleigh in this year’s Make-A-Wish Holiday Snow Globe, which plays the timeless holiday classic “Jingle Bells.” Two dollars from every purchase goes to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. * Make-A-Wish Star Keepsake Box ($34.95). This charming star keepsake box, adorned with Swarovski crystals, is a year-round favorite at Things Remembered. The brushed silver-plated keepsake box can be engraved to add your own personal touch, and five beautifully finished star-shaped wishing stones say it all—‘Peace,” “Love,” “Hope” and “Dreams.” The fifth stone is inscribed with the Make-A-Wish logo. Five dollars from each sale benefits the Make-AWish Foundation. For more information about the Make-A-Wish holiday gifts and for store locations, call 1-800-274-7367 or log on to www. thingsremembered.com. For more information about the Make-AWish Foundation, call 1-800-722WISHorvisit www.wish.org.

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