Superstitions

Maggiano's Little Italy Invites Guests To Help Make Life-Changing Wishes Come True For Make-A-Wish Kids

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Friday, July 9, 2021
Superstitions, Wish, Make-A-Wish Foundation

Since 2003, the Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish campaign has raised more than $9 million and has made more than 1,200 dreams come true.

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  • Since 2003, the Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish campaign has raised more than $9 million and has made more than 1,200 dreams come true.
  • "With the proceeds donated, we've been able to fund life-changing experiences for wish kids that deliver hope when they need it most."
  • Join us in making even more wishes come true by visiting a Maggiano's near you.
  • Since 1980, Make-A-Wish has granted more than 500,000 wishes worldwide; more than 340,000 wishes in the U.S. and its territories alone.

Read Across America Day: Join The #AdventureTedChallenge and Childhood Cancer Society Send A Child to Disney

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Parenting, Children, Entertainment, Theme Parks, Books, Family, Health, Consumer, Oncology, Superstitions, Wish, Give Kids the World Village, Childhood cancer, Florida

On Read Across America Day, March 2, 2021, Childhood Cancer Society is thrilled to launch The #AdventureTedChallenge to encourage literacy and positivity, while surprising families battling childhood cancer with an all-expense paid VIP Disney/Universal Theme Park Vacation at Give Kids the World Village !

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  • On Read Across America Day, March 2, 2021, Childhood Cancer Society is thrilled to launch The #AdventureTedChallenge to encourage literacy and positivity, while surprising families battling childhood cancer with an all-expense paid VIP Disney/Universal Theme Park Vacation at Give Kids the World Village !
  • To join in the fun, participants must follow the @AdventureTed.Official & @ChildhoodCancerSociety Facebook Pages.
  • Once the challenge is complete, Childhood Cancer Society will announce the Wish Grant Recipients on their pages!
  • Wish grant recipients are determined at the full and sole discretion of Childhood Cancer Societys wish granting committee.

Lucky Charms Inspires New Family Traditions for St. Patrick's Day

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
MEN, Entertainment, Family, Supermarket, Consumer, Food, Beverage, General Entertainment, Other Entertainment, Retail, Children, Women, Licensing (Entertainment), Seniors, Lucky Charms, Lucky, Superstitions, General Mills, Hasbro

With St. Patricks Day celebrations going virtual this year, Lucky Charms is making sure they are just as magical!

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  • With St. Patricks Day celebrations going virtual this year, Lucky Charms is making sure they are just as magical!
  • Green Milk Turn Lucky Charms is a limited-edition cereal with magical clover charms that make milk green.
  • For even more imaginative ways for families to inspire St. Patricks Day fun, Lucky Charms has teamed up with well-known brands for these activities:
    Treat the family to Cold Stone Creamery Lucky Charms Ice Cream and Lucky Charms Shake available at participating locations nationwide beginning March 1, 2021
    For generations, Lucky Charms has been synonymous with wonderment and fun, and this year were adding even more colorful magic for a special St. Patricks Day, said Mindy Murray, senior brand experience manager for Lucky Charms.
  • To learn more about Green Milk Turn Lucky Charms and how Lucky Charms is at the center of this years St. Patricks Day celebrations, be sure to follow Lucky Charms on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , and Pinterest .

Punxsutawney Launches Groundhog Day Hunt With Eventzee

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Creative works, Regions of the United States, American culture, Public holidays in the United States, Weather lore, Groundhog Day, Superstitions, Punxsutawney Phil, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, Groundhog, Fred la marmotte

Utilizing Eventzee technology, the Virtual Groundhog Day Scavenger Hunt had participants sharing favorite Groundhog Club memories and tested their knowledge on Groundhog Club trivia.

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  • Utilizing Eventzee technology, the Virtual Groundhog Day Scavenger Hunt had participants sharing favorite Groundhog Club memories and tested their knowledge on Groundhog Club trivia.
  • The Virtual Groundhog Day Scavenger Hunt got its seal of approval from the Groundhog Clubs Inner Circle, who were featured in many of the hunts challenges.
  • Groundhog Day is the biggest day of the year for us, said Katie Donald, Executive Director of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club.
  • The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club Inner Circle is comprised of 15 members whose task it is to protect and perpetuate the legend of the great weather-predicting groundhog Punxsutawney Phil.

Wishes Can't Wait

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Tickets, Transport, Superstitions, Wish, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Traffic ticket

Add a pandemic to that and all kinds of problems start to happen.

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  • Add a pandemic to that and all kinds of problems start to happen.
  • The Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana Chapter of Make-A-Wish (OKI) has gone from granting 1,000 wishes per year down to 600 and hundreds of wishes have been postponed due to the travel restrictions.
  • The project, called A Home for the Holidays will make someone's holiday extra special this year, in addition to granting wishes to critically ill children.
  • A chance to win this home costs only a $50 raffle ticket, and you can purchase as many tickets as you like.

Macy’s and Make-A-Wish® Invite Customers to Send Letters and Deliver Wishes as Part of 13th Annual Believe Campaign

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Monday, October 26, 2020
Public relations, Investor relations, Philanthropy, Marketing, Communications, Other Philanthropy, Fund Raising, Foundation, Other Health, Managed care, General Health, Home Goods, Oncology, Other Retail, Other Consumer, Hospitals, Online Retail, Women, Specialty, Department Stores, MEN, Teens, Parenting, Fashion, Children, Family, Retail, Health, Consumer, Social media, Other Communications, Superstitions, Wish, Macy’s, Make-A-Wish®

Today, Macys (NYSE:M) announces the launch of its beloved Believe letter-writing campaign, in partnership with Make-A-Wish , giving believers of all ages the opportunity to send letters and deliver wishes.

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  • Today, Macys (NYSE:M) announces the launch of its beloved Believe letter-writing campaign, in partnership with Make-A-Wish , giving believers of all ages the opportunity to send letters and deliver wishes.
  • Wishes granted through Macys Believe campaign deliver hope and joy to wish kids and their families when they need it most.
  • This year, Macys will help grant wishes across the country, including these during the Believe campaign.
  • Macys 2020 Believe campaign offers digital letter writing experiences ensuring customers and communities feel comfortable with enhanced safety measures in place.

A Wish Come True Launches 'Healthy Hands, Helping Heart' Campaign

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Monday, September 28, 2020
Hygiene, Superstitions, Wish, Hand sanitizer

A Wish Come True, the oldest wish granting organization in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, announced that its custom hand sanitizer is now available for purchase.

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  • A Wish Come True, the oldest wish granting organization in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, announced that its custom hand sanitizer is now available for purchase.
  • Through a partnership with a generous donor, A Wish Come True hand sanitizer is already helping local families and businesses Be Safe By Doing Good.
  • "Now more than ever, our wish families are struggling with an even greater burden due to the pandemic," said Mary-Kate O'Leary, Executive Director of A Wish Come True.
  • Individuals and organizations may order online by visiting the A Wish Come True website, http://www.awish.org .

Make-A-Wish Reaches Milestone 40 Years in the Making with 500,000th Wish

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Superstitions, Wish, Make-A-Wish Foundation

PHOENIX, Sept. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --After 40 years of wishes, Make-A-Wish has reached its biggest wish granting milestone yet.

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  • PHOENIX, Sept. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --After 40 years of wishes, Make-A-Wish has reached its biggest wish granting milestone yet.
  • The historic feat will be commemorated with the granting of Karina's selfless wish "to give kids a day to forget they're sick."
  • Leading most of the activities as camp counselors will be prior wish recipients who will be showing off their impressive skills and talents.
  • Disney is a long-time supporter of Make-A-Wish and has granted more than 140,000 wishes dating back to the first official wish.

vipHomeLink Partners with Make-A-Wish® this Holiday Season

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Monday, December 16, 2019
Superstitions, Wish, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Hope, Belief, Psychology, Human behavior

"Make-A-Wish is an incredible organization," said Alfred Bentley, Founder and CEO of vipHomeLink.

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  • "Make-A-Wish is an incredible organization," said Alfred Bentley, Founder and CEO of vipHomeLink.
  • Now, in the spirit of the holiday season, we are hoping to help make a difference in other children's lives."
  • "Our friends at vipHomeLink understand through personal experience the unique and meaningful impact of a wish.
  • "During the holiday season, we joined forces with Make-A-Wish in the hope of funding wishes for children in need," said Geoff Martin, Co-Founder of vipHomeLink.

Macy’s Invites Customers to Send Letters to Santa as Part of Annual Believe Campaign Benefitting Make-A-Wish®

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Monday, November 4, 2019
Fund Raising, Foundation, Other Health, Other Philanthropy, Other Consumer, Oncology, Women, Seniors, Hospitals, MEN, Other Retail, Managed care, General Health, Family, Specialty, Consumer, Teens, Online Retail, Parenting, Luxury, Children, Health, Baby, Maternity, Fashion, Department Stores, Cosmetics, Retail, Public relations, Investor relations, Marketing, Home Goods, Communications, Philanthropy, Superstitions, Wish, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Macy’s, Make-A-Wish®

Macys beloved Believe letter-writing campaign, benefitting Make-A-Wish , returns for the 12th consecutive holiday season giving the gift of joy to children with critical illnesses.

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  • Macys beloved Believe letter-writing campaign, benefitting Make-A-Wish , returns for the 12th consecutive holiday season giving the gift of joy to children with critical illnesses.
  • From now through Dec. 24, 2019, Macys is asking customers of all ages to write letters to Santa and drop them off in stores in Macys red Believe Mailbox or submit them online at macys.com/believe .
  • There are thousands of wishes currently waiting to be granted, including the wishes of these five Make-A-Wish children who are the faces of this years Macys Believe campaign.
  • Hank was flown out to New York City, where he joined the Macys creative team for a two-day photoshoot of Macys official Holiday Campaign.