(NAPSA)—One way to make your holidays sparkle even brighter is to give a gift that helps makechildren’s wishes cometrue. Make-A-Wish gifts became a tradition at Things Remembered in 1998 when onecritically ill child, Elysia, wished to give her family and friends personalized ornaments saying, “Thank you, I love you, and always remember me.” Elysia’s single wish has grown into an annual program that benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation, a charity that enriches the lives of children with lifethreatening medical conditions through its wish-granting work. This year’s Make-A-Wish gifts include: * Holiday Ornament ($17.95) Made of genuine pewter, the heart-shaped ornament is bejeweled with red and white Swarovski crystals and tied with an organza bow. * Holiday Snow Globe ($24.95) This snow globe winds upto play “Twelve Days of Christmas.” Inside the glass dome is a jolly scene of two adorable snowmen and a sack full of goodies. * Star Keepsake Box ($34.95) An enchanting keepsake box with inspirational wishing stones is the first-ever year-round Make-AWish gift from Things Remembered. Inside, five lovely wishing stars are inscribed with the words “Peace, Hope, Love and Dreams,” with the fifth star adorned with the Make-A-Wish logo. Brilliant Swarovskicrystals glitter on each of the star’s five points. A portion of the sale price of each gift will go to the Make-AWish Foundation, and this year’s Express a heartfelt sentiment with holiday gifts that help make children’s wishes come true. contributions will bring the total amountraised for the Foundation to well over $1 million. “Tt is our privilege to carry on this wonderful tradition in honor of Elysia’s memory,” says Suzanne Sutter, president of Things Remembered. “We’re pleased to be partners with the Make-A-Wish Foundation in its efforts of bringing hope, strength andjoy into the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions.” If you’ve got something to say this holiday, Make-A-Wish items can be engraved with your own special message. They are available at Things Remembered stores nationwide and online at www.thingsremembered.com. For more information, or for store locations, visit the Website or call 1-800-274-7367. To learn more about the Make-A-Wish Founda- tion, call 1-800-722-WISH orvisit www.wish.org.
