Making Wishes ComeTrue Is A Wonderful Gift (NAPSA)—Making wishes come true is a heartfelt holiday tradition—andthis yearit’s easier than ever with sparkling gifts that capture the season’s spirit. A percentageof the sales offive glittering crystal gifts will be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which grants the fondest wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. The Make-A-Wish gifts are offered by Things Remembered. This year, the companywill celebrate its 40th anniversary by committing to reach a fundraising milestone of $5 million. To date, the charitable program has raised nearly $4 million to benefit the foundation. Make-A-Wish gifts became a company tradition in 1998, one year after a critically ill child, Elysa, wished to give her family and friends personalized gifts saying “Thank you, I love you, and always remember me.” Hersingle wish has grown into an annual program that allows the wishes of children across the nation to come true. This year’s gifts include: Make-A-Wish 2006 Holiday Ornament: Made of genuine pewter, the ornamentis engravable and star shaped; it comes bearing beautiful Swarovski crystals and hands from a chiffon ribbon. Make-A-Wish Snow Globe: Designed to add a bit of cheer to your holiday season, this globe features stars and a snowflake background, is available for engraving and plays “Joy to the World.” e Make-A-Wish Star Keepsake Box: The box features breathtaking aurora borealis stones that mimic the colors of the northern lights. The star box is pewter in A percentage of someof this season’s mostbeautiful gifts will be donated to an organization that grants the wishes of children with life-threatening conditions. color and lined in black velvet with a pierced lid of tear- and star-shaped designs. Inside is a black velvet pouch containing five “Wish” stones. e Make-A-Wish Musical Box: This music box features radiant Swarovski crystals and plays the tune “Over the Rainbow.” The brushed-silver box also includes “Wish Note Paper,” which allows the recipient to write out his or her wishes, and can be engraved with a personal message. Make-A-Wish Gift Bag: This decorative gift bag, in multiple shades of blue, comes complete with a Make-A-Wish gift card. Covered in sparkling stars and white swirls, this whimsical bag completes the gift collection. For information about Things Remembered, call 1-800-274-7367 or log on to www.thingsremem bered.com. For information about the Make-A-Wish Foundation, call 1-800-722-WISH or visit www. wish.org.
