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A Wish Come True Inc

19th Annual AWCT Polar Plunge - 1st Beach Newport RI

A Wish Come True proceeds from 2023 Plunge will directly make dreams come true for Rylie and Mark's Wish to Disney! Additional proceeds will support resources to our Wish Families during this challenging time. For more info www.awish.org.
US$2,958
raised of US$2,500 target
by 71 supporters
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Closed on 31/12/2022
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This year, make a New Years Resolution to help a dream come true for Rylie and Mark, two children with life-threatening illnesses who want to go to Disney with their families. On New Years Day join A Wish Come True for our 19th year of hosting the Polar Plunge at 1st Beach in Newport. With over 5000 people coming to the beach, we are the largest Plunge in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

*Pre Registration is now closed. Anyone can donate or sign up at the Beach on January 1st!*

Donate now using the Give Now Button on this page, or register as a fundraiser using the "Start Fundraising'' button and then click "Do Your Own Thing" to create your own fundraising page to share with your friends and family. The minimum registration to plunge is $20.

As we enter our 40th Anniversary year, A Wish Come True renews its commitment to helping wish families throughout Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. We are grateful for the sponsors of this event, especially our Presenting Sponsors, the CAV Restaurant and Cox Media.

Register now online or at the event.

- $20 - receive a wristband and entrance to the plunge

- $40 - receive your wristband, entrance to the plunge, and either a towel or fleece blanket

- $60 - receive your wristband, entrance to plunge, a towel and fleece blanket

Too scared to plunge? Support a Wish Come True on the day of the event by purchasing a towel, fleece blanket or t-shirt for only $25 or make a donation there.

Join us for the after-plunge at Diego's Restaurant and Rejects Beer Company

Sincerely,

Mary-Kate O'Leary

Executive Director

About the charity

A Wish Come True is the oldest wish granting organization in Rhode Island and Mass. We grant wishes and provide resources to families with a child struggling with a critical illness. We have helped close to 1700 children receive a Wish over 40 years, which is an estimated value of $8.5m.

Donation summary

Total raised
US$2,957.51
Online donations
US$2,957.51
Offline donations
US$0.00
Direct donations
US$235.00
Donations via fundraisers
US$2,722.51

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