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A Wish Come True Inc

20th Annual A Wish Come True Polar Plunge - 1st Beach Newport RI

This year's Plunge is presented by Massey and Associates, Inc. A Wish Come True proceeds from 2024 Plunge will directly make dreams come true for a Wish child's trip to Disney! Additional proceeds will support resources to our Wish Families.
US$14,036
raised of US$20,000 target
by 212 supporters
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Event: 20th Anniversary A Wish Come True Polar Plunge, on 1 January 2024
Closed on 06/01/2024
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This year, make a New Years Resolution to help a dream come true for 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 20th 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.

Donate now using the Give Now Button on this page! The minimum registration to plunge is $25. 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 who support our mission.

Register now online or at the event.

- $25 - 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.

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$14,035.01
Online donations
US$13,365.01
Offline donations
US$0.00
Direct donations
US$395.00
Donations via fundraisers
US$13,640.01

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