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Student group raises more than $12,000 for Make-A-Wish

DZٱ’s “Walk/Run for Wishes” was coordinated by the university’s Wishmakers on Campus club. The event raised more than $12,000 for Make-A-Wish® Central New York. Pictured from left to right are club members Alex Castle, Sarah Weber, Mary Clare Manfred, Katie Guiliano, and Charlie Murphy.

By: Contributing Writer
October 13, 2014

DZٱ’s “Walk/Run for Wishes” was coordinated by the university’s Wishmakers on Campus club. The event raised more than $12,000 for Make-A-Wish® Central New York. Pictured from left to right are club members Alex Castle, Sarah Weber, Mary Clare Manfred, Katie Guiliano, and Charlie Murphy.

DZٱ’s club raised more than $12,000 at the Walk/Run for Wishes on September 28. Pictured left to right: Alex Castle ’16, Sarah Weber ’16, Mary Clare Manfred ’16, Katie Guiliano ’16, and Charlie Murphy ’16.

The ߲ݴý Wishmakers on Campus raises funds for and awareness about Make-A-Wish throughout the school year. The funds from the 5K run and 5K walk in the Village of Hamilton were donated to .

“For a first-time event to be so successful speaks to their abilities and passion, as well as to the incredible support extended by the ߲ݴý and Hamilton communities,” said Make-A-Wish Central New York President/CEO Diane Kuppermann.

The nonprofit organization is dedicated to granting the special wishes of children between the ages of 2-1/2 and 18 who are living with life-threatening medical conditions. Since its inception in 1985, Make-A-Wish Central New York has granted more than 1,500 wishes.