I am excited to take on this year’s Trailblaze Challenge. In addition to the physical challenge, I have committed myself to raising the critical funds necessary for Make-A-Wish to grant the one true wish for each eligible child with a critical illness. With your help, it’s possible.
Our team captain, Ashley Murphy had a Wish granted 26 years ago when she was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Make a Wish took her and her family to Disney World during her recovery.
Today Ashley is happy and healthy, living in Colorado. Ashley was inspired to give back to the organization that gave her and her family such a wonderful experience during such a difficult time in her life. She took on her first Trailblaze Challenge 5 years ago with her dad, Matt. They have hiked in Colorado, California and Oregon.
This year they are taking on Big Bear, California and I am joining their team Murphy Magic! Ashley is our Captain...rightfully so. I am honored to be part of her team. My sister, Jackie, and nephew, Ollie, and I joined her team this year. Jackie, Ollie and I live in North Carolina. Ashley is in Colorado while Matt is in Tennessee. We are all training and excited to meet up in California in May.
Did you know that Make-A-Wish grants more than 15,000 wishes nationwide every year? That’s a lot, yes. But that’s only 50% of the eligible kids. Every hour of every day, on average, three children are diagnosed with a critical illness. Every one of these kids needs a wish to give them strength and help them heal. I’m fundraising so more deserving kids and their families can know the true happiness, relief and renewal a wish can bring.
These essential wishes are only possible because of supporters like you. Together, we are transforming lives- One wish at a time!
Will you help me support Make-A-Wish by donating today?