The 25th Anniversary Walk for Wishes and Hero Parade, which in the past has helped to grant countless wishes, will feature the annual walk with the "wish kids" past and present, accompanied by their "heroes," such as police officers, firefighters, doctors, teachers, and whomever the kids invite to walk with them to raise money for the foundation. Approximately 500 people, including me will take part in the walk. Following the walk is a beach and block party for the kids and their families with moon bounces, a disc jockey, face painting, and hula lessons on the beach.
"With your dedicated involvement in the community, to the local schools and kids, and being the fun and engaging weatherman you are, we could not think of anyone else to help us in our efforts," said Michael Dominick, the communications manager for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Connecticut. "We would love to (have you) as an honorary event chair and help us to spread awareness of the event in Fairfield and surrounding areas."
Dominick has an exciting day planned for the participants. Before the walk, superheroes Batman and Riddler will arrive. Not surprisingly, a chase will ensue, during which the Riddler is captured by the Fairfield police and put into a police car. The walkers will warm up with yoga stretching exercises, and the disc jockey will play uptempo music to kick off the walk. Lunch will be served at 12 o'clock, and the fundraising awards will close the program.
Dominick added, "My brother was a wish kid way back in 1983, so I can speak from personal experience on just how magical the essence of a wish truly is. It gives kids something to look forward to when there's not a whole lot of wonderful things to look forward to, and it gives the entire family a chance to be just that again --- a family."
Paul
