Last year, here at the dealership, Ian participated in the “Exile Island” fundraiser for The Children’s Wish Foundation.
The Children’s Wish Foundation is a grassroots organization dedicated to providing once-in-a-lifetime experiences to children diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses. After 27 years they have granted more than 17,000 wishes.
After the event last year, Kent Hull (Human Resources Manager) and I were having lunch. He spoke of the incredible courage these children face there diseases and also the difficulty these family have to deal with everyday. He also told me of stories of Trips to Disneyland and meeting Santa on a plane ride to the North Pole.
It’s so important to give these children a break from their troubles and a sense of normal even if it’s for a day or a weekend or just a week. It may be a chance in a lifetime.
This year Ian is not only participating, he is also a Chair on the committee to organize the event!
This year, Ian’s fund raising goals are $10,000. Enough to grant one child one wish. I’m sure he will surpass this total. I’m going to do my part to make sure he does.
For more information this worthwhile event click here
To donate to Ian Speckman click here
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