Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 14 July 2000 — Page 3

THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER

FRIDAY, JULY 14,2000

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Indiana Children’s Wish I*. Fund spreads joy

- The Indiana Children’s Wish Fund (ICWF) specialises in creating fun-filled memories to hundreds of Indiana youth. ‘Founded in 1984, the organization grants wishes to children between age 3 and 18'who suffer from a lifethfeatening illness. Wish children are referred to the organization by their doctors, nbrses, social workers, and patents. ' Wish requests vary from shopping sprees to Disney Wbrld family trips. ‘-“Oftentimes granting a J '

wish for one of our special children is a way the whole family can create a memory, build hope and strength as the child goes through treatment,” say volunteers. “Being able to see these children laugh, enjoy their family and friends and have the courage to endure their hospital visits is our way to bring some joy and happiness to them. At an average wish cost of $3,700, ICWF relies on the financial support of corporate and community friends. ICWF, a nonprofit agency, is the only wish granting group

in the state accredited by and member of the Association of Wish Granting Organizations. Not affiliated with any national wish-granting groups, ICWF recently received a $23,000 check from Noblesville’s Hinkle Creek Elementary School. The money was raised and donated by Hinkle Creek first graders in support of the organization’s charitable work. For more information on Indiana Children’s Wish Fund call 25b WISH (9474).

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The Indiana Chlldran’s Wiah Fund grants apaclal wishes to children who suffer from a life-threatening illness. The organization recently sent several families on a Washington D.C. day trip that included stops to the historic Mall and President George Washington’s ML Vernon estate.

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The Indiana Black Expo Economic Development Corporation (IBEEDC) recently hosted its 4* Annual Golf Tournament at Eagle Creek Golf Course.' From left! IBE President Charles Williams, Coors Regional Manager Tony Mays and IBEEDC CEO Charles Guynn. (Photo/Curtis Guynn)

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