Charity
Wonderful Gifts That Make Wishes Come True
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Nov 15, 2005, 21:42

(NAPSI)-There's no time like the holiday season for making wishes come true-and this season, some of the most beautiful gifts may help fulfill the wishes of children who have life-threatening medical conditions.

That's because the Make-A-Wish-Foundation, which exists to grant such wishes, has teamed up again with Things Remembered, which creates exceptional gifts.

Make-A-Wish gifts became a tradition at Things Remembered in 1998, when one critically ill child, Elysia, wished to give her family and friends personalized ornaments saying, "Thank you, I love you and always remember me." Her single wish has grown into an annual program that allows the wishes of children across the nation to come true.

This year's gifts include a personally embroidered holiday throw and, "thrown" in for good measure, a holiday pillow door hanger. The throw and door hanger depict a child wishing upon the brightest star while holding hands with a benevolent snowman. The warm blanket measures 50" by 60," includes a snowflake background and fringed edges, along with the charm-shaped, stainless steel star. Plus, warm wishes will follow every coming and going when the accompanying pillow door hanger dangles from the doorknob. One large star, emblazoned with a shooting star, is set amid an even starrier background.

Returning favorites include the collectible holiday ornament and star keepsake box.

Made of genuine pewter, the ornament is engraveable and snowflake shaped; it comes bearing beautiful Swarovski crystals and hangs from a chiffon ribbon.

A Star Keepsake Box with inspirational wishing stones is the company's first-ever, year-round Make-A-Wish gift. The brushed silver-plated keepsake box can be engraved with a personal message. Inside, five lovely wishing stars are inscribed with the words, "Peace," "Hope," "Love" and "Dreams," with the fifth star inscribed with the Make-A-Wish logo. Brilliant Swarovski crystals glitter on each of the star's five points.

All three gifts benefit the foundation. For more information about the Make-A-Wish holiday gifts and for store locations, call 1-800-274-7367 or log on to www.thingsremembered.com.

For more information about the Make-A-Wish Foundation, call 1-800-722-WISH or visit www.wish. org.

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