Back to School, Back to Giving: How Your Old Car Can Help Kids in Need
August arrives with a familiar sense of energy and anticipation. The aisles are stocked with fresh notebooks and colorful backpacks, families are adjusting to new routines, and children everywhere are preparing for the start of another school year.
At Wheels For Wishes, we know that back-to-school time means new beginnings—not just for students, but potentially for you, too. What if this season, as you help your family get ready, you also help make a difference in the lives of children battling critical illnesses?
Every back-to-school season reminds us of the joys and challenges childhood brings. While your kids are packing their backpacks with pencils and dreams, there are kids in every community who aren’t able to share those same routines.
Children facing medical challenges often yearn for the simple things—returning to their classrooms, seeing friends, joining in school activities, and simply feeling like a “regular” kid. At Wheels For Wishes, we believe every child deserves that sense of normalcy, hope, and belonging.
Turn Your Unused Vehicle into a Life-Changing Wish
Here’s where your unused vehicle comes in. That old car sitting in your driveway, the minivan whose days of soccer practice are behind it, the motorcycle collecting dust, even your fleet vehicles or RVs—each of these can be so much more than just a piece of metal taking up space.
When you donate to Wheels For Wishes, you’re making a tangible impact in your own community by supporting your local Make-A-Wish chapter. Your donation directly helps grant wishes to kids facing critical illnesses, giving them hope, strength, and the chance to experience the simple joys of childhood again.
For a child battling illness, a wish can mean everything. It might be the chance to attend school regularly, meet their heroes, visit new places, or even just have a day without hospitals and procedures. These experiences give kids the courage to keep fighting.
In fact, many families report that a granted wish becomes a turning point—a pivotal moment that lifts spirits and inspires renewed determination both in children and their loved ones.
The Emotional Power of Back to School
There is something uniquely special about this time of year. Parents watch their kids grow, learn, and reach for their dreams. Yet, for families whose children are fighting for their health, back-to-school can be bittersweet.
Ordinary milestones—packing a backpack, boarding the bus, seeing friends—aren’t always guaranteed. That’s why supporting Make-A-Wish through Wheels For Wishes carries such enormous emotional impact during August.
While your children eagerly anticipate their first day, Make-A-Wish kids often watch from the sidelines, yearning for the normalcy that so many of us take for granted. Your vehicle donation is a powerful way to bridge that gap and help bring back moments of happiness, excitement, and hope.
Why Choose Wheels For Wishes?
We’re more than just a car donation program. Wheels For Wishes partners directly with local Make-A-Wish chapters—so your gift serves children in your own community. We accept a wide variety of vehicles, including:
- Cars
- Trucks
- Motorcycles
- RVs
- Boats
- Jet Skis
- Trailers
- Fleet vehicles
- And much more!
No matter the make, model, or condition, your vehicle can provide the spark of hope a child needs. Plus, the process is quick, easy, and completely free to you.
Your Donation Makes a Local Difference
When you support Wheels For Wishes, 100% of the net proceeds from your vehicle donation are donated to your local Make-A-Wish chapter. This means every gift, no matter the size, is helping to fund wishes in your community.
Whether it’s funding technology so a child can keep up with schoolwork, making it possible for siblings to spend time together, or simply creating unforgettable memories, your generosity has a ripple effect that extends far beyond a single wish.
Give Your Family a Lesson in Generosity
As you help your own kids pick out school supplies and prepare for a new year, imagine sharing the story of how your family helped another child feel “back to school” ready too. Donating your unused vehicle is an incredible way to show your children the value of giving back—and to teach that compassion and community support are the heart of every new beginning.
How to Donate – Our Three-Step Process
At Wheels For Wishes, we make donating simple and rewarding:
1. Call or Fill Out the Online Form: Just give us a call at 1-855-278-9474 or fill out our online donation form to get started. We gather a few basic details about your vehicle and arrange a pickup time that works for you.
2. Free Towing—Any Vehicle, Any Condition: We offer free towing for cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, boats, Jet Skis, trailers, and more—whether they’re running or not. Pick-up is always convenient and hassle-free.
3. Grant Wishes & Receive Your Tax Deduction: After your vehicle is sold, we send you a tax-deductible receipt, and you get the satisfaction of knowing you’ve helped make dreams come true for children in your area.
Back to School, Back to Giving—Make This August Count
The start of the school year is about more than notebooks and schedules—it’s about hope, dreams, and the power of new beginnings. This August, join us in giving kids with critical illnesses the chance to write new stories and memories. That old vehicle in your driveway can help a child feel like just another kid going back to school—a wish come true.
Donate today and make a difference in a child’s life—because every kid deserves the chance to start the school year with hope.
To get started, call us at 1-855-278-9474 or visit our online donation form. Thank you for supporting Wheels For Wishes and your local Make-A-Wish chapter!
