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March 27, 2017
9 Best Reasons For Donating Your Car To Charity

A lot of people wonder if their car can be donated. In most cases, the answer is yes! People have many reasons for donating a vehicle, and each person's situation is different. If you have a car you don't want for any reason, consider donating it to a charity like Wheels For Wishes. Many people have found it much easier and more beneficial to donate a car versus sell it

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March 20, 2017
11 Things You Can Donate During Spring Cleaning

Today is the official start of spring! If you like to kick off spring by getting some cleaning done around the house, then you're among the 72 percent of American households that participate in Spring Cleaning, according to the American Cleaning Institute. The most common areas to tackle during spring cleaning are windows, blinds, closets and drawers. 

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March 17, 2017
5 Ways To Celebrate St. Patrick's Day As A Family

Adults may only think of St. Patrick's Day as a free pass to enjoy all the adult beverages they want, but it can actually be a great day for kids and families as well. If you're taking time off or leaving work early to celebrate, there are lots of activities you can do as a family today!

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March 14, 2017
How To Donate Your Car Online

If you're always on the go, work odd hours or don't like talking on the phone, it's always nice when you have the option to do things online. Car donation is one thing that's incredibly easy to do online! If you've been meaning to make a car donation but haven't set aside the time, don't worry. Donating your car online takes only a minute, and you can do it any hour of the day, seven days a week! 

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March 14, 2017
New Mexico Make-A-Wish April Events

Grab a friend, family member or significant other and come to one of these events benefiting Make-A-Wish New Mexico. On April 7-8 you can participate in the 23rd Annual Permian Basin Oilman’s Bass Invitational. If fishing isn’t your thing, have a glass of wine and try some delicious food at the 5th Annual Wine and Wishes event on April 21.

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March 11, 2017
Mid-Atlantic Walk For Wishes 2017

Mid-Atlantic Make-A-Wishes has many opportunities this April for you to help wishes come true for local children. If you live in or around Baltimore, D.C. or Annapolis there is a Walk For Wishes event coming to you this April. Get your team together and sign up today! Help Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic reach their goals.

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March 9, 2017
30th Annual Gala For Make-A-Wish Massachusetts & Rhode Island

On April 8, you can attend Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island's 30th Anniversary Make-A-Wish Gala. The gala takes place at the InterContinental in Boston starting at 6:30 p.m. The theme this year, "Where Every Wish is a Home Run," will help cheer on kids with critical illnesses as they get ready to make their wish.

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March 5, 2017
Have You Thought About Donating Your Vehicle Vs. Selling It?

When it’s time to start looking for a new vehicle because you need more room or the problems are getting too costly to fix, there are only a few options. Sometimes it is easier if you can see what the best option is by comparing the two. Hopefully, this will help you understand why donating your vehicle is the best option.

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March 3, 2017
Walk For Wishes In Las Vegas

Walk For Wishes Las Vegas has massive potential for making dreams come true for local children all over Southern Nevada. Raising money for Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada, Walk For Wishes has set a goal of $455,000 to be raised on behalf of local kids with critical illnesses. 

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March 3, 2017
2017 Fashion With A Passion San Diego

Do you love fashion? If so, don’t miss Fashion With A Passion, benefiting Make-A-Wish San Diego. The event will take place Saturday, March 25 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in San Diego. Grab a friend, and get ready to shop, swap, watch a fashion show and enjoy delicious wine and food.

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March 2, 2017
Black And White Wish Ball 2017

Looking for a great way to help Make-A-Wish Arizona in March? Attend the Black & White Wish Ball on March 25. The ball takes place at the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa (5402 E Lincoln Dr., Scottsdale). Festivities begin at 6 p.m. and go until 11. Guests should come out in their most elegant black or white attire, and black tie is encouraged.

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March 1, 2017
9 Times Women Changed The Automobile Industry

Since March is Women's History Month, we thought it would be the perfect time to highlight how influential women have changed the car industry throughout history. When it comes to the history of cars, people tend to think of Henry Ford, Karl Benz, Walter P. Chrysler, Horace Dodge, or other men whose names are behind the most recognizable car brands on the market today.

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February 28, 2017
2017 Evening Of Wishes Gala Is March 25

Connecticut residents have a great opportunity to be a part of the Make-A-Wish Connecticut mission this spring. On March 25, come out to Make-A-Wish Connecticut's Evening of Wishes Gala held at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville. The Gala goes from 6 p.m. to midnight and is black tie optional. Reserve your spot today! 

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February 28, 2017
11 Facts About Rare Disease Day

The last day in February is internationally observed as Rare Disease Day. In the U.S., a rare disease is defined as any disease, condition, syndrome or illness that affects fewer than 200,000 people. Many people with rare diseases struggle to find the right treatment and even get the right diagnosis for months or years.

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February 27, 2017
Uncork A Million Dreams In Illinois

Make-A-Wish Illinois is hosting two can’t-miss events over February and March. Wishes Uncorked and A Million Dreams are two fun-filled nights, benefiting Make-A-Wish Illinois to make dreams come true for local children with critical illnesses. Each of these events has a unique twist, so read on to learn more about the details.

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February 21, 2017
15 Facts You Didn’t Know About Cars

Cars are a big part of our lives. Whether you own a car or not, traffic, pollution, car accidents or all of the above probably have affected you at some point. Because of this, you probably know the essentials about cars. However, even if you are a mechanic, you probably didn’t know all of these awesome, random facts about cars:

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February 18, 2017
Attend Wish Night Benefiting Make-A-Wish Tri-Counties

It's time to get your tickets for Make-A-Wish Tri-Counties' 2017 Wish Night! The event is just around the corner on March 3. Wish Night takes place at the Hyatt Regency (880 S. Westlake Blvd.) in Westlake Village. You won't want to miss your chance to attend, so head to the Make-A-Wish Tri Counties event page to get your tickets now. 

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February 17, 2017
How To Protect Your Car From Road Salt

Of the many conditions you'll drive through in your car's lifetime, road salt probably has the worst effect on your car's body. If you live in the majority of states that use road salt, you've seen your fair share of rusty cars and know it can happen to you too. Unfortunately it may not be possible to completely protect your car from the corrosive effects of salt. But with a little extra maintenance in the winter months you can help prevent rust much longer. 

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February 14, 2017
Following Cupid's Arrow


Valentine’s Day is celebrated all around the world and has been for centuries. Many people call this day a “Hallmark Holiday” meaning it was created for commercial purposes rather than an event. However Valentine’s Day dates back to the 1400s. The first known valentine was written in 1415 by Charles, Duke of Orleans, and it still exists today. The valentine was a poem written to his wife who was imprisoned in a tower. Now Valentine’s Day is celebrated all around the world. Let’s follow cupid’s arrow around the world and see the different ways Valentine’s Day is celebrated. 

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February 14, 2017
South Carolina Wish Ball 2017

Get out your dancing shoes and get ready for this spectacular event helping make wishes come true for children in South Carolina. You will be able to experience a night straight out of a storybook.  The Wish Ball will take place at the USC Alumni Center in Columbia, South Carolina on Feb. 25, 2017.

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CDF also runs the following programs:
Wheels for Wishes benefiting Make-A-Wish®, Wheels for Wishes & Wellness benefiting local children's hospitals and charities, Vehicles for Veterans benefiting disabled veterans, and Animal Car Donation benefiting animal rescue organizations.

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CDF's mission is to help these benefitting charities fulfill their missions with proceeds from CDF's car donation programs. CDF and all benefitting charities are separate and unaffiliated 501c organizations.
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