Colgate’s “Walk/Run for Wishes” was coordinated by the university’s Wishmakers on Campus club. The event raised more than $12,000 for Make-A-Wish® Central New York. Pictured from left to right are club members Alex Castle, Sarah Weber, Mary Clare Manfred, Katie Guiliano, and Charlie Murphy.
Colgate’s Wishmakers on Campus club raised more than $12,000 at the Walk/Run for Wishes on September 28. Pictured left to right: Alex Castle ’16, Sarah Weber ’16, Mary Clare Manfred ’16, Katie Guiliano ’16, and Charlie Murphy ’16.
The Colgate Wishmakers on Campus raises funds for and awareness about Make-A-Wish throughout the school year. The funds from the 5K run and 5K walk in the Village of Hamilton were donated to Make-A-Wish Central New York.
“For a first-time event to be so successful speaks to their abilities and passion, as well as to the incredible support extended by the Colgate and Hamilton communities,” said Make-A-Wish Central New York President/CEO Diane Kuppermann.
The nonprofit organization is dedicated to granting the special wishes of children between the ages of 2-1/2 and 18 who are living with life-threatening medical conditions. Since its inception in 1985, Make-A-Wish Central New York has granted more than 1,500 wishes.