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maine.wish.org or 207-221-2306 800-491-3171 Noah, 3, of Lewiston is a stage four cancer survivor. His wish was to go to Disney World, and in April his wish was granted! Noah and his family spent a full week in the warm Florida sun and enjoyed a magical lunch with his fa- vorite Disney characters. "This trip gave us the opportunity to celebrate Noah's life and his courageous journey to re- mission. We had an amazing week full of trea- sured memories," recalls his mom. Donations help wish kids like Noah 477 Congress St., Ste. M1 Portland, ME 04101 207-221-2306 maine.wish.org We had such a magical time together! I wish to meet Disney characters at Disney World. Wishes are more than a nice-to-have, they serve to provide hope, strength and joy during the most difficult times. In fact, 74% of wish parents say the wish marked a turning point in their child's response to treatment. Want to get involved? Here are some ways to help. 5. Write a letter to Santa and drop it in Macy's Believe mail- box. Macy's donates $1 for each letter (up to $1 million). Runs all of December 1. Donate air miles. They never expire and help offset our greatest wish expense: travel. 2. Make a tax-deductible donation online, via mail, at an event, or in person at our Portland office. 3. Make a donation in honor of a loved one in lieu of a holiday gift or special occasion. 4. Listen to wish stories on 107.5 Frank FM and 99.9 The Wolf and be part of their quest to grant 15 wishes in 15 days. Runs December 1 - 19 Visit maine.wish.org to learn more about volunteer, spon- sorship, and fundraising opportunities. 6. Help grant the of a MAINE CHILD wish with a life-threatening medical condition

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