For over 35 years, tens of thousands of volunteers, donors and supporters have advanced the Make-A-Wish® vision to grant the wish of every child diagnosed with a critical illness. In the United States and its territories, on average, a wish is granted every 34 minutes. We believe a wish experience can be a game-changer. This one belief guides us and inspires us to grant wishes that change the lives of the kids we serve. Make-A-Wish San Diego grants life-changing wishes for children in San Diego and Imperial Counties.
Annually, the Kaiser Permanente Thrive Half Marathon, 5K and Wish Walk commits a portion of the race proceeds to Make-A-Wish San Diego. In 2024 alone we raised nearly $21,000 for Make-A-Wish San Diego! Let’s give back to the community by giving back to the kids!
Learn more about Make- A-Wish San Diego and what they do throughout the community: http://sandiego.wish.org
You can unlock the life-changing power of hope today by signing up for the Thrive Half-Marathon, 5k and Wish Walk and selecting one of the following options to support Make-A-Wish San Diego along with your registration:
Run with a special Make-A-Wish bib that shows your support
Enjoy a post-race breakfast in addition to your Make-A-Wish bib that shows your support.
$100 represents 1% of granting a child’s wish. For every $100 in donations, receive a special star charm to add to your finisher medal to represent 1% of a wish. Also includes access to the charity post-race breakfast* and special Make-A-Wish bib that shows your support.
Use your run to raise funds for Make-A-Wish® San Diego! We will set up your own private fundraising page where you can invite friends and family to support the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.
$100: Receive a special star charm to add to your finisher medal to represent 1% of a wish. Also includes access to the charity post-race breakfast* and special Make-A-Wish bib that shows your support.
$1,000: Receive a special Make-A-Wish jacket, along with a star charm for each $100 raised. Also includes access to the charity post-race breakfast* and Make-A-Wish race bib.
$2,500: In addition to the Make-A-Wish jacket, star charm, breakfast, and race bib, receive complimentary two-night lodging accommodations near Mission Bay over race weekend, plus a complimentary race entry to share with a friend!
*one breakfast per registration
Charity Disclosure: The Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego Half Marathon anticipates a minimum event donation of $10,000 plus participant fundraising to Make-A-Wish San Diego.
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