Join Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic for the 2017 TrailBlaze Challenge

JOIN MAKE-A-WISH® MID-ATLANTIC FOR THE TRAILBLAZE CHALLENGE

Catoctin Trail, MD (August 2, 2017) – Make-A-Wish® Mid-Atlantic invites individuals to challenge themselves mentally, physically and philanthropically by signing up for the Make-A-Wish® TrailBlaze Challenge. Over 600 local children are waiting to receive their one true wish—you can help change their lives.

Who: Hikers, Wish Supporters and other friends and supporters of Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic.

When: Saturday, October 21, 2017

Where: Catoctin Trail, MD

What: The TrailBlaze Challenge is a one-day endurance event that gives participants the opportunity to hike a 26.6 mile journey along the terrain of the Catoctin Trail. Participants will enjoy the picturesque mountains of northern Maryland, challenging themselves physically while raising much needed funds to grant the wishes of children in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Why: To raise awareness and funds supporting Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic’s efforts to serve local children. Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic relies on community support to grant wishes. However, 840 local children are expected to be diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition this year alone – and for each wish granted, at least two more local children are waiting for a wish. This local organization needs the community’s support to close the gap between children who are eligible for a wish this year and those who receive one. Learn more about the TrailBlaze Challenge or sign-up today at trailblazeforwishesmd.org.

About Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic

Make-A-Wish® grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic serves children who reside in central and southern Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland and northern Virginia. Founded in 1983, the Mid-Atlantic chapter has granted more than 8,800 wishes in the Mid-Atlantic region since its inception. Wish kids face any number of life-threatening medical conditions such as cancer, pediatric AIDS, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Duchene’s muscular dystrophy, kidney and heart disease. This year alone, 840 local children are expected to be diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition. However, for every wish granted, at least two more local children are waiting. The community has the opportunity to make an impact today by helping Make-A-Wish to reach hundreds of kids whose wishes would go otherwise go unanswered this year. For more information, please visit: www.midatlantic.wish.org.