RE: Fw: Exciting Madison news :-)

[Guest guest]

Lori,

this is so amazing!!! What a great story--for your family and for the

Make-A-Wish foundation. I can't wait to see the bags of chips (will they be

everywhere?) and the TV ads--same question.

I am very happy for all of you and congrats to the artists in your family-all of

them, ha!!

pam

[Guest guest]

That is so wonderful Lori - how exciting!

>

> I'm not soliciting - I just want to share this message so you can see

> her on the bag of chips! I know this family through a wonderful respite

> program called Night OWLS in Dallas at a local church. I just wanted to

> share this great news! Here's the main point - but you can read her message

> for more background! The funny part is they switched the pictures so the

> photo on the chips is the other sister....oops! (They do not have CHARGE,

> they have a mitochondrial disorder.)

>

> Lori Myers

>

> The Make-A-Wish Foundation is having their first ever national signature

> campaign this June, Destination Joy, presented by LAY'S (more info on this

> later in the email). My guys and a group of other Wish Kids were asked to do

> some art to be considered for select bags of LAY'S chips to be sold during

> the campaign and on Wednesday it was announced that MADISON'S ART WORK WAS

> CHOSEN!!! Her artwork and story will be on the backs of all the LAY'S

> Classic Potato Chip Family Size bags sold exclusively at Walmart starting

> May 28th until the end of June, all over the country!! Two of our fellow

> Make-A-Wish families had their children's art chosen too, and Janvi,

> and they will be on the backs of the Barbeque and regular sized Classic

> potato chips sold everywhere, so watch for those too!! The kids we're asked

> to draw something that made them joyful and Madison's picture was of a

> beautiful green meadow, a blue sky with a bright sun shining, and one very

> precious pink flower right in the middle......I cannot think of something

> more joyful!!

>

> Hi Friends!!

> Happy Mother's Day wishes going out to all my special mom friends!!

>

> We have some very exciting news, but first let me share (in case I haven't

> before) a little history. Our family was very blessed back in 2001 to have

> The Make-A-Wish Foundation of North Texas come into our lives. While no one

> wants to have a child/children that qualify for a wish, it is truly a

> wonderful gift. So back in 2002 Madison's wish to go to Disney World, and

> Chance's to go to Hawaii were granted and our family experienced once in a

> lifetime experiences. Two years later, in 2004, Abigail's wish to go

> " someplace snowy " and be there on her 6th birthday was granted and we spent

> a week at the end of January in Keystone, Colorado skiing and playing in the

> snow. These were incredibly special times that truly changed our lives and

> left us with incredible memories that we still cling to on a regular basis.

> We were free from all that ails us here at home for those small snippets in

> time, and for that we will forever be grateful.

>

> In 2003 we started getting more and more involved with Make-A-Wish and

> have been blessed to find an extended family at our local office, as well as

> a chance to be involved with some amazing adventures through the

> organization. It's also given us a chance to get the kids involved in

> " giving back " from a very early age and we love having the chance to show

> our thanks through the kids creating art work that's given at fundraisers

> and auctioned at their Black Tie Gala, Wish Night, held in May.....through

> the kids performing at Wish Night...through the kids giving their own money

> to help with other children's wishes.....through public speaking on behalf

> of the organization.....and all the other ways we can find to be involved.

> They have even made it possible for Chance to come and work at the office a

> couple of times a month, to learn work skills in a safe, protected

> environment.....a priceless gift!!

>

> Make-A-Wish has given us amazing memories to cherish forever, an amazing

> extended family we love, and the blessing of a future to look forward to.

>

> On to our exciting news!!

>

> The Make-A-Wish Foundation is having their first ever national signature

> campaign this June, Destination Joy, presented by LAY'S (more info on this

> later in the email). My guys and a group of other Wish Kids were asked to do

> some art to be considered for select bags of LAY'S chips to be sold during

> the campaign and on Wednesday it was announced that MADISON'S ART WORK WAS

> CHOSEN!!! Her artwork and story will be on the backs of all the LAY'S

> Classic Potato Chip Family Size bags sold exclusively at Walmart starting

> May 28th until the end of June, all over the country!! Two of our fellow

> Make-A-Wish families had their children's art chosen too, and Janvi,

> and they will be on the backs of the Barbeque and regular sized Classic

> potato chips sold everywhere, so watch for those too!! The kids we're asked

> to draw something that made them joyful and Madison's picture was of a

> beautiful green meadow, a blue sky with a bright sun shining, and one very

> precious pink flower right in the middle......I cannot think of something

> more joyful!!

>

> As happens sometimes when your doing something like this, there are

> mistakes made. It was only realized at the last minute Wednesday that they

> mistakenly put Abigail's photograph instead of Madison's on the bags!! Ah

> well, it could have been some random kids photograph on there, atleast it is

> her sister!! Madison is just so thrilled to have her artwork chosen, she's

> not been too phased by the photograph snaffu. Everyone at Make-A-Wish feels

> horrible but ya know, considering all we have been through in our lives,

> something like this is not even a blip in the screen!! Besides,

> works in advertising and he totally get's how these things happen sometimes.

> Abby is personally very tickled but being considerate of her sister's

> feelings and not making too big a deal of it. One of those things that will

> go down in family lore no doubt....LOL.

>

> In addition to this honor, our family will be a Spokesfamily for the

> promotion during the kick off week starting June 5th, and may be doing both

> television and radio interviews during that time. I will post to our family

> website (McNair Family Updates) as I know times and stations!! We'll post

> any other exciting news there also, so check back regularly. Currently our

> Wish Night adventures are shared there :-)

>

> Finally, we'd like to encourage all our friends to consider becoming a

> part of the Make A Wish family. They have been such an incredible blessing

> to our family and so many others like our's.

>

> More information on the campaign (click on links to get to the specific

> area you might be interested in)...........

>

>

> We all have the power to grant a wish.

> Destination Joy presented by LAY'S® is the Make-A-Wish Foundation's

> campaign to inspire and empower Americans to share their much-needed time,

> talents and resources to grant the wishes of the 100,000 children who will

> be diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions over the next 4 years.

> Explore our seven ways to help to learn how you can share the power of a

> wish®.

>

> 1. Donate Cash

> The Foundation has many different ways you can donate and help grant

> wishes. Learn more about donating options.

>

> 2. Donate Treasures

> Donate items or contribute frequent flier miles and hotel reward points to

> help grant wishes.

>

> 3. Donate Time & Talents

> Got some time and talent? We have a volunteer position for you! Learn how

> you can bring hope, strength and joy to wish kids.

>

> 4. Destination Joy Local Events

> Sign up for a Destination Joy event to raise awareness and funds to grant

> wishes. Find a Destination Joy event near you.

>

> 5. Get a Wish Star

> Get a colorful magnetic Wish Star to show your support for the Make-A-Wish

> Foundation!

>

> 6. Online Auction

> On May 23, 2007 you can bid on one-of-a-kind experiences and items to help

> grant wishes.

>

> 7. Shop to Help

> Shopping is even better when your purchase can share the power of a wish.

>

> You can also visit www.lays.com There is a nice tribute to the Make-A-Wish

> Foundation on the LAY'S® homepage, as well as a chance to type in your

> " moment of joy. " LAY'S® is giving the Make-A-Wish Foundation $1 for each

> moment of joy submitted, so share that joy and tell your friends! Madison's

> artwork, her actual photo, and her story will be posted there also.

>

>

> We feel blessed to have friends like you to share our excitement with!! We

> will keep the website updated so check back regularly, particularly right

> before the 5th when we'll know more specifics about where we'll be that day

> and the rest of that week.

>

> We hope all are well over there!!

>

> -- ~~BIG hugs~~

> & , proud parents to Chance(13), Madison(10), and

> Abigail(9)

> McNair Family Updates

> " Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take

> our breath away " ~Unknown

>

>

[Guest guest]

That is so wonderful Lori - how exciting!

>

> I'm not soliciting - I just want to share this message so you can see

> her on the bag of chips! I know this family through a wonderful respite

> program called Night OWLS in Dallas at a local church. I just wanted to

> share this great news! Here's the main point - but you can read her message

> for more background! The funny part is they switched the pictures so the

> photo on the chips is the other sister....oops! (They do not have CHARGE,

> they have a mitochondrial disorder.)

>

> Lori Myers

>

> The Make-A-Wish Foundation is having their first ever national signature

> campaign this June, Destination Joy, presented by LAY'S (more info on this

> later in the email). My guys and a group of other Wish Kids were asked to do

> some art to be considered for select bags of LAY'S chips to be sold during

> the campaign and on Wednesday it was announced that MADISON'S ART WORK WAS

> CHOSEN!!! Her artwork and story will be on the backs of all the LAY'S

> Classic Potato Chip Family Size bags sold exclusively at Walmart starting

> May 28th until the end of June, all over the country!! Two of our fellow

> Make-A-Wish families had their children's art chosen too, and Janvi,

> and they will be on the backs of the Barbeque and regular sized Classic

> potato chips sold everywhere, so watch for those too!! The kids we're asked

> to draw something that made them joyful and Madison's picture was of a

> beautiful green meadow, a blue sky with a bright sun shining, and one very

> precious pink flower right in the middle......I cannot think of something

> more joyful!!

>

> Hi Friends!!

> Happy Mother's Day wishes going out to all my special mom friends!!

>

> We have some very exciting news, but first let me share (in case I haven't

> before) a little history. Our family was very blessed back in 2001 to have

> The Make-A-Wish Foundation of North Texas come into our lives. While no one

> wants to have a child/children that qualify for a wish, it is truly a

> wonderful gift. So back in 2002 Madison's wish to go to Disney World, and

> Chance's to go to Hawaii were granted and our family experienced once in a

> lifetime experiences. Two years later, in 2004, Abigail's wish to go

> " someplace snowy " and be there on her 6th birthday was granted and we spent

> a week at the end of January in Keystone, Colorado skiing and playing in the

> snow. These were incredibly special times that truly changed our lives and

> left us with incredible memories that we still cling to on a regular basis.

> We were free from all that ails us here at home for those small snippets in

> time, and for that we will forever be grateful.

>

> In 2003 we started getting more and more involved with Make-A-Wish and

> have been blessed to find an extended family at our local office, as well as

> a chance to be involved with some amazing adventures through the

> organization. It's also given us a chance to get the kids involved in

> " giving back " from a very early age and we love having the chance to show

> our thanks through the kids creating art work that's given at fundraisers

> and auctioned at their Black Tie Gala, Wish Night, held in May.....through

> the kids performing at Wish Night...through the kids giving their own money

> to help with other children's wishes.....through public speaking on behalf

> of the organization.....and all the other ways we can find to be involved.

> They have even made it possible for Chance to come and work at the office a

> couple of times a month, to learn work skills in a safe, protected

> environment.....a priceless gift!!

>

> Make-A-Wish has given us amazing memories to cherish forever, an amazing

> extended family we love, and the blessing of a future to look forward to.

>

> On to our exciting news!!

>

> The Make-A-Wish Foundation is having their first ever national signature

> campaign this June, Destination Joy, presented by LAY'S (more info on this

> later in the email). My guys and a group of other Wish Kids were asked to do

> some art to be considered for select bags of LAY'S chips to be sold during

> the campaign and on Wednesday it was announced that MADISON'S ART WORK WAS

> CHOSEN!!! Her artwork and story will be on the backs of all the LAY'S

> Classic Potato Chip Family Size bags sold exclusively at Walmart starting

> May 28th until the end of June, all over the country!! Two of our fellow

> Make-A-Wish families had their children's art chosen too, and Janvi,

> and they will be on the backs of the Barbeque and regular sized Classic

> potato chips sold everywhere, so watch for those too!! The kids we're asked

> to draw something that made them joyful and Madison's picture was of a

> beautiful green meadow, a blue sky with a bright sun shining, and one very

> precious pink flower right in the middle......I cannot think of something

> more joyful!!

>

> As happens sometimes when your doing something like this, there are

> mistakes made. It was only realized at the last minute Wednesday that they

> mistakenly put Abigail's photograph instead of Madison's on the bags!! Ah

> well, it could have been some random kids photograph on there, atleast it is

> her sister!! Madison is just so thrilled to have her artwork chosen, she's

> not been too phased by the photograph snaffu. Everyone at Make-A-Wish feels

> horrible but ya know, considering all we have been through in our lives,

> something like this is not even a blip in the screen!! Besides,

> works in advertising and he totally get's how these things happen sometimes.

> Abby is personally very tickled but being considerate of her sister's

> feelings and not making too big a deal of it. One of those things that will

> go down in family lore no doubt....LOL.

>

> In addition to this honor, our family will be a Spokesfamily for the

> promotion during the kick off week starting June 5th, and may be doing both

> television and radio interviews during that time. I will post to our family

> website (McNair Family Updates) as I know times and stations!! We'll post

> any other exciting news there also, so check back regularly. Currently our

> Wish Night adventures are shared there :-)

>

> Finally, we'd like to encourage all our friends to consider becoming a

> part of the Make A Wish family. They have been such an incredible blessing

> to our family and so many others like our's.

>

> More information on the campaign (click on links to get to the specific

> area you might be interested in)...........

>

>

> We all have the power to grant a wish.

> Destination Joy presented by LAY'S® is the Make-A-Wish Foundation's

> campaign to inspire and empower Americans to share their much-needed time,

> talents and resources to grant the wishes of the 100,000 children who will

> be diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions over the next 4 years.

> Explore our seven ways to help to learn how you can share the power of a

> wish®.

>

> 1. Donate Cash

> The Foundation has many different ways you can donate and help grant

> wishes. Learn more about donating options.

>

> 2. Donate Treasures

> Donate items or contribute frequent flier miles and hotel reward points to

> help grant wishes.

>

> 3. Donate Time & Talents

> Got some time and talent? We have a volunteer position for you! Learn how

> you can bring hope, strength and joy to wish kids.

>

> 4. Destination Joy Local Events

> Sign up for a Destination Joy event to raise awareness and funds to grant

> wishes. Find a Destination Joy event near you.

>

> 5. Get a Wish Star

> Get a colorful magnetic Wish Star to show your support for the Make-A-Wish

> Foundation!

>

> 6. Online Auction

> On May 23, 2007 you can bid on one-of-a-kind experiences and items to help

> grant wishes.

>

> 7. Shop to Help

> Shopping is even better when your purchase can share the power of a wish.

>

> You can also visit www.lays.com There is a nice tribute to the Make-A-Wish

> Foundation on the LAY'S® homepage, as well as a chance to type in your

> " moment of joy. " LAY'S® is giving the Make-A-Wish Foundation $1 for each

> moment of joy submitted, so share that joy and tell your friends! Madison's

> artwork, her actual photo, and her story will be posted there also.

>

>

> We feel blessed to have friends like you to share our excitement with!! We

> will keep the website updated so check back regularly, particularly right

> before the 5th when we'll know more specifics about where we'll be that day

> and the rest of that week.

>

> We hope all are well over there!!

>

> -- ~~BIG hugs~~

> & , proud parents to Chance(13), Madison(10), and

> Abigail(9)

> McNair Family Updates

> " Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take

> our breath away " ~Unknown

>

>