A Valentine’s Day fundraiser in Tallahassee raised more than $43,000 for Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida, granting the wishes of at least 5 local children facing critical illnesses.
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Make-A-Wish fundraiser raises $43K, granting wishes for at least 5 local kids with critical illnesses
The “Over the Edge” event on Feb. 14 saw community members and City of Tallahassee leaders — including the mayor, fire chief, police chief, and their families, friends, and coworkers — rappel 16 stories down the DoubleTree Hotel in downtown Tallahassee.
Director of Development Kathleen Hampton said fundraising is critical to the organization’s mission, noting the average cost of a wish is $8,000…