The Phelps Group helped out our client Panera Bread this weekend at the third annual Make-A-Wish "Walk for Wishes." This two-mile walk-a-thon brings together kids, student groups, families and Make-A-Wish supporters to bring strength and joy to themselves while they walk to do the same for children living with life-threatening medical conditions. Following the walk, there was delicious food, music and entertainment including a Hot Wheels® race track, bounce house and face painting. Panera Bread sampled scrumptious shortbread and chocolate chipper cookies and handed out balloons. The event raised more than $200,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Founded in 1980 when a group of caring volunteers helped a young boy fulfill his dream of becoming a police officer, the Foundation is now the largest wish-granting charity in the world. Take a look at some photos from the event here.

Kristen Bergevin | VP Public Relations