Corporate Teams Fundraise to Grant Wishes at Exile Island 2015

OTTAWA, June 24, 2015 /CNW/ - The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada, National Capital Chapter, will be hosting one of Canada's most unique corporate challenges, Exile Island 2015, on Friday June 26^th at Vincent Massey Park, Ottawa, ON. Exile Island is a "Survivor" inspired fundraiser that pits corporate "tribes" against each other, pairing them with a Wish child diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, with the ultimate goal of same-day fundraising to be able to confirm the granting of their Wish child's most heartfelt wish. Business leaders and community members will be outsmarting, outplaying and out-pledging each other in order to grant 12 children their most heartfelt wish. Our Wish Children are in attendance during the Exile Island fundraiser, and receive the exciting news at the end of the challenge day that their wish will be granted.

When:	Friday, June 26th, 2015, 1-5 p.m.
Where:	Vincent Massey Park, Ottawa
Who:	The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada, National Capital Chapter

About The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada is the largest all Canadian wish granting charity dedicated to granting wishes to Canadian children between the ages of three and 17 who are diagnosed with a life-threatening illness.  For more than 30 years, The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada has worked tirelessly to grant heartfelt wishes to more than 22,000 children and their families.

The Children's Wish Foundation, National Capital Chapter in Ottawa, has already granted a total of 1,394 wishes, with another 144 wishes still to be enjoyed. This year, Children's Wish expects to grant over 1,000 new wishes and with the help of volunteers and generous donors; that is approximately three wishes every day.  Each wish is an individual adventure, carefully structured to meet the needs of a particular child and family. Children's Wish is a national charity with chapters in every province and territory. Visit www.childrenswish.ca for more information.

SOURCE The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada

Janet-lee Ferris, Fundraising and Volunteer Coordinator, The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada, 613-221-9474 ext 2