SEQUIM — Organizers of Sequim High School’s ninth annual Winter Wishes Assembly are seeking community donations.
“On Dec. 16, we will be making wishes come true for the entire Sequim High community,” said Megan O’Mera, Winter Wishes donations chairwoman.
She said organizers hope area residents “will take this opportunity to be involved in such a joyful tradition.”
Winter Wishes began in 2007 with the goal of bringing “an afternoon of joy into the holiday season of our Sequim High School community,” O’Mera said.
Each student is given the chance to request one wish for a friend and one for him- or herself.
“Wishes come in all shapes and sizes, ranging from packages of candy to instruments [or] even plane tickets to visit loved ones,” O’Mera said.
“Our committee then selects which wishes are to be granted.”
Careful consideration is given to underprivileged students, she added.
“With the help of our wonderful counseling staff, we are able to grant items to many students in need,” she said.
Donations are due Dec. 2.
They can be mailed to the Sequim High main office at 601 N. Sequim Ave., or organizers can pick them up if that is requested.
“The SHS leadership committee is hard at work to ensure that this year’s event will be our best yet,” O’Mera said.
Donations are tax-deductible. All donations are welcome, O’Mera said.
“Cash, gift cards, items, even frequent-flier air miles are appreciated,” she said.
“Any and all contributions you are able to make will touch lives this holiday season.”
Granting the students’ wishes is not possible without community support, she said.
“We rely on generous donations from local businesses and individuals to grant as many wishes as we can at our assembly,” she said.
“With the spirit of giving in mind as the holiday season approaches, we hope that you will consider contributing to this treasured tradition.”
For more information or to request a pickup, email o’mera.megan16@sqsd.k12.wa.us or call 360-582-3600.
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Sequim-Dungeness Valley Editor Chris McDaniel can be reached at 360-681-2390, ext. 5052, or cmcdaniel@peninsuladailynews.com.
