Wax Museum 2013 Charity Winner

In a relatively close vote, the charity winner for the 2013 Wax Museum is the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This is the fourth year in a row that the 6th grade students of Brandon Valley middle school has selected this charity to receive our donation. Each year, the students provide suggestions of possible charities to donate the Wax Museum money to. We had many, many good and worthy charity options this year. After gathering suggestions, the students vote, giving them the power to make the decision. (Democracy!)  This is an important decision because the Wax Museum brings in a sizable donation. In the last 2 years, the Wax Museum has donated over $8,500 to charity. We have sent a 4 year old girl to Disney World and sent a boy to Alaska for a dream fishing vacation. The students have done a great job so far and we all look forward to being able to make a difference again this year. 
Congratulations to the Make-A-Wish Foundation!

2013 Wax Museum Charity Candidates

The Wax Museum 2013 is a little over one month away, which means it is time to select the charity we will donate the money to. During the Wax Museum, our "wax statues" will come to life when coins are dropped into their bucket. Once the coins hit the bottom of the container, the "statue" will come to life and tell all about their life. That money is then collected and donated. This is not the only reason we do the Wax Museum. However, it is an important part. This aspect of the Wax Museum project makes it more than just a school project. It makes it a dynamic opportunity for the students of BVMS to be a part of something that does good for someone else. For the Wax Museum, we are not working for simply a grade, we are working to put on a good show and help someone/something in need. Each year, the 6th grade students vote on the charity to receive the Wax Museum donation. The charity that wins our vote will be very happy. This is an important decision because it is a sizable amount of money that will be donated. With that said, look through the list and do a little research on the charities that you are not familiar with. Be an informed voter on Monday. 

2013 Wax Museum Charity Candidates

Wounded Warrior Project

Make-A-Wish Foundation

Humane Society

Children's Inn

Brandon Food Pantry

Special Olympics

Ronald McDonald House

Red Cross

Kids Against Hunger

Josiah McGee