We at MouseScrappers really love organizations like Make-A-Wish as they help children and their families experience special activities that they may not get to experience otherwise. Now it is OUR turn as a community to do something together to help Make-A-Wish help other families live their dreams.

This July, there will be a special fundraising event taking place in California called “Course of the Force”. It is relay very much like the Olympic torch relay, however in this Star Wars-themed event, instead of a torch the runners will be carrying a “Lightsaber”. Last year it started in the Los Angeles area and finished in San Diego (right at the start of Comic Con). Given the overwhelming response, success and money raised for MAW, this year’s event is expanding and will cover nearly 500 miles! The race will kick off in Marin County (the Bay Area) at the world-famous Skywalker Ranch, and will finish in San Diego.

I will be volunteering at this event – hopefully during the last few miles but the details are still being worked out. I will be joining members of the three major Star Wars costuming organizations (501st Legion, Rebel Legion, and Mandalorian Mercs) as they escort runners and show their support for this fun and worthy cause. I have been working on a costume for the last few months and aim to finish it in time for this event.

In 2011 MouseScrappers raised $500 for Give Kids the World, so I have set a target of $500 for this event (though I’m hoping we can surpass it!). Will you please help MouseScrappers raise this money for Make-A-Wish?

 Please visit our donation page at {link expired}  Any amount, even if it is just a few dollars would be very much appreciated!!

Here are a few photos from 2012. These two guys are members of the Mandalorian Mercs (Boba Fett and Jango Fett are Mandalorian, a name that refers to people from the planet Mandalore, in case you were wondering 😉 ). I am so excited to be joining these guys this year!

Make-A-Wish Foundation® is a nonprofit organization that grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions see their dreams come true. The Foundation’s mission reflects the life-changing impact that a Make-A-Wish experience has on children, families, referral sources, donors, sponsors and entire communities. Since 1980, Make-A-Wish has made “wishes come true” for more than 250,000 children worldwide. Nearly 25,000 volunteers work in different capacities, from wish-granting to fundraising, to enhance these children’s lives, showing the power of a wish.

Thank you… and may the Force be with you!