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Mr. MAGIC Snowman

Build a snowman and watch him grow!

 

Walk for MAGIC!

Families throughout the country will be walking in their neighborhoods, area tracks, home towns, and even on treadmills to raise truly needed funds for MAGIC! The most popular month for the walk's is October but can be anytime of the year. Call the office for details today!

Members Sign in here to get your Walk-A-Thon package online.

 Complete - How To -Packages of information are available for this program. Contact the office for details at (708) 383-0808.

GoodSearch cause banner

 MAGIC earns a penny every time you search the Internet?!  Well, now we can! GoodSearch.com is a new search engine that donates half its revenue to the charities its users designate.  You use it just as you would any search engine, and it’s powered by Yahoo!  Just go to www.goodsearch.com and be sure to enter MAGIC Foundation as the charity you want to support.  Just 500 of us searching four times a day will raise about $7300 in a year without anyone spending a dime! 

Click
on the banner to put a GoodSearch (powered by Yahoo) toolbar on your computer. Each time you perform a search on the Internet using this toolbar, MAGIC receives a donation! This is really simple and easy!

 

* igive.com
680 stores to choose from!

Shop online with great companies and MAGIC recieves a great donation! Shop with igive.com and $5.00 (per new member) is donated to MAGIC. They have discounts for Lands End, JC Penney and many more stores!

 

Introducing Giveline as a Revolutionary Way to Support MAGIC FOUNDATION!
Giveline.com is an online store created for the community-minded shopper, offering more than a million bestselling products including books, movies, music, electronics, housewares, gifts and more. Every purchase generates a substantial donation to MAGIC FOUNDATION – an amazing average of 16% of store sales, sometimes as high as 33%. Giveline has great products, great service, and great prices – the only difference between Giveline and other major online retailers is that every purchase earns money for our organization. Check it out today, and if you decide to buy, remember that MAGIC FOUNDATION will earn significant funds in support of our mission! (Use discount code NCD07 during checkout.)

 

Have an old car?  Know somebody with too many cars just sitting around? Turn those old cars into cash for MAGIC and a great tax deduction for YOU!

 

 

Community Partners Program with Albertson’s Grocery Stores
The MAGIC Foundation is now participating in a Community Partners Program with Albertson’s grocery store chain. The more spent, the more money The MAGIC Foundation receives. The amount of the contribution is calculated on a sliding scale, up to a maximum of $1,800 per quarter.

The following shows the contribution amounts:
 

Sales Range

Percent 

Contribution 

$0 - $29,000 

2% 

$600 

#30,000 - $39,000

3% 

$300 

$40,000 -$49,000

4% 

$400 

$50,000 - $59,000

5% 

$500 

 

 

$1800 

If you shop at Albertson’s for Groceries, please contact The MAGIC Foundation for a card. Just remind the cashier to scan your card anytime during your order. Transactions that are recorded correctly will print the words "Community Partner" and the UPC number listed on your card. 

 

* Gift Wrapping
at Harlem Irving Plaza
Chicago, area

Volunteer gift wrappers need to help gift wrap at:
Harlem Irving Plaza
4104 N. Harlem Ave.
Chicago, IL 60634
Corner of Harlem Ave. & Irving Park Rd.

Looking for wrappers for the following holidays: Call us at 708-383-0808 to volunteer!
Christmas
Valentine's Day
Mother's Day

 

Frequent Flyer Miles or Hotel Miles

Help by donating Frequent Flyer Miles or Hotel Miles to MAGIC families for educational opportunities.

Donations can be made directly from your FF account to a MAGIC family. Please call our office so that we may help coordinate the family in need's name etc. to you.

To find out more contact your Airline Customer Service Representatives. Note: it may take up to 60 days to transfer your mileage. Therefore, if you are donating a current voucher which is expiring in 30 days - please let us know immediately. As the rules for these types of programs change, make sure to inquire as to the various "rules" which may apply. If you are able to donate miles-please call our office at (708)n 383-0808 to let us know when the donation is made so that we may follow up with the Airlines and notify families. Thank you for your belief and help in MAGIC children!

AirTran Airways - A+ Rewards Program  Call (800) 247-8726  There is no minimum amount required.

American Airlines- Miles for Kids- Call (800) 882-8800 or online at aa.com.  Miles must be donated in 250 mile increments. Donations are made directly from your FF account to a MAGIC family. A 21 day advance is required to avoid gift fees.

Continental Airlines - One Pass Program  Call (713) 952-1630 Need FF# and Pin. There is no minimum required.

Delta Air Lines - SkyWish Program  Call (800) 325-3999 (Need FF #) There is a 5,000 mile minimum required. Online: www.delta.com/skymiles

Northwest Airlines - AirCares  Call (800) 327-2881  (Need Pin) There is a 5,000 mile minimum and donations must be in 1,000 mile increments.

United Airlines - Charity Miles  Call (800) 421-4655 Call and request donation form. There is a 1,000 mile minimum.

US Airways - Charity Program  Call (800) 428-4322, Go to #3 and say Representative. There is a 5,000 mile minimum in 1,000 mile increments.

Thank you for helping MAGIC kids reach for the Stars!

Always check with your carrier prior to planning for exact details as they are constantly revising these programs.

 

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