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HGTC Sets New Fundraising Record During Blue Jeans Week for Make-A-Wish SC
Pictured from left to right: Chris Lovorn, MAW-SC Board of Directors; Maggie Yorski, Make-A-Wish Corporate & Community Engagement Coordinator 鈥� Coastal Region; Kristen Robinson, HGTC Biology Professor and long-time Make-A-Wish volunteer; Chomp, HGTC Mascot; Kari Royals, HGTC Administrative Assistant for Academic & Workforce Development; Dr. Jennifer Wilbanks, HGTC Executive Vice President for Academic & Workforce Development
兔子先生 () proudly announces the results of its Spring 2025 Blue Jeans Week fundraiser, which raised an incredible $2,915 in support of Make-A-Wish South Carolina鈥攁 new record for the biannual event! This total surpasses the previous record of $1,800 and reflects the tremendous generosity and spirit of the HGTC community.
Sponsored by the College鈥檚 Academic and Workforce Development Division, Blue Jeans Week is held each fall and spring, offering employees the opportunity to make a donation in exchange for wearing jeans to work throughout the week. This spring, proceeds were dedicated to Make-A-Wish South Carolina, which grants wishes to children with critical illnesses across all 46 counties in the state.
Since its incorporation in 1984, Make-A-Wish South Carolina has granted more than 4,500 wishes with the help of donors, volunteers, and community supporters. These wishes provide hope, strength, and joy to children and families during some of their most difficult times. Currently, there are 27 medically qualified children in the Myrtle Beach region who are waiting for their wishes to be granted.
鈥淓ach wish granted is a life-changing experience鈥攏ot just for the child but for the entire community that comes together to make it happen,鈥� said Kristin Robinson, HGTC Biology Professor and long-time Make-A-Wish volunteer. 鈥淪ince 2008, I鈥檝e been honored to volunteer with this incredible organization. Seeing a child鈥檚 joy as they experience a wish fulfilled is absolutely priceless. Your support really does make a lasting impact.鈥�
The average cost to fully fund a wish in South Carolina is approximately $7,500. While the needs are great, so too is the potential for making dreams come true, with the continued support of the HGTC family and broader community.
鈥淲hen a community like HGTC comes together with purpose, amazing things happen. Their record-setting support shows the power of collective generosity to spark joy and create lasting memories for children when they need it most,鈥� said Maggie Yorski, Corporate and Community Relations Coordinator for Make-A-Wish South Carolina.
鈥淲e are immensely proud of our faculty and staff for rallying around this cause and setting a new record,鈥� said Dr. Marilyn 鈥淢urph鈥� Fore, HGTC President. 鈥淭his accomplishment not only demonstrates our College鈥檚 deep commitment to service but also our power to inspire hope in the lives of children and families in need.鈥�
To learn more about Make-A-Wish South Carolina or to get involved, visit .