My brother became involved with A Special Wish a couple years ago and participated in The 24 in 24 last year! He has inspired others in my family to become interested in both organizations. Instead of just hanging out from midnight to 4 am like last year, I wanted to challenge myself to be a more active participant this year…I wanted to challenge myself to be a part of something bigger than myself! I am an educator and coach, so much of my life revolves around working with kids. I think the partnership between A Special Wish and The 24 in 24 is so impactful and important - teamwork between groups of people who devote their time and energy into helping kids and working to make their valuable time as special as it can be! Thank you to all the organizers and volunteers! And thank you to my brother, Blake Allman, for seeking out this partnership and inspiring others to participate too! I hope the kids and their families can feel the love and support!