Timnath preschool raises $5,000 for Make-A-Wish

The Learning Experience Preschool in Timnath raised $5,000 in April through its annual Let’s Grant Wishes campaign for Make-A-Wish. The effort tied fundraising to classroom lessons on kindness, empathy and community service.

Why it matters: - The campaign turned early childhood education into a real-world lesson in generosity and service. - The $5,000 raised will help Make-A-Wish grant wishes for children living with critical illnesses. - The effort shows how a local preschool can connect families, staff and students to a broader community cause.

What happened: - Preschoolers, families and staff at The Learning Experience in Timnath raised $5,000 during the school’s month-long “Let’s Grant Wishes” campaign in April. - The campaign supported Make-A-Wish. - The fundraising effort took place at The Learning Experience in Timnath, Colorado.

The details: - Children took part in hands-on activities tied to the campaign. - Center leaders Parag Laddha, Kunal Rao, Shaianne Kennedy, Rubi Rodriguez-Gutierrez and Brianna Dyson guided the program. - Philanthropic mascots “Grace the Greyhound” and “Charity Chihuahua” helped lead the activities. - Preschoolers wrote encouraging letters to wish children. - Families and staff joined fundraising events and classroom activities focused on compassion and helping others. - The campaign is part of The Learning Experience’s proprietary philanthropy curriculum. - The curriculum teaches kindness, inclusion, generosity and community service through age-appropriate experiences. - The preschool said the campaign extends learning beyond the classroom and helps children understand the value of giving back.

Between the lines: - The fundraising drive is also a brand and culture play for The Learning Experience, linking education with philanthropy. - Brad Wahl, chief operating officer of The Learning Experience, said the company wants to provide high-quality childcare and early education that goes beyond academic basics. - Wahl said the partnership with Make-A-Wish is meant to create a meaningful difference in communities while inspiring future philanthropists. - Since 2018, children, families and staff across The Learning Experience centers have raised more than $11.5 million for Make-A-Wish. - The national total suggests the Timnath campaign is part of a larger, long-running company effort.

What’s next: - The Learning Experience will continue using its philanthropy curriculum in future campaigns. - The company is likely to keep pairing classroom learning with community fundraising as part of its mission. - Make-A-Wish will continue relying on local and national support to fund future wishes.

The bottom line: - The Timnath preschool raised money for children with critical illnesses while teaching its students that kindness and giving back can have a tangible impact.