Clemson Standout Xavier Thomas Partners with Make-A-Wish South Carolina® for a Season-Long Campaign
Fans making donations of $15 or more will automatically be entered to win exclusive merchandise, autographed memorabilia and game tickets
October 5, 2023 - Clemson, SC - Clemson star and defensive end Xavier Thomas is partnering with Make-A-Wish® South Carolina this season with a goal to raise $22,500, the amount that would fully-fund three wishes for area children with critical illnesses.
“I am personally drawn to the mission and dedication of Make-A-Wish® South Carolina”, said Thomas. “Their tireless work is truly inspiring to me and anything that I can do to help make children’s wishes come true, I am extremely excited to do!” He added, “This is something that is very important to me!”
Donations of $15 or more made between now and December will bring Xavier and Make-A-Wish South Carolina closer to reaching their goal. Each donation will also automatically enter fans in drawings to win exclusive merchandise, autographed memorabilia and tickets to upcoming Clemson football games. Donations can be made via Thomas’ Pledge It Page starting today.
Make-A-Wish South Carolina’s daily mission of granting life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses that instill hope, strength and transformation in a child and a community. Through extensive research, it has been determined that the power of a wish can provide kids the strength to fight against and even overcome the critical illnesses they are facing.
Over the course of his career with the Tigers, Thomas has amassed 107 tackles (33 for loss), 16.5 sacks, five pass break ups, five forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in 54 games played.
To learn more about Make-A-Wish South Carolina please visit wish.org/sc.
For more information, please contact Kelsey Shurmur (kelsey@teamifa.com) or Tim Gelt (tim@teamifa.com) with IFA.
ABOUT MAKE-A-WISH
Make-A-Wish® creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We are on a quest to bring every eligible child's wish to life because a wish is an integral part of a child's treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness. The chapter receives funding through private donations, individuals, companies, and special events. For more information about Make-A-Wish South Carolina, visit wish.org/sc and discover ways you can help make wishes come true.
