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This holiday season Kerry and I would like to wish you the warmest of holidays with your loved ones.As a Foundation we have had a big year in 2013. We established our scholarship program, selectedour first scholar, Gaby Santoyo, pulled off our first Woody's Wiffle Ball Classic fundraiser, and made

the exciting decision to launch Pitch In, a youth mentoring program!

All of our work on behalf of Chicago's k ids is possible because of you and your continued support.This holiday we want to thank you for believing in us and our mission. All k ids have potential and

together we are here to help them swing for the fences.

-Sarah Wood-

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- Holiday Spirit for Warm Wishes 2013 -

Warm Wishes December 13, 2013Lawndale Elementary Community Academy

This year's Warm Wishes was absolutelyincredible. Thanks to our sponsors Walgreensand JP Morgan Chase we were able to providecoats and toys for over 490 Lawndale ElementaryCommunity Students. Some highlights of the dayincluded Chicago Children's Choir alumni whosang carols with students, Principal Willette'sexceptional emceeing throughout the day, and ofcourse the superb winter wonderland completewith a magical forest and giant snow globe! We also wanted to thank Chicago Athletic

Clubs for collecting much needed school supplies, Anderson's Books for providing each studentwith a book, Coyote Logistics who provided puzzles for each child, and many other donors forstepping up to the plate for Chicago's kids! Our Warm Wishes program is also made possible byour generous in-kind partners that include O-Hare Midway Limousine Service who wereincredible as "Santa's Sleigh", Aloha Document Services, Kenny Kim Photography, MediaHouse LLC, The Crossing, AGB Investigative Services, Protein Bar, and Roti MediterraneanGrill. A big shout out to LCA staff and faculty who worked closely with us to make this event a specialone for students. And as always, we would like to thank all of our dedicated volunteers for makingWarm Wishes a beautiful holiday celebration for all of LCA.

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- Are YOU ready for Woody's Winter Warm-Up? -

Woody's Winter Warm-UpJanuary 17, 2014Harry Caray's Navy Pier WFF would not be able to provide programs like Warm Wishes without fundraising events likeWoody's Warm-Up and we cannot wait for our third annual event! Our hosts for the evening are NBC24/7's co-hosts, Pete McMurray and Catie Keogh! This year we are also excited to announce RobertRandolph as our headliner! Please check out his website, listen to some of his hits and get ready toget down with Robert and all of your favorite Cubs present and past, along with other celebrities onFriday, January 17th! Three ways you can support WFF this month and next..... 1. Buy your Woody's ticket! They make great stocking stuffers! 2. Bid on our amazing auction items! Even if you cannot attend the event you can still win! 3. Drink up! Order Woody's Smokin Pitch cocktail at any Harry Caray's location!

Join Kerry and friends for the fun! Spots are limited so reserve yours now!

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- It's Better To Give -

As you are putting the finishing touches on your holiday and wrapping up 2013 we would like toremind you there are many ways to support Chicago's kids now and into 2014.

Shop Amazon Smile

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While shopping on Amazon.com please participate in their new charity initiative, Amazon Smile.Select the charity of your choice, (Wood Family Foundation of course), and Amazon will donate0.5% of your purchase to us. Only items with the smile icon qualify for this initiative.

Visit smile.amazon.com today and help put a smile on Chicago's kids this holiday season!

Do the KIND thing

WFF is excited to share our video submission we submitted for a KIND grant this December. Eachmonth KIND (healthy snacks) supports a non-profit with a KIND grant. If we receive enough votes,the grant will provide greater support for programs like Warm Wishes, our scholarship and more!

Click the link below to see our video and vote! Please vote with all three options (Facebook, twitter,and email); for each option we get a vote!

Share our video and Vote now!

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- WFF Partnership Spotlight-

O'Hare-Midway Limousine Service

Meet WFF's exclusive transportation partner, O'Hare Midway Limousine Service (OML). Established in1956, OML is truly at the crossroads of quality and experience providing incredible transportation for all ofour programs and events.

This month has been especially busy for OML transporting 490 toys and coats to Lawndale ElementaryCommunity Academy!

We would like to thank O'Hare-Midway Limousine Service for their generosity that makes our workpossible!

Learn more about OML here!

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- About WFF -

The Wood Family Foundation is a non-profit 501c3 organization founded in June 2011 byChicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood and his wife Sarah. WFF works to improve the lives ofChicago's kids by raising funds and awareness for their children's programs. Despite the

curve balls that may come their way, every child should be given a chance in life, regardlessof resources, opportunity, or geography. That's why the Wood Family Foundation prides

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itself as an advocate for Chicago area children, providing support not just on a one-timebasis but through long-term relationships with kids and their communities, ensuring the

consistency and emotional structure they need to succeed.

We believe all kids have potential.We're here to help them swing for the fences.