Pickering, ON, September 26, 2008 — The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada’s 4th annual, national XanGo Wishmaker Parade is happening in more than 100 communities across Canada on October 18 and 19, 2008.

The event is a national parade style walk.  Each year families, individuals, corporate and community groups raise funds, collected by pledges, to grant wishes for children and families affected by life threatening illnesses.  Last year, participants of the event raised $1.3 million, granting wishes for many children across Canada.

Communities are encouraged to get involved in their local parade this October.  You can either register as an individual or create a team.  Teams have a chance to win great prizes if they raise $50 or more.  Those who cannot join in the parade are encouraged to pledge an existing walker or team or make a general donation.

The 2008 XanGo Wishmaker Parade is sponsored by global nutrition leader XanGo, maker of the original premium whole mangosteen beverage XanGo™ Juice.

For more information, or to make a donation, please visit www.childrenswish.ca or join our Facebook group: The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada.

Established in 1984, The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada is a national non-profit organization dedicated to fulfilling a favorite wish for children diagnosed life-threatening illnesses. Since its inception, Children’s Wish has granted more than 14,000 wishes for children and their families and fulfills approximately 900 wishes annually -- each being an individual adventure, carefully structured to meet the needs of that particular child. For information on The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada, log onto www.childrenswish.ca.