FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 5th, 2024

Make-A-Wish North Texas Joins Forces with Hey Buddy Hey Pal and Their EggMazing Egg Decorator Line for "My True Wish" Sweepstakes, Offering $10,000 to Fulfill Someone's True Wish

Dallas–Make-A-Wish North Texas is delighted to announce a partnership with Hey Buddy Hey Pal and their hugely successful EggMazing Egg Decorator line this March for the "My True Wish" sweepstakes. Running from February 15th to March 15th, the highly anticipated winner will be revealed March 30th. The sweepstakes will conclude with an egg hunt extravaganza at the Omni PGA Frisco Resort, providing an exciting community event to cap off this special collaboration.

This landmark sweepstakes, the first of its kind for the non-profit organization, is an exciting opportunity to showcase the transformative power of a wish for one fortunate recipient. Make-A-Wish North Texas, renowned for granting life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses, is adding a touch of joy to this initiative by collaborating with Hey Buddy Hey Pal.

"Granting a critically ill child's wish is transformative,” said Kim Elenez, President & CEO of Make-A-Wish North Texas. “Empowering them with a sense of control and to fulfill their heartfelt wish instills a sense of possibility. Raising awareness for Make-A-Wish's mission and providing our community with a similar feeling is a fun way to fund more wishes. We appreciate all participants and sponsors, especially EggMazing. As a 100% locally-funded organization, the impact this sweepstakes will have on our kids and our community is very exciting. We can’t wait to see who wins and what their true wish is.”

“We’re thrilled to be partnering with Make-A-Wish North Texas for this sweepstakes,” said Scott Houashell & Curtis McGill, co-founders of Hey Buddy Hey Pal. “We have a strong commitment to philanthropy and giving back to our community is extremely important to us.”

The "My True Wish" sweepstakes promises an unforgettable experience for the winner, who will receive a $10,000 prize to bring their heart's true wish to life. This endeavor not only reinforces Make-A-Wish North Texas's commitment to its mission but also introduces an innovative approach to engaging the community and making a positive impact.

In conjunction with the reveal of the sweepstakes winner on March 30th, the Omni PGA Frisco Resort will play host to an egg hunt open to the public. This event promises a fun-filled experience for families and friends while creating opportunities for sponsorships to support the noble cause. For further details on the Omni PGA egg hunt and how to get tickets, visit omnihotels.com/hotels/pga-frisco.

This collaboration exemplifies the power of partnerships and the shared dedication of Make-A-Wish North Texas and Hey Buddy Hey Pal to fulfill the dreams of children facing critical illnesses. For further details on the "My True Wish" sweepstakes, visit mytruewish.org.

Sponsorship Opportunities: Businesses and individuals are invited to contribute as event sponsors. For sponsorship details, please contact Leila Bergquist at lbergquist@ntx.wish.org.

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About Make-A-Wish® North Texas:

Make-A-Wish North Texas creates life-changing wishes for children battling critical illnesses, aiming to bring every eligible child's wish to life because every child deserves a childhood. A 2022 study reveals that children whose wishes are granted build the physical, mental, and emotional strength needed to combat their illnesses.

Generous donors, supporters, staff, and volunteers collaborate to fulfill wishes, with Make-A-Wish North Texas and 57 other chapters nationwide granting over 330,000 wishes. Since 1982, Make-A-Wish North Texas has supported 161 North, East, and West Texas counties, granting more than 12,500 life-changing wishes.

For more information about the nonprofit and sweeps, visit wish.org/ntx, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

About Hey Buddy Hey Pal:

Hey Buddy Hey Pal, a venture founded by Scott Houdashell and Curtis McGill, has quickly become a renowned brand associated with joy and social impact. Introduced in 2017 with the Eggmazing Egg Decorator, the brand achieved rapid success, selling out within 23 days and securing a significant partnership on Shark Tank with Lori Greiner in 2018. Featured on QVC, The Today Show, and Fox News, Hey Buddy Hey Pal's commercial triumph is coupled with a strong commitment to philanthropy.

The brand's dedication to social responsibility was underscored in 2019 when Hey Buddy Hey Pal donated $50,000 to Make-A-Wish North Texas. McGill & Houdashell have a unique connection to Make-A-Wish North Texas as Curtis' 7 year old nephew received his Wish to go to Disney World in 2018 during his battle with Leukemia. Seeing how much this impacted his own family, Curtis was moved to do more for the cause. The Eggmazing stands not just as a symbol of creativity and camaraderie but also as a beacon of conscientious business practices, leaving a lasting impact on both the industry and the community. Hey Buddy Hey Pal has expanded their line and now offers a wide range of creative fun for the whole family!

For more information about Hey Buddy Hey Pal and The Eggmazing Egg Decorator, visit heybuddyheypal.com.

Media Contact for Hey Buddy Hey Pal: Emily Potrzuski (epotrzuski@freemanpr.com) & Amy Friedland (afriedland@freemanpr.com).