During the last week of September, Marquis donated six of its Wish model hot tubs in six days to Make-A-Wish chapters across America to help make dreams come true for children battling life-threatening medical conditions.
The gift was the result of Marquis' "Spirit of a Wish" promotion from this past April; for every three Aquatic Training Vessels purchased that month, Marquis promised to donate one Wish tub. With consumer support from all over the U.S., 19 ATVs were sold, resulting in hot tubs for six different Make-A-Wish chapters. Each chapter could in turn use the hot tub to grant a wish, or use it to generate funds for the chapter.
"Hot tubs, with their relaxing and restorative properties, tend to be a popular wish request for wish kids throughout the country, and we thank Marquis and its customers for helping us grant hot tub wishes,” says David Williams, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish America. "Because of the support from the 'Spirit of a Wish' campaign, we are able to bring the powerful benefits of a wish-come-true to more children with life-threatening medical conditions nationwide."
Marquis has been a proud partner of Make-A-Wish for over 16 years — in fact, this month marked the 700th wish Marquis' helped fulfill.
"It’s incredibly rewarding that through our hot tubs and swim spas, we are able to add some happiness and improve the well being of so many children with life-threatening medical conditions," says John Schrenk President of Marquis®. "I speak on behalf of all Marquis® employee-owners when I say we feel privileged and honored to be able to enhance the lives of these children. It feels wonderful to see our spas create a sanctuary for the wish kids and their families."
Marquis’ 16 year partnership was inspired by a girl named Andrea over a decade ago. When Make-A-Wish approached Marquis about helping to grant Andrea’s wish in 2000, the company was more than eager to help. Her wish inspired Marquis to help with similar wishes. So far the sponsorship has generated more than $3 million in donations and discounts for Make-A-Wish.
To learn more about hot tub wishes and the partnership with Make-A-Wish, click here.
