Since joining Make-A-Wish Central & Northern Florida as the Director of Development for the Northwest Region of Florida, I've made it my mission to share stories of children who have been diagnosed with life-changing illnesses and the impact their wish experience made in their lives at just the right time with individuals who believe in the Make-A-Wish mission.
Many children receive medical treatment over the course of many months - often times separated from family and friends - at specialty pediatric hospitals outside of their hometown. A wish is the bright shining star đź’«in the distance that a child never loses sight of through treatment and recovery. The wish is their goal to accept treatment, recover and be back at home.Â
I've made it my mission to do everything I can to ensure children diagnosed with critical illnesses get their magical wish and I do this every day in honor of my daughter, Debbie, who at just 19 years old, passed from a fatal car accident on February 14, 2018.Â
The Over the Edge event is held on Valentine's Day, a day filled with love and support for one another. What better way to "wrap your arms around" Make-A-Wish kids and honor my daughter's heavenly-versary, than to help me raised funds to rappel a tall downtown Tallahassee building.Â
Please contribute to my goal to raise over $1,500 to help grant more children's wishes in honor and memory of sweet "Debbie Cakes."Â Thank you, Kathleen đź’™
I am really proud to support Make-A-Wish and their work in our community. Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. A wish gives children renewed energy and strength, brings families closer together and unites communities.
Did you know that Make-A-Wish has granted more than 550,000 wishes around the world? That’s a lot, yes. But right now, for every wish that comes true, two more children with critical illnesses are waiting for theirs to be granted because Make-A-Wish lacks the necessary funding. I'm fundraising for Make-A-Wish so that more deserving kids and their families can know the life-changing joy, renewal, strength and hope that a wish can bring.
Life-changing wishes are only possible because of supporters like us. A wish can truly transform a child’s life, and we have the power to grant it. Please, donate now!
Will you help go over the edge and support Make-A-Wish by donating today?
Perks
The Landing Zone is the heart of the action for those cheering from the ground! It’s the perfect spot for family, friends, and supporters to gather and celebrate our brave Rappelers as they go Over the Edge. This vibrant area will be filled with entertainment, activities, and excitement—making it a prime location for visibility and engagement during our inaugural event.
Sponsorship Benefits
As a Landing Zone Sponsor, you’ll receive high-impact visibility
and exclusive perks:
- Official Recognition as the Landing Zone Sponsor at the event
- Tabling Opportunity in the Landing Zone to engage with attendees
- 3 Rappelling Spots to go Over the Edge on Saturday, February 14, 2026
- Promo Item Inclusion (optional): Add your branded item to gift bags for all Rappelers
- Live Recognition during the event
- Social Media Shoutouts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook
-
Logo Placement on:
- Event website
- All promotional materials (banners, posters, email campaigns)
- Back of the official Over the Edge event t-shirt
Need to be invoiced?
Please email Kathleen Hampton, Director
of Development at khampton@cnfl.wish.org
Deadline to secure this sponsorship: January 21, 2026
As an Anchor Sponsor, you’ll be a key supporter of our Over the Edge event—helping us create unforgettable moments for participants and spectators alike. This sponsorship offers strong brand visibility and meaningful engagement, all while supporting a powerful cause.
Sponsorship Benefits
- Official Recognition as the Anchor Sponsor at the event
- Tabling Opportunity to connect with attendees in the Landing Zone
- 2 Rappelling Spots to go Over the Edge on Saturday, February 14, 2026
- Promo Item Inclusion (optional): Add your branded item to gift bags for all Rappelers
- Live Recognition during the event
- Social Media Shoutouts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook
- Logo Placement on:
- Event website
- All promotional materials (banners, posters, email campaigns)
- Back of the official Over the Edge event t-shirt
Need to be invoiced?
Please email Kathleen Hampton, Director
of Development at khampton@cnfl.wish.org
Deadline to secure this sponsorship: January 21, 2026
Make your mark—literally—on the rope! As a Rope Sponsor, your brand will be front and center as participants take the plunge. This unique sponsorship includes personalized recognition during each rappel and high-visibility branding throughout the event and VIP Reception.
Sponsorship Benefits
- Official Recognition as the Rope Sponsor at the event and VIP Reception
- 1 Rappelling Spot to go Over the Edge on Saturday, February 14, 2026
- Promo Item Inclusion (optional): Add your branded item to gift bags for all Rappelers
- On-Site Announcements for each rappel on your sponsored rope. Example: “Now descending on the [COMPANY] rope is Paul Bunyan.”
- Live Recognition during the event
- Social Media Shoutouts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook
- Logo Placement on:
- Event website
- All promotional materials (banners, posters, email campaigns)
- Back of the official Over the Edge event t-shirt
Need to be invoiced?
Please email Kathleen Hampton, Director
of Development at khampton@cnfl.wish.org
Deadline to secure this sponsorship: January 21, 2026
As a Descent Sponsor, your brand will be part of every step of the journey—supporting our courageous participants as they go Over the Edge. This sponsorship offers meaningful visibility and a chance to connect with attendees in a memorable way.
Sponsorship Benefits
- Official Recognition as the Descent Sponsor at the event
- Promo Item Inclusion (optional): Add your branded item to gift bags for all Rappelers
- Live Recognition during the event
- Logo Placement on:
- Event website
- All promotional materials (banners, posters, email campaigns)
- Back of the official Over the Edge event t-shirt
Need to be invoiced?
Please email Kathleen Hampton, Director
of Development at khampton@cnfl.wish.org
Deadline to secure this sponsorship: January 21, 2026
As a Belay Sponsor, your support helps keep our Rappelers safe and inspired as they go Over the Edge. This sponsorship offers meaningful brand visibility at the event and VIP Reception, along with a chance to be part of the excitement in a personal way.
Sponsorship Benefits
- Official Recognition as the Belay Sponsor at the event and VIP Reception
- Promo Item Inclusion (optional): Add your branded item to gift bags for all Rappelers
- Live Recognition during the Over the Edge event
- Logo Placement on:
- Event website
- All promotional materials (banners, posters, email campaigns)
Need to be invoiced?
Please email Kathleen Hampton, Director
of Development at khampton@cnfl.wish.org
Deadline to secure this sponsorship: January 21, 2026
Join in the Over the Edge and Make-A-Wish community event inviting individuals and businesses to participate in an opportunity to rappel a downtown Tallahassee building while raising funds to help grant wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Exhibitors supply their own table, chairs, trash can and tent to display their organization's information.
Join in the Over the Edge and Make-A-Wish community event inviting individuals and businesses to participate in an opportunity to rappel a downtown Tallahassee building while raising funds to help grant wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Exhibitors supply their own table, chairs, trash can and tent to display their organization's information.
Highlights
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The results of a the 2022 Make-A- Wish America Wish Impact study indicate that a large majority of Make-A- Wish alumni, parents, and medical providers overwhelmingly agree that the wish experience contributes substantially to physical, mental, and emotional health; and that the wish experience was a necessary part of the medical treatment journey, improved the odds of survival, provided a support system and better health outcomes, and gave the child a better chance of recovering from their critical illness.
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Activity
The Landing Zone is the heart of the action for those cheering from the ground! It’s the perfect spot for family, friends, and supporters to gather and celebrate our brave Rappelers as they go Over the Edge. This vibrant area will be filled with entertainment, activities, and excitement—making it a prime location for visibility and engagement during our inaugural event.
Sponsorship Benefits
As a Landing Zone Sponsor, you’ll receive high-impact visibility
and exclusive perks:
- Official Recognition as the Landing Zone Sponsor at the event
- Tabling Opportunity in the Landing Zone to engage with attendees
- 3 Rappelling Spots to go Over the Edge on Saturday, February 14, 2026
- Promo Item Inclusion (optional): Add your branded item to gift bags for all Rappelers
- Live Recognition during the event
- Social Media Shoutouts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook
-
Logo Placement on:
- Event website
- All promotional materials (banners, posters, email campaigns)
- Back of the official Over the Edge event t-shirt
Need to be invoiced?
Please email Kathleen Hampton, Director
of Development at khampton@cnfl.wish.org
Deadline to secure this sponsorship: January 21, 2026
As an Anchor Sponsor, you’ll be a key supporter of our Over the Edge event—helping us create unforgettable moments for participants and spectators alike. This sponsorship offers strong brand visibility and meaningful engagement, all while supporting a powerful cause.
Sponsorship Benefits
- Official Recognition as the Anchor Sponsor at the event
- Tabling Opportunity to connect with attendees in the Landing Zone
- 2 Rappelling Spots to go Over the Edge on Saturday, February 14, 2026
- Promo Item Inclusion (optional): Add your branded item to gift bags for all Rappelers
- Live Recognition during the event
- Social Media Shoutouts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook
- Logo Placement on:
- Event website
- All promotional materials (banners, posters, email campaigns)
- Back of the official Over the Edge event t-shirt
Need to be invoiced?
Please email Kathleen Hampton, Director
of Development at khampton@cnfl.wish.org
Deadline to secure this sponsorship: January 21, 2026
Make your mark—literally—on the rope! As a Rope Sponsor, your brand will be front and center as participants take the plunge. This unique sponsorship includes personalized recognition during each rappel and high-visibility branding throughout the event and VIP Reception.
Sponsorship Benefits
- Official Recognition as the Rope Sponsor at the event and VIP Reception
- 1 Rappelling Spot to go Over the Edge on Saturday, February 14, 2026
- Promo Item Inclusion (optional): Add your branded item to gift bags for all Rappelers
- On-Site Announcements for each rappel on your sponsored rope. Example: “Now descending on the [COMPANY] rope is Paul Bunyan.”
- Live Recognition during the event
- Social Media Shoutouts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook
- Logo Placement on:
- Event website
- All promotional materials (banners, posters, email campaigns)
- Back of the official Over the Edge event t-shirt
Need to be invoiced?
Please email Kathleen Hampton, Director
of Development at khampton@cnfl.wish.org
Deadline to secure this sponsorship: January 21, 2026
As a Descent Sponsor, your brand will be part of every step of the journey—supporting our courageous participants as they go Over the Edge. This sponsorship offers meaningful visibility and a chance to connect with attendees in a memorable way.
Sponsorship Benefits
- Official Recognition as the Descent Sponsor at the event
- Promo Item Inclusion (optional): Add your branded item to gift bags for all Rappelers
- Live Recognition during the event
- Logo Placement on:
- Event website
- All promotional materials (banners, posters, email campaigns)
- Back of the official Over the Edge event t-shirt
Need to be invoiced?
Please email Kathleen Hampton, Director
of Development at khampton@cnfl.wish.org
Deadline to secure this sponsorship: January 21, 2026
As a Belay Sponsor, your support helps keep our Rappelers safe and inspired as they go Over the Edge. This sponsorship offers meaningful brand visibility at the event and VIP Reception, along with a chance to be part of the excitement in a personal way.
Sponsorship Benefits
- Official Recognition as the Belay Sponsor at the event and VIP Reception
- Promo Item Inclusion (optional): Add your branded item to gift bags for all Rappelers
- Live Recognition during the Over the Edge event
- Logo Placement on:
- Event website
- All promotional materials (banners, posters, email campaigns)
Need to be invoiced?
Please email Kathleen Hampton, Director
of Development at khampton@cnfl.wish.org
Deadline to secure this sponsorship: January 21, 2026
Join in the Over the Edge and Make-A-Wish community event inviting individuals and businesses to participate in an opportunity to rappel a downtown Tallahassee building while raising funds to help grant wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Exhibitors supply their own table, chairs, trash can and tent to display their organization's information.
Join in the Over the Edge and Make-A-Wish community event inviting individuals and businesses to participate in an opportunity to rappel a downtown Tallahassee building while raising funds to help grant wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Exhibitors supply their own table, chairs, trash can and tent to display their organization's information.
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