Shown above: Participating in the Make a Wish event were (l-r) Clarisa Martinez, John Wilber, Tania Morales, Aime Lopez, and a Make-A-Wish Representative. Fillmore High School Associated Student Body hosted their Walk for Wishes on May 19th, at the football field, to help make wishes come true for kids with life threatening medical conditions. Walkers secured sponsors from friends, family and local businesses. 100% of the sponsorships went to Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Tri-Counties. It was a fun afternoon of exercise, great food, camaraderie and entertainment. The group had a goal of $5,000 to adopt the wish of a child. The goal was $5,000, however they reached approximately $3,000. Make a Wish is working with several high schools in Ventura County-- Simi Valley HS, Channel Islands HS, Adolfo Camarillo HS, and Fillmore HS. The goal was to keep it simple, and let the students organize their own fundraisers with the minimum goal of granting a single wish between all the schools. It costs about $5,000 to grant a wish. Everyone involved can be very proud that they were able to raise so much money. With more planning, next year they hope to raise the full $5,000 needed to grant a wish. The three students in Fillmore responsible for organizing the event were Veronica Ocegueda, Taelor Burhoe and Esperanza Ocegueda. Fillmore High School PE teachers Curtis Garner, Matt Suttle and Kari Appleford raised over $1,200 by encouraging their PE students to participate. Also a class at San Cayetano brought in over $300, and the Alverdi family brought in close to $300 in sponsors. It was a great day!