Donating DVC points to Make-A-wish

[blondietink]

Is it possible to donate unused DVC points to Make-A-Wish? We have a few points that will go unused before they expire and I would rather give them away to Make-A-Wish if possible. Has anybody done this and if so, how do you go about it?

 

[kirstenb1]

I think MAW has it's own resort in Orlando, but maybe not. I know from reading a few MAW threads that the families stay somewhere not on WDW property.

 

[SueM in MN]

I think MAW has it's own resort in Orlando, but maybe not. I know from reading a few MAW threads that the families stay somewhere not on WDW property.

Many families on WISH trips stay at a resort called Give Kids the World Village that was built just for trips like that. It is not owned by MAW, but is used by most families on MAW trips to Orlando.

http://www.gktw.org/

For the OP, I would try contacting Member Services. If there is a way to do it, I'm sure they would know.

 

[chalee94]

Is it possible to donate unused DVC points to Make-A-Wish? We have a few points that will go unused before they expire and I would rather give them away to Make-A-Wish if possible. Has anybody done this and if so, how do you go about it?

it's not possible. (mostly due to transfer rules.)

 

[blondietink]

My DS was given a Make-A-wish trip years ago and we stayed right on disney property because Give Kids the World Village was full at the time. That's why I wondered if Disney would like my unused points back to help out the cause. I will call member services tomorrow to check.

 

[kirstenb1]

OP, I bet a lot of us have small lots of leftover points. IMHO, it would be terrific if DVC could designate MAW as the recipient of all these donated points. They would have the ability to merge and "bulk" them in week long lots for families to use. I think it's nice of you to think of them; I was just getting lost in the "how to".

 

[Betty Rohrer]

i would contact Give Kids The World about the points, they could tell you if it is possible for them to use the points.