Moonshine Sweet Tea and Make a Wish
Moonshine Sweet Tea (MST), makers of fresh-brewed Texas sweet tea, kicked-off its nationwide sponsorship of Make-A-Wish® at a special launch party held on September 29, 2016.. The event was held at the Broken Spoke Saloon, in Austin, Texas. Ray Benson, front man of Grammy Award Winners Asleep at the Wheel, and inspiring wish kids and their families from the Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas chapter, were among the special guests invited to celebrate the charitable partnership which will bring hope, strength and joy to kids with life-threatening medical conditions across the country.
“It’s incredibly important for us to give back to those in need,” said Remmy Castillo, Chief Executive Officer of Moonshine Sweet Tea. “We’re so proud to be working alongside the amazing Make-A-Wish team to help wish kids’ wishes become a reality. We can’t wait to get started.”
Moonshine Sweet Tea is now available in stores and restaurants in more than 25 states. The company’s growing presence nationwide prompted it to take on a charitable partner that believes in granting life-changing wishes for seriously ill children. Moonshine Sweet Tea is launching its initiative alongside Make-A-Wish immediately. The company will share additional details in the coming weeks, as well as the inspiring stories of the kids they have the great joy to impact.
“We are excited for the opportunity to partner with Moonshine Sweet Tea,” said David Williams, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish America. “We are honored that the company founder, Milton Verret, a well-known philanthropist, chose to expand his mission of improving the lives of children to include making wishes come true for children facing serious illnesses.”
About Moonshine Sweet Tea
Located in Austin, Texas, Moonshine Sweet Tea brews the finest sweet tea based on a secret family recipe from 1946. Today Moonshine is still brewed, one kettle at a time giving it the highest quality and best taste. The only ingredients are hand-picked black tea leaves, clean filtered water and 100% cane sugar. Founder Leo Cob Porter’s great grandson still puts his seal of approval on every batch of this non-alcoholic Moonshine. It’s become one of the fasting growing teas in America since releasing its ready to drink flavors in September 2015. Moonshine can be found in stores including HEB, Kroger, Sprouts and Sam’s Club. Moonshine’s RTD line includes six flavors: Original Sweet Tea, Mint and Honey, Lemon, Mango, Sweet Peach, and Unsweet Tea. Every bottle of Moonshine Tea places the words “helping children’s charities” on the cap. Moonshine believes in giving back, especially to children. To start the campaign, a corporate partnership with Make-A-Wish was launched in September 2016. Visit Moonshine at www.moonshinesweettea.com to learn more.
About Make-A-Wish
Make-A-Wish® grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. According to a 2011 U.S. study of wish impact, most health professionals surveyed believe a wish-come-true can have positive impacts on the health of children. Kids say wishes give them renewed strength to fight their illnesses, and their parents say these experiences help strengthen the entire family. Headquartered in Phoenix, Make-A-Wish is one of the world’s leading children’s charities, serving children in every community in the United States and its territories.
About Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas
With the help of generous donors and more than 250 volunteers, Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas has granted more than 4,500 wishes since its inception in 1985. Last year alone, Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas made it possible for 266 kids to receive the gift of a wish. This year, with the help of its community, the organization will be able to grant 280 wishes or more. For more information on how to get involved, visit www.cstx.wish.org.
