Make-A-Wish^®

In October 2004, Cars 4 Causes^® had the privilege of meeting Travis Flores, an inspiring young man and author of "The Spider Who Never Gave Up!", which he wrote at the ripe old age of eight.

Travis, now age 13, has cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease for which there is currently no cure. Because of Travis' own battle with illness, and knowing firsthand how important and powerful hope is, he decided to write a book to encourage others who are facing seemingly, insurmountable challenges in their own lives, to do as Sparkey the Spider says, "Go all the Way! Don't Stop!." You can get to know Travis and Sparkey bettter by clicking here to visit their website.

"Never, ever give up on what you want to do - or on your dreams." -- Sparkey The Spider

When Travis visited Cars 4 Causes^®, he was accompanied by his mother, Terry Flores, and Shanna Wasson-Taylor, CEO of the Make-A-Wish_® Foundation of the Tri-Counties in California. Earlier in 2004, the Make-A-Wish_® Foundation, the largest wish-granting charity in the world, had helped Travis fulfill his wish to have his book professionally illustrated.

"Never, ever give up on what you want to do - or on your dreams." -- Sparkey The Spider

Cars 4 Causes^® is proud to be working together with the Make-A-Wish_® Foundation in their endeavor to make many more children's dreams come true. Your generous support with car donations plays a huge role in making this possible.

Travis just finished his first semester in college as a sophomore in New York. You can keep track of his progress or buy his book by visiting www.sparkeythespider.com