Fantasy RV Tours Raises $100K for Make-A-Wish Foundation – RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News
LAS VEGAS – Fantasy RV Tours (FRVT), the world’s leader in curated RV caravans and rallies, hosted another successful fundraising event at its Homecoming Rally, raising over $100,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, according to a release.
The 2025 event was held from March 19-23 at the Talona Ridge Resort in the Blue Ridge Mountains near East Ellijay, Ga. This popular annual rally brings frequent and first-time travelers together to connect, meet the company’s tour leaders and staff, and enjoy a week of fun and camaraderie.
This year’s event included a ride on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway along the Georgia/Tennessee border, daily activities, travelogue seminars, social events, and more. A highlight of the week is always the live charity auction, featuring wrapped mystery boxes with a gag gift “clue” on top. Although they do not know what was in each box, FRVT guests have fun bidding and imagining what their prize might be.
During the two-hour charity auction, FRVT guests raised $52,167. FRVT and its Founder & CEO, Nel Filliger, matched the donations, bringing the grand total to $104,335, which will make at least 10 wishes come true. This year’s funds go directly to Make-A-Wish Georgia, an organization that grants the wishes of children with critical illnesses.
“Make-A-Wish is a cause that is near and dear to my heart,” said Filliger. “We have been supporting this charity since 2015 and have raised nearly $600,000 to help make wishes come true, just like they did for my grandson, Dylan.”
Filliger’s grandson, Dylan Prunty, passed away at age 16 of a rare and painful genetic disease. He spent most of his short life in Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles. To manage the pain he became an expert at building intricate LEGO sets. His wish was to visit Legoland and ride a train. Make-A-Wish learned of Dylan and made his wish come true. Not only did he get to enjoy a dream weekend at Legoland, but he also got to work with LEGO Master Builders to design a replica of the Children’s Hospital and returned home via a train ride with his family.
“Make-A-Wish captures the heartfelt wish of each child,” said Filliger. “And then they organize everything. It means the world to the child, and to their families.”
“We are grateful to our guests for embracing this charity along with us, and to the Make-A-Wish Foundation for allowing us to support their mission of impacting and uplifting children and their families in the midst of difficult medical treatments,” added Filliger.
About Fantasy RV Tours
Fantasy RV Tours is the leader in curated RV caravans and rallies, with 100 popular routes and destinations available for guests with varying interests. Over 80,000 guests have experienced Fantasy RV Tours over 35 years and four generations of family involvement. Visit the website: fantasyrvtours.com
