Will's Way Project

A Light in the Dark

Welcome to the Will’s Way Project

The Will’s Way Project honors the memory of Will Day, who during his short life spent many days in UNC and Duke Children’s Hospitals. Through many tests and procedures during those trying times, Will was always able to brighten our world with his loving smile.

We seek to bring a little light to the families and caregivers spending long days and nights with children in nearby hospitals with gift bags and care packages.


What's Next for the Will's Way Project

Will’s Way Project 2025 is underway!

Will's Way Project Collections 2025We are gathering items to put in gift bags for families and caregivers of children who are in UNC, Wakemed Children’s Hospitals and Durham’s Ronald McDonald House during Christmas.

Please consider donating to this project and help share a little light in the lives of these families facing medical challenges this Christmas.

 

View the items list as a pdf

 

 Check out our Amazon Wish List

 



Mark Your Calendar – Will’s Way Project 2025

Join in the fun of preparing the Will’s Way Project bags to go to local Children’s Hospitals and Western NC

  • Sorting Party, December 6th at 10:00am
  • Packing Party, December 13th at 10:00am

Both at Oxford United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall,

105 W. McClanahan St. Oxford, NC 27565.



Groups Crafts for 2025

Would your class or group like to make a craft or card to go in these special bags we deliver this Christmas?

We have received many comments about how special it is to receive a homemade card or craft.  You can help shine a light in this special way!

All cards or crafts are due by December 1, 2025 and must be able to fit in a 13” X 13” bag.



Comments from Recipients


Grace receives Will's Way Birthday Gift

Grace is at UNC Children’s hospital awaiting surgery on Thursday. We are glad to be celebrating Will’s birthday and thanks for the Starbucks card!! She’s been here 10 days and will probably be another week or so. Feel free to use Grace’s photo. Thank you again!!!



Help Shine the Light

You can support the Will’s Way Project online via our account with Oxford UMC. Note: Choose Will’s Way using the drop down menu arrow beside “Pledged Donations.”

 

Checks can be mailed directly to Oxford United Methodist Church, PO Box 757, Oxford, NC 27565.

  • Make Checks payable to Oxford United Methodist Church.
  • Include “Will’s Way Project” in the memo line.