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

Gathering Items for the 2026 Will’s Way Project Bags

Will's Way Project Items 2026Thank you for your fantastic support of the Will’s Way Project!

With the holidays rapidly approaching, we have started to gather items for the bags we will distribute this Christmas.

Check out our Amazon Wish List for items you can have sent directly to the project.

Amazon Wish List

 

Do you prefer to gather items while out shopping?

Items can be dropped off at Oxford United Methodist Church, 105 McClanahan Street, Oxford.

 

All donations are needed by December 1, 2026.



Mark Your Calendar

Preparing Will’s Way Bags

We will have 2 events in December as we Prepare Will’s Way Project bags to go to local Children’s Hospitals

  • Sorting Party – December 5, 2026 at 10 am
  • Packing Party – December 12, 2026 at 10 am

Both at Oxford United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall,

105 W. McClanahan St. Oxford, NC 27565.



Group Crafts

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 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.