New Jersey – Star Wars enthusiasts across the galaxy eagerly anticipate the arrival of May the 4th,
known affectionately as “Star Wars Day”; This year they are set to unite once again for PODATHON This 2024, all-day marathon event in support of Make-A-Wish America. Hosted online at
ThePodathon.com, this fourth annual fundraiser aims to make dreams a reality for children facing
critical illnesses.
Starting at 9 am EST and continuing until late evening, Star Wars enthusiasts, celebrities, and content
creators will join forces in a livestream extravaganza dedicated to raising funds for Make-A-Wish.
Throughout the day, viewers can tune in to enjoy content from a dozen of the most popular Star Wars
fan creators while having the opportunity to contribute directly through the PODATHON MAKE-A-
WISH online platform ( bit,ly/podathon24 ). Every donation received will directly benefit the foundation.
Pete Fletzer, one of the event organizers, expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming support from
the Star Wars community, stating, “The STAR WARS fan community is made up of some of the most
generous and caring people I’ve ever met. The outpouring of support in years past has been so
powerful and more than we honestly expected.” Since its inception in 2020, PODATHON has raised
over $27,000 for Make-A-Wish.
Celebrity guests confirmed so far include the legendary Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian), Paul
Sun-Hyung Lee (The Mandalorian, The Last Airbender, Kim’s Convenience), Greg Grunberg (The
Force Awakens, Rise of Skywalker, Felicity, Heroes), Pablo Hidalgo and Matt Martin (Lucasfilm Story
Group) and many more. See www.ThePodathon.com for the full list of guests, sponsors and host
content creators.
Becca Benjamin, another member of the event team, emphasized the community’s commitment to
giving back, saying, “Our shared love of the STAR WARS universe has led us to opportunities to get
to know so many amazing people. Giving back to the community in the form of a wonderful charity
like MAKE-A-WISH feels like a natural thing to do.”
More details about the event will be announced in the coming weeks leading up to May 4, 2024.
Follow @ThePodathon on Twitter and Instagram for updates, and visit ThePodathon.com for further
information.
Please note that this event is not associated or affiliated with Lucasfilm or Disney in any official
capacity.
About Make-A-Wish:
Make-A-Wish invites wish kids into a world of possibilities, where the exciting anticipation of a wish-
come-true helps them believe in better days ahead. A wish replaces fear with confidence, sadness with joy, and anxiety with hope. Make-A-Wish is committed to ensuring that no child waits even one
unnecessary day to experience the hope and joy that a wish brings.
About the Hosts:
Pete Fletzer is a freelance writer known for his work with Lucasfilm and Topps’ STAR WARS
GALAXY and STAR WARS INSIDER magazines. He is also the co-host of Around the Galaxy and
ATGLive. Becca Benjamin co-hosts the podcast Tarkin’s Top Shelf, dedicated to bringing “book
awareness’ to the Star Wars fandom. Nick Mielke, co-host of Around the Galaxy and ATGLive, is
passionate about Star Wars and the outdoors.