Make-A-Wish Western New York is hosting a Radio-Thon and a Walk For Wishes this September. Audiences in cities like Rochester and Buffalo will have 28 hours of radio entertainment and an opportunity to donate from 97 Rock. Corning, N.Y. will be a part of a nationwide Walk For Wishes fundraiser seeking to grant a multitude of Western New York wishes through fundraising efforts. Both events will benefit local children with critical illnesses by granting them life-changing wishes! 

Make-A-Wish Wisconsin is walking for wishes this September. Appleton and Madison are hosting two fun-filled Walk For Wishes events. Walking For Wishes means experiencing a day of fun and exercise while simultaneously raising important funds to grant wishes for local children with critical illnesses. See which of these events fits best with you, and help to grant wishes!

A great way to help Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington is right around the corner. On Sept. 10, don't miss the 2016 Walk For Wishes in the Seattle area. Nationwide, Walk For Wishes has raised enough money to grant more than 270,000 wishes. In Washington, you can attend the walk to help your local Make-A-Wish grant more wishes right in your state.

Every year, trillions of airline miles go unused. Meanwhile, 70 percent of all Make-A-Wish wishes require air travel, and each wish typically needs four or more tickets. Donating either airline miles that you will never use or miles that are about to expire is an incredibly easy way to bring hope, strength and joy to children with critical illnesses in your area. Throughout the country, Make-A-Wish needs 2.8 billion miles to fund every travel wish each year. With a much higher number of miles going to waste every year, you can be part of the change by donating your expiring miles! 

Most people think of December when they think about making charitable donations. While the end of the year is a popular time to make last-minute donations, summer can be a great time too! If you have an unwanted vehicle, there are a few great benefits of donating during the summer that you can take advantage of. 

Get your sneakers ready for two fun events benefiting Make-A-Wish Northeast New York in August: Walk For Wishes and the Bobbie Arsenault Memorial 5k. Both events are great ways to get active while helping a great cause in the community. 

Walk the morning away and help bring wishes to children in Northeast California and Northern Nevada. The race will take place at the California State Capital on August 13. Registration/check in will begin at 8 a.m. The walk will start at 9 a.m., with a finish line celebration to follow until 11:30 a.m. There is parking available at the Capital Garage located at 10th & L Street. Weekend parking rates are $1.50 each half hour with a maximum charge of $5. 

Now in its third year, Make-A-Wish Central New York's Walk on the Wild Side event is taking place at the Wild Animal Park (7261 Lakeport Rd.) in Chittenango on July 29. The event runs from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Walk on the Wild Side is a great way to get out and help Make-A-Wish, but it's also the perfect family event for the summer. Kids will love exploring the Wild Animal Park and learning about wild animals. 

Are you looking for a way to help Make-A-Wish Missouri this summer? If you're a biker or fashion enthusiast, there's a Make-A-Wish Missouri event that's perfect for you. The 8th Annual Ride For Wishes motorcycle ride is taking place June 11-12 and the To The Moon Fashion Show takes place June 23. Both events are fun ways to help raise money so more Missouri kids can have their wishes granted this year! 

Make-A-Wish Oregon has two events coming up this June that you won't want to miss. The Summer Wishes Cocktail Party is June 4 and the Jebner's Wish Golf Tournament is the following weekend on June 11. Both events give you the perfect opportunity to get out and help make wishes happen! 

The Onondaga Beverage Make-A-Wish Open and the Nelcorp Make-A-Wish Open are bringing all the excitement of a fantastic golf tournament to Central New York this June. When you carry your clubs onto the course at one of these golf tournaments, you are helping to benefit Make-A-Wish Central New York, granting wishes for local children with critical illnesses. So pack your clubs, tell your friends and go to one or both of these fun tournaments. 

On June 12 get out your car or motorcycle that catches everyone’s eye, and go for a cruise over to the Angels With A Dream event. This free event benefits Make-A-Wish South Dakota, and will be held at Great Bear Recreation Park near Sioux Falls, S.D. Last year they were able to grant two wishes. This is the fifth annual event, and they hope to grant even more wishes. 

Now that summer weather is here to stay, it's time to start thinking about more ways to get active. Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana has got you covered with 7 different events throughout the summer. If you're in the mood for a charity walk or run, don't miss these great opportunities to get involved with Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. Each event has its own style, so there's something for everyone. 

Come celebrate a night of wishes June 9 that will make you feel like you’re in a real-life fairytale. The New Jersey Gala is being held in the Samuel and Josephine Plumeri Wishing Place, which just so happens to be a castle. 

Walk For Wishes is taking steps to grant wishes in Jacksonville, Fla. on June 4. Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida is hosting a Walk For Wishes in Jacksonville to raise money toward granting wishes for local children with critical illnesses. Your participation in this event will make an important difference!

Making wishes come true is always a fun experience. On June 9 you can get dressed up and meet some wonderful people at the Metro New York Gala. This night is all about celebrating the effect of wishes big and small. It’s a time to honor the children that had wishes come true and to all the people who helped in making these wishes possible.

Want to do something you love and be able to help make wishes happen while doing it? This year for the “Grip It ‘N Rip It” golf tournament the sole beneficiary is Make-A-Wish Northeast New York.  The golf tournament will be held at Hiland Park Country Club, in Queensbury, Friday June 3. All of the proceeds after expenses will go towards local kids and family’s wishes. 

Summer is a beautiful time at Hilton Head Island in South Carolina—the perfect time for a walk or run. On June 4, Make-A-Wish South Carolina is hosting a Walk For Wishes in Lowcountry to help raise money to grant wishes for local children with life-threatening diseases. Your participation in this event will make a huge difference!

May and June are filled with opportunities to help Make-A-Wish Illinois at a fun event. If you're looking to walk or golf to help grant wishes, you have five different events to choose from. The Edwardsville Walk For Wishes is May 14 and the Moline Walk For Wishes is June 4. Golfers can take part in the Clarendon Hills Golf Classic or the Racks Tap Golf Outing June 11, or the Charity Golf Classic on June 17. All of these great events benefit Make-A-Wish Illinois and help them grant more wishes all over the state! 

Edwardsville Walk For Wishes

Moms do so much for their families on a daily basis. From cooking meals to scheduling events and chauffeuring kids, moms wear a lot of hats. It's easy to take these things for granted, but Mother's Day serves as the perfect reminder to say "thank you." Gifts can be thoughtful and heartfelt, but making memories together can often be a lot more meaningful. Even if you are getting your mom a gift, doing a family activity together can make the day even more special.