One of the great parts of being in Hawaii is that any time of year is a great time to hit the links, tee it up, and aim for birdies. On Aug. 21 at the Hawaii Prince Golf Club in Honolulu, you can play a fun round of golf while lending a helping hand to Make-A-Wish Hawaii.
Whether you fancy yourself a pro or just want to play a fun game of golf, the Ohana Broadcast Company 2014 Mulligans Golf Tournament is the event for you. The Mulligans Golf Tournament is a chance to play a fun round in sunny Ewa Beach, on an Arnold Palmer-designed golf course. Proceeds from the tournament will support Make-A-Wish Hawaii and will help bring the life-affirming power of a wish with local kids facing critical illnesses.
Summer is car show season, and car shows make for a fun day or evening browsing through all the different hot rods and classic cars. If you have a classic car that you’d like to show off, or maybe you’d just like to browse through the other awesome cars out there, take a look at our list of car shows all over the United States! Get the family together, pack a cooler and enjoy one of America’s favorite pastimes.
That’s right; it’s time to have a green Independence Day! You can still celebrate red, white and blue in style, but what if you knew how important it was to live as eco-friendly as possible, especially on the holidays? The United States produces 70 percent of the world’s solid waste and 80 percent of the products used in the United States are used once and then thrown away. You can add a little green to July 4, a day filled with red, white and blue, with just a few of our eco-friendly tips.
Join the 20th Annual Target Corporation Charity Golf Tournament on Aug. 1 in Bismarck to help grant wishes for North Dakota kids facing critical illnesses. Golfers have a choice of going to the Prairie West Golf Course or the Hawktree Golf Course to participate in this event. Last year Make-A-Wish North Dakota granted 39 wishes. You can help them continue to bring hope, strength, and joy to Wish Kids this year by attending this great event!
This July put on your walking shoes for one – or all – of these upcoming Walk For Wishes events in Indianapolis, Cleveland, and Columbus. Register today and help make wishes come true for children in your community who are facing critical illnesses. Right now our partner Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana has more than 800 children waiting for their wishes to come true, and you can help make that happen this July!
The American flag is one of the most recognizable symbols of our freedom. June 14 is a day that’s set aside just for our flag and for reflecting on what it represents. America has had an official flag since 1777, but it’s gone through many changes since then. The one thing that hasn’t changed, though, is that our flag represents our national pride and freedom. Because Flag Day falls on a Saturday this year, we’ve compiled a list of children’s books all about our flag and our country that you can read together as a family once the day’s activities wind down.
For many Americans, Memorial Day is best remembered as the first day of summer. But it’s important to take a moment this day to reflect on, remember, and honor the men and women who have given their lives serving this country. Whereas Veterans Day, celebrated in November, is meant to focus on honoring the veterans of wars, Memorial Day is a more somber day because it focuses on honoring those who have lost their lives. The real meaning of Memorial Day can be a difficult topic to discuss with your children, but without an understanding of the day’s significance, it’s possible that it will be forgotten. Memorial Day weekend is, of course, a wonderful time to spend an extra day or two of vacation with family, celebrating time spent together. There are many simple, engaging, and fun ways to still spend that time together as a family while also honoring fallen military members in the true spirit of the holiday.
Emergency Medical Services for Children Day takes place on the Wednesday of each EMS Week. This year, May 21 is the day where medical personnel, communities, and parents work together to raise awareness about specialized pediatric emergency care. This day is a special recognition of the aspects of EMS that are unique to children. While many medical institutions, schools and health organizations will host their own events for EMSC Day, there are a few things you and your kids can do at home to address the topic of EMS for kids.
May 18-24 marks the 40th annual Emergency Medical Services Week. President Gerald Ford authorized the first EMS Week celebration in 1973 shortly after Congress passed the Emergency Medical Services Act. Since the first celebration, the week has focused on recognizing and honoring EMS practitioners as well as spreading awareness about injury prevention. EMS Week is the perfect time to teach your kids about safety and to show thanks to the EMS personnel who are dedicated to serving your community.
It’s that time of the year when sun protection is crucial, and frequent reminders must be made to cover up the skin, wear sunscreen, and get screened when any suspicious mark or mole appears somewhere new. Since skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States, it is important to remember that May is National Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month. The best way to spread the word is by keeping yourself safe and setting a good example! Whether you live in San Francisco, Honolulu, Anchorage, or Syracuse, practicing safe sun is a must.
Few things are more thrilling than rappelling down 38 stories of the One America Center in the heart of downtown Austin. One thing that comes to mind, though, is scaling that height for a good cause: raising money for our partner Make-A-Wish® Central and South Texas. Last year, that chapter of Make-A-Wish granted 218 wishes to deserving children; registering now to be a fundraiser for their Over the Edge event will help them in their goal of granting even more wishes this year. All the money raised by Make-A-Wish rappellers goes towards granting the wishes of these local children.
The beauty of spring is that it’s a great opportunity to get out and enjoy an afternoon on the links. But what if you could not only get out and golf, but also support Make-A-Wish Central New York? If that’s up your alley, than there are two great opportunities in June for you to do that.
There are two Golf For Wishes events: The first chance is at the 27th Annual Onondaga Beverage Corporation Make-A-Wish Open in Syracuse on June 2, with the next opportunity the following week, June 9, at the 16th Annual Nelcorp Make-A-Wish Open in Johnson City.
Together, the two events play an important role in raising funds for Make-A-Wish Central New York. Your participation ensures that children with critical illnesses across Central New York will continue to receive their desired wishes.
Nurses are very important to us, but they are especially important to all of the Make-A-Wish Wish Kids who are battling critical illnesses. Nurses brighten the lives of their child patients and do so much for everyone, so it makes total sense that we would set aside a specific day to honor them for all their endless hard work!
Tuesday, May 6 is National Nurse’s Day, otherwise known as National RN Recognition Day. The day opens National Nurses Week which runs through May 12. The week-long celebration was started in honor of English nurse Florence Nightingale, who was born on May 12.
Look back on your life and remember the days of being a child and a teenager. Now put yourself in the shoes of a child battling a critical illness, such as neurofibromatosis or a brain tumor. Brain tumors are most common in children under the age of 20, males up to the age of 39, and females under the age of 20. Neurofibromatosis is usually diagnosed in childhood or early adulthood. This puts many children and young adults at risk. This is why it is so important to spread awareness during the month of May during National Brain Tumor and Neurofibromatosis Month. Start by remembering to wear a gray ribbon, which signifies brain tumors.
May is a month for giving with Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic throwing some of their most exciting events of the year throughout the month. You have a chance to impact Wish Kids with your giving this May by taking part in two great events. The first will be held May 3 beginning at 6 p.m. The second event is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. May 18. By taking part in one or both of these fun Make-A-Wish events, you can help children in your community with critical illnesses receive a wish granted.
Since it was founded in 1983, Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic has granted the wishes of more than 7,800 children. Be a part of the magic this May and learn firsthand the impact a wish can have in the life of an eligible child. In 2012 alone, our partner, Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic was able to grant 445 wishes. The chapter is hoping to grant even more wishes in 2014 and your contribution could make the difference.
In April and May, it’s easy to help Make-A-Wish Illinois grant wishes for local kids. If you do some spring cleaning and decide you’d like to make a car donation to Wheels For Wishes, benefiting Make-A-Wish Illinois, or choose to participate in a local fundraising event, you can make a difference in Illinois! Kids in Chicago, Joliet, Rockford, East Saint Louis, and Aurora will benefit from your generosity.
New Jersey is bustling with excitement in anticipation of five great Make-A-Wish events that are scheduled to take place throughout the month of May. The fun starts May 3 with the Darts For Dreams Dart-A-Thon in Hamilton; Also taking place May 3 is the Bryce’s Bridge Wine Tasting in West Deptford; On May 10 enjoy the New Jersey 2014 Gala held at the Samuel & Josephine Plumeri Wishing Place; May 22 is the Rusty Classic in Hillsborough; And the final May event will be held May 25 in North Haledon.
Take advantage of these exciting and diverse Make-A-Wish events to help grant the wishes of children in your New Jersey Community. Since 1983, our partner, Make-A-Wish New Jersey, has provided wishes for 7,400 children with critical illnesses throughout all of New Jersey. Volunteers spend countless hours to ensure that every wish is as unique as a Wish Kid. You can be a part of the Make-A-Wish experience by taking part in these great May events.
Teaching children the importance of keeping the Earth green and healthy is important for the future of the world. Earth Day is a special celebration which promotes green tips and sustainable living. Earth day is celebrated April 22, and became an official United States Holiday in 1970. On the very first Earth Day, more than 20 million people gathered in the streets to protest the industrial revolution. Since then, April 22 has marked a day when families come together to collect garbage, plant trees, clean up beaches, teach one another about living green and sign petitions to promote a better future for the planet. Since 1990, the holiday has been recognized worldwide. Huge projects take place each year, including a 100,000 person bike ride on Earth Day in 2012 in China, and more than 28 million trees being planted in Afghanistan on Earth Day in 2011.
There are plenty of ways to promote Earth Day and teach your children about the importance of protecting the planet. Many families will plant a tree in their yard for each child and watch them grow along with their children. One of our favorite ways to celebrate Earth Day here at Wheels For Wishes is by making Worms In Dirt!
Plans are in place for the eighth annual Merrill Lynch Grand Gala. The Merrill Lynch Grand Gala offers a great opportunity for wish supporters in Wisconsin to come together to make wishes possible in Milwaukee, Green Bay, Madison, and all across Wisconsin. Registration is open now. You can get your tickets today by contacting Nicole Williams, Madison Regional Director, at 608-252-4321. Doors open at the Gordon Event Center on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus at 5:30 p.m. on May 2. Sponsorship opportunities are also available at the gala. Check out the Grand Gala Table Host packet to choose a plan that works best for you.
Make-A-Wish World Wish Day is April 29, and there are plenty of ways for you to get involved and make wishes come true, with car donation among one of the easiest and most beneficial. When you donate a vehicle to car donation charities such as Wheels For Wishes, you can help to grant the wishes of children all over the United States. Wheels For Wishes works with Make-A-Wish chapters around the country and vehicle donations can be picked up or towed away nearly anywhere. Find your local chapter and donate a car today.
