The holidays are a great time to get together with family and friends, and of course, get your child's photo taken with Santa Clause. In Seattle, if you are supporter or would like to be a supporter of Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington, there's a special opportunity to take part in a special meeting with Santa while helping to grant wishes.
Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington is celebrating the holidays in a winter wonderland at the Four Seasons Hotel Seattle (99 Union Street) at the upcoming Season of Wishes Brunch with Santa. This event is exclusive to donors who are part of the Wishful Giving campaign who donate at the Wish Friend level and above. Guests will enjoy a delicious plated breakfast, create holiday themed crafts to take home and receive a commemorative photo with Santa. For questions about the Brunch with Santa, please contact Lindsey Johnson.
If you're looking for some holiday fun and a great way to help Make-A-Wish South Dakota you won’t want to miss the Holiday Jam with the Hegg Brothers Dec. 11. This benefit concert features performances by a 10-piece band that specializes in classic and contemporary arrangements of popular holiday music. You’re sure to hear something new and unexpected at this performance.
America Recycles Day will take place on Nov. 15, and you are invited to participate! If you have an unwanted vehicle taking up space in your driveway, garage, or shed, then recycle it! Recycle your car, truck, boat, motorcycle, or RV – it’s easy! When you recycle your vehicle with Wheels For Wishes, you are contributing to the green movement but also benefiting Make-A-Wish at the same time. Recycle your vehicle on America Recycles Day and let your unwanted vehicle become so much more.
Troon North is one of Scottsdale's premier golf courses, and not only can you take an afternoon off work to play 18 holes here, you can do it while benefiting Make-A-Wish Arizona. The first-ever Tech Minds Charity Golf Classic on Dec. 9 starts at noon with a shotgun start, and wraps up with a cocktail dinner and awards ceremony. You can help kick off this first-ever event designed to bring together executives of the high-tech industry for a day of golf, valuable networking and – with your support – a proud display of charity.
Foursomes Still Available
With a $5,000 Make-A-Wish Arizona Sponsorship, a hole on the course will be dedicated to your company and Make-A-Wish Arizona and a Wish Kid will be present to cheer you on, or tee off on your behalf. The Make-A-Wish Arizona Sponsor includes: One foursome, golf cart, one tee box advertisement for Make-A-Wish and your company, lunch, dinner, gift bags and prizes.
Veterans Day, Nov. 11, is an important day in our country to show gratitude for the sacrifices veterans and active duty members of the military make to keep us safe. Veterans Day is celebrated Nov. 11 because the 11th hour of the 11th day in the 11th month in 1917 is when the armistice between Germany and the Allied forces came into effect, ending World War I. The day was celebrated for the first time on Nov. 11, 1918 as Armistice Day, and was celebrated as such until 1954 when the official name of the day changed to Veterans Day.
Staying active is important to help stay in shape, but it becomes even more important at the holidays. After all, we've indulged a little too much on holiday treats, right? Once again this year, there is a great way to get into shape while helping a great cause.
Brave the Bay is an annual fundraiser presented by the San Francisco Police Department to benefit our partner, Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area. It's an active, holiday-themed event that's perfect for participants of any age.
Three Ways To Participate
Brave the Bay takes place in and around Aquatic Park in San Francisco on Saturday, Dec. 6, with three different athletic events to take part in: Santa Walk and Fun Run, Santa Plunge in the Bay and the Santa Cable Car Pull.
Last year's Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles Wishing Well Winter Gala raised more than $1 million – an event record – and had more than 750 guests in attendance. This year's event could be even bigger! The 31st annual Wishing Well Winter Gala is at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills on Wednesday, Dec. 3. Cocktails start at 6 p.m. with the dinner and program starting at 7 p.m.
The annual Wishing Well Winter Gala is the perfect event to connect with business leaders, philanthropists, medical visionaries, entertainment executives and celebrities in a celebration of the children and families whose lives have been touched by their wishes. It's also a time to honor leaders in our community who make these wishes possible.
The American Cancer Society predicts that there will be 46,420 new cases of pancreatic cancer in 2014 in the United States. And while this disease rarely affects children, it is possible. Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month is a great time to learn more about this serious form of cancer and raise awareness. While many of its risk factors are unavoidable, some are, and November is a good time to learn about them and help yourself and your children avoid these risk factors.
Unfortunately, pancreatic cancer often goes undetected until it is in an advanced stage. And even when diagnosed early, pancreatic cancer often has a poor prognosis. That’s why it’s important to learn about the risk factors, symptoms, screening tools and prevention options so that more cases can be prevented or caught earlier.
October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the month of November is dedicated to lung cancer awareness and prevention. Even though lung cancer is rare in children, it is important to know the signs and symptoms of the disease. It is also important to take precautions early on in life to decrease your child’s risk of ever being diagnosed with lung cancer, or any type of cancer at all.
Nov. 20 will be a night to remember! The Fifth Annual WishNYC: A Toast to Wishes will help to grant the wishes of children living in Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Make-A-Wish Metro New York raised more than $550,000 during last year's event and over 750 guests attended! This year's event is expected to be an outstanding success. Don't miss out!
Hosted by Make-A-Wish Iowa, Jolly Holiday Lights is an annual favorite and a great way to help grant more wishes for local kids. In 2013, Jolly Holiday Lights raised enough to grant the wishes of 35 children! You can help them reach even more children at this year’s display. All of the proceeds from Jolly Holiday Lights go to Make-A-Wish Iowa.
The holiday season is right around the corner, and for more than 30 years, Reyn Spooner has helped to spread the holiday cheer through colorful aloha shirts. Guests are asked to wear their favorite Reyn Spooner aloha shirts at the Reyn Spooner Holiday Party on Nov. 13. This exciting event will take place at Neiman Marcus in Honolulu (1460 Ala Moana Blvd.) and will go from 6-9 p.m. Enjoy cocktails, live entertainment, and an opportunity to grant wishes for Hawaii kids!
Candy is great on the night of Halloween when children are dressed up in different costumes, going door to door looking for candy. However, they probably aren’t going to think about their pillowcases filled with candy for more than a few days at most. Instead of giving away bags and bags of various types of candy this Halloween, consider donating your car instead. Are you up for the challenge this Halloween?
If you live in the Tempe area, you won't want to miss your chance to attend the exciting Diwali Ball on Nov. 22. Diwali is a traditional Indian festival of lights that celebrates life, the victory of good over evil, and light over darkness. The Diwali Ball will be a great way to support Make-A-Wish Arizona all while experiencing a piece of traditional Indian culture.
Even as the days become shorter and the weather becomes colder, you can still walk or run for wishes! Don’t miss the 9th Annual Walk & 5K Run for Wishes on Sunday, Nov. 2 at Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park. Taking place in Yorktown Heights, runners or walkers can enjoy a beautiful fall day while helping to grant wishes for children in the Hudson Valley region. Plus, it’s great exercise before the Thanksgiving feast rolls around!
Amongst all of the upsetting stories we hear on a daily basis, there are still plenty of good things happening in the world, and it’s important that those positive stories be told. If you’re tired of hearing all the bad stories and are looking for some happier news, then this is the article for you. At Wheels For Wishes, we like to put a smile on the faces of all of our generous donors and supporters!
The month of October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month. Liver cancer can occur in both children and adults, but for a child with liver cancer, they are forced to grow up much more quickly than expected and are often unable to participate in many of the childhood activities that other children are. This October, consider donating a car to Wheels For Wishes, benefiting Make-A-Wish. Your car donation will help to grant a wish for a child battling a critical illness, such as childhood liver cancer.
In 2013, there were an estimated 842 million hungry people on the planet, according to worldfooddayusa.org. The number of people in the world suffering from chronic hunger is roughly one in eight. Hunger has been a world-wide problem for decades, and it still continues, but organizations like the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations hope to eradicate the problem. One such effort was the establishment of World Food Day in 1981. World Food Day, observed on Oct. 16, is an effort to bring individuals, community groups and leaders together in educating others and working on ways to end hunger. Even if you’re not part of a community group that will be doing something special on World Food Day, there are many things you can do on your own or with your family to help strengthen your community and bring more awareness to world hunger.
Whether it’s you, a friend, family member, or stranger, someone is currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer. While it can be difficult to help the people you care about during this difficult time, it is important to spread awareness about metastatic breast cancer and know the facts. Sometimes, we are uninformed when we hear the word “metastasized” and we don’t know how to react. We are here to help so you can be there for people in your life who may be living with metastatic breast cancer.
Child Health Day was first proclaimed by President Calvin Coolidge in 1928 to help raise awareness about children’s health and well-being. The early years in a child’s life are very important, and that is why Make-A-Wish works so hard to create positive memories for children in their earlier years. Make-A-Wish grants the wishes of children with critical illnesses between the ages of 2 ½ and 18 years old. Donate a car to benefit Make-A-Wish this year on Child Health Day, and help to fill a child’s life with hope, strength, and joy.
