On Nov. 19, come out to the Portland Art Museum (1219 SW Park Ave.) for Make-A-Wish Oregon's annual Wish Ball. The evening will be filled with fun and entertainment from start to finish and you'll come away with a great feeling knowing you helped make the event a success. 

September 5 is International Day of Charity! The world is full of incredible charities, benefiting many important causes. Some accept monetary donations, some accept volunteer time and some accept items to support them. If you are looking to make a difference this International Day of Charity, it can be hard to know how and where […]

Did you know that September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month? Each year, more than 15,000 children under the age of 21 are diagnosed with cancer. A childhood cancer diagnosis is devastating to the entire family. Over the past few decades, research and treatments have improved significantly, increasing the childhood cancer survival rate to around 80 […]

Make-A-Wish Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia is giving you three ways to help make dreams come true in September. The Make Wishes Come True 5K Run and Walk, Wine and Wishes and Walk For Wishes are three fun-filled events that all raise funds to make dreams come true for local kids with critical illnesses. Whether […]

Make-A-Wish Illinois is stepping into Elk Grove Village and Champaign this September. These two Walk and Run for Wishes events are helping to turn a fun activity into wishes for local children with critical illnesses. Learn more about Walk and Run for Wishes Chicagoland and Champaign by reading the event details.

This September, the Ferrari Owners Group (FOG) is delivering two fun charity events to San Francisco. Both the FOG Charity Gala 2016 and the FOG Rally 2016 will greatly benefit Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area. These important funds go toward granting wishes to local children with critical illnesses. These brilliant events intend to showcase the impact that the FOG has on Make-A-Wish and local wish kids. 

Step out Sept. 18 full of joy knowing you are making wishes come true for wish kids in Metro New York. Walk For Wishes is one event that is fun if you go by yourself or with a large group. It will take place at Eisenhower Park, in New York. The walk's total length is a 5k; if you would like to bring your kids, it won’t be too far for them to walk.

Residents of the Annapolis, Md. area have a great opportunity to help Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic this August. On Aug. 24, you can attend Wishes on the Water, an evening event that includes dancing, dinner, drinks and a view of the Chesapeake Bay. The proceeds from the event help Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic grant more wishes for kids facing […]

If you’re looking for ways to give back to Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana this August, we have two great ideas for you. Aug. 14 will be the BIG Wish Gala in Kentucky and Aug. 16 will be the NEO Comic Con Charity Raffle in Ohio. Both events will benefit Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.  

If you have an unwanted vehicle taking up space in your garage, driveway, shed, or other storage space, you can donate your car and let it become a wish for a child with a critical illness. This Independence Day, celebrate the great feeling of knowing that your donated vehicle will help to grant the wish of a local child in your community. Donate your car to Wheels For Wishes, benefiting Make-A-Wish, and help to bring hope, strength, and joy into the lives of children who need it most. 

Each year more than 1,000 cyclists and volunteers participate in the Wish-A-Mile event, Make-A-Wish Michigan’s single largest fundraising event. On July 27-30, you can be a part of this year’s event. Wish-A-Mile, or “WAM,” is a 300-mile three-day cycling tour across the state of Michigan. Participants can also choose to do a one-day cycling tour, […]

This year, the longest day of the year, June 21, lands on a Wednesday. Despite the Summer Solstice landing on a work day, you still have plenty of time to enjoy the outdoors on this extra special day. The longest day of the year is the perfect time to do something different, so here are […]

On July 13, Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana is hosting its first ever nighttime Walk For Wishes. Usually Walk For Wishes events take place on weekend mornings, making this event a little different. Cincinnati participants can head to Sawyer Point right after work on Thursday evening for the walk. The Walk For Wishes is a […]

It can be quite difficult to shop for Dad on Father’s Day. Whether you are looking to make a big purchase for Dad or you are making him something by hand, here are 17 gift ideas that will ensure a great Father’s Day for your family. Big Gifts TV: Few things excite dads more than […]

If you live in North Dakota, there are three fun ways to help grant wishes this July and they all involve cars. The 3rd Annual Bike and Classic Car Run is July 8 and the Thunder Road Wish Rally is taking place with a vintage car show and more on July 18. The third way […]

It’s that time of year when your car gets dusty and dirty from the rain. Do you hate waiting in long lines at the car wash? Wait no more; you can have your kids help you wash your vehicle by hand at home! If they are too young to reach the top of your vehicle, […]

For many people, Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. Most of us look forward to barbeques, going to the lake, attending a parade or just having a day off work on Monday. It's also important to remember the real reason for Memorial Day – honoring those who have lost their lives while serving […]

If you've got a motorcycle and want to help grant wishes this summer, Make-A-Wish South Dakota has three different ways for you to get involved. Angels With A Dream, the Ride For Wishes Poker Run and Hot Harley Nights are all taking place this June and July. Tune up your bike and learn how you […]

Today is a special day to celebrate your mom and all that she does. Mother’s Day was founded by Anna Jarvis, and was made a national holiday in 1914. President Woodrow Wilson signed a measure officially establishing the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day. Soon after, florists and car companies capitalized on the holiday making Anna Jarvis upset. She eventually started a campaign against the holiday and wanted it removed from the American Calendar. She felt the holiday had lost its true meaning.

There are so many reasons to thank your mom every day, but today you should do something a little extra. Here are some great vehicle items you can buy for your mom.

Neurofibromatosis (NF) Awareness Month occurs throughout May. It’s a time to spread awareness about NF, its community and to fund important research for effective treatments. If you don’t know about NF, May is the perfect time to learn more and to spread your newly-acquired knowledge to your community!