Make-A-Wish North Carolina is driving two fun-filled golf events to Charlotte. The Make-A-Wish Golf Classic at Providence Country Club and Fairways Fore Wishes at Cedarwood Country Club are two golf events that go toward making dreams come true for local children with critical illnesses. You get to play a great round of golf, enjoy the festivities before and after, and help kids live their dreams in the process. For more information on both events, read on and check out the Make-A-Wish event calendar.
Make-A-Wish Connecticut has two fun ways for you to get out and enjoy the spring weather this May. The 2017 Walk For Wishes is May 13 and the 4th Annual Memorial Poker Run is May 28. Both events will allow you to get outside, get active and help Make-A-Wish Connecticut at the same time.
Each year, the Wish Ball in Chicago is one of Make-A-Wish Illinois' largest and most important fundraising events. It's also one of Chicago's most prominent charity events of the year. Held again at the Navy Pier, the 2017 Wish Ball will be on May 20. Last year, the Wish Ball raised more than $2 million. Join more than 900 other guests this year to help make the 2017 Wish Ball an even bigger success for Make-A-Wish.
Do you live in Florida? Are you looking for a great event to go to and give back at the same time? This is a great event for you! Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida is holding two Wishmaker’s Ball events. The 8th annual Tampa Wishmaker’s Ball will be held on May 6. Then a week later the 23rd Annual Hamlin and Associates Wishmaker's Ball will be held on May 13.
The event takes place at the Sacramento Convention Center (1400 J Street) and all proceeds help Make-A-Wish Northeastern California and Northern Nevada. This year is sure to be even more magical, as it is the 30th anniversary of the Wine & Wishes event.
If you are having a hard time trying to find the best way to get your steps in, there is a fun and charitable way to get your steps in. Make-A-Wish Sand Diego has three events coming up to get you up and moving: Walk For Wishes 4/22, Amazing Race For Children’s Wishes 5/7, and the Trailblaze Challenge 5/19-5/21.
Adults may only think of St. Patrick's Day as a free pass to enjoy all the adult beverages they want, but it can actually be a great day for kids and families as well. If you're taking time off or leaving work early to celebrate, there are lots of activities you can do as a family today!
Mid-Atlantic Make-A-Wishes has many opportunities this April for you to help wishes come true for local children. If you live in or around Baltimore, D.C. or Annapolis there is a Walk For Wishes event coming to you this April. Get your team together and sign up today! Help Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic reach their goals.
On April 8, you can attend Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island's 30th Anniversary Make-A-Wish Gala. The gala takes place at the InterContinental in Boston starting at 6:30 p.m. The theme this year, "Where Every Wish is a Home Run," will help cheer on kids with critical illnesses as they get ready to make their wish.
Looking for a great way to help Make-A-Wish Arizona in March? Attend the Black & White Wish Ball on March 25. The ball takes place at the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa (5402 E Lincoln Dr., Scottsdale). Festivities begin at 6 p.m. and go until 11. Guests should come out in their most elegant black or white attire, and black tie is encouraged.
The last day in February is internationally observed as Rare Disease Day. In the U.S., a rare disease is defined as any disease, condition, syndrome or illness that affects fewer than 200,000 people. Many people with rare diseases struggle to find the right treatment and even get the right diagnosis for months or years.
Connecticut residents have a great opportunity to be a part of the Make-A-Wish Connecticut mission this spring. On March 25, come out to Make-A-Wish Connecticut's Evening of Wishes Gala held at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville. The Gala goes from 6 p.m. to midnight and is black tie optional. Reserve your spot today!
Make-A-Wish Illinois is hosting two can’t-miss events over February and March. Wishes Uncorked and A Million Dreams are two fun-filled nights, benefiting Make-A-Wish Illinois to make dreams come true for local children with critical illnesses. Each of these events has a unique twist, so read on to learn more about the details.
Perhaps the best money-saving technique is to change your habits every so often. Going to the movies, eating out, and other entertainment really adds up over the course of a month or year. Weekends tend to be when most of us spend the most money, but it doesn't have to be that way! A fun way to reduce spending while also being closer and having more fun as a family is to not spend any unnecessary money just one weekend a month.
Make-A-Wish Wisconsin is hosting Strikes For Charity, a bowling blast at the Super Bowl in Appleton, Wis. (2222 E Northland Ave.) on Feb. 9. Presented by Romenesko Developments, Strikes For Charity provides a family-fun way to raise funds for local kids with critical illnesses through Make-A-Wish, helping kids to live their dreams.
Every year since 2000 people can’t wait to make a splash on Super Bowl Sunday. Before hundreds of people are on their way to Super Bowl parties, they are jumping in the ocean to help grant wishes for children. These daring people raise money for Make-A-Wish Metro New York and Western New York. This event took one child’s wish of playing on the beach in Puerto Rico and made it so much more.
In 2017, one of America's most peculiar traditions celebrates its 131st anniversary. Groundhog Day is right around the corner on Feb. 2, meaning we'll soon find out if spring is on the way or if winter will stick around for 6 more weeks. According to tradition, if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow tomorrow he'll go back into hibernation and we'll have 6 more weeks of cold weather, snow and other unpleasant winter conditions. If there's no shadow, spring is right around the corner.
Get your baking utensils ready for January 27. This day is not for vanilla cakes or red velvet cakes but it is all about chocolate cakes all around the world. The 27th is Chocolate Cake Day, so be prepared to bake a cake and eat it too!
A little sparkle never hurt anyone. Don’t miss the 3rd Annual Denim and Diamonds Gala benefiting Make-A-Wish North Dakota and JakeStar. This eventful evening will take place Jan. 21, 2017 at the Quality Inn and Suites in James Town, ND
Today is the shortest day of the year, otherwise known as the Winter Solstice. Shorter days may make it harder to get everything crossed off your to-do list, but there are plenty of fun ways you can maximize your time today!
