The Make-A-Wish Central & Western North Carolina Wish Ball raised more than $450,000 in 2015, and with the plan to grant more than 260 wishes this year, being part of this signature annual event has never been more important. The Wish Ball is once again being held at The Westin in their mission to help children with critical illnesses. The 2016 Wish Ball is on Friday, Feb. 12, at The Westin Charlotte (601 S. College St.).
The event starts with registration from 6-7 p.m., dinner from 8-9 p.m. and a live auction and raffle from 8:30-9:30. The evening includes an entertaining cocktail hour, an elegant dinner prepared by the master culinary team at The Westin, music and dancing to the sounds of Flashback the Party Band, and silent and live auctions. Most important, The Wish Ball is an evening of charitable giving: Since the event has started, it has raised more than $2 million towards granting the wishes of children with critical illnesses in our community.
Parking for the event will also be discounted for Wish Ball guests, at a rate of $12 for valet services and $6 for self-parking.
With road trips, errands and daily commutes, cars play a major role in our lives. But your car can also make a huge difference in someone else's life when you donate your vehicle to charity! Wheels For Wishes supports children's charities around the country, and the proceeds from your donation can add to that impact.
February is meant to be all about hearts with events such as Valentine’s Day and National Heart Month, but January is just as important! The American Red Cross celebrates National Blood Donor Month this January and encourages you to have a heart and give blood, if possible. If you’re unable to give blood, there are other ways to give back and make a difference.
It’s the start of a brand new year, and you may have a list of resolutions that you’d like to accomplish in 2016. If car donation is on your list of New Year’s resolutions, you’ve come to the right place. Wheels For Wishes helps to improve the lives of local children in communities throughout the U.S. Find a local chapter in your area and see how your car donation help local children near you.
It's that time of year again, when giving abounds and you're trying to fit in last-minute donations. If you are looking for a hassle-free way to support charity before the year is over, Wheels For Wishes & Wellness can help! Wheels For Wishes & Wellness benefits children's hospitals and charities in middle Tennessee, so you can feel great that you're supporting a meaningful cause. If you've donated to us before, you know how easy it is to get an unwanted vehicle off your hands and on its way to doing the most good possible. If you've never donated a car, though, we'll walk you through it from start to finish.
It's that time of year again, when giving abounds and you're trying to fit in last-minute donations. If you are looking for a hassle-free way to support charity before the year is over, Wheels For Wishes can help! Wheels For Wishes benefits local chapters of Make-A-Wish, so you can feel great that you're supporting a meaningful cause. If you've donated to us before, you know how easy it is to get an unwanted vehicle off your hands and on its way to doing the most good possible. If you've never donated a car, though, we'll walk you through it from start to finish.
At some point, everyone has gotten jewelry, a sweater, picture frame or candle that is just not their style as a gift. It is hard to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list, and chances are some of the things you give people are going to be regifted.
It’s already the middle of December, which means that the holidays are here. No matter which holiday you celebrate this time of the year, you’re probably participating in the season of giving. If charitable organizations are on your holiday shopping list, you’ve come to the right place! We’ll help you find a charitable organization that supports the causes you care most about.
The holidays are a popular time for people to volunteer at soup kitchens or homeless shelters, not just because people wish to give back during the season of giving, but because many parts of the country are experiencing colder temperatures, making homelessness especially difficult.
Earlier this year, Adidas launched a prototype of a running shoe called the Adidas x Parley. What makes the announcement both unique and exciting is the upper part of shoe is made completely from yarn and filament produced from plastic salvaged from the ocean, as well as fishing nets.
"This way there is no reason why materials with similar characteristics to those that we use every day with conventional production processes cannot be simply replaced by ocean plastic materials," British designer Alexander Taylor told the website Dezeen. "It is really much more a case of working with specialist 'green' chemists and companies such as Bionic textile to build new materials by re-constituting and re-engineering the nets and plastics."
Adidas said that they are looking into other sustainable ways of manufacturing this collection. The company said they plan to launch the concept design into production next year.
Whether you’re looking to take a break from your family’s Thanksgiving dinner this year or you’d just like to give back to the community and make a difference, there are plenty of ways to impact the lives of others this Thanksgiving. From volunteering your time to donating goods, there is no shortage of ways to make a difference this Thanksgiving.
Whether you’re looking to take a break from your family’s Thanksgiving dinner this year or you’d just like to give back to the community and make a difference, there are plenty of ways to impact the lives of others this Thanksgiving. From volunteering your time to donating goods, there is no shortage of ways to make a difference this Thanksgiving.
Whether you’re looking to take a break from your family’s Thanksgiving dinner this year or you’d just like to give back to the community and make a difference, there are plenty of ways to impact the lives of others this Thanksgiving. From volunteering your time to donating goods, there is no shortage of ways to make a difference this Thanksgiving.
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.
Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles started the Wishing Well Winter Gala two years ago to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the chapter. This event has raised more than $1 million each year and brings together more than 750 guests to honor leaders in entertainment, business, health care and philanthropy in the Los Angeles area.
This year's event is at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel (9500 Wilshire Blvd.) in Beverly Hills on Wednesday, Dec. 9. Cocktails start at 6 p.m. with dinner at the program beginning at 7 p.m. Past honorees have included including Kobe Bryant, Landon Donovan, Sam Nazarian, Children's Hospital Los Angeles and Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA.
Help Make Wishes Come True
You can take part in this special event that helps Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles grant wishes to children with critical illnesses. Individual tickets for the event are $500 each, and can be ordered by filling out the order form on the event's website. You can also become an event sponsor, and there are several options available for you to consider:
- Presenting Sponsor: $100,000
- Dream Makers: $50,000
- Star Catchers: $25,000
- Heroes: $10,000
- Believers: $5,000
- Friends: $1,500
All levels of sponsorships have varying degrees of perks, so check out the sponsorship form to find the level that is right for you. You can also register for the fantastic action ahead of time.
Other Ways To Help Make-A-Wish
Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles helps grant wishes for children with critical illnesses all over Los Angeles County, including cities like Pasadena, Long Beach and Santa Clarita. However, if you can't make the event, you can still help to grant wishes for local kids in your community with a general donation. You can also consider making a car donation to Wheels For Wishes benefiting Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles.
Wheels For Wishes accepts vehicles in any condition so Make-A-Wish can continue to grant wishes for local kids in your community. Donate a car, truck, SUV, RV, motorcycle, or boat, and help turn your unwanted vehicle into a wish come true. You not only get the satisfaction of helping a child, you also get a tax deduction when you file your 2015 taxes.
To donate a vehicle to Wheels For Wishes, benefiting Make-A-Wish, please call [chapter_phone] or fill out our easy vehicle donation form. You won't regret it!
Kids love Halloween candy, there’s no question about that. Sadly, many children are unable to dress up in their favorite superhero costume and go out trick-or-treating on Halloween night. Each year in the U.S. alone, more than 27,000 children are diagnosed with a critical illness. Many of these children are living right here in Connecticut, in areas like Hartford, New Haven, Stamford, Danbury, or Bridgeport. Help to make a difference in the lives of these children by donating a car to charity this Halloween.
It's that time of year again, when pumpkins and ghostly yard décor show up outside every doorstep. Halloween is such a fun time for kids and adults alike, and what could be better than a holiday that's so heavily focused on treats? One aspect of Halloween that's often overlooked is the use of decorations and costumes that are discarded after just one use. Luckily it's easy to have a greener holiday, and actually save some money and be friendlier to the environment in the process! Here are several ideas to green your Halloween.
This November and December, there are several fun ways for you to help Make-A-Wish Southern Florida. Whether you want a formal, elegant tea party, or to see a massive-holiday light display, you can help grant wishes to children all over Southern Florida who are facing a critical illness. By attending events like these, you help to provide wishes all across Florida; in cities like Hollywood, Hialeah and Fort Lauderdale.
Nick's Starlight Spectacular
As Part of a Kids For Wish Kids project, Nicholas Caine sets up a massive holiday light display at his residence in North Miami Beach (1880 NE 181st St.). Nicholas's event includes fun activities such as inflatable rides, a DJ, food stands and photo opportunities with Santa. More than 1 million lights and 100 inflatables will be on display to help brighten the holiday season from Nov. 1, 2015 to Jan. 4, 2016. There is no cost for spectators, and 100 percent of proceeds from concession sales and photos with Santa will benefit Make-A-Wish Southern Florida. If you have questions, please e-mail nicksstarlightspectacular@gmail.com.
Palm Beach Sailfish Classic
The Palm Beach Sailfish Classic is a 3-day tournament that will take place on Nov. 19-21, at the Palm Beach Sailing Club (4600 N. Flagler Dr., West Palm Beach). Kickoff will be at the Palm Beach Shores Community Center on Nov. 19 and the awards banquet will be at the Plaza Ballroom on Nov. 21. Half of the net proceeds will benefit Make-A-Wish Southern Florida. In the tournament's 9-year history, Make-A-Wish Southern Florida has received more than $220,000 from the proceeds of the tournament. Cash pots are available for captains, anglers, tournament winners and more. For more information, contact Pat Ross at (561) 818-6095 or fishgalblue@aol.com, or visit www.pbsailfish.com.
Tea At The Ritz, Dec. 6
Join fellow Make-A-Wish volunteers and donors at the elegant and upscale Tea At The Ritz on Dec. 6 in Naples. This fine dining experience will take place from 2-4 p.m. Saturday afternoon at the Ritz Carlton (280 Vanderbilt Beach Road). Guests will receive royal classic tea service along with champagne, tea sandwiches and fruit tartlets.
Tickets are $125 and all of the proceeds from the event benefit Make-A-Wish Southern Florida. Tickets are sure to sell fast, so RSVP today by contacting Lesley Colantonio at 877-709-9474 ext. 22 or by email at lcolantonio@sflawish.org. Deadline to purchase tickets is Dec. 4.
Your Donation Provides Hope And Joy
A donation to Make-A-Wish is a gift like no other. Children with critical illnesses want nothing more than to live a normal life; your donation helps to make that possible. By helping to provide a wish for a child, you enable them to feel normal again and enjoy a day where they can live carefree and just be a kid. Wishes that may seem insignificant to us can mean the world to a child in need.
Make-A-Wish Southern Florida grants a wish every 16 hours. Since many children wish to travel to Disney World and meet all of their favorite Disney characters, this chapter is able to grant wishes very efficiently. Still, the need for fundraising is vital. Every child is different, which means every wish is unique!
Help In Other Ways
Holidays can mean a more busy and hectic schedule for many families. If you'd still like to make a donation to Make-A-Wish Southern Florida, we have a solution for you. Donate your used car to Wheels For Wishes and benefit your local Make-A-Wish. Don’t waste your valuable time trying to find a new home for your vehicle – donate today!
Car, truck, boat, RV, SUV or motorcycle, Wheels For Wishes will tow away or pick-up your vehicle at no cost to you. Since we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization your donation is tax deductible, and you can be sure your donation is making a difference. Make your donation by 11:59 Dec. 31, and it will even count toward your 2015 taxes. Now is the perfect time to donate your car for charity.
Call [chapter_phone] today, or make your donation online by filling out our easy online donation form. If you are unsure about the donation process, our experienced representatives will walk you through the process and answer any questions you have.
Food is something that many of us take for granted on a daily basis. According to the United Nations Environment Programme, approximately 1.3 billion tons of food get lost or wasted every year. That’s equal to roughly one third of the food produced for human consumption each year! In the United States alone, 30 percent of all food is thrown away each year. About half of the water used to produce this food also goes to waste. These reasons alone are why World Food Day is so important. World Food Day is a day of action against hunger, and you can help out by getting involved in the cause.
Each year, the Monterey Bay Gala is not only one of Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area's hottest events, but is one of the ultimate social events on the Monterey Peninsula. Each year, guests enjoy a night of fine dining, silent auctions and world-class entertainment at Clint Eastwood's Tehama Golf Club in Carmel. You'll feel like a celebrity at the Monterey Bay Gala. It's a great party set in a stunning Carmel Valley location, with entertainers that can fill arenas. Every year features a different theme, and this year will sell out - just like it does every year.
Every year has a new, fantastic theme, and this year is no different. Get your sharpest looking black-tie attire for the James Bond Ball, an elegant evening paying homage to all things Bond. This year's event takes place on Nov. 7 - or 11.007.2015!
