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 […]
Have you been looking for a fun event to partake in this summer with your friends? On June 10 from 7-10p.m. you can participate in this premier event. The Summer Wishes Cocktail Party, hosted by Emerging Leaders Board, will be an entertaining evening full of drinks, food, music and lots of dancing. This event not […]
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!
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.
Georgia residents have three fun-filled options to benefit the local children of Make-A-Wish Georgia in April, May and June. Tournament of Wishes is a signature golfing event that has been successfully granting wishes for the past 20 years! For those who don’t golf, there will be a Walk For Wishes stepping into Atlanta the next month! If you miss the first two events, Walk For Wishes in Augusta gives you another chance for a fun-filled way to make dreams comes true for local children with critical illnesses.
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.
St. Louis and Kansas City will host the two legs of Walk For Wishes in Missouri this April. Walk For Wishes is an awesome, family-fun event where all you need to do is walk to raise funds for Make-A-Wish Missouri! Take some short time out of your Saturday to get with your group and go on a fun walk! The more people that come to support local children, the more wishes get granted for local kids with critical illnesses. To find out how you can change lives in one of these walks, read these event details:
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!
Grab a friend, family member or significant other and come to one of these events benefiting Make-A-Wish New Mexico. On April 7-8 you can participate in the 23rd Annual Permian Basin Oilman’s Bass Invitational. If fishing isn’t your thing, have a glass of wine and try some delicious food at the 5th Annual Wine and Wishes event on April 21.
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.
