make a wish - Latest Newshttp://news.prlog.org/tag/make-a-wish/make a wish - Latest News (Press Releases) - Read news before it's newsen-us3600 North Carolina Artist Donates Large Painting To 2013 "Wish Ball" Auctionhttp://www.prlog.org/12137352-north-carolina-artist-donates-large-painting-to-2013-wish-ball-auction.htmlFor the seventh year, Don Mertz helps to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation in Eastern North Carolina. Utah League of Legends Champions Donate Video Gaming Winnings to Make-A-Wish®http://www.prlog.org/12124429-utah-league-of-legends-champions-donate-video-gaming-winnings-to-make-wish.htmlSecurityMetrics team players win against Microsoft, Adobe in charity gaming competition. Dodge City of McKinney Raises over $25,000 for Make-A-Wish North Texashttp://www.prlog.org/12053169-dodge-city-of-mckinney-raises-over-25000-for-make-wish-north-texas.htmlDrew Pearson with Dodge City of McKinney presents Emmanuel’s Dream of going to Disney World Wish-A-Thon 2013 January 2nd 2013http://www.prlog.org/12050393-wish-thon-2013-january-2nd-2013.html"God Bless Make-A-Wish North Texas for their efforts to continually grant the incredible wishes of young children in need of hope and encouragement," said Drew Pearson Host of The Drew Pearson Show Four-Time Pro Bowler Everson Walls makes an appearance at Dodge City of McKinney during Wish-A-Thonhttp://www.prlog.org/12049910-four-time-pro-bowler-everson-walls-makes-an-appearance-at-dodge-city-of-mckinney-during-wish-thon.htmlEverson Walls will be at Dodge City of McKinney at 3:30 PM on January 2nd, 2013 joining Drew Pearson and the "The Drew Pearson Show", Heisman Trophy Winner Tim Brown, and more guest throughout the day Heisman Trophy Winner Tim Brown will help Dodge City of McKinney Celebrate the 1st Wish 2013http://www.prlog.org/12037730-heisman-trophy-winner-tim-brown-will-help-dodge-city-of-mckinney-celebrate-the-1st-wish-2013.htmlBrown will be at Dodge City of McKinney at noon on January 2nd, 2013. He is now the General Manager of the Texas Revolution of the Indoor Football League that plays at the Allen Event Center where Dodge City of McKinney is a proud sponsor. Dodge City of McKinney Will Provide the First Wish of 2013http://www.prlog.org/12024535-dodge-city-of-mckinney-will-provide-the-first-wish-of-2013.html"We are honored to be in a position to provide this wish for someone in need of hope, and are excited to hold a celebration in their honor” states Jim Proctor, General Manager of Dodge City of McKinney Make-A-Wish Foundation Supported by Dodge City of McKinney during “The Drew Pearson Show”http://www.prlog.org/12022056-make-wish-foundation-supported-by-dodge-city-of-mckinney-during-the-drew-pearson-show.htmlEvery fulfilled wish represents a unique collaboration between wish families, medical professionals, volunteers and donors like Dodge City of McKinney. “Dodge City of McKinney is honored to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation” states Jim Proctor PrimeTime Amusements Builds Props, Statues for 18th Annual InterContinental Miami Make-A-Wish Ballhttp://www.prlog.org/12012988-primetime-amusements-builds-props-statues-for-18th-annual-intercontinental-miami-make-wish-ball.htmlPrimeTime’s Theming Division “Prop Creations” Creates Life-Like Foam Buddha, Elephant, Ruins and More for Bollywood-Style Make-A-Wish Southern Florida Gala on Saturday, November 3 Make-A-Wish® Georgia Announces 2012 Award Recipientshttp://www.prlog.org/12012477-make-wish-georgia-announces-2012-award-recipients.htmlMake-A-Wish Georgia announced today the recipients of its Annual Awards, which were distributed at the 8th Annual Celebration of Wishes Gala on October 20, 2012. Statesboro Walk for Wishes Set to Benefit Make-A-Wish® Georgiahttp://www.prlog.org/12007556-statesboro-walk-for-wishes-set-to-benefit-make-wish-georgia.htmlThe Statesboro region's Season of Wishes begins on Make A Difference Day, Saturday, October 27th, with the Walk for Wishes. 95% of the funds raised from this event and fall campaign activities will benefit Make-A-Wish Georgia. Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire Hosts Inaugural Gala Celebrating 30th Anniversaryhttp://www.prlog.org/12002585-make-wish-orange-county-and-the-inland-empire-hosts-inaugural-gala-celebrating-30th-anniversary.htmlOn Friday, Oct. 26, Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire will host its inaugural gala, Evening of Wishes, at the Balboa Bay Club in Newport Beach. The night will serve as the commencement of the 30th Anniversary for the chapter. Make-A-Wish® Georgia Seeks Columbus Volunteershttp://www.prlog.org/11989409-make-wish-georgia-seeks-columbus-volunteers.htmlThe Georgia chapter of Make-A-Wish is recruiting wish-granting volunteers in Columbus, GA, and the surrounding areas, to help local children with life-threatening illnesses have their wishes come true. Charity Car Show Cruises into Auburn; Raises Funds for Make-A-Wish Foundationhttp://www.prlog.org/11989119-charity-car-show-cruises-into-auburn-raises-funds-for-make-wish-foundation.htmlThe New England School of Metalwork’s Annual Charity Car Show visits Auburn, ME to raise money for Make-A-Wish Foundation, Maine Chapter. Cold Stone Creamery Supports Make-a-wishwith 11th Annual World’s Largest Ice Cream Socialhttp://www.prlog.org/11984547-cold-stone-creamery-supports-make-wishwith-11th-annual-worlds-largest-ice-cream-social.html$1 from the sale of any Love It or Gotta Have It size Ice Cream, Yogurt or Sorbet CreationTM will be donated to Make-A-Wish® on Sept. 27 in the Charlotte area and Stores Nationwide Cold Stone Creamery Supports Make-A-Wish with 11th Annual World’s Largest Ice Cream Socialhttp://www.prlog.org/11982513-cold-stone-creamery-supports-make-wish-with-11th-annual-worlds-largest-ice-cream-social.html$1 from the sale of any Love It or Gotta Have It size Ice Cream, Yogurt or Sorbet Creation™ will be donated to Make-A-Wish® on Sept. 27 in Atlanta area and Stores Nationwide Make-A-Wish® Georgia Joins Straight Talk Wireless® To Help Raise Up To $1,000,000 Nationallyhttp://www.prlog.org/11982195-make-wish-georgia-joins-straight-talk-wireless-to-help-raise-up-to-1000000-nationally.htmlMake-A-Wish Georgia is encouraging consumers in the Atlanta region to go to their local Walmart starting this Saturday to show their support for Make-A-Wish by taking part in a brief demonstration of a Straight Talk Wireless Android smart phone. Make-A-Wish® Georgia Seeks Gainesville Volunteershttp://www.prlog.org/11974182-make-wish-georgia-seeks-gainesville-volunteers.htmlThe Georgia chapter of Make-A-Wish is recruiting wish-granting volunteers in Gainesville, GA, and the surrounding areas, to help local children with life-threatening illnesses have their wishes come true. McAlister’s Deli to Host Check Presentation Event for Make-A-Wish® Alabamahttp://www.prlog.org/11941496-mcalisters-deli-to-host-check-presentation-event-for-make-wish-alabama.htmlOn August 7, 2012, McAlister’s Deli will present a $10,951 check to Make-A-Wish® Alabama at its Bessemer, AL location. The event will take place at 3:30 p.m. Tacky Jacks to Present Fundraising Check to Make-A-Wish® Alabamahttp://www.prlog.org/11934097-tacky-jacks-to-present-fundraising-check-to-make-wish-alabama.htmlOn July 27, 2012, Tacky Jacks will hold a check presentation event for Make-A-Wish® Alabama at their Gulf Shores location. HGAR Sponsors Golf Outing & Dinner for Make-A-Wish Hudson Valleyhttp://www.prlog.org/11933946-hgar-sponsors-golf-outing-dinner-for-make-wish-hudson-valley.htmlThe Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS® (HGAR) is sponsoring an exciting Golf Outing and Dinner for Make-A-Wish® Hudson Valley on September 13 at the Falkirk Estate & Country Club in Central Valley, NY. Make-A-Wish of Central and Northern Florida Selects Uproar PR as Agency of Recordhttp://www.prlog.org/11932677-make-wish-of-central-and-northern-florida-selects-uproar-pr-as-agency-of-record.htmlAgency to execute full-scale media relations campaign to enhance foundation’s regional presence YogurtLab Partners with Make-A-Wish Night to Benefit Local Childrenhttp://www.prlog.org/11931419-yogurtlab-partners-with-make-wish-night-to-benefit-local-children.htmlYogurtLab in Vestavia Hills, AL will host three Make-A-Wish Nights on Wednesday, July 18, Wednesday, July 25 and Wednesday, August 1. Barrington Hall's Make-a-Wreath for Make-a-Wishhttp://www.prlog.org/11930848-barrington-halls-make-wreath-for-make-wish.htmlDuring the 2012 Christmas season, Roswell’s historic home will offer visitors the opportunity to view and purchase community donated wreaths in support of the wish-granting organization. DNA Imprints Joins Wish Kid Ambassador Jessie Woodford at the Make-A-Wish Roll Out the Barrel Eventhttp://www.prlog.org/11927293-dna-imprints-joins-wish-kid-ambassador-jessie-woodford-at-the-make-wish-roll-out-the-barrel-event.htmlLocal artist Jessie Woodford will share her inspiring story of how Make-A-Wish granted her wish, through her digitized paintings overlaid with her DNA. One of her rare pieces will be auctioned off to help grant a wish for other Wish Kids. McAlister’s Deli Hosts a Make-A-Wish Night to Benefit Local Childrenhttp://www.prlog.org/11917767-mcalisters-deli-hosts-make-wish-night-to-benefit-local-children.htmlBessemer, Huntsville, Prattville, and Tuscaloosa McAlister’s Deli locations will be hosting Make-A-Wish Night Wednesday, July 11. Twenty percent of all business proceeds received between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. will be donated to Make-A-Wish® Alabama. Make-A-Wish® Seeks Birmingham Volunteershttp://www.prlog.org/11914273-make-wish-seeks-birmingham-volunteers.htmlMake-A-Wish Georgia and Alabama is looking for wish-granting volunteers in the Birmingham, AL area. Make-A-Wish® Georgia and Alabama Sends Tuscaloosa Wish Kid on Much Needed Reprieve to Hawaiihttp://www.prlog.org/11910654-make-wish-georgia-and-alabama-sends-tuscaloosa-wish-kid-on-much-needed-reprieve-to-hawaii.htmlSeventeen-year-old KenDerrick has been battling nasopharyngeal carcinoma, a cancer of the pharynx, for years. Make-A-Wish® wanted to grant his heartfelt wish; and KenDerrick knew just what he would wish for—a chance to get away from it all. Local Verizon Wireless Communications Store Raising Funds for Make-A-Wish® Georgia and Alabamahttp://www.prlog.org/11900896-local-verizon-wireless-communications-store-raising-funds-for-make-wish-georgia-and-alabama.htmlVerizon Wireless Communications will be bringing the community together with music, food and kid-friendly fun on June 15 and 16, 2012 from 10:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m. at their store location each day while supporting– Make-A-Wish® Georgia and Alabama. McAlister’s Deli Launches Fundraiser to Benefit Make-A-Wish® Alabamahttp://www.prlog.org/11883889-mcalisters-deli-launches-fundraiser-to-benefit-make-wish-alabama.htmlBeginning June 1, 2012, several McAlister’s Deli locations will partner with Make-A-Wish® Alabama to help the wishes of local children suffering from life-threatening medical conditions come true. AutoMotorPlex Guinness World Record Attempt In Conjunction With Back To The 50’shttp://www.prlog.org/11878971-automotorplex-guinness-world-record-attempt-in-conjunction-with-back-to-the-50s.htmlThe AutoMotorPlex will be attempting to break the Guinness Book world record for the most vintage cars in a continuous drive. Make-A-Wish® Alabama Announces Rising Wishes Balloon Releasehttp://www.prlog.org/11883458-make-wish-alabama-announces-rising-wishes-balloon-release.htmlMake-A-Wish Alabama will be hosting a “Rising Wishes” Balloon Release Fundraiser. This Balloon Release Celebration will allow individuals to purchase “wish” balloons, in person or virtually, for $10 apiece. Make-A-Wish® Partners with Great Escape Theaters to Make Wishes Come Truehttp://www.prlog.org/11877870-make-wish-partners-with-great-escape-theaters-to-make-wishes-come-true.htmlGreat Escape Theaters will partner with Make-A-Wish® Georgia and Alabama during May in an effort to raise $40,000 to help make the wishes of local children come true. Movie goers can make a $1 donation at the box-office when purchasing tickets. Cary NC Artist Don Mertz Donates Painting To Make-A-Wish Ballhttp://www.prlog.org/11874664-cary-nc-artist-don-mertz-donates-painting-to-make-wish-ball.htmlTo celebrate wishes granted and to help raise funds for more wishes. **CORRECTION** Make-A-Wish® Georgia and Alabama Announces New Board Membershttp://www.prlog.org/11864953-correction-make-wish-georgia-and-alabama-announces-new-board-members.htmlSusan Been, Tammy Farley, Scott A. Hill, Cathy Lefar, Steve Newby, Coy Wire join Board of Directors Tammy Farley Appointed to Board of Directors of Make-A-Wish®http://www.prlog.org/11859902-tammy-farley-appointed-to-board-of-directors-of-make-wish.htmlThe Rainmaker Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Tammy Farley to the Board of Directors of Make-A-Wish® Georgia and Alabama. Make-A-Wish® Georgia and Alabama Celebrating “World Wish Day®” April 29http://www.prlog.org/11856751-make-wish-georgia-and-alabama-celebrating-world-wish-day-april-29.htmlCelebrities and sponsors help commemorate the wish that started it all Dave & Buster’s Restaurant Launches Fundraising Campaign to Support Make-A-Wish®http://www.prlog.org/11854180-dave-busters-restaurant-launches-fundraising-campaign-to-support-make-wish.htmlDave & Buster’s has aligned with Make-A-Wish® to raise money to help grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. New Noblesville Indiana Hair Salons - G Michael Salon's Charitable Event - Make a Wish-Indianapolishttp://www.prlog.org/11853034-new-noblesville-indiana-hair-salons-michael-salons-charitable-event-make-wish-indianapolis.htmlNew Noblesville Indiana Hair Salon, G Michael Salon's Charitable Event - Benefiting Make a Wish Indianapolis is set for May 5th, 2012 from 5pm to 9pm. Make-A-Wish® Georgia & Alabama Recognizes 2012 National Volunteer Weekhttp://www.prlog.org/11850752-make-wish-georgia-alabama-recognizes-2012-national-volunteer-week.htmlLocal Volunteers Encouraged to Celebrate the Power of Volunteerism During National Volunteer Week Make-A-Wish Joins California Pizza Kitchen in Celebrating 25 Yearshttp://www.prlog.org/11849123-make-wish-joins-california-pizza-kitchen-in-celebrating-25-years.htmlCPK hosts anniversary fundraiser to benefit Make-A-Wish® Georgia and Alabama Dave’s Pizza Launches ‘Star Campaign’ to Support local Make-A-Wish® Chapterhttp://www.prlog.org/11846167-daves-pizza-launches-star-campaign-to-support-local-make-wish-chapter.htmlApril 1, 2012 marked the launch of the Dave’s Pizza Star Campaign in Homewood, AL. All proceeds from the sale of the stars will benefit Make-A-Wish® Georgia and Alabama. Make-A-Wish Child Gets Wish of Toys “R” Us Shopping Spreehttp://www.prlog.org/11845023-make-wish-child-gets-wish-of-toys-us-shopping-spree.htmlToys“R”Us, Inc. announced the grand opening of its new “R” Superstore in McDonough on Friday, March 30, 2012. In conjunction with the opening, Toys “R” Us helped Make-A-Wish grant the wish of Jacobi, age 11. Six Flags Over Georgia Hosts Make-A-Wish®http://www.prlog.org/11842640-six-flags-over-georgia-hosts-make-wish.htmlPark will provide guided VIP tour for wish child and his family Birmingham Wish Kid Goes for the Ropes at WrestleMania® XVIII in Miamihttp://www.prlog.org/11840488-birmingham-wish-kid-goes-for-the-ropes-at-wrestlemania-xviii-in-miami.htmlPayton Overton of Birmingham, AL is one of 40 wish kids preparing for his wish to attend one of sports entertainment’s biggest events, WrestleMania XVIII, thanks to the Georgia and Alabama Chapter of Make-A-Wish and WWE. Make-A-Wish® Georgia and Alabama Announces 2012 Walk & Run for Wisheshttp://www.prlog.org/11839394-make-wish-georgia-and-alabama-announces-2012-walk-run-for-wishes.htmlThe 9th Annual Walk for Wishes, benefitting the Georgia and Alabama Chapter of Make-A-Wish® will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Atlantic Station. Online Registration Available Now at www.ga-al.wish.org Make-A-Wish Foundation of Georgia and Alabama Announces Changes in Leadershiphttp://www.prlog.org/11812000-make-wish-foundation-of-georgia-and-alabama-announces-changes-in-leadership.htmlThe Make-A-Wish Foundation of Georgia and Alabama recently announced several changes to its senior leadership team, including the appointment of a new CEO to lead the organization through the implementation of a far-reaching strategic plan. Only Closings & Make-A-Wish join forces to grant children their heartfelt wishes this holiday seasonhttp://www.prlog.org/11715849-only-closings-make-wish-join-forces-to-grant-children-their-heartfelt-wishes-this-holiday-season.htmlNot all children enjoy the "carefree" days of childhood -- and that's why the law office of Only Closings is doing something very different for this holiday season. Yun Fitness Bootcamps announces 3rd Annual Freaky Fat Loss Charity Pumpkin Workouthttp://www.prlog.org/11672032-yun-fitness-bootcamps-announces-3rd-annual-freaky-fat-loss-charity-pumpkin-workout.htmlYun Fitness Bootcamps announces its third annual Freaky Fat Loss Charity Pumpkin Workout, taking place on October 22, 2011. Rising Sun Pools and Make-A-Wish Foundation grant wish for Mebane familyhttp://www.prlog.org/11606004-rising-sun-pools-and-make-wish-foundation-grant-wish-for-mebane-family.htmlRising Sun Pools, it's partners & Make-A-Wish Foundation have made Arnie Chapel's wish come true in Mebane, NC. Arnie's wish for a pool came true on Monday 7/25/11 when his very own pool was installed at the Chapels home in Mebane, NC.