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Did you know?
Our most popular wish is to visit a Disney theme park, while other wishes include meeting Chef Emeril Lagasse, visiting Hawaii, and being a ballerina for a day. |
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Upcoming Events & Promotions
You can help grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions by supporting the events and promotions below.
| Morton's Prime Sirloin Burger Promotion | Through September |
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In honor of Morton's 30th anniversary, the steakhouse has introduced a Prime Sirloin Burger offered for $19.78 on Sundays through September. $5 from the sale of each burger will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The Morton's steakhouse in Downtown Seattle has been a long-time supporter of the local chapter and Morton's nationally is helping to grant 30 wishes in honor of the company's 30th anniversary. For reservations, click here. |
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| One-of-a-Kind X-Box Auction | September 12 - 22, 2008 |
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Halo fans, the time has come for you to own an exclusive piece of gaming memorabilia. Only two in the world ever produced, this rare "Halo 3" Xbox 360 console – exclusively customized with Halo artwork and signed by the game's development team at Bungie Studios – could possibly be one of the two most valuable consoles ever to be sold in the world. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to own the last remaining of these models ever made. Bid high and bid often from September 12th – 22nd at http://www.nwwishes.org/newsandevents/halo3console/Email.html. All proceeds will benefit the Foundation. Happy bidding! |
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| Tapestry of Art in Spokane | September 13, 2008 |
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Join Spokane's finest artists on Saturday, September 13th at 8 p.m. at The Bing Crosby Theater at the "Tapestry of Art" fundraiser to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This unique event will feature fine music, dance, painting, and a silent auction. Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased by calling (509) 325-SEAT. |
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| SAMURAI SAM's Free Grilled Eggroll for a Cause | September 22, 2008 |
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Samurai Sam's will give away a free grilled eggroll to each customer from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 22. In exchange for the grilled eggroll, Samurai Sam's is requesting that a donation be made to the local chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. To find the Samurai Sam's location nearest you, visit . |
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| BLIMPIE'S Free 3-inch Turkey Sub for a Cause | September 23, 2008 |
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Blimpie will give away a free 3" turkey sub to each customer from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23. In exchange for the turkey sub, Blimpie is requesting that a donation be made to the local chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. To find the Blimpie location nearest you, visit . |
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| TACO TIME'S Free Mexi-Fries® for a Cause | September 24, 2008 |
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| COLD STONE CREAMERY'S World's Largest Ice Cream Social | September 25, 2008 |
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Cold Stone Creamery will give away a free 3 oz. Make-A-Wish® Ice Cream CreationTM to each customer from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 25.
The Creations were developed using two of Cold Stone Creamery's new ice cream flavors, Nutter Butter® and marshmallow. Wish child Emily developed the Creation made with Nutter Butter ice cream mixed with yallow cake, Kit Kat® candy and white chocolate chips. Wish child Jack combined marshmallow ice cream mixed with OREO® cookies, chocolate chips and fudge to create the treat named for him.
In exchange for Emily or Jack's Creation, Cold Stone Creamery is requesting that a donation be made to the local chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. To find the Cold Stone Creamery location nearest you, visit . |
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| GREAT STEAK & POTATO CO. Free Great Small Fry® for a Cause | September 26, 2008 |
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Great Steak & Potato Co. will give away a free small Great Fry® to each customer from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26. In exchange for the Great Fry, Great Steak & Potato Co. is requesting that a donation be made to the local chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. To find the Great Steak location nearest you, visit . |
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| Harvest Moon Auction & Hallo Wine Tasting in Spokane | October 2, 2008 |
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Enjoy a night on the town at the 2nd annual Harvest Moon Auction & Hallo Wine Tasting on Thursday, October 2nd from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Davenport Hotel. Sponsored by the INBTA, guests will have a chance to enjoy some exceptional wine from well known wineries in Washington and California while bidding on dozens of auction items including travel packages, Seahawks package, and other specialty items. Tickets are $30 per person, $50 per couple and $275 per table. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. To register or for more information, please contact Dana Divine at 509.789.6812. Special thanks to INBTA for hosting this event. |
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| Bridge the Financial Gap to Help Make Wishes Come True Benefit Breakfast in Seattle | October 21, 2008 |
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To help further the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s mission of granting wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions, Co-Chairs, Dave and Marsha Ederer, the Board of Trustees and the Foundation present the 2008 Seattle Benefit Breakfast at the Grand Hyatt Seattle. This heartwarming breakfast hosted by emcee John Curley from KING 5 will feature keynote speaker, Dan Evans Sr., sharing stories about his special relationship and experiences with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, as well as inspirational stories about children awaiting their wishes which the breakfast hopes to fulfill. For more information on how to become an event sponsor, a table captain or attend the event, contact Brian Roberts at (206) 623-5999. |
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| 2nd Annual South Sound Luncheon in Tacoma | November 4, 2008 |
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The Make-A-Wish Foundation proudly presents the 2nd Annual South Sound Luncheon at the Fircrest Golf Club in Tacoma. The program will include the inspiring wish story of Gary Yost, whose wish to join the crew of the Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch was recently granted and featured on KOMO 4 News. The event will be hosted by emcee Mike Ferrari of KOMO 4 Sports and will feature keynote speaker and wish granting volunteer Casey Fairchild who helped grant Gary’s special wish. There‘s no charge for the event, but attendees are encouraged to donate $125 or more to help further the Make-A-Wish mission of granting wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions To help make more wishes like Gary’s come true, please become an event sponsor, a table captain or join us for the luncheon. For further information, contact Brian Roberts at (206) 623-5999. |
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| Make-A-Wish Black and White Gala in Spokane | November 15, 2008 |
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The Make-A-Wish Foundation is proud to present the first annual Black & White Gala in Eastern Washington on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park. This inaugural event is set to become the signature Gala for the Make-A-Wish Foundation in Spokane. The inspiring program will highlight local wish children and families and the auction will feature unique experiences, celebrity items and one-of-a-kind gifts. Please help make wishes come true for local kids struggling with life-threatening medical conditions by becoming an event sponsor, reserving a table ($800) or purchasing individual tickets($100 each). Click here to review event details or here to download sponsorship opportunities. Contact Jillian Bell at (509) 458-2618 for more information. |
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Become a Wish Granting Volunteer!
Training Schedule Now Available Online. | |
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Make a difference in the life of a child and become a wish granting volunteer. Not only will your efforts have a lasting, positive impact on children and families in need, but you'll feel good doing it. Our 2008 wish granting training schedule follows:
Anchorage - October 1
Great Falls - October 6
Billings - Octorber 7
Bozeman - October 8
Lewiston - November 3
Walla Walla - November 4
Tri-Cities - November 5
Yakima - November 6
To learn more about volunteering, click here. |
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| Donate Alaska Airlines Miles! | |
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Thanks to the generosity of Alaska Airlines, a special Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan account has been established for the exclusive use of our chapter. For every 40,000 miles donated by supporters, the Foundation will be able to claim a ticket valid for flight anywhere Alaska Airlines or Horizon Airlines flies. Considering that these miles help reduce the costs of our most expensive tickets, your donation can make a huge impact on the Foundation's ability to grant wishes. To donate your miles, go to the Alaska Airlines' Charity Miles web page and click "Donate Miles." Once you sign in, you can chose the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Alaska, Montana, Northern Idaho & Washington as the beneficiary of your donation. |
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| Kahala Corp Celebration Week | September 22 - 26, 2008 |
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Kahala Corp franchises Cold Stone Creamery, Blimpie, Great Steak & Potato Company, Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill and Taco Time have partnered with a goal to raise a combined $1 million in September for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Stores will raise money be sellng paper Wish Stars to customers for $1 each throughout September, culminating in a week-long celebration Sept. 22-26.
From 5 to 8 p.m. on a designated night during the "celebration week," each of these restaurants will give away a signature item in exchange for a customer's voluntary donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Please visit your neighborhood locations to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Alaska, Montana, Northern Idaho & Washington.
Monday, September 22, 2008
SAMURI SAM's
Free Grilled Eggroll for a Cause
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
BLIMPIE
Free 3" Turkey Sub for a Cause
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
TACO TIME
Free 3" Turkey Sub for a Cause
(Note: Western Washington Taco Time locations are owned by Taco Time Northwest, and therefore not participating.)
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Cold Stone Creamery
World's Largest Ice Cream Social
Friday, September 26, 2008
GREAT STEAK & POTATO CO.
Free Small Great Fry for a Cause |
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