Recent Events

The following special events took place in 2007:

2nd Annual Eastside Benefit Luncheon Raises $50,000!

Thanks to the generous support and donations of more than 150 guests, $50,000 was raised at the 2nd Annual Eastside Benefit Luncheon. The event featured wish kid Jordan and keynote speaker Greg Latimer, Alaska Airlines Managing Director of Brand and Product Marketing, who shared the story of the 22-year partnership between Alaska Airlines and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Special thanks to the 2007 sponsors: Macy's, Alaska Airlines, Extend Networks, and David and Marsha Ederer. To learn more about attending, hosting a table or sponsorship opportunities for next year's event, please contact Brian Roberts at (206) 623-5999.

2nd Annual Make-A-Wish Golf Tournament is a "Hole-in-One" — Raising More Than $25,000!

Nearly 100 golfers, volunteers and dinner guests all gathered at Northern Idaho's Priest Lake Golf course for the 2nd Annual Make-A-Wish Foundation Golf Tournament. With the help of generous sponsors such La Quinta Inns & Suites, Northern Quest Casino, Mercedes Benz of Spokane, Morgan Mortgage Inc., and Northside Improvement Club, the event raised more than $25,000 to help local wishes come true. Some other event highlights include a wish presentation from 10-year-old Kevin who recently traveled to Sea World for his wish, one golfer's dream of winning the "Hole-in-One" prize of a Mercedes-Benz ML 350 cut short by only 4 inches to the hole, and an amazing auction and dinner. Click here to read more about the event! For more information about getting involved in next year's tournament, please contact Jillian Bell at (509) 458-2679.

Spokane Make-A-Wish Radiothon Raises $14,000!

For two days, the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Spokane's Z-107 and Live 104.5 turned up the volume for Northwest wish kids. The Make-A-Wish Radiothon held on May 30 and 31, raised more than $14,000 to help grant the wishes of children battling life-threatening medical conditions. A special thank you to Z-107 and Live 104.5 staff, event sponsors, wish kids and families, volunteers, and generous listeners.

Spokane Make-A-Wish Luncheon Raises $19,000!

A display of ladies hats, a fashion show, silent auction, and a wide array of feminine indulgences helped draw a generous crowd to the Make-A-Wish Luncheon at the Northern Quest Casino in Spokane. The Make-A-Wish Luncheon held on May 20, raised more than $19,000 to help grant the wishes of children battling life-threatening medical conditions. The afternoon was filled with stories of hope, strength and joy as local wish kids shared the excitement of their wish day experiences.

Wish Night Gala & Auction Raises More Than $700,000!

More than 800 guests gathered at The Westin Seattle on March 17 to celebrate the Wish Night Gala & Auction. The spectacular event featured six wish kids, more than 350 live and silent auction items and inspiring stories of hope, strength and joy. Thanks to the generosity of attendees, the $625,000 event goal was surpassed by more than $75,000! A special thank you to the guests, wish families, volunteers, sponsors, trustees, event partners, and Wish Night Steering Committee for making this a memorable night! For more information about getting involved in Wish Night 2008, please contact Brian Roberts at (206) 623-5999 or (800) 304-WISH.

Alaska Duct Tape Ball Stretched Beyond Limits Raising $33,750!

What a night it was for the 8th Annual Alaska Duct Tape Ball! This "007 secret agent" themed event included swanky duct tape suits and gowns stretched beyond imagination! Hundreds of guests witnessed colorful and creative decorations all constructed from duct tape. The event held on Feb 2, raised $33,750 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Special thanks to all the guests and participants of the Duct Tape Ball for helping make wishes come true!

The following supporters recently held events to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Your generosity truly made a difference in the lives of our wish kids and families.

Bentall Capital

Gift Wrap House ~ $9,445

Sigma Chi - Delta Phi Chapter

Derby Days ~ $12,800

Sigma Chi - Upsilon Upsilon Chapter

Derby Days ~ $14,710

Associated Builders & Contractors of Western Washington

ABC Silent Auction & Fund-A-Wish ~ $18,249

Peter & Anne Weber's Organic Farm

Farm Harvest Wine Dinner ~ $17,325

Puget Sound Senior Baseball League

A Day at the Show ~ $8,354