CALENDAR OF EVENTS The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin always has something happening to make wishes come true. From signature events such as Host Night to outside fundraisers like Friends of Make-A-Wish Golf Outing, our calendar is packed with plenty of events for you to take part in.
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Green Bay Packers / Lambeau Field History Commemorative Football with Acrylic Display Case® This commemorative football will retails for $99 and Nikco Sports will donate $6 per football sold as a result of the media promotion to the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Wisconsin. This great football will make the perfect holiday gift or stocking stuffer for the Cheesehead in your life. To see the football please visit www.nikcosports.com.
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Cars 4 Causes® You can support Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Wisconsin by donating your used vehicle to Cars 4 Causes®, a non-profit organization designed to convert donated cars, trucks, boats, RVs and motorcycles (running or non-running) into donations given to charity. You can choose Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin as the charity benefiting from your donation. To donate your vehicle, click here.
Toboa Energy Resources, LLC Percent of Sales Toboa Energy Resources will be donating a percent of their monthly sales to the Foundation. For more information see their Web site www.toboaenergy.com or call Guy at 262.654.3833.
501st Legion-Midwest Garrison-Wisconsin Squad A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…there was a group of Star Wars costumers that loved to make people smile. Actually, not a long time ago, and not far away at all; in Wisconsin and right now, this amazing group of costumers could turn your social, event or birthday party into something extraordinary. A group of Star Wars characters will make a very special appearance at your event. In lieu of payment they ask that you make a donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Wisconsin. These are truly the bad guys with a heart of gold. To learn more and to book them for your event visit www.501st.com or call Jerry at 262.664.3053. May the Force be with you.
King for a Cure Looking for a really amazing performer for your next party or gathering? Call the King, not that stuffy old king across the pond, but rather the coolest King there ever was…Elvis Presley! For a donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Wisconsin Elvis Presley will make an appearance and perform at your event. To book the King for your event call Michael “Elvis” at 262.634.1911.
Bubba’s Frozen Custard Visit Bubba’s at 1276 Capital Drive in Pewaukee and make a wish in the wishing well. While you’re there, try the Flavor of the Day or a Turtle Sundae and toss your change in the wishing well. All ‘wishes’ are matched by Bubba (up to $1,000 / year) and donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin.
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Pint Size Polkas November 1-December 25 At Pint Size Polkas their mission is to provide an entertaining and educational musical experience for children and their families put to the rhythm of Uncle Mike’s snappy polka beat! Children of all ages will learn about the alphabet, numbers, careers, the benefits of drinking milk, personal hygiene, and even a fancy new dance step or two! Put the fun of polka together with great education, and Pint Size Polkas provides one unbeatable children's polka music package that's fun for the whole family! This holiday season Pint Size Polkas is donating a portion of some CD sales to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin. To see this offer and to order some for the little ones in your life, visit. www.pintsizepolkas.com/wish. These would make great stocking stuffers!
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December 1 - January 1 Holiday Light Display The Holiday Time is busy for everyone so take some time out and enjoy the sights of this amazing home! Visit the home at W2500 Clover Downs Ct., Darboy. This video does not do it justice you have to see it for yourself. The home owner and designer will be accepting donations for Make-A-Wish during December.
Check out this amazing display on YouTube.
December 3-4 WQBW - The Brew - Connie & Fish No matter where you are on December 3 & 4 make sure you have a radio nearby, you won’t want to miss the Connie & Fish and Make-A-Wish Radio-a-thon. It will be a truly inspirational and magical two days as we interview wish children, wish families, doctors, supporters and so many other people that have been touched by the Foundation. We will be accepting pledges and hope to grant 10 wishes during the two days, tune in and help grant a wish. To listen to the broadcast in Milwaukee tune into 97.3 The Brew and in Madison z104. Not near a radio…you can stream them live via the internet.
December 5 Can’t Depend on Snow Sled-dog Race This annual event is one of the most fun and unique events we have. On December 5 at Rolling Meadows Park, Fond du Lac, you can enjoy the start of the winter season by watching a sled-dog race, weight pull and much more. Contact Mike at 20.924.0132 for more information.
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February 14, 2010
This year spend Valentines Day with all of the people you love by taking your family and friends to see the Milwaukee Admirals take on the San Antonio Rampage at 4:00 p.m.. Tickets for upper level seats are just $3! Two dollars from every ticket sold will come to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin. Let’s try to sell out Bradley Center and cheer the Admirals to victory! These tickets would make great stocking stuffers for the sports fan in your life! To order your tickets please visit milwaukeeadmirals.com
Special Offer Code: MAKEAWISH
The Auto Show Gala 2010 Save the date for High Heels & Hot Wheels the Auto Show Gala presented by the Automobile Dealers Association of Mega Milwaukee. A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin.
Click here for a copy of the Save the Date flyer.
April 24, 2010 Evening of Elegance This truly incredible event is not to be missed. Enjoy an amazing dinner provided by seven of the top restaurant chef’s in Milwaukee. Each restaurant will have a station where they will prepare their signature dish. Along with dinner there will be music, dancing, raffles, auctions and much more. Even more amazing than this dinner is that all participating restaurants and vendors are donating their product and services 100%! Proceeds will be split between the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. Tickets are $40 for an individual and $500 for a table of ten. For more information and to see the vendors and donors visit www.elegancesalonandspa.com/charity.html.
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February 19, 2010