Events FAQ

Q: I want to have my event benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation^® of Southern Florida. Can I do that?
A: The first step toward determining the answer to this question is for you to complete, initial, sign and fax the Special Events Fundraising and Licensing Agreement to 954-967-2468. The agreement application will be processed and one of our coordinators will let you know if your event has been approved and/or answer any additional questions. If you need help in completing the documentation, don’t hesitate to call. Approval of this agreement by all parties is mandatory prior to the start of the fundraiser.

Q: What kinds of events do people host?
A: Companies and groups hold all sorts of events from golf tournaments to happy hours to bowling tournaments and everything in between. Check out the Special Events Calendar for upcoming fundraisers hosted by local businesses, groups or individuals and more ideas on types of events that are held to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida.

Q: Where does the money raised at my event go?
A: Money raised at your event goes toward granting the wishes of children in Southern Florida. If your event raises more than $5,000, your money can go to sponsoring a specific child’s wish! To learn more about our Adopt-A-Wish^® program, click here.

Q: I want to publicize this event on television. Is that okay?
A: All publicity materials (posters, invitations, email announcements, press releases, etc) need to be approved by our Communications Team prior to print and distribution. All publicity must remain within the following Southern Florida counties that our chapter serves: Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, Okeechobee, Highlands, Monroe, Hendry, Glades, Collier and Lee.

Q: Can the Foundation help me get celebrities to attend my event?
A: Our number one request of celebrities is for them to donate their valuable time to make our children’s wishes come true. While we want to support your fundraising efforts in every way possible, due to the number and frequency of organizations requesting a celebrity presence for their fundraising events nationwide, we need to limit the use of our name for celebrity event outreach. If you would understandably like to invite your personal celebrity contacts and supporters to attend your event, we simply ask that our name or marks not be used in conjunction with any type of formal ask, appearance request or solicitation.