Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Southern Florida

ByKillian Fragrances

sfla-admin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:17:05 +0000

Saks Fifth Avenue Dadeland in conjunction with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida invite you to meet Killian Hennessy, creator of ByKillian Fragrances, on Thursday, December 10th from 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Don’t miss your chance to discover the irresistible scents of this exclusive and sensual fragrance collection. For more information, please call 305-662-8655 ext. 262. Saks Fifth Avenue is proud to donate 5 percent of the event’s sales to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida.

Palm Beach Sailfish Classic

sfla-admin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:07:56 +0000

If you’re a boating enthusiast we have a great opportunity for you to enjoy your favorite pastime while supporting a great cause! The Palm Beach Sailfish Classic is a 3-day tournament that takes place at the Sailfish Marina. In its 4-year history, the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida has received more than $100,000 from the proceeds of the tournament. Please help us continue the tradition of granting wishes on behlaf of the PBSC by supporting this event. $100,000 cash pot (based on 20 boat entries) and other cash pots available for captains, anglers, tournament winners, etc. Boat entry forms and sponsorship opportunities available at http://www.pbsailfishclassic.com/. For more information, contact Pat Ross, Tournament Director, at 561-818-6095 or Cynthia Cortez, Special Events Coordinator, 954-967-9474 ext. 320 or ccortez@sflawish.org.

11th Annual Helping Hands for the Holidays

sfla-admin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:24:16 +0000

The Aubuchon Team of Companies will hold its 11th Annual Helping Hands for the Holidays event Monday, November 23rd to help local children and families in need. This holiday event will be held from 5:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. at the Team Aubuchon building in Club Square in Cape Coral. Admission to the event is free. There will be a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus and a Rockefeller Center-Style tree lighting. This event will benefit local chapters of Ronald McDonald House, Make-A-Wish Foundation and Builders Care. Over the past 10 years, Team Aubuchon has raised nearly $200,000 for local charities with this event. Refreshments are being donated by Bubba’s Roadhouse & Saloon, Geo’s Italian Restaurant and the Joint of Cape Harbour. For more information, call 239-541-3729.

Dream Dinners

sfla-admin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:46:48 +0000

If you just don’t have the time to prepare a homecooked meal but still want to provide a nutritious meal for your family, we’ve got just the event for you! Join us on Tuesday, December 1st at 7:00 p.m. as the Plantation Junior Woman’s Club and Dream Dinner Sawgrass team up to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida. Enjoy refreshments and meal samplings while you assemble your 3 or 6-serving meal. For $25 you can get a 3-serving meal, or get a 6-serving meal for just $30. Dream Dinners will donate $20 per order to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida. Additional meals can be prepared at the regular menu price. This event is open to new and existing Dream Dinner clients, but we’re limited to 25 attendees so please reserve your spot soon. To do so, contact Caeli Matthews at 954-850-8757 or rcmatthews@bellsouth.net.

Jay Caplin, Cornerstone Society member

sfla-admin — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:52:59 +0000

How did you get involved with the Make-A-Wish Foundation?
I had always known of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, but I was invited to some Make-A-Wish functions by my friend and former Make-A-Wish board chair Ben Eisenberg, where I was introduced to several key people including Norm Wedderburn, the Foundation’s President/CEO. I have several other friends and colleagues that were active with the organization and were drawn by the desire to get involved.

Why did you join the Cornerstone Society?
As I heard more from people who were deeply involved and devoted to the Foundation, I was impressed, and a bit taken back by their passion for this cause. More so, there were several parents whose children were “wish” recipients that spoke, and this sealed the deal for me. It was clear that there was no agenda, no politics, just people wanting to better the lives of children. It sounded like it really made a difference and had an impact.

What does your involvement with the Make-A-Wish Foundation mean to you?
It’s powerful to know in the back of my mind that my donation is ultimately directly helping someone. Even more so, I’ve involved my kids in the process and hope that they are able to derive some understanding of the challenges that other people have, as well as the need to give something back.

If you could make a wish, what would you wish for?
My wish would probably be that there was no need for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. However, if I was making a wish that was truly attainable, it would have to be to challenge the Food Network’s Bobby Flay to a ribs cook-off. May not win…but it would be fun!

Anchors Away for Allison’s Cruisin’ Adventure

sfla-admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:23:33 +0000

Eight-year-old Allison wished for a cruise that she could share with her parents and three siblings who help her stay strong in her battle with leukemia. What she got was a voyage to paradise aboard the Carnival Freedom with many extra special stops along the way.

Allison took full advantage of each port starting with her bus tour of Old San Juan, where she saw beautiful cathedrals and architecture. In St. Thomas, she boarded the Skyride to Paradise Point 700 feet above sea level to catch some panoramic views of the harbor and lots of cruise ships.

In Antigua, Allison and her family headed to Runaway Beach for some fun in the sun – swimming, watching crabs and just digging their toes in the soft sand. Tortola offered Allison and her family more breathtaking views during their tour of the island. Lastly, Allison headed to the Bahamas for a day at the Atlantis Resort.

When she wasn’t island hopping, Allison was enjoying VIP perks on the ship. From a “Bon Voyage” party to milk and cookies in her cabin nightly and the discovery of different towel animals on her bed each day (she liked the orangutan the best), it was an adventure like no other!

Referred by: her mother
Wish Granters: Yenisse Alonso & Richard Kelly
Sponsored by: Lennar Corporation

Men of Style Shopping Night

sfla-admin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:18:31 +0000

Give. Save. Shop. The Galleria at Fort Laurdedale invites you to shop for a cause during its annual Men of Style Shopping Night on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 from 6-9pm. As part of the special evening, eight leading men of style, including Norman Wedderburm, President & CEO of the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Southern Florida, will strut their stuff on the runway wearing the latest trend-setting men’s fashions. Indulge in food and drink sensations, plus enjoy exclusive shopping incentives from more than 40 participating retailers. Tickets $40 in advance, $50 at event. To purchase tickets, call Nancy HartGold at 954-967-9474 ext. 306 or click here. 100 percent of proceeds from tickets sold by the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida will benefit the organization.

The Sunshine State Dance Challenge

sfla-admin — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:04:38 +0000

The Sunshine State Dance Challenge invites you to their 8th Annual World Salsa Championships and WSF All-Star DanceSport Championships, November 26-29, 2009. Join dancers and dance lovers for this weekend of fun! Saturday night’s festivities will include a sit down dinner, show and after party.

Admission:
Make-A-Wish Dinner, Show and After Party - $75-$80
Make-A-Wish Show and After Party - $30-$35
All access 3-day weekend passes and individual session show passes also available

All proceeds from Saturday night’s dinner, show and after party will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Southern Florida. For more information, contact Kim Bass, Event Director, at 404-354-6810 or visit www.ssdcinfo.com.

Contract Manufacturing Solutions, Inc., Cornerstone Society member

sfla-admin — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:26:00 +0000

“The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a great organization. We were looking for a way to give back and what better way than to help grant children’s wishes.” - Edwin Aguilera, President of Contract Manufacturing Solutions, Inc.

If Edwin could make a wish, it would be that “there was a cure for all diseases so that there would not be a need for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Until then, we are proud to work with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to help bring sick children’s dreams to realization.”

About CMSI

Contract Manufacturing Solutions, Inc., better known as CMSI, is a registered ISO 13485:2003 full build-to-print R&D, Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing, and Contract Manufacturing Facility. CMSI was founded to provide Product Design, Product Development, and Contract Manufacturing Services & Solutions for the Medical, Hematology, Clinical Diagnostics, Industrial, Chiropractic, Dental, Pharmaceutical, and Bio-Pharma industries. CMSI has built its organization around the foundation of ‘Building Products Today for a Healthier Tomorrow’. Together, we can make this vision come true.

Rose’s Crowning Moment

sfla-admin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:46:43 +0000

Four-year-old Rose from Key West knows that fairy tales come true. Her dearest wish took her on a magical journey to Walt Disney World® Resort to become a princess, ride some roller coasters and meet her favorite Disney friends.

Once in Orlando, Rose and her family stayed at the fantastic Give Kids The World Village, a special resort designed solely for wish children with amenities fit for royalty. One truly majestic moment was watching the star she decorated be lifted to its permanent home on the ceiling in the Castle of Miracles.

At the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, Rose’s fairy godmother pronounced her a princess. With a wave of her wand, Rose was transformed with a bejeweled tiara, gorgeous gown and glittering makeup. Other regal experiences included a visit to Cinderella’s Castle and the chance to shadow Belle from “Beauty and the Beast” for more than an hour. The pint-sized princess sought out every roller coaster and water ride. She rode any roller coaster that she was tall enough to go on and did so with her hands way up high.

At the end of her weeklong vacation, Rose asked her parents, “Why do we have to go home?” Her mother replied, “So other children can have their wishes granted.”

“Because of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, our family enjoyed a fun-filled, worry-free kid’s dream come true. During Rosie’s wish week, leukemia, chemotherapy and finances receded to the back of our minds.” –Rose, her mom and her dad

Referred by: her father
Wish Granters: Mary Carroll & Rachel Tomko
Sponsored by: Stanley & Gala Cohen