Make-A-Wish Oregon’s Food, Wine and Wishes Raises $265,000 to Cheer Local Children

Make-A-Wish Oregon’s Food, Wine and Wishes Raises $265,000 to Cheer Local Children

by | Oct 27, 2012 | Events, Features, Uncategorized

Portland, October 13th. More than 400 guests gathered in the Grand Ballroom of the Portland Art Museum for Food, Wine & Wishes, a gala auction and dinner to benefit Make-A-Wish Oregon. The event raised $265,000 to grant local wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions. Guests enjoyed wine tastings from some of Oregon’s premier wineries including: Sokol Blosser, David Hill Vineyards and Elk Cove Vineyards. ( Photo credit, Eugene W. Wong)
Jamie Morris (left) and Make-A-Wish CEO Laila Umpleby (right) present Kathryn Morris the Katie Star Award

Jamie Morris and Make-A-Wish CEO Laila Umpleby (right) present Kathryn Morris the Katie Star Award

Members of the Board of Directors, Ambassador Board and Junior Board: Members of the Make-A-Wish Boards gather for a champagne toast

Members of the Board of Directors, Ambassador Board and Junior Board: Members of the Make-A-Wish Boards gather for a champagne toast

Make-A-Wish recipients Ella Grace Edmondson and Lily Moser – Caption: Wish recipients Ella Grace Edmonson (left) and Lily Moser (right) auction off Ella’s art

Wish recipients Ella Grace Edmonson and Lily Moser auction off Ella’s art

Wish child Denton Holmgren (left) with Make-A-Wish Oregon Board Chair Ross Carey

Wish recipient Denton Holmgren with Make-A-Wish Oregon Board Chair Ross Carey

Make-A-Wish Oregon grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. By granting a wish to a child during a time of turmoil for the entire family, Make-A-Wish is often the light at the end of the tunnel for wish kids and family members. Since 1983, Make-A-Wish has granted more than 2,500 wishes in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Make-A-Wish Oregon’s Junior Board Celebrates Summer with a Charity Benefit

Make-A-Wish Oregon’s Junior Board Celebrates Summer with a Charity Benefit

by | Jul 13, 2012 | Events, Features

Portland, June 23rd. More than 400 guests gathered at the MotoCorsa Ducati dealership in NW Portland for an unforgettable evening benefiting Make-A-Wish Oregon. Make-A-Wish Junior Board members like Erin Moore, Kelsi Colombi, Joel Parker, Kristin Williams and Kristina Wrobel enjoyed cocktails, dancing, a silent auction, heads or tails games and photo booth while raising $37,000 to grant local wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions. The event was hosted by the Make-A-Wish Junior Board, a dynamic group of young professionals who raise funds and awareness for the cause.
Summer Wishes Guests Whitney Humphrey, Megan Hoy, Justin Janes, Tracy Nagy, Cristina Ciorba and Carla Tosar

Summer Wishes Guests Whitney Humphrey, Megan Hoy, Justin Janes, Tracy Nagy, Cristina Ciorba and Carla Tosar

 

Make-A-Wish Junior Board member and emcee, Danny Decker, leads the crowd in a game of Heads or Tails

Make-A-Wish Junior Board member and emcee, Danny Decker, leads the crowd in a game of Heads or Tails

Make-A-Wish supporters Amy McCammond and Robin Shaughnessy arrive at the annual Summer Wishes event

Make-A-Wish supporters Amy McCammond and Robin Shaughnessy arrive at the annual Summer Wishes event

Make-A-Wish Oregon grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. By granting a wish to a child during a time of turmoil for the entire family, Make-A-Wish is often the light at the end of the tunnel for wish kids and family members. Since 1983, Make-A-Wish has granted more than 2,500 wishes in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Here’s a link with more events: http://orwish.org/news-events/upcoming-events/