Make-A-Wish® Special Events

Ranging from golf tournaments and scavenger hunts to triathlons and road races, these signature events are hosted annually by the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of the Mid-Atlantic, Inc.  By engaging the community, the events enable us to raise support and awareness to help fulfill the wishes of local children and spread the hope, strength and joy they bring.  

 

2009 Make-A-Wish Special Events

22nd Annual Maryland Make-A-Wish Golf Classic
Monday, June 22, 2009 | Bethesda Country Club | Bethesda, MD

For additional information, please contact Sara Askey at saskey@midatlantic.wish.org or 301.962.9474.

 

26th Annual Make-A-Wish Triathlon at Sea Colony
Sunday, September 20, 2009 | Sea Colony Resort | Bethany Beach, DE

Registration now open!

For additional information, please contact Sara Askey at saskey@midatlantic.wish.org or 301.962.9474.

 

Marine Corps Marathon Charity Partner
Sunday, October 25, 2009 | Arlington, VA

For additional information, please contact Sara Askey at saskey@midatlantic.wish.org or 301.962.9474.

 

11th Annual Make-A-Wish Scavenger Hunt
Date TBD | Washington, DC

For additional information, please contact Sara Askey at saskey@midatlantic.wish.org or 301.962.9474.

 

Past Events

14th Annual Delaware Make-A-Wish Golf Classic
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 | White Clay Creek Country Club | Wilmington, DE

For additional information, please contact Donna Baylis at dbaylis@midatlantic.wish.org or 302.475.9474.

 

19th Annual Make-A-Wish Kids' Triathlon
Sunday, May 3, 2009 | Silver Spring, MD

For additional information, please contact Sara Askey at saskey@midatlantic.wish.org or 301.962.9474.

 


 

Host a Community Fundraising Event

Become a volunteer event organizer by hosting a fundraising event to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic, Inc.  Our Community Fundraising Events raise awareness of our mission and bring the community together to support children's wishes.  For additional information, please contact Community Relations Manager Courtney Hill at 301.962.9474 (WISH) or chill@midatlantic.wish.org.

 

Upcoming Community Fundraising Events

 

Natural Body Spa Month-Long Promotion
June 2009 | Potomac, Arlington, and Ashburn, VA and Washington, DC locations

As part of their participation in the Foundation's upcoming 22nd Annual Make-A-Wish Golf Classic at Bethesda Country Club, Natural Body Spas will be donate twenty percent of all proceeds from spa treatments to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic. Participating locations include Potomac, MD; Arlington and Ashburn, VA; and Washington, DC Natural Body Spa locations. Please click here for additional information and to locate a spa.

 

American Legion Post #148 
Friday, June 26 - Sunday, June 28, 2009 | 20 South Marlyn Avenue | Essex, MD 21221

Holding a series of events including a dance, car wash and bake sale with proceeds benefiting the Foundation.

 

Baskin-Robbins
Monday, June 29, 2009 -Friday, July 31, 2009 | Various Baskin-Robbins locations throughout the Washington, DC Metropolitan area  

$1 from every cake sold during the promotion time frame will be donated to the Foundation.

 

20s & 30s Going Out Group
Thursday, August 13, 2009 | Time and Venue TBD  

Members of the 20s & 30s Going Out Group will be meeting for their monthly Happy Hour Social and will be encouraging donations to benefit the Foundation.

 

Central Maryland Dart League Tournament  
Friday, October 23 - Sunday, October 25, 2009 | 7 pm | Holiday Inn | Laurel, MD

Central Maryland Dart League will hold their annual Tournament to benefit the Foundation.

 

Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon  
Saturday, November 21, 2009 | Rehoboth Beach Seashore | Rehoboth, DE | 

Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic, Inc. will receive 50 percent of the event's proceeds. For more information and to register, please click here.

 

Monarch Title   
Ongoing Partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic, Inc.

Monarch Title, a home settlement company, has signed on to Adopt-A-Wish . They will also be sharing information about the Foundation with their clients during the settlement and refinancing process.

 

Pippin Funeral Home Fountain Donations   
Ongoing | 119 West Camden-Wyoming Avenue | Wyoming, DE 19934

They will donate all coins from the fountain outside of the funeral home and also match 100%.


 

National Alliances

The Make-A-Wish Foundation has partnerships with more than 80 corporations across the United States.  We call these partnerships our "National Alliances."  By generously sponsoring events and promotions that benefit the Foundation, they play a significant role in enabling us to fulfill the wishes of local children battling life-threatening medical conditions.

 

Special Offers from our National Alliances

Bank of America Make-A-Wish Checking Account and Visa Card

Eden's AngelsTM "Joy" and "Strength" Angels

Home & Garden Party Make-A-Wish® Candle

New Make-A-Wish® Treats from Cheryl&Co.

LATISSEā„¢ Wishes

Purchases with Purpose from pedipedTM footwear

 

 

 

 

 

 

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