Strength of One Indiana Company Grants Three Magical Wishes
When DEFENDER Direct CEO Dave Lindsey, decided to reach out to the community with the help of his employees, he never thought the power of a wish could inspire his employees to raise a whopping $9,000 in just three weeks. With another $9,000 matching funds, DEFENDER Direct will enable the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, Indiana Region, to grant three wishes of children battling life-threatening medical conditions. - July 13, 2009
Make-A-Wish Foundation® Announces Formation of Evansville Regional Advisory Council
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, Indiana Region, announced the formation of the Evansville Regional Advisory Council. The Evansville Regional Advisory Council was formed by a committed group of dedicated volunteers to advance the mission of the Make-A-Wish... - July 09, 2009
Hoops for Hope Tourney to Benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana, Central Ohio Region
Planning is well underway for the 7th Annual Hoops for Hope 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, H4H Street Vault - Pole Vault Competition and H4H Corn Hole Tournament on July 18 to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation®. All Shepherds Lutheran Church located at 6580 Columbus Pike (Rte 23) in Lewis... - July 09, 2009
Make-a-Wish Foundation® Earns 2009 Best of Indianapolis Award
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, Indiana Region, has been selected for the 2009 Best of Indianapolis Award in the Non-Profit Organizations category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes... - July 08, 2009
Food, Wine, & Wishes Planned for July 24; Event to Relieve Backlog of 170 Pending Wishes
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, Kentucky Region is holding its annual Wish Ball 2009: Food, Wine and Wishes: The Roaring Twenties. Hosted by 102.3 The Max personalities George Lindsey, Aaron Miller and Lynda Lambert, the taste-of event will include music, dancing and décor reminiscent of the twenties. - July 08, 2009
Dozens of "Princesses" Raise $1,000 for Make-A-Wish Foundation®
Westfield Southpark Mall hosted a princess makeover party on June 26 to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, Northeast Ohio Region. For a $10 donation, each “princess” received a magical tiara, fabulous maribou boa and dazzling hair... - July 08, 2009
Jewelers for Children Grant Wish for Local Boy Battling Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Four-year-old Javion, who is battling Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, a life-threatening type of blood cancer, was granted his wish of an ultimate shopping spree to his most favorite stores: Toys R’ Us, Walmart, Burlington Coat Factory and Holcomb’s, recently thanks to the Make-A-Wish... - July 01, 2009
Wish Volunteers Bring Gift of Hope
Keondia is a vivacious 12-year-old girl who loves listening to the Jonas Brothers, going shopping and playing her X-Box. The Granger native who is battling Acute Myelogenous Leukemia will have her heartfelt wish granted—a trip to Walt Disney World—thanks to Holly Huffman and John... - July 01, 2009
Make-a-Wish Foundation® Celebrates Success from Walk for Wishes
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana, Indiana Region with the help of dedicated walkers and volunteers, raised nearly $68,000 for the 4th Annual Walk for Wishes®. The Walk, which was held Saturday June, 20, included 73 teams and an additional 475 individuals... - July 01, 2009
Make-a-Wish Foundation Celebrates 2,500th Wish at Walk for Wishes
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana, Indiana Region is well on its way to reach the goal of raising $100,000 for the 4th Annual Walk for Wishes®. The Walk is Saturday, June 20 at 11 a.m. at Fishers Town Hall One Municipal Drive in Fishers. Currently, 46 teams... - June 12, 2009
4th Annual Indiana Walk for Wishes® to Feature Indy Wish Child
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana, Indiana Region is well on its way to reach the goal of raising $100,000 for the 4th Annual Walk for Wishes®. The Walk is Saturday, June 20 at 11 a.m. at Fishers Town Hall One Municipal Drive in Fishers. Currently, 46 teams... - June 12, 2009
Jewelers for Children Grant Wish for Local Boy Battling Lymphoma
Ryan, a Paducah native, who is battling lymphoma, a life-threatening type of cancer, was granted his wish of an ultimate gaming and fishing shopping spree to Walmart, Best Buy and GameStop, recently thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, Kentucky Region and... - June 03, 2009
Walkers Register for 4th Annual Lexington Walk for Wishes
A record number of teams have registered for the 4th Annual Lexington Walk for Wishes® benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana, Kentucky Region. Walk for Wishes will be on Saturday, June 20 at 8:30 a.m. at Keeneland Race Track, Versailles... - May 29, 2009
Planning Underway for Wish Ball 2009: Food, Wine and Wishes
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, Kentucky Region announced today that planning was well underway for Wish Ball 2009: The Roaring Twenties. Hosted by 102.3 The Max personalities George Lindsey, Aaron Miller and Lynda Lambert, the taste-of event will include... - May 29, 2009