Upcoming events and those you may have missed...July 8: Mad River's Party for a Purpose- Charleston
Where: Mad River Bar and Grill, 32 B North Market Street, Charleston, 29401
When: Thursday, July 8, 2010 6:00PM-9:00PM
What: For a $5 donation receive a free cocktail, enjoy a 1/2 off menu and live music by The Royal Tinfoil. All proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish and help to grant a Charleston area child's wish!
July 13: Cellular Sales, Verizon Wireless Retail Store Grand Opening- Mt. Pleasant
Where: Cellular Sales, Verizon Wireless Retail Store, Mt. Pleasant
When: Tuesday, July 13, 2010, 11:00AM
What: Cellular Sales, Authorized Verizon Wireless Retailer, has committed to hosting a campaign for the South Carolina and Eastern North Carolina chapters of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. In every store across South and North Carolina, Cellular Sales will sell Make-A-Wish bracelets for $5 or you can also Text-A-Wish and donate $5 to your respective chapter and receive a 20% discount off accessories in the store!
The Grand Opening of their new location in Mt. Pleasant will kick off the campaign. Wish kid Tyler from Summerville will be in attendance to have his wish granted to go to the Ohio State University 2010 Season Bowl Game. Be sure to stop by your local Cellular Sales store and help to grant a child's wish in your area.
August 28: Statewide Volunteer Meeting- Columbia***
Where: South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais Street, Columbia, 29201
When: Saturday, August 28, 2010, 10:00AM - 2:00PM
What: Volunteers, please be our guest
at the Make-A-Wish
Foundation Statewide Volunteer Meeting. Your attendance is strongly encouraged as we plan for the new fiscal
year. This meeting will also serve as a refresher training that
is required annually in order to remain an active volunteer. You will also be able to:
- Share best practices in wish granting with volunteers from around the state and staff from the wish department
- Learn about new policies and procedures
- Learn about special events happening around the state
- Learn how you can help with new corporate partnerships
- Help us as we recognize outstanding sponsors
- Hear from wish families about the magic of their child's wish
Please RSVP no later than Monday, August 2, 2010 to Tiffany Howard at (843) 853-7880 or thoward@mawfsc.org.
***If you are not yet a volunteer but would like more information on how to become one for your area, please also contact Tiffany.
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Events You May Have Missed
There are always events happening across the state that benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of South Carolina. If you or someone you know is hosting an event for Make-A-Wish, be sure to tell us about it! We love to help and to be as much of a part as possible for every event! Here are just few that have helped to make wishes come true!
South Aiken High School Dinner Benefit- $6,296.00
Five Points Association's 5 After 5 in Columbia- (benefited Emily Grace's wish)- $1,241.00
Chi Omega South Carolina Chapters (Furman, South Carolina, Clemson, Winthrop, and College of Charleston)- $6,095.00
Thank you to everyone who has hosted an event for Make-A-Wish and for making wishes come true! If you would like more information how to host an event for Make-A-Wish,
please contact our office at (864) 250-0702.
The 4th Annual Wine Festival at Freshfields Village kicked off around 6:00PM on May 1, 2010. The event was located at the crossroads of Kiawah, Seabrook and Johns Island. Patrons had the opportunity to sample over 85 different wines from around the world, savor the tastes of authentic Charleston cuisine provided by Lowcountry Eats, and enjoy live music by Phenomena Jazz Trio. Five-year-old Kai from Mt. Pleasant who had recently undergone a heart transplant was granted her wish to go to Disney! The event raised $25,000, all of which benefited Make-A-Wish and will help grant Lowcountry wishes.
June 12, 2010 marked the 10th Anniversary of the International Wine Festival held in historic downtown Greer on Trade Street. Festival goers had the opportunity to taste over 100 wines from around the world, eat delicious delicacies provided by The Cazbah, and enjoy the international sounds from various musical acts throughout the festival. A live cooking demonstration was also available to learn how to create dishes involving wines featured at the event. Three-year-old Jade from Greer and his family were in attendance to share their wish experience and show everyone what the event was really all about- granting wishes. The event raised $30,000, all of which benefited Make-A-Wish and will help grant Upstate wishes.
The Great Escape Simpsonville 14 IMAX theatre in the Upstate held a week of charity showings before their Grand Opening on April 30. Every showing was admissible for a $2 minimum donation to Make-A-Wish. Each day local radio stations were present with free giveaways and local news crews were out interviewing movie goers about their experience at the new IMAX theatre.