World Wish Day® was a great success in South Carolina with over 60 companies, schools, and organizations participating in the worldwide celebration. Whether it was a personal donation, company-wide fundraiser, or customer donation at their favorite retail location, EVERYONE had a part to play in celebrating what our Foundation is all about- granting wishes!

Wish Kid Josh at Applebee's with Star Wars characters

The South Carolina chapter celebrated the big event by granting its 2011th wish! Twelve-year-old Josh of Rock Hill wished to have a Star Wars experience and training in Orlando, FL, and on Saturday, April 30, Josh learned his wish was coming true. Josh was taken by surprise at a special Wish Party where his favorite Star Wars characters stopped by to join in on all of the fun. Applebee's of Rock Hill hosted the party and is also a sponsor of Josh's wish.

Five Points Association's Five After Five Concert for World Wish Day

 
Other exciting happenings surrounding World Wish Day® included events and fundraisers hosted by supporting companies all across the state. An Oyster Roast at The Dispensary Bar in Bluffton, headed by Board Member Tom Curry, raised over $1,000, and a concert in Columbia at Five Points totaled over $1,100.

Motley Rice "Five For Flops"

The top fundraising companies were: 

Motley Rice

MetLife 

Elliot Davis of Greenville 

SAFE Federal Credit Union 

Lowcountry Parent Magazine

Soby's 

First Reliance Bank, Florence 

NBSC, Anderson Branch

 

Click here for a complete list of participating companies, schools, and organizations. Thank you to all who participated in World Wish Day® and for helping to share the power of a wish®!

Over the past few months we have entertained our most unique and exciting fundraising events. Below is recap of the events held by South Carolina supporters and the South Carolina chapter. Click on the links for more event information and photos.

Wish Kid Ezra with Dixieland Cruisers' Donation for His Wish

Dixieland Cruisers' 6th Annual Catawba Rive Rod Run

- April 15-16, Rock Hill
This year's 6th Annual Catawba River Rod Run raised $5,100 to help make a wish come true for a 10-year-old boy from Fort Mill, Ezra. His wish is to go to Legoland in California. Read More

Palmetto Kiwanis Club of Aiken Presenting Car Show Donation

"When You Wish Upon A Car" Aiken Car Show

- April 30, Aiken
The Palmetto Kiwanis Club of Aiken hosted its 6th annual "When You Wish Upon A Car" car show in Aiken, raising over $2,300. Read More

 

 

 

 

 

Sun Fun Myrtle Beach Convertible Car Show

- June 4, Myrtle Beach
As a new addition to the annual Myrtle Beach Sun Fun Festival, the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and the Make-A-Wish Foundation partnered together to host the first all convertible car show. Read More

 

 

Ferrari Club of America Annual Meet Benefit

- June 10, Hilton Head Island area
Board Member Tom Curry headed a benefit evening during the Ferrari Club of America's annual meet which raised nearly $20,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of South Carolina!

Cheers at the 11th Annual International Wine Festival

International Wine Festival

- June 11, Greer
The 11th Annual International Wine Festival, presented by The Cazbah, was another great success raising over $15,000! The 11th annual event featured wines ranging from Australia, Italy, Spain and France, all the way over to Oregon, Washington, California and Pelzer, South Carolina. Read More

 

Models Walk the Runway at Film Meets Fashion

 

Film Meets Fashion- June 23, Charleston 

Film Meets Fashion brought together the region's top independent filmmakers and fashion designers for a nonstop "whirlwind" event benefiting Make-A-Wish Foundation^® of South Carolina! Read More

Raise A Racquet Daniel Island Tennis Tournament-

August 26-28, Daniel Island

The Raise A Racquet 2011 Daniel Island Tennis Tournament will features women's doubles, men's doubles and mixed doubles. Activities will include a silent auction, a pro-exhibition match, and a Saturday evening cookout. Find Out More

Chip In For Wishes- October 10, Greenville 

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar will host its 6th Annual "Chip In For Wishes" Golf Tournament at Verdae Greens Golf Club. This is a relaxed, casual event that gives Applebee's an opportunity to mingle with business partners, neighbors and restaurant regulars - all for a great cause. Click For More

 

 

Share The Magic-October 15, Greenville

SYNNEX will present Share The Magic, a new, annual fundraising event for children's charities in South Carolina. The evening will be one of celebration that includes dinner, a live auction, a silent auction and entertainment.

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Each year we are thankful to be the recipient of company, organization, and foundation grants that help fund our programs. Thank you to the following supporters who have helped to "grant" the wishes of South Carolina children.

 

 

The Carmax Foundation

David Watson Foundation

Dorothy D. Smith Charitable Foundation

Garners Ferry Wal-mart in Columbia, SC

George T. Lewis Jr. 2001 Foundation

Hayne Hipp Foundation

Lipscomb Family Foundation

Publix Super Markets Charities (Kids for Wish Kids® Program supporter)

ScanSource Charitable Foundation

Whiskey Road Wal-mart in Aiken, SC

Woodruff Road Wal-mart in Greenville, SC

WPW Foundation

It's always nice to see people helping people, but there's just something magical about seeing kids helping
other kids. Through the Make-A-Wish Foundation's Kids For Wish Kids® and Wishmakers On Campus® programs, kids, teens, and young adults can help to grant the wishes of their peers.

The South Carolina chapter has been moving full steam ahead with youth programs, but the young generation of our great state has taken it to the next level. During the 2010-2011 school year, 98 schools participated in Kids For Wish Kids® and Wishmakers On Campus® by hosting fundraisers such as a hat day, dance-a-thon, candy grams, pie in a teacher's face, and many more. Through their hard work and creativity, these schools raised over $100,000 to help grant the wishes of children in South Carolina! AMAZING job!

To see photos from some of their events, click here. And for a complete listing of participating schools, clubs, and organizations, check out our Kids For Wish Kids® and Wishmakers on Campus® pages.