Magical Lights on 63rd Street
December 2011
Vancouver, Wash.
Since 2009, Brandon Whitehead has hosted an event entitled “Magical Lights on 63rd Street” at his home in Vancouver, Wash. This dazzling 40,000 + light show set to Christmas music has attracted many viewers over the years, taking donations at every show to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Oregon.
Waffles & Wishes - MEDFORD
November 10, 2011
Medford, Ore.
With the support of Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon and Alaska / Horizon Airlines, the Oregon chapter hosted its 1st annual Waffles & Wishes breakfast in Medford at the Rogue Valley Country Club and raised nearly $17,000 for Southern Oregon wishes.
Food, Wine & Wishes
October 22, 2011
Portland, Ore.
Thanks to our amazing sponsors, guests, wineries and volunteers, our annual auction and gala on Saturday, Oct. 22 was a huge success. We are pleased to announce that we raised more than $290,000 (and counting!) – enough to grant 58 local wishes!
Summer Wishes
June 11, 2011
Portland, Ore.
The Make-A-Wish® Junior Board hosted its annual Summer Wishes party at Motocorsa on June 11, 2011. With the help of 450 guests and generous sponsors, we raised $45,000 for local children’s wishes.
Waffles & Wishes – EUGENE / SPRINGFIELD
May 19, 2011
Springfield, Ore.
With the support of Royal Caribbean and Alaska Airlines, the Oregon chapter hosted its 2nd annual Waffles & Wishes breakfast in the Eugene/Springfield area at the Royal Caribbean Call Center.
KISS-FM’s Make-A-Wish Radiothon
May 13, 2011
The Rogue Valley community rallied around the Make-A-Wish mission to raise more than $8,000 for Southern Oregon wishes during the 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. radiothon.
World Wish Day®
April 29, 2011
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® inspired people around the world during its global celebration of wish granting, World Wish Day, on April 29. Here in Oregon, we granted Maile’s wish to go to Disneyland® Resort!
Waffles & Wishes - PORTLAND
March 31, 2011
With the support of U.S. Bank, Alaska Airlines and nearly 550 friends of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oregon, we raised more than $50,000 at the annual Waffles & Wishes breakfast.
K103’s Make-A-Wish® Radiothon - Portland
March 4, 2011
K103 hosted a record-breaking Make-A-Wish Radiothon in early March, raising more than $78,000 and 1 million frequent flier miles as the Morning Show conducted a live broadcast from Pioneer Place.
Horizon Broadcasting Group’s Make-A-Wish Radiothon
Feb 24 & 25, 2011
The 10th annual Make-A-Wish Radiothon in Central Oregon raised more than $25,000 for local wishes. Thank you The Peak 104.1, 105.7 KQAK and Lite 95.1 for your ongoing partnership!
Check out photos from the event!
KATU’s Miles For Smiles
October 8, 2010
KATU Studio, Portland, Ore.
Thanks to KATU viewers and a million miles match from Alaska Airlines, we raised 6 million frequent flier miles during the 3rd annual Miles For Smiles telethon. With 75% of local children’s wishes requiring airline travel, your miles donations will put more local kids on cloud nine!
KOBI’s Miles For Smiles
Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010
NBC 5 Studio, Medford, Ore.
KOBI NBC5 hosted the inaugural Miles For Smiles Telethon in Southern Oregon on August 19 to raise frequent flier miles for destination travel wishes. It smashed the 500K goal and raised more than 658K miles during the all-day event.
“Spirit of Disneyland II” Launch Celebration
December 18, 2009
Portland International Airport, Portland, Ore.
Alaska Airlines revealed its “Spirit of Disneyland II” aircraft featuring the faces of Disney’s most recognized characters — Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy and Pluto.
Ross Coleman Invitational
August 26 & 27, 2011
Molalla, Ore.
The 7th annual bull ridin’, wish makin’ Ross Coleman Invitational (RCI) was hosted by long-time Make-A-Wish® supporter and professional bull rider, Ross Coleman.
Macy’s
Macy’s has been a sponsor of the Make-A-Wish Foundation® since 2003 with Macy’s Thanks for Sharing program and added the Believe campaign in 2008.
Since 2003, Macy’s has raised more than $33 million for the Foundation.
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