News Releases
Welcome to our News and Events listings. Here you can find information on upcoming events, fundraising activities, and get the latest news on our chapter.
Our handy Events Calendar is loaded with local and national events from the Make-A-Wish Foundation®, and is a great planning tool for those looking for a fun event with a good cause, and even volunteers seeking to assist.
Local News
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Statement on Jane's Wish To Meet Big Time Rush
Make-A-Wish is ready and able to grant Jane’s wish to meet Big Time Rush. Read More
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Area Child’s Wish Comes True Today
Jewelers for Children and Make-A-Wish Minnesota Grant Wish for Big Lake Girl Battling Cystic Fibrosis
Five-year-old Madilyn, loves playing at the park to use the slide and swing. Inspired by her love for the playground, Madilyn’s heartfelt wish is to have her very own new play set. Madilyn will receive a huge surprise when she returns home at 3 pm today to find her play set in her backyard Read More
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Minnesota Kid’s Wish to Meet Rory McIlroy Profiled in ESPN’s Seventh Annual “My Wish” Series
Six wish kids’ stories being showcased the week of July 15
What would it be like shooting baskets with a NBA champion and MVP? Or tossing the football around with a NFL receiver and quarterback? How about slapping the puck around with a NHL player or racing around the track with a NASCAR driver? Or teeing off with one of the most exciting young PGA Tour golfers? Wish kids can tell you. Those are the sports-themed wishes granted by Make-A-Wish in collaboration with the seventh-annual ESPN “My Wish” series, airing Sunday, July 15 and running through the week. Read More
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Wish Child Kennedy to Perform with St. Paul City Ballet at The Wish Ball on March 3
Wish child Kennedy, who missed performing her first ballet recital because she was sick, will get to demonstrate her dancing talents at when she performs with the St. Paul City Ballet at The Wish Ball on March 3, 2012. Read More
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Old Navy Partners with Make-A-Wish Foundation to Raise Funds and Grant Local Children’s Wishes
Old Navy stores in 15 Minnesota locations will be collecting cash donations on behalf of the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Minnesota from February 25th through March 3rd. Read More
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Charlotte’s Wish To Be A Ballerina Will Be Revealed On National Believe Day!
Macy’s and the Make-A-Wish Foundation® partner to grant Wishes Across America, including one in Bloomington on National Believe Day
For the third straight year, Macy’s is celebrating generosity and giving throughout the holiday season by declaring December 9th as National Believe Day. As part of Macy’s “Believe” campaign, National Believe Day aims to inspire Americans to embrace the spirit of goodwill, while spreading the holiday season’s message through charitable efforts and kindheartedness toward others. To commemorate the day this year, the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Macy’s will grant “Wishes Across America” to children with life-threatening medical conditions Read More
Since 2008, T. E. Ibberson Company and its staff have worked closely with Make-A-Wish® Minnesota to help grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. In this month’s sponsor feature, we are excited to share their efforts on behalf of our important mission!
