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is a sampler of UAW-GM and General Motors
events from all over the country. For other
stories about events that benefit wish children,
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Make a Million for Make-A-Wish |
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Place: Statewide, Oregon and Clark County, Washington
Chapter:
Make-A-Wish Foundation®
of Oregon
In its 12th and final year, the Make a Million campaign was a heartfelt effort involving businesses, schools, organizations, families, and individuals working together to raise funds for wish children. Donations were given directly to the chapter via deposits made at any U.S. Bank in the donation area throughout the month of March. Generous donors called phone banks during local pledge drives, and gave online via the chapter Web site. People contributed Alaska Airlines miles directly to the chapter via the Web site or by calling the office or pledge lines. The results were a wish come true! The event raised enough funds to grant more than 23 wishes, including Alexandra’s wish to visit Hollywood, California.
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Earl Morrall/Perfect Season Celebrity Golf Tournament |
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Place: Naples, Florida
Chapter:
Make-A-Wish Foundation®
of Southern Florida
The folks in Florida have the perfect reason to celebrate: It’s the 35th anniversary of the Miami Dolphins 1972 undefeated perfect season. Champions from that team as well as other legends from professional and college football came out to help make wishes come true. Thirty-six celebrities played at the golf tournament held at the exclusive Tuscany Reserve in Naples. Perfect season team members and friends who participated included Earl Morrall, Don Shula (coach), Bob Griese, Nick Buonticonti, Bob Griese, Manny Fernandez, Mercury Morris, Larry Little, Nat Moore, Charlie Babb, and the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders. Mark DeVoe, owner of several GM dealerships in Collier and Lee Counties, put together a foursome that played to support the event. Enough funds were raised to grant seven wishes, including Tyler’s wish to visit the Weather Channel.
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WZPL-FM Make-A-Wish Request-A-Thon |
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Place: Indianapolis, Indiana
Chapter:
Make-A-Wish Foundation®
of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Ten is the magic number, because the 10th annual Request-A-Thon was the most successful of all! The Request-A-Thon is a 36-hour event in which WZPL-FM listeners could request any song in exchange for a donation to the Foundation. The on-air personalities talked about the many wishes waiting to be granted. Current and past wish families also shared their moving stories with the listeners.
For the last seven years, generous volunteers from Indianapolis Metal Center have taken calls during the event. This year, volunteers from Marion Metal Center joined them. UAW Region 3 representatives also participated.
This was a record year for the event, which raised enough funds to grant 46 wishes, including the wishes of Lynzee, 14, and Madelyn, 7, who wanted to go to Walt Disney WorldŽ Resort.
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Blue Night 2006 |
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Place: Columbus, Ohio
Chapter:
Make-A-Wish Foundation®
of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
It was a night to remember! About 450 guests enjoyed the inaugural year of Blue Night held at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Columbus. The evening was filled with wonderful food and drink, spectacular live and silent auctions and the music of the Conspiracy band. A surprise appearance by Brutus Buckeye and The Ohio State University Alumni Marching Band for wish child Corey, 12, and guests was one of the highlights of the evening. Another treat was the remarkable solo harp performance of wish child Amanda, 16, who earned a standing ovation.
Twenty representatives from Crestview Cadillac and Byers Automotive attended the event and were recognized for their involvement in the 2005 Make A Difference Day campaign and their continuous support of the Foundation. The event was a huge success, raising enough funds to grant an amazing 24 wishes, including the wish of Julie, 12, who dreamed of visiting Hawaii.
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Bouquet of Wishes |
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Place: Mashantucket, Connecticut
Chapter:
Make-A-Wish Foundation®
of Connecticut
A celebration of inspiring children and their wishes, this gala featured wish recipients, past and present, who shared their experiences with more than 400 guests. The guests and generous supporters, including Linda Grossman, general sales manager from Grossman Chevrolet in Old Saybrook, enjoyed a beautiful photography exhibit of 20 wish recipients. It was a night of presentations, dining, music and auctions that raised enough funds to grant 33 wishes, including Richard's wish to go to Walt Disney World® Resort.
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