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Bonnie W. Gwin Selected as Make-A-Wish Foundation of America Board Chair
PHOENIX -- Friday, October 30, 2009
Make-A-Wish Foundation of America Board of Directors elect Cleveland business executive as new...

Building on “Believe” Effort This Holiday Season, Macy’s Announces a National Santa Tour, National Believe Day and “Yes, Virginia” Animated Special
NEW YORK -- Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Building on the great success of last year’s inaugural “Believe” campaign, Macy’s announces...

Stars Step Out to Join pediped™ footwear in Raising Funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation®
HENDERSON, Nev. -- Wednesday, October 07, 2009
More than 50 well-known entertainers and athletes will participate in Stars for a Wish, an online...

Make-A-Wish Foundation® Honors Celebrity Wish Granters
PHOENIX -- Monday, September 14, 2009
Dave Matthews Band, John Cena, Charm City Cakes, Philadelphia Phillies and Garden of Dreams...

Chris Greicius Celebrity Awards
PHOENIX -- Monday, September 14, 2009
The Make-A-Wish Foundation has presented its most passionate celebrity wish granters with the Chris...

Make-A-Wish Foundation® and Mattel Work Together to Impact the Lives of 30,000 Children Globally
PHOENIX -- Thursday, September 10, 2009
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of America and Make-A-Wish Foundation International today announced...

Cold Stone Creamery Serves Up Month-Long Fundraiser to Benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation®
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Cold Stone Creamery® is selling wish stars and dishing up free ice cream in exchange for a donation...

Disney Stores Worldwide President Named to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America Board
PHOENIX -- Monday, August 24, 2009
Disney Stores Worldwide President James Fielding joins national board of directors.

ESPN "My Wish" Series Returns to SportsCenter Starting July 5
PHOENIX -- Thursday, July 02, 2009
Sponsored by Disney, the "My Wish" series chonicles five sports-related wishes granted by...

Sports Illustrated Kids Features Heather's Steelers Wish in July Issue
PHOENIX -- Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Wish kid Heather meets her favorite Steelers and serves as guest editor for July issue of Sports...

SportsCenter ‘My Wish’ Series Returns July 5-9
PHOENIX -- Wednesday, July 01, 2009
For the fourth straight year, ESPN will present its critically acclaimed SportsCenter “My Wish”...

Register at LATISSE.com for LATISSE® Wishes and Help Share the Power of a Wish®
PHOENIX -- Monday, June 15, 2009
Join campaign ambassadors Brooke Shields and “beauty expert to the stars” Anastasia Soare to help...

Nine Wish Kids to Enjoy Week-Long Cruise in the Caribbean with Make-A-Wish Foundation® and Royal Caribbean International
PHOENIX -- Friday, June 05, 2009
Nine children with life-threatening medical conditions will enjoy a fanciful journey in the...

NBA TV Special Featuring Four NBA All-Star Wish Kids from Make-A-Wish Foundation® Debuts May 8
PHOENIX -- Wednesday, May 06, 2009
NBA TV special follows four wish kids on their experiences with basketball's biggest names at NBA...

Maggiano's Little Italy® Celebrates Sixth Annual "Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish®"
DALLAS -- Thursday, April 30, 2009
Scrumptious special menu items, gift cards and Star Cards to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation...

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