The 20th Annual Make-A-Wish® Gala
Join us as we celebrate the power of wishes to transform lives and unite the community!
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We look forward to hosting you for an evening filled with hope and inspiration, celebrating our extraordinary wish recipients and the WishMakers who light their paths.
Guests will enjoy:
- Cocktail Reception
- Mission-based Dinner Program
- Live and Silent Auctions - Preview our auctions!
- Afterglow Reception - and more!
THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 PRESENTING SPONSOR: Atreides Management LP
Congratulations to our 2026 Community Spirit Award Honoree, The Keene Family
Evening Schedule
5:30 PM | Check-in Begins
5:30 PM | Cocktail Reception featuring Silent Auction and Diamond Raffle sponsored by A.M. DePrisco Wellesley
7:00 PM | Seated Dinner Program hosted by Brian Scalabrine and Drew Carter of NBC Sports Boston
8:30 PM | Live Auction and Fund-A-Wish with John Terrio of Auction Knights
9:30 PM | Afterglow Celebration
Know Before You Go
Attire - Semi-formal; Make-A-Wish blue, sparkle and shine welcome!
Parking - Valet parking is available at the hotel at 34 Columbus Ave.; self-park garages located nearby, including the Motor Mart Garage located at 26 Park Plaza; the venue is conveniently located near public transportation
*Note, there is another Hilton nearby - please use 34 Columbus Ave as your address for navigation and for the valet entrance
Event check-in - Watch your email or texts for a message from GiveSmart; please complete pre-event check-in online to expedite entry upon arrival
Questions about the Make-A-Wish Gala? Please contact Nicole Murphy, Eastern MA Regional Director, at nmurphy@massri.wish.org or 617.367.9474.