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The Make-A-Wish Gala 2024
September 30, 2024

Make a Wish OC and Inland Empire Hosts ‘A Parisian Masquerade’ Gala at Balboa Bay Resort Oct. 19

Get ready for an elegant evening of glamour and intrigue as Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire hosts its 2024 Gala, “A Parisian Masquerade,” at the Balboa Bay Resort on October 19, 2024.
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Wish Wednesday at KTLA with Anne Grey and Carie Jernquist Ferry
September 18, 2024

Make-A-Wish Foundation gala benefiting Orange County and the Inland Empire chapter

It’s Make-A-Wish Wednesday! Anne Grey, the new President and CEO for Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire, joined us live with board member Carie Jernquist-Ferry to share details on the annual fundraising gala event. The Make-A-Wish Gala: A Parisian Masquerade will take place on October 19th at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach with our very own Glen Walker as emcee.
For more information, tickets, or sponsorship opportunities, visit www.wishgala.org.
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Cappy's Cafe Waffle Eating Contest
August 27, 2024

Waffle Eating Contest raises more than $1,200 for Make-A-Wish® OCIE

On National Waffle Day (Saturday, Aug. 24), Cappy’s Café and Make-A-Wish® Orange County and the Inland Empire (OCIE) hosted an exciting waffle eating contest that brought the community together in support of a great cause.
The event, held at Cappy’s Café, kicked off with a heartfelt message from wish alum Jacob Grimstead, who shared how his life was turned upside down by a cancer diagnosis, and how Make-A-Wish® brought hope for his future and much-needed break during his treatment.
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Cappy's Cafe Waffle Eating Contest
August 26, 2024

National Waffle Day event in Newport Beach raises money for charity

Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire President and chief executive Anne Grey, Wish alumnus Jacob Grimstead, Newport Beach Assistant Fire Chief Justin Carr, Fire Chief Jeff Boyles, Police Chief Joe Cartwright and Deputy Police Chief Javier Aguilar at Saturday’s fundraiser. (Courtesy of Make-A-Wish)
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Stu News Article from August 23, 2024
August 23, 2024

Police & Fire meet tomorrow in “waffle eating contest” for charity

First, get ready for a showdown with National Waffle Day! Cappy’s Café and Make-A-Wish Orange County/Inland Empire are partnering tomorrow (Saturday, Aug. 24) for a waffle eating contest where the Newport Beach Police Department squares off against the Newport Beach Fire Department in a fierce three-minute battle to see who can devour the most waffles…butter, syrup and all. Now, we know police love their donuts…but, you have to ask yourself, what about waffles? We’ll see. Police Chief Joe Cartwright and Fire Chief Jeff Boyles will be leading their respective teams. And to make things even sweeter, so to speak, Cappy’s will donate $50 to Make-A-Wish OCIE for every waffle consumed during the contest, adding a little extra bite to the competition.
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Jack and Katie Bruce sitting with KTLA Anchors Lu Parker and Glen Walker
July 17, 2024

Make-A-Wish Wednesday: Meet Jack Bruce

It’s Make-A-Wish Wednesday!
Wish kid Jack Bruce and his mom Katie joined us live to share details on how the Make-A-Wish Foundation helped bring joy to Jack with a special meet and greet with the Los Angeles Kings.
This segment aired on the KTLA 5 News at Noon on July 17, 2024.
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