Sam’s Society

Make-A-Wish® Oregon started in 1983 with a little boy who had a big dream. Sam, a 6-year-old from Portland, wished to meet Erik Estrada from his favorite television show CHiPs. In addition to changing his life, Sam’s wish left a lasting impact on his family. 

In that first year we granted four other wishes to kids like Sam. Now 35 years later, we have granted more than 4,000 wishes to more children battling critical illnesses in Oregon and Clark County, Washington. We are able to do this important work thanks to a powerful network of volunteers, donors, and staff members. But our work is far from finished.  

Right now, for every child who receives the gift of a wish experience, there is another child we are still trying to reach. With community support and your investment in Make-A-Wish Oregon, deserving children will be able to look forward to their future with hope instead of fear. 

Sam’s wish started something pivotal for thousands of children who came after him, and now we need your help to reach those who are waiting. 

Your membership in Sam’s Society ensures that together, we can change more families lives forever.  

White Star Level 

$1,500 ANNUALLY, TOTAL PLEDGE: $7,500 OVER 5 YEARS Invitation to annual member-only event 

Receive a photo and story from ONE transformational wish Subscription to Make-A-Wish® Oregon annual newsletter Exclusive White Star lapel pin 

Yellow Star Level 

$3,000 ANNUALLY, TOTAL PLEDGE: $15,000 OVER 5 YEARS 

Benefits include all White Star Level benefits plus: 

Receive pictures and stories from TWO transformational wishes Exclusive Yellow Star lapel pin 

Blue Star Level 

$6,000 ANNUALLY, TOTAL PLEDGE: $30,000 OVER 5 YEARS 

Benefits include all Yellow Star Level benefits plus: 

Annual impact statement 

Opportunity to grant FOUR transformational wishes Exclusive Silver Star lapel pin 

Silver Star Level 

$9,000 ANNUALLY, TOTAL PLEDGE: $45,000 OVER 5 YEARS 

Benefits include all Blue Star benefits plus: 

Opportunity to connect directly with a wish child and family Opportunity to grant SIX transformational wishes 

Exclusive Gold Star lapel pin 

Two complimentary tickets to Wish Ball 

Gold Star Level 

$15,000 ANNUALLY, TOTAL PLEDGE: $75,000 OVER 5 YEARS 

Benefits include all Silver Star Level benefits plus: 

Opportunity to grant TEN transformational wishes 

Exclusive Blue Star lapel pin 

To learn more CLICK HERE  

For more information contact: 

Gina Yazzolino  
Development Manager  
503-802-7382  
[email protected]