Make-A-Wish^®
San Diego

(San Diego, CA) Make-A-Wish^® San Diego is thrilled to announce that its 2024 WINE & WISHES Gala raised a record-breaking $1,250,000 (and counting) in a single night! The proceeds from this event will enable the organization to grant more than 125 wishes for children with critical illnesses in San Diego and Imperial Counties.

The star-themed event was held at the Park Hyatt Aviara in Carlsbad on October 12th and was attended by more than 350 individual and corporate supporters. Make-A-Wish San Diego Board Chair Lisa Paul-Hill, and Event Chairs Dai and Eric Logan worked together to lead the charge for this year’s gala, which focused on shining a light on the many stars who make wishes possible. Wish Kids were the stars of the program and helped showcase the impact of a wish. Event co-emcees included Monica Dean, TV news anchor and producer with NBC 7 San Diego, and Wish Kid Pavla, whose wish to be an actress was recently granted.

Thanks to event partner Meritage Wine Market, guests enjoyed fine wines from California winemakers specially paired with each dinner course. The event’s Presenting Sponsor was PSSI for the second year; additional event sponsors included Wheelhouse Credit Union, Affirmed Housing, AMN Healthcare, Kaiser Permanente, Professional Contractor Supply, San Diego Padres, and Sempra.

“A wish can be a game-changer for a child dealing with illness and by joining us at our WINE & WISHES GALA, guests were part of the magic that makes wishes come true,” said Suzanne Husby, President & CEO of Make-A-Wish San Diego. “We are so grateful for the generosity of our attendees and sponsors, and that they too believe in the power of our mission — Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.”

Save The Date! Next year’s WINE & WISHES Gala—October 11, 2025 at Park Hyatt Aviara