Make-A-Wish^® Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana

Make-A-Wish Honored as Beneficiary of 10^th Annual Friends for Wishes BBQ Cook-Off

Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana is excited to announce the 10^th annual Friends for Wishes BBQ Cook-Off!

This weekend (October 27-28), teams of pitmasters from across the region will gather at the Waller County Fairgrounds in Hempstead, Texas, for fun, fellowship, and fundraising for Make-A-Wish.  The event is sanctioned by the Champions Barbecue Alliance and open to the public.

Friends for Wishes is an independent non-profit organization that raises crucial funds in support of Make-A-Wish’s mission of granting life-changing wishes to local children battling critical illnesses.  Since 2014, Friends for Wishes has given more than $1 million to Make-A-Wish.

With more than 650 kids throughout Houston currently on a wish journey, the generosity of Friends for Wishes allows Make-A-Wish to continue its mission of bringing to life as many wishes as possible each year.  Last year, Make-A-Wish granted a record 575 wishes to local kids.

“Friends for Wishes is a wonderful partner of Make-A-Wish and the wish kids we serve,” said Shelly Millwee, President and CEO of Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana.  “Their passion and generosity over the past decade have impacted thousands of families through the wishes they have helped bring to life.”

After the cooking portion of the competition concludes on Saturday, Friends for Wishes will host a live auction and awards ceremony, beginning at 4:30 pm.  For the first time, Friends for Wishes is also including a high division in the cook-off.

For a complete schedule of events, please visit: Friends for Wishes 10^th Annual BBQ Cook-Off

Date/Time:  October 27-28; Gates open at 5:00 pm on Oct. 27 and 8:00 am on Oct. 28                                 

Location: Waller County Fairgrounds; 21988 FM 359; Hempstead; 77445

Interview Opportunities: Make-A-Wish staff will be on-site and available for comment.  Representatives from Friends for Wishes, and local wish kids, will also be made available during the awards ceremony, beginning at 4:30 pm on Saturday.