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Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire
Non-profit Organizations
Irvine, CA 5,168 followers
About us
People like you help Make-A-Wish® Orange County and the Inland Empire bring lasting, positive change into the lives of kids with critical illnesses. Your support makes it possible for us to grant their wishes, giving them a reason to stay strong through treatments and to believe in the promise of a better future. Though we grant a wish every 34 minutes in the United States, we need to grant a wish every 18 minutes to serve every eligible kid. Every single person who supports us by donating, volunteering or referring a child can be part of our mission. If you would like to learn more about how you can get involved, please message us directly or e-mail us at [email protected].
- Website
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http://wish.org/ocie
External link for Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Irvine, CA
- Type
- Nonprofit
Locations
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Primary
3230 El Camino Real
Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92602, US
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1650 Spruce Street
Suite 100
Riverside, CA 92507, US
Employees at Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire
Updates
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✨ LIVE AUCTION PREVIEW ✨ We are thrilled to unveil the once-in-a-lifetime experiences live auction items up for bid only to guests attending The Make-A-Wish Gala! 🎉 1️⃣ 21 Royal – Host an unforgettable evening at Disneyland Resort's most exclusive venue. 🎆 (Value: $18,000) 2️⃣ Virgin Galactic Golden Ticket – A VIP tour of Spaceport America for 4. 🚀 (Value: $2,500) 3️⃣ Holiday 100ft Yacht Cruise – Celebrate in style on a private holiday yacht with up to 30 guests. 🚤 (Value: $20,000) 4️⃣ The Quarry Golf & Stay – Golf at The Quarry and a 2-night luxury stay in Palm Springs. ⛳ (Value: $5,400) 5️⃣ Princess 55ft Yacht Cruise – Enjoy a harbor cruise for 8 with food, refreshments, and champagne. 🥂 (Value: $5,000) ✨ Only guests attending the gala will have the chance to bid on these incredible items, so don’t miss out!✨ 🎭 The Make-A-Wish Gala: A Parisian Masquerade 📅 October 19th 📍 Balboa Bay Resort 🎟️ RSVP by October 11th at WishGala.org Reserve your tickets today and join us in making wishes come true for children with critical illnesses! 💫 #WishGala #LiveAuction #MakeAWish #21Royal #MakeAWishGala #TheQuarry #VirginGalactic #YachtCruise
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🌟 Happy #WishWednesday 🌟 Meet Aranza! Aranza, a 6-year-old from Anaheim, bravely battled leukemia and completed her treatment in earlier this year. Throughout her journey, she dreamed of having a puppy – a loyal companion she could take care of and call her own. Thanks to our supporters, that dream became a reality, bringing joy and healing to Aranza and her family. Aranza's new puppy joins her family and brings even more smiles and happiness to their home. Together, they play, laugh, and create new memories each day. Aranza’s favorite food is pizza, and her favorite movie is Frozen – now she has a furry friend to enjoy these moments with! #MakeAWish #Puppy #MakeAWishOCIE
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Please help us welcome Clarissa Morales as our Senior Development Manager! 🎉 Clarissa brings her experience from the American Heart Association and is returning to our team. We're thrilled to have her back, and she'll be working from our Riverside office, building meaningful connections in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. 💙✨ Welcome back, Clarissa! Together, we create life changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. 🌟
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11-year-old Jack from La Habra, a lacrosse-obsessed warrior, is bravely battling leukemia. His biggest wish? To meet his favorite lacrosse team, the California Redwoods! Jack's dream came true when he traveled to Utah with his family to attend a national lacrosse tournament. Not only did Jack meet the entire Redwoods team, but he also received some cool swag, took photos with the players, and even joined their huddle during practice! As an extra surprise, Jack met his two favorite players from the Boston Cannons. This unforgettable experience created lifelong memories for Jack and his family, filled with joy and excitement! 🥍💙 #LacrosseLife #WishGranted #MakeAWish #LacrosseLove
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🎭 A huge thank you to The Anthony and Carie Ferry Foundation for being the presenting sponsor of our Make-A-Wish Gala: A Parisian Masquerade! 🎉 Your support is helping make life-changing wishes come true for children with critical illnesses. 💙 Join us for an unforgettable night on October 19 at Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach, hosted by emcee Glen Walker from KTLA 5! 🌟 With the support of incredible sponsors like Disneyland Resort, Shari Simmons Family and Friends, Lugano Diamonds, and Capital Group, it’s sure to be a magical evening. ✨ Tickets and sponsorships are still available! Visit www.WishGala.org to be part of this inspiring event. ✨ #WishGala2024 #MakeAWishOCIE #ParisianMasquerade #Gala #GiveBack #BalboaBayResort #NewportBeach #GlenWalker #DisneylandResort #Lugano #CapitalGroup #MakeAWish #HopeAndStrength
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Anne Grey, the new President and CEO for Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire, joined us live with board member and presenting sponsor 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 KTLA's very own Glen Walker as emcee. For more information, tickets, or sponsorship opportunities, visit www.wishgala.org. This segment aired on the KTLA 5 News at Noon on Sept. 18, 2024. #MakeAWish #WishGala2024 #MakeAWishGala #KTLA
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We’re thrilled to have our President & CEO Anne Grey and presenting sponsor and board member Carie Jernquist Ferry featured on KTLA with Glen Walker to share details about our upcoming Make-A-Wish Gala: A Parisian Masquerade! 🎭 Catch the full segment and learn more about how you can help make wishes come true for children with critical illnesses. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/g94HvpFX 💙
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Make-A-Wish® Orange County and the Inland Empire is excited to celebrate the end of our Fiscal 2024 year. 💫 This year, we granted an astonishing 271 wishes to local children bravely battling their critical illnesses. From playsets, room redo’s, shopping sprees, sports and travel, each wish granted was as unique as the child. 🌟 Let’s continue granting life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses! To everyone who plays a vital role in making the mission of Make-A-Wish possible – we appreciate you. From our volunteers to our donors, YOU help replace fear with confidence, sadness with joy and anxiety with hope. 💙 Learn how you can be part of our mission by visiting wish.org/ocie ⭐️ #wishgranted #makeawishocie #makeawish
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Juan is 15 years old and bravely battling leukemia, enduring chemotherapy, radiation, and daily medication. His love for the outdoors and rock collecting brought him solace and joy, but he had always dreamed of experiencing the beauty of Hawaii. During his wish trip, Juan’s dreams became reality. He marveled at the hula dancers during a vibrant luau, even learning a few moves himself. One of the highlights was a breathtaking sunset cruise, where he shared unforgettable moments with his family. The lush landscapes of Hawaii provided the perfect backdrop for their adventures as they hiked and explored the island together. Thanks to supporters like you, Juan and his family had an unforgettable wish trip! #makeawish #wishwednesday