Make-A-Wish Foundation® of East Tennessee

Forbes Family Christmas Animated Light Display

cope-admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:34:32 +0000

Help Wishes Come True at the Forbes Family Christmas Animated Light Display

Elizabethton, TN – For 10 year old Steven, meeting Jeff Gordon was only a dream. He possessed every Jeff Gordon item possible, wore clothes with Jeff Gordon’s name on them and followed his races religiously. When the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of East Tennessee granted Steven’s fondest wish, sending him and his family to meet Jeff Gordon, his lifelong dream became a reality. In fact, if you’re traveling around the country and happen to drive by Jeff Gordon’s trailer, you’ll see a picture on the trailer of Jeff and Steven together! This winter season, Make-A-Wish supporters can help heartfelt wishes like Steven’s come true through the Season of WishesSM campaign.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of East Tennessee is celebrating the Season of Wishes with Roger and Mary Forbes of Elizabethton, who have put together a dynamic Christmas animated light show to benefit the foundation and its many “wish kids” who are waiting for their one special dream to come true. From Saturday, November 28th through Christmas, December 26th, the Forbes will be presenting their animated light show, open to the public, from 6pm-10pm Sunday through Thursday and 6pm-11pm on Friday and Saturdays. The display of 125,000 lights will be located on the 700 block of Holston Avenue in Elizabethton. Viewers will turn their car radios to 106.7 FM to hear the music accompanying the light display. There will be no cost to drive by and enjoy the show but donations for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of East Tennessee will be accepted. In Northeast Tennessee, there are normally 20-25 children waiting for their special wish to be granted. What a fantastic gift you would be giving a wish child this year with your donation. Fatz Café is a sponsor of this special event and other sponsorships are currently being sought. Click HERE to see our current list of sponsors.

You can join the Make-A-Wish Foundation in celebrating the spirit of holiday giving. You can discover the many ways to share the power of a wish® with family and friends during the Season of Wishes at http://www.wishetn.wish.org/. Whether you donate at the Forbes Family Christmas Animated Light Display, donate online, send festive Make-A-Wish holiday e-cards,or shop special holiday-themed products that benefit the Foundation, you’ll help us bring joy to children with life-threatening medical conditions throughout the year.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Founded in 1980 when a group of caring volunteers helped a young boy fulfill his dream of becoming a police officer, the Foundation is now the largest wish-granting charity in the world, with 65 chapters in the United States and its territories. With the help of generous donors and nearly 25,000 volunteers, the Make-A-Wish Foundation grants a wish every 40 minutes and has granted more than 180,000 wishes in the United States since its inception. Find out how you can share the power of a wish® at www.wishetn.org or call 423-989-9474.

CONTACT: Wendy Belanger, Northeast Tennessee Coordinator

PHONE: 423-676-5425

EMAIL: wendy.belanger@wishetn.org

2009 One Morning One Wish Radiothon

cope-admin — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:44:51 +0000

CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE DONATIONS

WXBQ 96.9 and Electric 94.9 FM are proud to present their Sixth semi-annual
One Morning, One Wish Radiothon

This event assists the Make-A-Wish Foundation of East Tennessee in granting a wish to an area child who has a life-threatening medical condition.

The child featured for this Tuesday, October 20, 2009 One Morning, One Wish Radiothon is 8 year old Hannah Grace. Hannah Grace’s wish is to go to Disney to go to all the parks and eat breakfast with Mickey and Minnie Mouse. She chose this wish because she wants to have lots of fun with her family.

Hannah is 8 years old and she has Wilms’ Tumor. She is very tiny for her age, weighing only 45 lbs. She likes to ride her scooter, play tag and read. She loves art, the Jonas Brothers, spaghetti and ice cream.

To participate, listeners can tune in to WXBQ or Electric 94.9 on Tuesday, October 20 from 7am-10am. Donations can be made by calling one of the numbers announced on the air or click here to make a donation online. Donations given in honor of someone or challenges to other listeners can be made by either method.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation of East Tennessee grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. With the help of a network of volunteers and donors, this year the Make-A-Wish Foundation will transform children’s dreams into reality.

For more information call Wendy Belanger at 423.676.5425.

Bruster’s Ice Cream in East Brainerd helps to grant the wish of a local child

cope-admin — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:55:34 +0000

The employees of Bruster’s Ice Cream in East Brainerd teamed up to raise $3,000 for the local Make-A-Wish Foundation of East Tennessee. The employees (mostly high school and college kids) gave up their tips for 4 months, collected donations at the window and held an ice cream eating contest to raise the money. “I am very proud of our employees for embracing this idea and sacrificing their own tips to grant the wish of Peyton, said Renee Jones of Bruster’s Ice Cream. “We were able to meet Peyton and hear about his wish and we worked hard to make his wish come true.”

As part of the Adopt-A-Wish program, Bruster’s Ice Cream will help to grant the “one true wish” of Peyton. “While the average wish costs $6,000, we have wishes to grant ranging from $3,000 to $12,000” said Bob Lewis, President and CEO of the East Tennessee Chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. “Their wish could be anything from a swing set to a trip to Disney World to dance with Cinderella.”

“We are proud that we have been able to partner with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of East Tennessee to help grant a child’s wish” said Renee Jones of Bruster’s Ice Cream. “Our team worked hard to raise this money and enjoyed being part of this special project.”

The Make-A-Wish Foundation of East Tennessee grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy.

With the help of a network of volunteers and donors, this year the Make-A-Wish Foundation will transform children’s dreams into reality. For more information about the Adopt-A-Wish program or how to volunteer, visit www.wishetn.org or call 423.629.9474.

Panera Bread Tennis Tournament

cope-admin — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:37:40 +0000

Click HERE for tournament brochure

Click HERE for Registration form

Registration Deadline October 27, 2009

Registration is limited to the first eight teams with the potential of an additional eight teams with interest.

Pre-Tournament Party Friday, November 13, 2009 • 7:00pm - 9:00pmCedar Bluff Racquet Club9201 Fox Lonas Road • Knoxville, Tennessee865-690-5700The Tournament of WishesSaturday, November 14, 2009 • 9:00amCedar Bluff Racquet Club There are sponsorship opportunities available for any company from $1,500 to $3,000. Companies may sponsor a team of eight to participate in the tournament and to attend the Friday night party for $800.

Player Registration or Sponsorship InformationIf you would like to enter a team in the tournament please email Beth at bhanschke@breadcookes.com or call 865-250-4116. Our Mission is to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of East Tennessee granted its first wish in 1988 and has granted over 400 wishes through the services of more than 120 volunteers. Any child 2½ and under the age of 18, who has been determined by a physician to have a life-threatening illness and has not been granted a previous wish, may be eligible. Make-A-Wish® grants wishes to all eligible children, regardless of race, religion, or socio-economic status. Granting a child’s one greatest wish inspires him or her to continue living with exuberance. We feel that the doctors provide the medicine, and we provide the magic!

Wish Bowl Party

cope-admin — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:31:46 +0000

MORE INFORMATION SOON!!

2010 Waltz for Wishes

cope-admin — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:25:57 +0000

The 6th Annual Waltz for Wishes to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation^® of East Tennessee

WHAT: The 6th Annual Waltz for Wishes is scheduled for Saturday, April 10, 2010 to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of East Tennessee. As the Foundation’s largest fundraiser, the Waltz has raised over $750,000 over the past five years. The goal of the Waltz for Wishes is to raise money to make wishes come true for kids with life-threatening medical conditions who live in Knoxville and the surrounding area.

The 6th Annual Waltz for Wishes will be held at the Downtown Knoxville Marriott and will feature both a silent and a live auction. Cocktail hour will begin at 6 pm with the program beginning at 7 pm.

WHERE: Downtown Knoxville Marriott

WHEN: Saturday, April 10, 2010

HOW: $150 per person or a table of ten for $1,250. Sponsorships are also available.

WHY: The Make-A-Wish Foundation of East Tennessee grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy.

Sarah, now 17, was diagnosed with Juvenile Deramatoymotis her freshman year of high school.. This was a devastating time for her because she had been dancing since she was 4 years old and the doctor put her on bed rest. To Sarah’s surprise when her doctor gave her the ok to start dancing again, she was ecstatic, until she realized how much pain she was still in. Her passion for dance was so strong that she struggled through ballet class determined to build up her strength. Sarah knows that dance will never be her profession as she once dreamed, but is looking forward to the day that her wish is granted to be in a Broadway play. Please help us make Sarah and so many other deserving children’s wish come true.With the help of a network of volunteers and donors, this year the Make-A-Wish Foundation will transform children’s dreams into reality. For more information, visit www.wishetn.org, or call 423.629.9474.

Chi Omega Chili Cookoff

cope-admin — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:18:09 +0000

On Tuesday, November 17, the Chi Omega Fraternity will host its third annual Chili Cook-off to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of East Tennessee. Local restaurants and organizations will compete for the title of “Best Chili in Chattanooga,” and proceeds from the event will go towards granting a wish to upcoming UTC freshman, Mckeehanon, whose wish is to attend the British Open.

Tickets are only $7 per person at the gate and include all you can eat chili, dessert, and the opportunity to vote for your favorite chili in a number of categories. Restaurants and local businesses can still enter chili in the competition for a $50 entry fee per five gallons of chili. Local “celebrity” judges will taste each chili dish entered and will name an official winner of the competition. People’s choice awards will also be given out for winners in the Best Restaurant and Best Organization categories.

The event will be held on the grassy area at Fourth and Mabel Streets beside McKenzie Arena on the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) campus prior to the UTC versus ETSU men’s basketball game. The cook-off will begin at 5:00 p.m. and last until 7:00 p.m. Ticket holders can enjoy all you can eat chili while supplies last. Advance tickets are available for a discount at only $5 each. Local businesses that are willing to donate chili for the event but not for competition may do so at no charge. To request an entry form, advance tickets, or for more information about this event, please contact Amy Covington at amycovington@utc.edu or Advisor Shelley McGraw at (423) 364-0652.

Click Here for the Press Release

Coldstone Creamery- World’s Largest Ice Cream Social

cope-admin — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:00:23 +0000

During September, Cold Stone Creamery^® will host a month-long fundraising celebration to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundationof East Tennessee.

^{The Chattanooga store will raise funds to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions throughout East Tennessee. Cold Stone Creamery has partnered with the Make-A-Wish Foundation since 2002, generating $3.2 million in donations. Five-year-old wish kid Jack teamed up with Cold Stone Creamery’s Tastemaster™ Ray Karam to create his own ice cream Creation to celebrate the alliance this year. Jack was named “Junior Tastemaster” as he created his special Creation with sweet cream ice cream mixed with brownie, sprinkles and fudge.}The Chattanooga store will raise funds to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions throughout East Tennessee. Cold Stone Creamery has partnered with the Make-A-Wish Foundation since 2002, generating $
Throughout the month, every Cold Stone store will sell paper Wish Stars for $1 each. The celebration will reach its peak with the eighth “World’s Largest Ice Cream Social.” On Sept. 24, 2009, Cold Stone locations will give away a 3-ounce portion of Jack’s Creation from 5-8 p.m. in exchange for a donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

About the Make-A-Wish Foundation
The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Founded in 1980 when a group of caring volunteers helped a young boy fulfill his dream of becoming a police officer, the Foundation is now the largest wish-granting charity in the world, with 65 chapters in the United States and its territories. With the help of generous donors and nearly 25,000 volunteers, the Make-A-Wish Foundation grants a wish every 40 minutes and has granted more than 177,000 wishes in the United States since inception. For more information about the Make-A-Wish Foundation, visit wish.org and discover how you can share the power of a wish^®.
Cold Stone Creamery
Cold Stone Creamery delivers The Ultimate Ice Cream Experience® through a community of franchisees who are passionate about ice cream. The secret recipe for smooth and creamy ice cream is handcrafted fresh daily in each store, and then customized by combining a variety of mix-ins on a frozen granite stone. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Cold Stone Creamery is subsidiary of Kahala, one of the fastest growing franchising companies in the world, with a portfolio of 12 quick service restaurant brands. Cold Stone Creamery operates more than 1,450 locations in 12 countries worldwide.
For more information about Cold Stone Creamery, visit the brand’s Web site at
www.coldstonecreamery.com. For more information about Kahala, visit the company’s Web site at www.kahalacorp.com.

TGI Fridays Bartender Competition

cope-admin — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:37:34 +0000

Join us at TGI Friday’s on Wednesday, September 23 at 5 pm for the TGI Friday’s Bartender Competition. You will be able to watch the regions bet TGI Friday’s bartenders in action to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of East Tennessee. There will also be an auction for lots of great items.

3rd Annual 107.9 The Duke Radiothon

cope-admin — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:21:44 +0000

Make-A-Wish Radiothon on 107.9 The Duke Makes Wishes Come True

click HERE to donate towards the radiothon

WHAT: The Make-A-Wish Radiothon will be hosted on 107.9 The Duke on Thursday, October 8 to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. As one of the Foundation’s largest fundraisers, the radiothon’s goal is to raise $10,000 to make wishes come true for kids with life-threatening medical conditions who live in Chattanooga and the surrounding area.

The event will broadcast live from the Northshore Grille Restaurant from 6 AM to 7 PM. The Radiothon will feature inspiring interviews with wish kids and their families.

To participate, listeners can tune in to 107.9 FM, make an on-line donation at 1079theduke.com or wishetn.org, call 423.468.8000, or come have breakfast, lunch or dinner with us.

You can also make a donation easily from your cell phone by texting WISH to 90999. A $5 donation will be made and will be charged to your cell phone bill! It’s that simple.

Join us on Thursday, October 8 from 6:30 am to 10:30 am at both the Northshore Grille and Coltranes on 9th (formerly known as The Cellar in the Krystal Building) for a special pancake breakfast to raise money for Make-A-Wish. The cost is $10 and includes pancakes, bacon, sausage, hashbrowns, juice and coffee. 100% of the proceeds benefit the radiothon and the Make-A-Wish Foundation!

Both Restaurants will also donate 15% of your bill (excluding alcohol) from lunch or dinner to the radiothon and Make-A-Wish.

WHERE:

WHEN: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday, October 8, 2009

WHY: The Make-A-Wish Foundation of East Tennessee grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. With the help of a network of volunteers and donors, this year the Make-A-Wish Foundation will transform children’s dreams into reality.

For more information, visit www.wishetn.org or call 423.629.9474.