News Releases
Welcome to the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Utah Press section! This area is dedicated to sharing our latest news about events we’re hosting, wishes we’ve granted and numerous opportunities to become involved in the exciting mission of creating wonderful experiences for children with life-threatening medical conditions. Please allow this space to be your source for up-to-date, easy to access information and media-related inquires.
For further information, please contact the Communications Manager at: (801) 262-WISH (9474) or communications@utah.wish.org.
Local News
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Make-A-Wish® Utah Celebrating “World Wish Day®” April 29 by Granting Wishes Across the Globe
April 26, 2012
On April 29, more than 30 years to the day after a young boy named Chris was granted his wish to be a police officer for a day, Make-A-Wish supporters around the globe will celebrate World Wish Day, in honor of the wish that sparked a global wish-granting movement. Read More
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Make-A-Wish® Utah Annual Gala Helps Wishes Take Flight
April 12, 2012
For 27 years Make-A-Wish Utah has been bringing hope, strength and joy to the lives of Utah children with life-threatening medical conditions. This year, as we look to grant more wishes than ever, we invite current and former wish families, donors, volunteers and other Make-A-Wish® supporters to join us at our annual gala as we help to make Wishes Take Flight. Read More
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Easter Bunny Visits Wish Kids and Families at Make-A-Wish® Utah’s 15th Annual Easter Egg Hunts in Ogden and Salt Lake City
March 30, 2012
Make-A-Wish Utah hosts its annual Easter Egg Hunt for wish kids past, present and future, and their families, in Ogden at Ogden’s George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park and in Salt Lake City at Wheeler Farm on Saturday, March 31, 2012. Read More
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Wishes Made Possible Through Frequent Flier Mile Donations
Feb. 29, 2012
"I wish to meet Rascal Flatts." "I wish to visit the theme parks in Florida." "I wish to attend the 49ers only Monday night game." Wishes like these are granted every day thanks to frequent travelers across the country who donate flier miles to the Make-A-Wish Foundation® and help make wishes come true. Read More
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2012 HGTV Dream Home Tour Tickets Now Available
Jan. 26, 2012
You’ve seen it on tv, now you can get an up close and personal view of the inside of the 2012 HGTV Dream Home, located along the banks of the Provo River at the Rockworth Companies' River Meadows Ranch in scenic Wasatch County. Read More
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Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Utah Names New CEO
Jan. 3, 2012
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah names Shar Lewis as its new Chief Executive Officer after a thorough and extensive search. Shar replaces Christine Sharer, the founder and only CEO the Utah Chapter has known, who is retiring after 26 years. Read More
National News
- MAGGIANOS INVITES GUESTS TO EAT, DRINK, LISTEN AND LIKE FOR A CAUSE
- Make-A-Wish® Celebrating World Wish Day® April 29 by Granting Wishes Across the Globe
- Wish Kids Go for the Ropes at WrestleMania® XVIII in Miami
- NCAA® DIVISION II AND THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION® PRESENT DIVISION IIS WEEK OF WISHES CAMPAIGN
- Post Fruity Pebbles Teams Up with WWE Superstar John Cena®
Through Mother’s Day, Macy’s will donate $400,000 in total to 5 mom-approved charities when people send a Thank-A-Mom e-card to the mothers in their lives.
