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Upcoming Events

Support Make-A-Wish at Maine Red Claws Game!

Thursday, 2/25, 7:30PM
Portland Expo

Maine Red Claws has teamed with Make-A-Wish of Maine to create a spectacular night for fans and wish child Abbie, 10, from Limington.

Abbie and her family went to Disney for her wish and as an enhancement, she has been asked to be the honorary ball girl at the game this Thursday.

Even if you can't make it to the game on Thursday, pick up your phone and text the word WISH to 90999 to donate $5 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine.

A one-time $5 donation is charged to your wireless bill or deducted from your prepaid balance. For more info, go to mGive.com/a. Msg&Data Rates May Apply. Text STOP to 90999 to cancel; HELP to 90999 for help.

Special Make-A-Wish tickets are available using the promo code WISH (all caps). Each ticket includes a $2 donation to Make-A-Wish and are available for $7/end zones, $12/corner courts, and $22/side center seats.

 

Walk for Wishes

In May, there will be 10 walks held across the state to raise money and awareness for Make-A-Wish. This critical fundraiser is a fantastic way to get involved right in your neighborhood.

All event-day registrations (and check-in) begins one hour prior to the walk time.

Dates and Locations:
Thursday, May 13, 6:00PM
Rockland – Congregational Church

Thursday, May 20, 6:00PMWalk for Wishes
Dennysville – Congregational Church
Pittsfield – Sebasticook Valley Hospital

Saturday, May 22, 10:30AM (registration at 10AM)
Bangor – Paul Bunyan Park

Wednesday, May 26, 6:00PM
Auburn – Festival Plaza

Thursday, May 27, 6:00PM
Cumberland – Fire Department
Houlton – John Millar Civic Center
Saco – Hill Stadium
Westbrook – Riverbank Park
York – York High School

-REGISTER and begin fundraising here!-

Volunteers are needed for walk planning committees. If you are interested, please contact Eileen Chretien to get involved.


Bake A Wish

Bake a WishHelp us kick off the largest statewide bakesale and grant a wish while doing it!

Host or bake for a bakesale anytime between March 20-May25.

More info here.


Parrot Head Festival

April 9-11, 2010
Sunday River Ski Resort, ME

Join Parrot Heads from all over for a weekend of tropical fun in Maine’s winter wonderland! Weekend Highlights will include:

  • Margarita Mix Off
  • Key Lime Pie Eating Contest
  • Tropical Entertainment
  • Spam Carving/Pond Skimming

A portion of the weekend's proceeds will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine. More information available here.


Training for New Wish Granters
Are you ready to wave your magic wand and help a child in your area have his or her greatest wish come true? All you have to do is come spend the day with Eileen Chretien, who will give you the magical tools to help children with life-threatening medical conditions follow their dreams. Each training is from 9 - 4, and coffee, snacks, lunch and inspiration are provided.

  • Next trainings: TBD - Spring 2010
For an application, brief phone interview, more information or to sign up for a training, please call Eileen at 221-2306 or email her at eileen@maine.wish.org.


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