Giving Magic
How Businesses Can Offer Hope, Strength, and Joy

Become A "Wishmaker^®"

To qualify as a Wishmaker, a donor or group must raise or contribute a tax-deductible gift of at least $5,000 in cash or securities within one year. Wishmakers are recognized by having a wish granted in their honor, and will receive a plaque with a photo and description of the child's wish they sponsored. Click for more information on becoming a Wishmaker.

Team up for "Walk For Wishes"

The Make-A-Wish Foundation^® of Maine hosts Walks For Wishes at several locations throughout the state in May and September. Individuals, businesses, or other groups who raise at least $5,000 - the average cost of a wish - are recognized as a "Wishmaker®" for having funded a child's wish.

Form a business team or teams to accept the special challenge of becoming a wishmaker through our Walk For Wishes. As a Wishmaker, your business will be recognized by having a child's wish granted in your honor. Your business will receive a plaque with the child's photo and details of the wish experience.

A team that achieves Wishmaker status will receive brightly colored t-shirts in advance of the walk for each team member who raises funds. The shirts will prominently display your corporate logo and/or team name to show others at the walk and in the community your commitment to the children of Make-A-Wish.

For more information on walk locations, or to enroll in the Wishmaker Challenge, email wishwalk@maine.wish.org.

Sponsor the "Fantasy Auction"

The Make-A-Wish Foundation^® of Maine's Fantasy Auction is widely recognized as the most successful charity auction in Maine. Over $100,000 is raised at the annual July event from unique, upscale items, with more than 250 community leaders in attendance.

Sponsors of the Fantasy Auction ensure that all funds raised at the event go directly to fulfilling our mission to grant wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions.

Sponsorship recognition includes:

• Inclusion in all event promotional materials, including the auction catalog and invitation.
• A complimentary table for 10 at the auction for entertaining family, friends, staff, or important clients.
• Industry exclusivity. No other business of the same type will be accepted as a sponsor of this event at the level your level of sponsorship or below.
• Wishmaker Sponsors will be limited to six, to ensure prominent recognition for those at this level.
• Wishmaker Sponsors will also receive public recognition at the event with the announcement of a wish being granted in their honor.

Sponsorship levels:

Illuminate "Stories of Light"

Each December, the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine lights up the night - literally - one floor at a time at the Time and Temperature Building in Portland. Each time enough money is raised to grant a wish ($5,000), the Make-A-Wish logo is illuminated on a floor of the building. The campaign goal is to raise enough funds to light each of the 14 floors, or $70,000.

Sponsors are invited to help light up a floor - and a child's life - by making a donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine.

Lighting levels:

For more information on the many ways your business can share the power of a wish, contact the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine at 1-800-491-3171 or email tpeaco@maine.wish.org.