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March 31, 2017
Walk For Wishes In Riverside And Irvine

Riverside and Irvine residents have a great opportunity to get out and help Make-A-Wish Orange County this April. The Riverside Walk For Wishes is April 22 and the Irvine walk is the following Saturday, April 29. Both walks will be a fun and positive way to help Make-A-Wish Orange County grant more wishes in the […]

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December 8, 2016
Winter Wonderland Activities In Minnesota

When the beautiful colors of fall drift away and the temperature drops you would assume people would hibernate until summer. That is actually the opposite; the moment the snow starts falling, Minnesota springs to life with lots of fun winter activities.  Winter Festivals Make sure you dress warm and visit some of the winter festivals […]

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September 13, 2016
Orange County Evening Of Wishes 2016

If you're looking for a night of dinner, dancing, auctions, and magical surprises, don't miss the 2016 Evening of Wishes for Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire. Evening of Wishes takes place Oct. 14 at [AV] Irvine (16500 Scientific Way) in Irvine.  Event Details And Ticket Information Evening of Wishes is sure to be a […]

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July 31, 2016
Make-A-Wish Dines In Orange County This August

Two very different events share two things in common this August in Orange County: they both benefit Make-A-Wish Orange County, and they both involve dining. Lobsterfest in Newport Beach is a beach party paired with a feast of your favorite seafood. Women, Wishes And Wine…Oh My! is a reception to raise membership for the It’s […]

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June 3, 2016
Rolling For Wishes Casino Night

Crazy lights and casino chips will be going wild at the 9th annual Rolling For Wishes event, benefiting Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire. Hosted by Make-A-Wish Young Professionals, this event is Friday, June 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach. History Of Make-A-Wish Orange County And The Inland Empire This […]

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March 23, 2016
Join An Orange County Or Inland Empire Walk For Wishes This April

Spring weather is here, and it's the perfect reason to get outside and give back to your community. A great way to get involved this April is by attending a Walk For Wishes. Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire is hosting two events this April that you won't want to miss out on.  The […]

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December 29, 2015
How To Donate Your Car To Benefit Children's Charities In Minnesota

If you've donated to us before, you know how easy it is to get an unwanted vehicle off your hands and on its way to doing the most good possible. If you've never donated a car, though, we'll walk you through it from start to finish. It's that time of year again, when giving abounds […]

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December 11, 2015
8 Ways To Reduce Holiday Road Trip Stress

AAA predicts that close to 90 million Americans will travel by car for Christmas and other holidays this December. With the holiday season already being an expensive time of year, you may be looking for any opportunity to cut back on spending. Your holiday road trip can be a great place to start. Tuning up […]

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November 25, 2015
Help Minnesota Kids This Thanksgiving Through Car Donation

Whether you’re looking to take a break from your family’s Thanksgiving dinner this year or you’d just like to give back to the community and make a difference, there are plenty of ways to impact the lives of others this Thanksgiving. From volunteering your time to donating goods, there is no shortage of ways to […]

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September 18, 2015
Help Orange County Wishes Come True At The Evening Of Wishes

Each year, Make-A-Wish Orange County's Evening of Wishes is a can't-miss event celebrating the power of wishes, and this year will be no different. On Friday, Oct. 23, the Evening of Wishes will take place at the Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa (1600 Disneyland Dr.) in Anaheim. Don't Miss The Evening Of Wishes  The Evening […]

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July 9, 2015
4 Orange County Events For A Great Cause

If you'd like to support Make-A-Wish Orange County while enjoying a lobster dinner, comedy show, or kids' carnival you won’t want to miss the events coming up this August. Comedy For A Cause, the Lobsterfest at Newport Beach, the Dana Point Lobster Fest, and the Kaleido-Kids Mini Carnival are all can't-miss events that benefit Make-A-Wish […]

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April 14, 2015
4 Opportunities To Make Wishes Come True In Orange County

This spring, Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire has a few great events that you can attend to help make wishes come true. Whether it's the 20th Annual Golf Tournament, Wishes in White, Rolling For Wishes, or even a car donation, you can make a difference for local children and their families this spring! Make-A-Wish […]

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March 6, 2015
Walk For Wishes To Benefit Orange County And Inland Empire Kids

What's better than taking a long walk in the beautiful spring air? When you can raise money for a worthy cause while doing it! Walk For Wishes benefiting Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire takes place on two different weekends. The Walk For Wishes Inland Empire is Saturday, April 11, at Fairmount Park in Riverside, […]

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February 8, 2015
Beer Or Handbags: Two Orange County Events Benefiting Make-A-Wish

The weekend of March 7 offers two terrific events for you to attend, both of which help raise money to benefit Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire: Twilight Tasting and This Old Bag: The Power of the Purse. The first event is the 2nd Annual Twilight Tasting on Saturday, March 7, from 5-10 p.m. at […]

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September 4, 2014
Do Not Miss An Evening Of Wishes In Newport Beach

What better way to end the work week than with a chance to grant wishes for children in the Orange County and Inland Empire area? On Friday, Oct. 17, you will have a chance to do just that! Head on over to Balboa Bay Resort (1221 West Coast Highway in Newport Beach) and celebrate Make-A-Wish […]

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July 1, 2014
Wine And Wishes Makes Wishes Come True In Orange County

A great night out, with music, terrific wines, and amazing food from award-winning restaurants is always a good time. But on July 30, you can have that all in one place, while helping to raise money for Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire. Starry Skies, Petite Cuisine & Fine Wines is Make-A-Wish Orange County […]

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April 4, 2014
Two Walks For Wishes To Benefit Orange County Kids

What’s better than taking a long walk in the beautiful spring air? When you can raise money for a worthy cause while doing it! Walk For Wishes benefiting Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire takes place on two different weekends: Saturday, April 12, at Castle Park in Riverside, and Saturday, April 26, at Orange County […]

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January 31, 2014
Tour De Palm Springs Benefits Make-A-Wish Feb. 8

Getting out for a bike ride in the lovely Palm Springs weather is a great way to spend a winter’s day. But when you register for the annual Tour de Palm Springs, you can help Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire at the same time. The annual Tour de Palm Springs hosted by CVSpin […]

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CDF also runs the following programs:
Wheels for Wishes benefiting Make-A-Wish®, Wheels for Wishes & Wellness benefiting local children's hospitals and charities, Vehicles for Veterans benefiting disabled veterans, and Animal Car Donation benefiting animal rescue organizations.

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