HONOLULU (HI Now) - Make-A-Wish Hawaii’s annual gala, WISH! In the Wild, will be held on Saturday, May 3 at the Sheraton Waikiki. The online auction is open to the public! Items are available for bids through Saturday, May 3 at 9 p.m. All money raised through the auction stays with Make-A-Wish Hawaii to help grant wishes for children with critical illnesses across the state.
A wide variety of items are available, including merchandise, experiences, and services: hotel rooms and vacation packages, tourism excursions, sports memorabilia, and fine art.
From medical partners and volunteers to generous supporters, Make-A-Wish Hawaii is deeply grateful for the many individuals and organizations across the state who help transform the lives of keiki with critical illnesses. This year’s gala theme, WISH! In the Wild, reflects the organization’s appreciation for the compassionate community members who walk alongside Hawaii wish families—guiding them through the uncertainty of a critical illness and offering hope, strength, and joy along the way.
Your support of Make-A-Wish Hawaii through the online auction is vital in creating life-changing wishes for local children with critical illnesses. There are 83 keiki in Hawaii waiting for their wishes to be granted. With your help, Make-A-Wish Hawaii can deliver hope and strength to children in our community who need the power of a wish. Go to wishgalahawaii.com to browse the online auction and place your bids before the auction closes at 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 3.
In addition to bidding on auction items, you can also make a gift to support granting wishes for keiki across the state. Visit wishgalahawaii.com to make a gift. Every gift, no matter the size, helps bring hope and joy to local keiki when they need it most.
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