HONOLULU (HI Now) - Make-A-Wish Hawaii’s annual gala, WISH! Winter’s Glow, will be held on May 16 at Sheraton Waikiki and the online auction is open to the public! Items are available for bids now until Saturday, May 16 at 9 p.m. All money raised through the auction stays with our local chapter 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. A premier auction, closing at 7:30 p.m. on May 16, has incredible opportunities to make an even greater impact. Packages include beach house retreats, a custom California Closets design experience, first-class travel on Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, and an in-home dining experience with Chef Mark Noguchi.
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! Winter’s Glow, reflects the light our compassionate community brings to wish families during some of life’s darkest and most uncertain moments—surrounding them with hope, strength, and joy along their journey.
Your support of Make-A-Wish Hawaii through the online auction is vital in creating life-changing wishes for local children with critical illnesses. With your help, we can fulfill our vision to grant the wish of every eligible child across the state. Go to wishgalahawaii.com to browse the online auction and place your bids before the auction closes at 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 16.
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. All money raised in Hawaii grants wishes for children with critical illnesses across the state.
Make-A-Wish Hawaii’s online auction is open now through May 16 at wishgalahawaii.com.
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