Community Events

Throughout the year, the Make-A-Wish Foundation hosts a number of regional fundraising events and promotions to support our mission. We also partner with local companies and community organizations that support our work by hosting their own events or promotions.

Select your local Make-A-Wish® office on the left to view upcoming community events in your area.




Chapterwide Announcements
Last fiscal year*, the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana granted 863 wishes- the most wishes granted by any Make-A-Wish chapter in the history of the nationwide organization.

*September 1, 2010 - August 31, 2011

Smith Concrete, a division of The Shelly Company, a leading supplier of ready-mix concrete and building materials, unveiled its Make-A-Wish® themed mixer truck. Smith has partnered with the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana to create a mixer truck to share the power of a wish®.

Watch for the Smith Concrete mixer truck.This is the seventh themed mixer truck created by Smith. Each theme truck serves as a moving billboard which promotes awareness of special organizations.

Dick Wilson, Vice President of Smith Concrete said: “We see the themed trucks as a way to give back to the community. Our trucks will be seen at work on various projects and partnering with each organization. [This] is our way of supporting their cause and helping to promote public awareness.”

The Shelly Company – a part of Oldcastle Materials, is the leading vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready-mix concrete and paving services throughout the state with operations in 74 of Ohio’s 88 counties. Smith Concrete is a part of Shelly’s Ready-Mix Concrete Division and has 13 ready-mix plants servicing southeast Ohio. More information can be found at www.shellyco.com.

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2009 Walk for Wishes

25% Discount Code: H749900

For each completed rental using this number, Avis will donate 5% of the base rate to the Make-A-Wish Foundation® and will match the first $25,000. Visit www.avis.com/wish to learn more.

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