Kentucky

Austin Chiropractic in Louisville, Kentucky celebrates their grand opening Thursday July 29th with an introductory promotion to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, Kentucky Region. Starting in the month of July through December 13, 2010; any new client with a $50.00 donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation will receive a first time consultation, exam, x-rays if needed and a report of findings for free; which is a $250.00 value. Austin Chiropractic will be holding an open house Thursday, July 29th from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM at 7410 New LaGrange Road, Ste 202 Louisville, Kentucky 40222. You can also reach them by phone at 502-425-6200.

Austin Chiropractic specializes in chiropractic care, headaches, massage therapy, physical rehab, low back pain and weight loss. “Making Louisville Healthier One Family at a Time”
Louisville Fork, Cork & Style Festival - Sept 12, 2010Date: Sunday, September 12, 2010
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location: Churchill Downs Racetrack Louisville, KY

Churchill Downs Entertainment Group will celebrate marquee foods, premier wines and upscale tailgating style ideas at the inaugural Fork, Cork & Style Festival benefitting the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.

The food festival, featuring renowned Chef Emeril Lagasse as the headliner, will be a celebration of signature foods from around the country, celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, a wine tasting featuring 150 elite brands and innovative ways to dress up your next tailgate.

In addition to the notable restaurants participating, there will be a grand wine tasting filled with high-end vintners.

Advance Fork, Cork & Style ticket prices (through August 29) are $25 for general admission and $60 for general admission and wine tasting. After August 29, prices are $35 for general admission and $70 for admission and wine tasting. A limited number of $500 VIP tickets will also be available which include an exclusive meet and greet with Emeril Lagasse and the other celebrity chefs, reserved seating at the cooking demo stage, first-class access to the wine tasting and VIP parking.

For more information about the Fork, Cork & Style Festival including a complete list of vendors and ticket information, please visit www.forkcorkandstyle.com.


Community Announcements

Kentucky Region 2009-2010

Heather Kennedy-MacKenzie started volunteering with the Make-A-Wish Foundation®, Kentucky Region in 2005 when she and her husband, Brent, signed up to help at Food, Wine and Wishes. Since that night more than 5 years ago, Heather has volunteered countless hours working at the 102.3 The MAX Request-A-Thon; serving on the BIG Wish Gala committee; granting wishes; serving families who speak Spanish as their first language; and reaching out to local Kentuckiana businesses to support programs and events. Thank you and congratulations Heather! We greatly appreciate your time, dedication and support!

Louisville Training
August 26th
5:30-7:00 p.m.
Make-A-Wish Foundation Office
9502 Williamsburg Plaza Ste. 100
Louisville, KY 40222

Lexington Training
September 16th
5:30-7:00 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Lexington
Henry Clay Room
401 West High Street
Lexington, KY 40507

For additional information or questions, please contact Heather Wright: heatherw@makeawishky.org



Event Wrap-up

On Friday, July 16th hundreds of supporters and wish families gathered to celebrate the 8th Annual BIG Wish Gala – Wishes for the World presented by Citi...

On the early morning of Saturday, August 7th young and old gathered to celebrate the 5th Annual Walk for Wishes at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky...



Community Partners

Local UAW 2164 in Bowling Green Raised $6729.43 to Help Grant Mya's Wish!
Local UAW 3047 in Elizabethtown Raises $7539.00 to Help Grant Cy's Wish!
Actus Community Fund donated $5,000 to help fund Breanna's wish