Southern Ohio

2010 Walk for WishesSaturday, May 15, 2010
Fountain Square - Cincinnati, OH
Register your team today!



Community Announcements

Date: Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: 10260 Alliance Road, Suite 200, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
We are training additional volunteers to provide hands-on assistance in all aspects of fulfilling the Make-A-Wish Foundation mission of providing hope, strength and joy to children with life-threatening medical conditions.
Volunteer training will be offered on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at our office located at 10260 Alliance Road, Suite 200, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242. If you would like to reserve your space to attend, please notify Lori at lorig@makeawishohio.org or call 513-745-9474.



Event Wrap-up

Check PresentationOn Friday, December 4th the Olberding Family Foundation presented a check for $50,000 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, Southern Ohio Region. The funds were raised by more than 4,750 runners/walkers who trekked the 5K course on October 3. All proceeds from the registration and party were donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Southern Ohio Region to grant wishes of local children with life-threatening medical conditions.

Family and friends of Maria Olberding started the Reggae Run in 1994 as a tribute to the 27-year-old woman whose life ended in a random act of violence. They hoped that it would commemorate Maria’s life in a positive way by bringing together a few hundred people and raising a little money for a local charity.

In addition to the run, participants and guests enjoyed a party that boasted food, music and dancing. There were more than 30 booths to choose from and live music provided by The Ark Band. Since 1994, the Reggae Run has raised more than $900,000 for local nonprofit organizations, including more than $600,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation® alone.



Community Partners

Medical Mutual of Ohio: Your Healthcare Partner since 1934
B 105.1 FM Cincinnati's Country!Fox 19Secret Deoderant
Jones MachineryFleet Feet SportsTowers Watson

Get your company involved in workplace giving and Share the Power of a Wishsm by becoming a Community Partner with Make-A-Wish. Contact Dan or Leslie at 1-888-441-WISH to learn more!