News Releases
Welcome to our News and Events listings. Here you can find information on upcoming events, fundraising activities, and get the latest news on our chapter. You can also view our Wish News editions of previous months to see different Wish stories and other happenings here at the Make-A-Wish of Connecticut.
Also, be sure to check out our Event Calendar, which is loaded with local events throughout the year to benefit the the Make-A-Wish Foundation. It’s a great planning tool for those looking for a fun event with a good cause, and even volunteers seeking to assist.
Local News
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3rd Annual Randy Ewen Memorial Golf Tournament to take place September 14th 2012
February 17th 2012
The annual Randy Ewen Memorial Golf Tournament will be held again this year on September 14th. The event will raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Connecticut, in loving memory of a man whose legacy has left an unforgettable mark on all who knew him, Randy Ewen. Read More
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Support the Make-A-Wish Foundation® at the Annual Gymnastics Team Challenge
January 23rd 2012
Come out and cheer on Gymnastics Revolution as they help to make wishes come true for Connecticut kids. Thanks in advance for your support - we’ll see you in the gym! Read More
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Plainville Applebee’s “Calling” For Sports Fans and Collectors
Decorative and local collectibles up for bid at silent auction to benefit
January 16th 2012
Celebrity photos, sports items, and local memorabilia are among dozens of items that customers can bid on at the Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Plainville, CT now through Thursday, February 16 at 7 p.m.! Read More
National News
- NCAA® DIVISION II AND THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION® PRESENT DIVISION IIS WEEK OF WISHES CAMPAIGN
- Post Fruity Pebbles Teams Up with WWE Superstar John Cena®
- Celebrity Apprentice Contestant Selects Make-A-Wish Foundation® as Charity Beneficiary
- Three Make-A-Wish® Kids Get Movie Extra Wish Experience in Filming of We Bought a Zoo
- Make-A-Wish Foundation® Selects Waggener Edstrom Worldwide In Move To Transform National Online Presence
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