WISHES DO COME TRUE

the make-a-Wish foundation hosts “Wine & Wishes –an enchanted evening”

Writer: AMY PeterSON PhOtOgrAPher: 5FOOt20 DeSigN LOUNge

Anight where wishes really do come true. That was the intention behind the Make-A-Wish Foundation event “Wine & Wishes - An Enchanted Evening” on September 9 at the Holiday Inn in Fargo.

This year, the annual event’s traditional sit-down dinner was replaced with a wine tasting and hors d’ouvres. Sharon Mazaheri, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish Foundation of North Dakota, said the evening was “designed for our guests to mingle through the Great Hall, shop the auction items, taste great food and delicious wines, and learn how a wish impacts seriously ill children and their families.” After watching a heartwarming video of a local wish family with two children who qualified for wishes, Dr. Nathan Kobrinsky and his lead nurse from Roger Maris Cancer Center shared their sentiments on how wishes impact the spirit of children.

A stellar staff and a host of amazing volunteers, along with its presenting sponsor, Republic National Distributing Company, put together an unforgettable event that raised nearly $45,000.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants wishes to children with lifethreatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. An event like this raises funds and provides smiles and encouragement to press on. [AWM]