Join a Joyful Event and Help Make Wishes Come True
By Emma SaharaBy Emma Sahara|February 12, 2024|Events, Community, Philanthropy,
Make-A-Wish Hawai‘i and its Young Leaders Board are hosting “Cheers! Wishes for da Keiki,” a new fundraising event presented by The Lemman Family Foundation, in Honolulu on Saturday, March 9, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. to help grant wishes for children with critical illnesses across the state. Guests will enjoy food, drinks and entertainment under the stars at the newly opened Ka Lewa Lanai on the rooftop of the Royal Hawaiian Center.
Make-A-Wish kid Iris gave a stirring dance performance after her wish for a dance studio was granted at the WISH! Gala PHOTO: BY DAVID LIVINGSTON
“We are grateful to our Young Leaders Board and Lemman Family Foundation for making this exciting new event possible,” says Trini Kaopuiki Clark, president and CEO of Make-a-Wish Hawai‘i. “The Young Leaders Board has a mantra, ‘for da keiki,’ and this event brings that to life—music, dancing, elevated food and beverages reminiscent of childhood—all in support of granting wishes for the 89 children across the state who are waiting for their wish to come true.”
Tickets are $150 for general admission, and sponsorship opportunities are available, hawaii.wish.org.