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Below are our ongoing events.
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Justin Bieber Believe Charity Drive
We are so excited that Justin Bieber has included the Make-A-Wish Foundation as one of the charities benefiting from his BELIEVE Campaign this upcoming year. Click here to find out how you can get involved and enter into a contest to win a signed Justin photograph or guitar!
 
First Saturday and Sunday of Each Month: Beacon Bay Auto Wash
Participate in their monthly"Washes for Wishes" fundraiser in which a portion of proceeds from every car washed on the first weekend of each month will be donated to our Chapter. Visit www.BeaconBay.com for a location near you.
 
Anaheim Bolts Soccer and Make-A-Wish
The Anaheim Bolts Professional Indoor Soccer Club and the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Orange County and the Inland Empire are pleased to announce an exciting partnership! Beginning Dec. 2 and continuing through the 2012 season, the Bolts will donate $10 to our Chapter for every goal the team scores while at the Anaheim Convention Center, home of the Bolts. For tickets, visit www.boltsoccer.com Special ticket prices are available for groups.
 
Make-A-Wish Zumba! - 3rd Sunday of every month at 11am
Enerji Fitness in Tustin is hosting free Zumba dance classes the third Sunday of every month at 11am. Donations will be accepted at the door with all net proceeds benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Orange County and the Inland Empire. Enjoy a fun-filled dance class lasting 1 hour. All you need are some fitness shoes and a smile. Visit www.enerjifitness.com. For more information, email adam@enerjifitness.com or call 714 368-7655.
 
Dave’s Ride for Wishes August 2011
Dave’s Ride for Wishes 2011: In August, Dave will embark on his 3rd annual Ride for Wishes event! Dave will be riding his motorcycle to the four geographical corners of the lower 48 states − Blaine, Washington; Madawaska, Maine; Key West, Florida and San Ysidro, California. In 2009, he rode to Alaska and last year he rode to New York! Since he started these rides, he has raised over $15,000 and still going strong! As a wish uncle and volunteer, he’s very passionate about our Foundation! To read Dave’s story and find out how you can help, go to Dave's fundraising web page or follow his ride at www.rideforwishes.blogspot.com.
 
Home4aCause
Home4aCause is pleased to announce their support for the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Orange County and the Inland Empire by donating up to 50 percent of their net commissions when you purchase or sell a home with them. Give them a call, their team of real estate professions are always available to answer any questions you may have. For more information visit www.home4acause.com or call Leo at 714-719-0670.

 
Discover Card and Make-A-wish
Use your Discover® Card to earn Cashback Bonus® that can be redeemed as a donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation®. Discover Card will add 20 percent to your donation. Visit www.discovercard.com for details.
 
ForeMe
We are dedicated to helping you become a Tee Time Trendsetter ! Your result will be an advanced style that exudes superior taste and gives a hint of swagger all while never losing touch with who you are. Because when you look good you feel good and when you feel good the possibilities on and off the golf course are endless! When you expect the Best you get the Best. Expect the ForeMe Lifestyle! 5 percent of each service purchased will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Orange County and the Inland Empire. For more information, visit www.ShopForeMe.com or contact Christina at 949 338-9020 or ShopForeMe@gmail.com.
 
Backpack & Gift Cards!!
We need your help! Make-A-Wish® Supporters can get creative and donate themed backpacks full of goodies to accompany wish children on their most heartfelt wishes. Click on the Giving Tab then go to “Wish List” for additional gift ideas and more information or contact Colleen at cdonovan@wishocie.org or 714-573-9474 ext.210 for more information.
 
American Express: GivingExpress Program
GivingExpress Program American Express cardholders and Membership Rewards® participants can help raise funds for Make-A-Wish Foundation through GivingExpress® Online from American Express. Cardholders can donate dollars with their American Express Card or redeem Membership Rewards® points to make a donation. American
Express converts the points to a cash donation to the Foundation. For every 1,000 points donated, American Express will donate $10. Visit the GivingExpress® Online site to learn more and donate your points. Donors may also search for a specific chapter to designate their points.
 
Best Western Rewards Program
Members of the Best Western Rewards program are able to donate their points to the Make-A-Wish Foundation®. The points are then redeemed for Best Western Reward Gift Cards. The cards can be used to pay for room expenses at all Best Western properties, Visit www.bestwestern.com for a complete listing of all Best Western properties.

To become a member of the Best Western Rewards program fill out an application at any Best Western property, apply online at www.goldcrownclub.com, or call 800-237-8483. Please encourage your friends to join GCCI and donate their points to the Foundation.
 
Mystic Lake Wedding Photography
Looking for a wedding photographer? Mystic Lake Photography has generously offered to donate 50 percent from all weddings booked in 2011 to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Orange County and the Inland Empire. If you need to book a photographer for your wedding, why not choose one who is choosing to give back! Visit their website www.mysticlakephotography.com or email them at mysticlakephotos@gmail.com for more information.
 
Shop Creative Memories’ Wishful Product Line and Help Make Wishes Come True
Creative Memories has selected the Make-A-Wish Foundation® as its charity of choice to benefit from their specially created Wishful scrapbook line. This line is full of hope, strength and joy and was inspired by Make-A-Wish® families. For every Wishful product purchased, Creative Memories will donate between $1 and $2 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The Wishful line is available through the products catalog and at www.creativememories.com
 
GoodSearch Toolbar!!
GoodShop.com- every time you search online or shop at more than 1,500 stores from Target to Zazzle!, a donation will be made to Make A Wish Foundation® Orange County and the Inland Empire — all you have to do is add the toolbar to your computer.

Here's how:

1. Click http://www.goodsearch.com/toolbar/make-a-wish-foundation-orange-county-and-the-inland-empire

2. Download the Make A Wish Foundation Orange County and the Inland Empire toolbar

3. "Share With Friends" on our toolbar download page so that others can get involved!

Thank you for your support!
 
Wishmakers At Work: Start a Workplace Giving Program!
Workplace giving in America raises approximately $2 billion every year through employee payroll deductions. By starting a Wishmakers At Work® campaign with your employer, you can impact the lives of courageous children and help make their wishes come true! Talk to your employer today about starting a workplace-giving campaign to help share the power of a wish®. For information on how to start a Wishmakers At Work campaign, visit http://bit.ly/WishmakersAtWork
 
Shop at Ralphs, Help Grant Wishes!
Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Orange County and the Inland Empire is now part of the Community Matters program at Ralphs. A percentage of sales will come directly to the Foundation to help grant wishes every time you, your friends, family and associates swipe their Ralphs Loyalty Card. To register, please visit www.Ralphs.com, click on "community contribution," and enter 84815 as our NPO number. This doesn’t take away from your household reward points, it matches what you earn and donates to Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire. Take a minute and go online to register your rewards card. If you were signed up in the past please re-register as the program starts over every September.
 
Commission for Causes
Selling Your Home Never Felt Better! Commission for Causes is a group of real estate agents who are committed to supporting our community by doing what they do best, selling real estate. So committed, in fact, that we will donate half of our commission of every house we sell through our program to the charity of your choice. We look forward to working with you! For more information go to www.c4cnow.com or contact William Soto at 949-334-2901 or William@eVantageRE.com. Commissions for Causes is located at 23441 South Pointe, Suite 110 , Laguna Hills, 92653




 
New Make-A-Wish® Treats from Cheryl's
Share the power of a wish® with Cheryl's Make-A-Wish gift items the Make-A-Wish Bakery Sampler, the Make-A-Wish Cookie Gift, the Make-A-Wish Treats Gift, the Make-A-Wish Supreme Gift Tower and the Make-A-Wish Bakery Gift Tower all appropriate for any occasion. Cheryl's offers a wide array of gourmet desserts, including award-winning cookies, brownies, cakes and snacks, all in distinctive gift packaging. For each gift sold, approximately 20 percent of the purchase price excluding tax and shipping will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation®. You can purchase these delightful gift items through the Chery's catalog and at www.cheryls.com/
 
Cartridge World
Purchase your ink or toner cartridges from Cartridge World ink on www.amazon.com/printclub. Recycle your ink and toner cartridge in the empty envelope provided and a $.50 donation will be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation®
 
Community Give Back Sundays at Nirvana Grille
Nirvana Grille is introducing Community Give Back Sundays to support local organizations! Every Sunday, you can donate 10percent of your pre-tax food bill to the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Orange County and the Inland Empire. Ask your server for a “Community Give Back Card” and write Make-A-Wish Foundation of OCIE at 14232 Red Hill Ave., Tustin, CA 92780 on the card. Use your card each Sunday you come in, then turn it in at the end of the month and Nirvana Grille will make a donation in your name. For more details about this event or for directions to the Mission Viejo or Laguna Beach location, visit www.nirvanagrille.com. Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you there!
 
Send Out Cards!
Need to send some greeting cards? Visit www.socretail.com/wishocie and find a huge selection for every occasion! Just type in your message and the recipient’s name and address, and your card will be printed, stuffed and mailed that day! Never miss a birthday or anniversary again .. you can even create an account to remind you of important dates coming up so you can remember to send a card. Great for businesses too! And the best part? A portion of the proceeds of every card you send will go back to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Orange County and the Inland Empire!



 
March 2012: Mike Walks Across America!
See how you can support Mike as he walks across America to raise money for our local wish kids! Check out his story at https://secure.wish.org/ourfriends/007-000/walkacrossamerica.htm or email him at mikesgonewalking@aol.com.
 
Hard Rock International and the Make-A-Wish Foundation
Hard Rock International is supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation® through its Signature Series 28 program, a line of limited-edition T-shirts, pins, and bracelets designed by Ringo Starr. The merchandise is available both online and in select Hard Rock Cafe, hotel and casino locations worldwide, with 15percent of the purchase price benefitting the Make-A-Wish Foundation via Ringo Starr’s charitable foundation, The Lotus Foundation. For more information, visit a.wish.org/HardRockSig28.
 
Gold Rush For Wishes - And Silver and Platinum,too!!
Host a Gold Party and help make wishes come true! Your guests will get Top Dollar for their Gold, Silver & Platinum, and the Gold Refinery will give 15 percent of total cost of gold purchased to our Chapter! Your guests will leave with money in their pockets and contribute to our Chapter all in one stop! So let’s clean out the old jewelry box, and dig deep to find the stuff you’re just never going to wear or never going to fix! We understand that this is a different way of GIVING to our Foundation, so if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us and don’t miss out on a GOLDEN opportunity to make more wishes come true this year! If you are interested in hosting a Gold Party, contact Courtney at cdockstader@wishocie.org or 714-573-9474 ext.316 for more information.

 
DealGooder and Make-A-Wish Foundation of Orange County and the Inland Empire
DealGooder: The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Orange County and the Inland Empire will earn $1 per new subscriber when you sign up for DealGooder using our unique referral code. It's simple, just sign up to get great local deals by using our code: www.dealgooder.com/ref/makeawish. Tell all your family and friends! Thank you so much!



 
Avis and Make-A-Wish
Avis Offers Make-A-Wish® Friends Discount
Avis is extending a discount of up to 25 percent off to Make-A-Wish Friends that book their rental car needs with Avis using the Make-A-Wish Friends Avis Worldwide Discount AWD number H749900. For each completed rental using this number, Avis will donate 5 percent of the base rate to the Make-A-Wish Foundation® and will match the first $25,000. To learn more, visit www.avis.com/wish

 
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