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“Uncork a Wish” Wine Tasting and Auction ProposalAs Presented By

the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Los Angeles

to benefit wish children in our community

The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening

medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

Founded in 1980, when a group of caring volunteers helped a young boy fulfill his

dream of becoming a police officer, the Foundation is now the largest wish-

granting charity in the world, with 64 chapters in the United States and its

territories. With the help of generous donors and nearly 25,000 volunteers, the

Make-A-Wish Foundation grants a wish every 40 minutes and has granted more

than 200,000 wishes in the U.S. since inception.

Established in 1983, the Greater Los Angeles chapter of the Make-A-Wish

Foundation is celebrating 28 years of fulfilling wishes for more than 7,400

children throughout Los Angeles County. Our goal is to make every eligible

child’s wish come true.

Let us introduce you to Daniel, age 3, one of our “wish children” from Lancaster,

California, whose wish was to have a Superhero playset.

Daniel‟s wish -- Season of Wishes 2010

“I wish to have a Superhero playset.”

Sponsored by McGuireWoods, LLP

The Make-A-Wish Foundation®

• One of the 5 Best Charities for Kids – Good Housekeeping 2011

• Among the Top 10 Nonprofits in Brand Image – Cone, Nonprofit Power Brand Study 2009

• Ranked 3rd among Nonprofits for Consumer Relevance – Cone, Nonprofit Power Brand Study 2009

• The Make-A-Wish mission resonates most with: women, those with children at home, those with high

household incomes ($75K+), and homeowners

• The Make-A-Wish Foundation is ranked as a top 10 nonprofit in all of the following: trust, quality,

familiarity, equity, emotional appeal, and emotional connection

“77 percent of employees want their

companies to provide opportunities for

them to get involved with a cause”

- Cone 2010 Cause Evolution Study

The Power of the Make-A-Wish Foundation Brand

Overview

A recent wish impact study from the Make-A-Wish Foundation of

America defined the effects of wishes and for the first time, provided

qualitative measures surrounding the impact of a wish.

The results show that the wish experience is viewed by wish kids,

parents and wish-granting volunteers as a vital part of their battle

against life-threatening medical conditions and as a powerful force for

creating stronger communities. The study results show three major

areas the wish process clearly improves:

Health Status

• 81% of parents observed an increased willingness by their

wish kids to comply with treatment protocols

State of Mind

• 97% of parents felt the wish experience gave them the

opportunity to be a “normal” family again

Strengthened Communities

• 92% of volunteers felt an increased desire to give back and

help someone else’s family

The Power of a Wish

This year, the Foundation will grant 375 wishes for children living in our very own community.

At an average wish cost of $7,500 per wish, it’s as momentous a challenge that our local Chapter

has ever had to face. We must do all that we can so that no eligible child is ever denied a wish due

to lack of funds. Our annual fundraising programs and events provide us with a wonderful

platform to raise the vital funds that are necessary to grant the wishes of children, like Asher, that

are suffering from life-threatening medical conditions.

“The tree house is wonderful for play, for

relaxation and for taking Asher’s mind off

of everything he’s going through. It’s

medicine for the soul.” - Cyndi McGarrah, Mother of a “Wish Child”

The Power of a Wish - A Family Perspective

Asher, Age 5 – “I wish to have a tree house.”

Adopted by McGuire Builders, Inc.

2011 Exclusive “Uncork a Wish” Sponsorship OpportunitiesFriday, December 2 – The Beverly Hilton Hotel

The magic begins at 6:30 pm

Launching in November, Season of Wishes® (SOW) is the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s all-important eight-week

holiday campaign that publically shares the powerful impact of fulfilling a child’s wish with the people of Greater Los

Angeles. This year, a spectacular event – “Uncork a Wish” Wine Tasting and Auction – will be held at the height of our

campaign to benefit our wish children.

This December 2nd holiday extravaganza, a major fundraiser for the local Make-A-Wish chapter, is designed to raise

much-needed funds to grant over 375 wishes this year for very special children, between the ages of 2.5 and 18 years

old, who are fighting life-threatening conditions. And, it's going to be an event unlike any other! Over 300 guests will

enjoy a unique whimsical journey of gastronomic delights and wine tastings, wish making fun, unique live and silent

auctions, and some very special surprises.

Proceeds from “Uncork a Wish” will support hundreds of heartfelt wishes which fall into one of four categories: I Wish

To Go…I Wish To Meet…I Wish To Have…or I Wish To Be. At an average wish cost of $7,500, it’s as momentous a

challenge as the Foundation has ever had to face. We must do everything we can so no eligible child is ever denied a

wish due to lack of funds.

For this very reason, the Foundation is partnering with blue-chip corporations, community leaders and supporters to

make “Uncork a Wish” a wildly successful evening. We hope you will join us as a “Wish Visionary,” Wish Maker.”

“Wish Granter,” or “Wish Partner” (described on the following pages).

Your investment in a child’s wish is a true gift. Just imagine the cherished memories, heart-warming smiles, and

treasured moments your support will bring to a grateful boy or girl in need of some holiday magic.

Your Investment in a Child’s Wish

is a True Holiday Gift!

“Uncork a Wish” Presenting Sponsorship Opportunity

Wish Visionary: $50,000

“The Make-A-Wish Foundation turned my fantasy into a reality!

The trip really did change my life.”-- Sydney, Age 16, I wish to go to Bora Bora

• Adopt the wishes of three (3) children and experience one (1) magical wish reveal

• Sponsor of “Magical Wish Exhibit” with opportunity for prominent product placement

• Exclusive sponsor of VIP lounge

• Recognition as “Presenting Sponsor” with premium placement of company name and/or logo in all materials, including:

Invitation (10,000+ households)

Hold the Date (10,000+ households)

E-blast (60,000 impressions)

Chapter website with link to company homepage

Press materials

Event signage at premium locations throughout venue (Step & Repeat, Marquee Banners, Table Tents, etc.)

Social media (Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter)

Pre-Event Marketing (Captivate, TargetCast)

• Onstage recognition with brief speaking opportunity

• Signature cocktail served in your honor

• 20 event tickets & VIP credentials

• 10 tickets for the “Wall of Wine” opportunity drawing

• Full-page advertisement in Event Program/Auction Book

• Opportunity to showcase high-end item in Live Auction

• One (1) hotel room with one (1) night accommodations (evening of the event)

• Additional Make-A-Wish marketing opportunities:

Featured article in chapter newsletter (10,000+ households)

Speak at a chapter Board of Directors meeting

Chapter President and a wish child to visit your corporation

Volunteer training session hosted at your corporate location

License to use Make-A-Wish marks and logo in approved advertising/promotions

“Uncork a Wish” Sponsorship Opportunity

Wish Maker: $25,000

“I can‟t thank the Make-A-Wish Foundation enough for being so supportive of

Mariah. I can‟t wait to see her face when she meets Barbie!”-- Rena, wish mom

• Adopt the wishes of two (2) children and experience one (1) magical wish reveal

• Sponsor of “Magical Wish Exhibit” with opportunity for prominent product placement

• Recognition as a “Wish Maker Sponsor” with premium placement of company name and/or logo in

event materials, including:


E-blast (60,000 impressions)

Chapter website with link to company homepage

Press materials

Event signage


• Onstage recognition



• Half-page advertisement in Event Program/Auction Book

• Opportunity to showcase high-end item in Live Auction

• Additional Make-A-Wish marketing opportunities:

Chapter President and a wish child to visit your corporation

Volunteer training session hosted at your corporate location

License to use Make-A-Wish marks and logo in approved advertising/promotions


Wish Granter: $10,000

“Each day my son had the „wide-eyed wow‟ face. Thank you for the gift of the trip

and its memorable highlights that we‟ll forever cherish.” -- Deanna, wish mom

• Adopt the wish of one (1) child and experience one (1) magical wish reveal

• Recognition as a “Wish Granter Sponsor” with premium placement of company

name and/or logo in event materials, including:


Event signage





• Half-page advertisement in Event Program/Auction Book

• License to use Make-A-Wish marks and logo in approved advertising/promotions

Partnership Opportunities Cont.

Wish Partner: $5,000

• Recognition as a “Wish Partner” sponsor with company name and/or logo

included in the following event materials:


Event signage


Event Program/Auction Book



Wish Friend: $2,500


• Event Program/Auction Book



Wish Partner: $5,000 -- Wish Friend: $2,500

“This is the happiest that my son has ever been.”--Suree, Mother of a “Wish Child”

“We knew our company wanted to help make a difference in the life of a child. What we didn‟t know was how truly rewarding

our relationship would be with Asher, his family and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. We couldn‟t wait to build a treehouse for

this very special little boy. This inspiring experience touched our lives and those of our employees in such a profound way.”

-- Patti & Mark McGuire, McGuire Builders, Inc.

“Watt Plaza is honored to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles. The euphoria, comfort, and ostensible

delight they bring to the young and infirmed is a laudable, meaningful, and rewarding endeavor. We are overjoyed to be a part

of providing once-in-a-lifetime experiences that inspire pure joy and happiness in those precious lives. It is an incredible

opportunity to help make dreams come true!”

-- Nadine Watt, President, Watt Plaza

"The Los Angeles office of McGuireWoods was honored to participate in the 2010 Season of Wishes. Granting Daniel's wish for

a superhero playset brought us together as a community and his courage through his illness inspired all of us. We may have

fulfilled Daniel's wish, but he gave each of us an even greater holiday gift in return.“

-- Lindsey Hansen, Associate, McGuireWoods, LLP

Corporations Making a Significant Difference

in the Life of a Child

Ken Whelan

Director, Corporate Alliances

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles

310-788-9474 x 116

[email protected]

Thank You for Your Consideration!

You’re in good company

when you partner with the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

You will make a significant difference

in the life of a child.

Shanna, Age 9

“I wish to swim with the dolphins.”

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