Annual Events
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Idaho, in conjuction with a network of dedicated donors, volunteers and patrons, holds the following events on an annual basis:
Great Polar Bear Challenge
When: January 1st (New Year's Day)
Where: Lucky Peak Reservoir; Boise
What: The Great Polar Bear Challenge dares courageous individuals to brave the icy depths of Lucky Peak in benefit of the children! People are encouraged to either swim, water ski or wakeboard and then collect monetary pledges in support of their feat. Larry Gebert and KTVB Channel 7 partner with Make-A-Wish Foundation, providing television coverage prior to and the day of the big plunge!
Tamarack 10K and Half Marathon Trail Run
When: Saturday of Memorial Day weekend
Where: Tamarack Resort; Donnelly
What: Tamarack 10K Trail Run is the ultimate race! This event is held in the beautiful Idaho wilderness where one can find some of the most scenic single track trails in the state. A silent auction is held in conjunction with the event and a post-race celebration including delicious food and lots of fun completes the day!
Serving Up Wishes
When: First or second Monday in October
Where: Boise Centre on the Grove; Boise
What: Serving Up Wishes is a unique event held in conjunction with Boise State University athletics. The evening features a dinner, live auction and entertainment and BSU athletes from every sport acting as servers! On teams, the atheletes compete for wish bucks in an attempt to raise money for the foundation. This event is highly popular and thanks to the continued success of BSU athletics, is growing in numbers and fun every year!
Stories of Light Campaign
When: Friday after Thanksgiving through Christmas day
Where: US Bank building; Boise, Red Lion Hotel; Idaho Falls, Garrison Hall; Pocatello
What: Stories of Light is a fundraising campaign held in various locations throughout the state. Large luminary stars as placed in the windows of the above-mentioned buildings in Boise, Idaho Falls and Pocatello. In addition, a wish child along with his or her story is featured every day on local television and radio stations. As such, each time the foundation recevies donations totalling $5,000, a star is lit on a story of the supporting buildings. The goal each year is to light every story!
Kids for Wish Kids
When: Year Round
Where: Any School in Idaho
What: Kids for Wish Kids is a student based outreach program designed to raise funds for Idaho children facing life-threatening medical conditions. All donations are used in the sponsorship of Idaho wish children. Kids for Wish Kids positively impacts all Idaho children and youth as it empowers children to support one another, incorporates the importance of community service, encourages school spirit and promotes teamwork between children, youths and adults. Students have complete ownership of and responsibility for the program or fundraiser they choose. Furthermore, raising funds for children living with life-threatening illnesses allows the wish child to look forward to their most heartfelt wish in lieu of focusing on their harsh, daily reality. Kids for Wish Kids is a wonderful way for schools around the state to come together in communal support in an effort to make wishes come true. |
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