WISH OF THE MONTH
Chris Paul and the New Orleans Hornets make another wish come true for a Louisiana Child
News & Events from A Child's Wish
|
|
Mystery Theather & Silent Auction Fundraiser Come join us on Sunday August 1st for a Mystery Theater and Silent Auction Fundraiser. Tickets are only $50 and include admission, dinner and open bar. |
|
|
2010 Bowl A Thon Announced If you thought last year's Bowl A Thon was fun just wait until this year! Come and join us for an afternoon of fun and fellowship as A Child's Wish hosts our 2010 Bowl A Thon on Sunday, November 14th, 2010 from 3-5 pm at Colonial Lanes in Harahan, La. Come join us for an afternoon of fun - we'll buy the pizza and drinks! |
|
|
Northshore Living Magazine features the wish of Kristina Kennedy In December Northshore Living Magazine did a feature on young Kristina Kennedy and her wish to visit Disney. Read the story of thier wish and see what the local press has to say about A Child's Wish of Louisiana. |
 |
Saints star Jabari Greer "Adopts" A Child's Wish of Louisiana
Saints Defensive star Jabari Greer announces a new sponsorship with A Child's Wish of New Orleans. When Jabari makes an interception, scores a touchdowns or sacks a quarterback he not only helps his Saints win games but he also adds important funding to underwriting wishes for Louisiana children with brand new custom t-shirts. |
 |
AWGO and Child's Wish work to identify free air travel for critically ill children Hours of long research have produced valuable information on free medical flights for children with critical illnesses. In this issue of our newsletter read all about Medical Travel Assistance and take advantage of the travel resources that are available to children and their families. Hat's off to Kathleen Breaux for putting together this great information. |
 |
Reggie Bush hosts a special guest from A Child's Wish at Pro Camps Reggie Bush has been a generous supporter of A Child's Wish of Louisiana hroughout his professional career. And this May, Reggie teamed up with Pro Camps to host a guest of A Child's Wish - Cameron Steib, a very special young man. Read more about his special day and see a fantastic photo gallery. |
|
|
|
 |
AWGO Newsletters Added Online A Child's Wish of Louisiana has added recent newsletters from AWGO which can be of tremendous help to families with children who are dealing with cancer. Check out info about scholarships for cancer survivors & siblings as well as info about donating your frequent flyer miles.
|
 |
2008 1st Annual Bowl-A-Thon: Fun For All A great time was had by all at our 1st Annual Bowl-A-Thon benefitting the Louisiana children who have their wishes granted by A Child's Wish. The event was held in November 2008.
|
 |
Macy's Charity Day Sale Benefits Local Charities September 2008 - A Child's Wish is proud to participate in Macy's Charity Day which is a One Day Sale on October 22. The sale offers shoppers a 25% discount store-wide during a private one day sales event sponsored by the store. |
 |
The Hornets grant a child's wish to see the team in action!
May 2008 - The New Orleans Hornets helped make a child's dream come true by hosting young Brandon and his family at a sold-out home game. Brandon is battling Lukemia but was able to enjoy court side seats, particpate in a shoot-around, and meet many of the Hornets players |
| Chris Paul honors a young fan who died before getting his wish
May 8, 2008 New Orleans Hornets superstar point guard Chris Paul played Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs with the name Brian on his shoes as a tribute to a young fan who died of cancer. The boy was supposed to attend Game 2 but developed complications from cancer and died before he could meet Paul. |
|
|
Shaquille O'Neal and Reggie Bush Big Easy Billiards Bash Two of America's biggest star athletes came together to help rebuild the city by raising money and awareness for a variety of local Louisiana charities. Their guests included many NBA stars in town for the 2008 All Star Game as well as many other professional athletes and well-known celebrities. |
|
