Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire

This past Friday, we had the privilege of recognizing Craig Evans, President and CEO of The Norris Group, and Joey Romero for their 15+ years of unwavering support of Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire. Through generous contributions totaling over $1 million, The Norris Group Hard Money & Real Estate Investments has helped bring joy and hope to countless children battling critical illnesses. Featured at the event was Alexander’s story—a brave young wish kid fighting cancer whose dream to own a gaming computer came true thanks to funds raised through the "I Survived Real Estate" event. His story is a powerful reminder of the difference that compassion and community support can make in a child’s life. Thank you to The Norris Group for your outstanding generosity and dedication. Together, we’re creating hope and changing lives for kids like Alexander. 💙✨ #MakeAWishOCIE #ISurvivedRealEstate #ThankYou #TheNorrisGroup #MakingWishesComeTrue #CommunityImpact #Philanthropy #WishesGranted

✨ What an unforgettable night! Thanks to your incredible generosity, The Make-A-Wish Gala: A Parisian Masquerade raised over $700,000 to grant life-changing wishes for local children with critical illnesses. A huge thank you to our presenting sponsor, The Anthony & Carie Ferry Foundation, for helping make this magical evening possible! 💫 One of the most heartwarming moments was when Ryder, a 5-year-old wish kid battling a brain tumor, shared a special "boop" with Mickey Mouse. His mom shared, "When Ryder was first extubated after a massive seizure, he didn’t speak for a few days... so when he started to interact with us, he would 'boop' our noses. Seeing him 'boop' Mickey’s nose was incredibly special." 💙 Thank you for being part of this magical evening! Together, we’re making wishes come true! 🌟 #WishGala2024 #PowerOfAWish #ThankYou #MakingMagic #ParisianMasquerade

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✨ LIVE AUCTION PREVIEW ✨ We are thrilled to unveil the once-in-a-lifetime experiences live auction items up for bid only to guests attending The Make-A-Wish Gala! 🎉 1️⃣ 21 Royal – Host an unforgettable evening at Disneyland Resort's most exclusive venue. 🎆 (Value: $18,000) 2️⃣ Virgin Galactic Golden Ticket – A VIP tour of Spaceport America for 4. 🚀 (Value: $2,500) 3️⃣ Holiday 100ft Yacht Cruise – Celebrate in style on a private holiday yacht with up to 30 guests. 🚤 (Value: $20,000) 4️⃣ The Quarry Golf & Stay – Golf at The Quarry and a 2-night luxury stay in Palm Springs. ⛳ (Value: $5,400) 5️⃣ Princess 55ft Yacht Cruise – Enjoy a harbor cruise for 8 with food, refreshments, and champagne. 🥂 (Value: $5,000) ✨ Only guests attending the gala will have the chance to bid on these incredible items, so don’t miss out!✨ 🎭 The Make-A-Wish Gala: A Parisian Masquerade 📅 October 19th 📍 Balboa Bay Resort 🎟️ RSVP by October 11th at WishGala.org Reserve your tickets today and join us in making wishes come true for children with critical illnesses! 💫 #WishGala #LiveAuction #MakeAWish #21Royal #MakeAWishGala #TheQuarry #VirginGalactic #YachtCruise

🌟 Happy #WishWednesday 🌟 Meet Aranza! Aranza, a 6-year-old from Anaheim, bravely battled leukemia and completed her treatment in earlier this year. Throughout her journey, she dreamed of having a puppy – a loyal companion she could take care of and call her own. Thanks to our supporters, that dream became a reality, bringing joy and healing to Aranza and her family. Aranza's new puppy joins her family and brings even more smiles and happiness to their home. Together, they play, laugh, and create new memories each day. Aranza’s favorite food is pizza, and her favorite movie is Frozen – now she has a furry friend to enjoy these moments with! #MakeAWish #Puppy #MakeAWishOCIE

Please help us welcome Clarissa Morales as our Senior Development Manager! 🎉 Clarissa brings her experience from the American Heart Association and is returning to our team. We're thrilled to have her back, and she'll be working from our Riverside office, building meaningful connections in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. 💙✨ Welcome back, Clarissa! Together, we create life changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. 🌟

11-year-old Jack from La Habra, a lacrosse-obsessed warrior, is bravely battling leukemia. His biggest wish? To meet his favorite lacrosse team, the California Redwoods! Jack's dream came true when he traveled to Utah with his family to attend a national lacrosse tournament. Not only did Jack meet the entire Redwoods team, but he also received some cool swag, took photos with the players, and even joined their huddle during practice! As an extra surprise, Jack met his two favorite players from the Boston Cannons. This unforgettable experience created lifelong memories for Jack and his family, filled with joy and excitement! 🥍💙 #LacrosseLife #WishGranted #MakeAWish #LacrosseLove

🎭 A huge thank you to The Anthony and Carie Ferry Foundation for being the presenting sponsor of our Make-A-Wish Gala: A Parisian Masquerade! 🎉 Your support is helping make life-changing wishes come true for children with critical illnesses. 💙 Join us for an unforgettable night on October 19 at Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach, hosted by emcee Glen Walker from KTLA 5! 🌟 With the support of incredible sponsors like Disneyland Resort, Shari Simmons Family and Friends, Lugano Diamonds, and Capital Group, it’s sure to be a magical evening. ✨ Tickets and sponsorships are still available! Visit www.WishGala.org to be part of this inspiring event. ✨ #WishGala2024 #MakeAWishOCIE #ParisianMasquerade #Gala #GiveBack #BalboaBayResort #NewportBeach #GlenWalker #DisneylandResort #Lugano #CapitalGroup #MakeAWish #HopeAndStrength

Anne Grey, the new President and CEO for Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire, joined us live with board member and presenting sponsor Carie Jernquist Ferry to share details on the annual fundraising gala event. The Make-A-Wish Gala: A Parisian Masquerade will take place on October 19th at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach with KTLA's very own Glen Walker as emcee. For more information, tickets, or sponsorship opportunities, visit www.wishgala.org. This segment aired on the KTLA 5 News at Noon on Sept. 18, 2024. #MakeAWish #WishGala2024 #MakeAWishGala #KTLA

We’re thrilled to have our President & CEO Anne Grey and presenting sponsor and board member Carie Jernquist Ferry featured on KTLA with Glen Walker to share details about our upcoming Make-A-Wish Gala: A Parisian Masquerade! 🎭 Catch the full segment and learn more about how you can help make wishes come true for children with critical illnesses. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/g94HvpFX 💙