Ohio State Buckeyes Head Football Coach Jim Tressel welcomes Make-A-Wish to Ohio Stadium
Join us at Ohio Stadium under the lights for an unforgettable evening with one big goal in mind - to raise $1 million towards eliminating the backlog of pending wishes for the next two years.
This premier event will feature regional celebrities and professional athletes together with wish children and their families. Guests will enjoy a gourmet dinner, a spectacular live auction featuring priceless “grown up” wish experiences and a private concert by country music superstars Rascal Flatts.
5:00 p.m. Reception in the OSU Recruitment Room for VIP ticket holders
and invited guests
6:00 p.m. Event begins with emcee WCMH NBC4 anchor Colleen Marshall
Hot air balloon lift (weather permitting)
Gourmet Dinner
Live & Silent Auctions
Rascal Flatts performance
11:00 p.m. Event Ends
View a short video featuring our very first Wish Mom and
her story about George's Wish trip to Walt Disney World in 1985.
Be our guest at an exclusive VIP Reception! Start the celebration early at our VIP Reception in The Ohio State University Recruitment Room. Join an intimate gathering of invited guests including celebrities from the sports, entertainment and political arenas, while enjoying a wide array of cocktails and delectable hors d’oeuvres compliments of Barcelona Restaurant and Bar.
Experience an exhilarating Hot Air Balloon lift from inside Ohio Stadium. Soar to the heights for a
stunning view of the festivities and the beautiful
Ohio State campus.
David Yurman/Make-A-Wish Foundation Commemorative Bracelet:
A David Yurman limited edition charm on a sterling silver Figaro chain will be available for purchase by Gala attendees. Mr. Yurman has made this bracelet available at a discounted price of only $260.
Fifty percent of the sale price benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.
BIG Wish WRAP-UP
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Rich Sharick
George C. Anderson
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