Support an Event
There are many ways to support local events. Our most current event listings are provided in the Calendar of Events link below.
The following are events that take place on an annual basis for the Mid-South Chapter:
Heart-Filled Wish-A-Thon ~ Little Rock, AR
Join the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-South every February as we partner with KATV, 103.7 The Buzz and The Point 94.1 to share inspirationl stories of our wish children and their families. The funds raised from this Wish-A-Thon help to grant wishes to local children all year long. To find out more about how to get involved witht his campaign contact Carissa Godwin at 501-376-9474.
Have-A-Heart Wish-A-Thon ~ Jonesboro, AR
Each February the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-South is excited to partner with Triple FM and KAIT to host a Wish-A-Thon to benefit Jonesboro children with life-threatening medical conditions. Over the past 11 years this event has raised over $1 million to support wishes in Northeast Arkansas. For more information on how to support this effort contact Carissa Godwin at 501-376-9474.
KTCS Radio-thon ~ Fort Smith, AR
Each year the Make-A-Wish Foundation partners with KTCS in Fort Smith, Arkansas to help grant wishes to children in the Fort Smith area. To find out more about this event contact Carissa Godwin at 501-376-9474.
Dishes for Wishes ~ Memphis, TN
Dishes for Wishes is a downtown food event at Felicia Suzanne’s Restaurant held each April to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-South. The event celebrates downtown’s finest chefs’ latest culinary creations along with a one-of-a-kind live auction and more! For more information on this event, please contact Brooke Ehrhart at 901-692-9508.
Arkoma Basin Oilman’s Fishing Tournament ~ Dardanelle, AR
The Arkoma Basin Oilman’s Fishing Tournament is held each May at Lake Dardanelle. For information on team registration, contact Katherine Tucker at 501-376-9474.
Make-A-Wish Golf Classic ~ Little Rock, AR
The annual Make-A-Wish Golf Classic and Pocket Full of Wishes Party are held every June. The celebration begins with our Pocket Full of Wishes Party with live and silent auctions as well as live entertainment. We will complete the event with a fun-filled day of golf with lots of games and prizes! For sponsorship opportunities or for tickets to the party, please contact Katherine Tucker at 501-376-9474.
Shaun Micheel Make-A-Wish Golf Classic ~ Memphis, TN
Professional Golfer and 2003 PGA tournament winner, Shaun Micheel, has teamed up with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-South to host a Golf Classic ever June for the past 5 years to benefit the children served by the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-South. The tournament includes a private pairings part at the world famous Rendezvous Restaurant including food, drinks, live auction, music and fun! The tournament is hosted on a Monday at TPC Southwind and included golfer lunch with a post tournament awards ceremony. Please contact Brooke Ehrhart for information regarding sponsorship or team information at 901-692-9508.
Osceola Police Department Motorcylce Poker Run
In September, the Osceola Police Department hosts a Motorcylce Poker Run complete with an auction, games and prizes. For entry information contact Katherine Tucker at 501-376-9474.
Make-A-Wish Radio-thon ~ Jackson, TN
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-South is proud to partner with Star 107.7 each November to host an annual radio-thon to benefit West Tennessee children with life-threatening medical conditions. The event is held at the Starbuck’s on Vann Drive with a goal of raising awareness and funds for West Tennessee children. To find out more about how you can support this effort contact Ashley Clark at 731-661-9474.
Iron Mountain Holiday Lights ~ Arkadelphia, AR
Stories of Light Radio-thon ~ Memphis, TN
Join the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-South every December as we partner with FM100 to share inspirational stories of our wish children and their families. The funds rasied from this radio-thon help to grant wishes to local children all year long. To find out more about how to get involved with this campaign, contact Casey Tansey at 901-692-9506.
Volunteers are a key part to the success of our events. To volunteer at a Mid-South Chapter event, please visit our Volunteer Center.
Chi Omega chapters have volunteered more than 139,000 hours. To date, Chi Omega has raised more than $2.3 million for the Make-A-Wish Foundation® and granted more than 350 wishes.
