The 2025 Make-A-Wish Gala

Celebrate the power of wishes to transform lives and unite the community!
At the 2025 Make-A-Wish® Gala, you'll enjoy an evening of inspiring stories as we highlight wish recipients and our community of supporters who make our mission possible.
Guests will enjoy an evening of inspiration, dinner, and dancing:
- Cocktail Reception
- Mission-based Dinner Program
- Live and Silent Auctions
- Afterglow Reception & Dancing
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What To Expect:
5:30 PM | Check-in Begins
5:30 PM | Cocktail Reception with Silent Auction and featuring a Tito's Lemonade Stand and Espresso Martinis from DrinkThat
7:00 PM | Seated Dinner Program hosted by Linda Dorcena Forry and featuring Wish Community speakers and award presentations
8:30 PM | Live Auction and Fund-A-Wish with John Terrio of Auction Knights
9:30 PM | Yacht Rock Afterglow Celebration
Know Before You Go:
Attire - Festive Cocktail (or lean into our nautical theme!) - Not sure what to wear? View photos of last year's event.
Parking - Complimentary self-parking at the venue available on a first-come, first-served basis; ride sharing encouraged
Event check-in - Watch your email or texts for a message from GiveSmart; please complete pre-event check-in online to expedite entry upon arrival
Questions? Please contact Nicole Murphy, Regional Director, at 617.367.9474 or nmurphy@massri.wish.org.