Make-A-Wish Wishes in Wine Country

One of my favorite organizations is the Make-A-Wish Foundation. I’m constantly inspired by the work they do to help kids with life-threatening medical conditions. Since I moved to San Francisco, I’ve been impressed with the incredible work Bay Area Make-A-Wish does. I’m sure you heard about the Batkid event that helped one lucky 5-year-old kindergartner and cancer survivor realize his wish to be Batman’s sidekick.

As you can see, the event exploded on a national level with even President Obama getting involved! The social media effort was organized with the help of Clever Girls Collective, and they are helping out again with Wishes in Wine Country. For the past 15 years, Bay Area Make-A-Wish has been hosting Wishes in Wine Country, an event that brings together the best food and wine produced in the area. Over 40 wineries and restaurants come together for this amazing event on May 15 & 16 – all to benefit Bay Area Make-A-Wish.

The weekend includes a Kickoff Reception Friday night and a full day of festivities on Saturday. I’m so excited to be attending the Grand Tasting on Saturday afternoon on the grounds of Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards. Pat and I will be wearing our “croquet whites” (wine country lingo for whites and khakis with a “pop” of color) and sampling the local flavor. The Grand Tasting is followed by a Sunset Dinner to cap off the event. Tickets are on sale now and all proceeds benefit Bay Area Make-A-Wish. I hope you’ll consider meeting up with Pat and I at this amazing event! Luckily, Clever Girls Collective and Bay Area Make-A-Wish are giving away a pair of VIP tickets to the Grand Tasting to one lucky A Side of Sweet reader!

Giveaway :: 2 Tickets to Wishes in Wine Country

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To enter, you and your guest must be 21. Transportation to the event on May 16^th is not included. The giveaway closes May 3^rd.

P.S. Want to see what really went into the Batkid event? Check out this video.

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