The 2012 Make-A-Wish Gala: A record-breaking event

On April 28, 2012, Make-A-Wish^® Massachusetts and Rhode Island celebrated its 25th Anniversary in the company of over 500 supporters and friends at The 2012 Make-A-Wish Gala at the InterContinental Boston.

 

Liz Brunner of WCVB-TV  Channel 5 emceed the event for the seventh spectacular year in a row, while wish children and their families shared their stories with the audience through moving speeches, videos, and even dance. The evening’s highlight was the presentation of the 25th Anniversary Wish Hero Award to the Kraft Family. 

 

 

Photo: Robert Kraft, New England Patriots Chairman and CEO, and his family were honored at the Gala with the 25th Anniversary Wish Hero Award. Pictured from left to right are: David Kraft; Joshua Kraft;  Dan Kraft, member of Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island’s Board of Directors; Charlotte Beattie, CEO of Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island; Robert Kraft; Steve Barnes, Chairman, Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island’s Board of Directors; and Jonathan Kraft.