The largest fundraiser ever held to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic recently tookplace at the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Thanks to an impressive showing of the local high tech crowd, the13th annual “Wish Upon a Star” Dinner Dance raised a record $575,000, which will help grant the wishes ofover 90 area children fighting life-threatening ill-nesses. Over 400 guests enjoyed cocktails, dining,dancing, entertainment, and a live auction, which boasted a unique twist on the concept of the charityauction. Instead of bidding on items for purchase and personal use, guests were given the opportunity tobid on helping fulfill each child’s individual wish. Needless to say, the bidding was just as successful.

Presenting Sponsor: Fight For Children, Inc.

Co-Chairs: Sharon Collins Casey, Ginger Pickle, and Norma Ramsey

Honorary Wish Child” Elizabeth of Fairfax County had her wish fulfilled by the Foundation last Decemberwhen she enjoyed a trip to Walt Disney World. A photograph of Elizabeth, taken by famed photographer andcurrent Corcoran exhibitor Annie Leibovitz, graced the cover of the Dinner Dance invitation and program.

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