Celebration Station
Children’s Wishes Passport Gala – September 19, 2025 – Elite Sponsor
We are excited to announce that Heather Abrahams, MD, FAPA has joined as an Elite Sponsor of the Children’s Wishes Passport Gala!
📅 Date: Friday, September 19, 2025
📍 Location: Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, Cranston, RI
⏰ Doors Open: 6:00 PM
👔 Dress Code: Black Tie Optional
Guests will enjoy an elegant cocktail hour followed by a sit-down dinner, with opportunities to bid in our silent auction and take part in the exciting “Wish in a Bottle” raffle for a fantastic prize. The evening will feature live music and dancing, along with the chance to mingle with our Wish Kids, whose stories bring the mission of Children’s Wishes to life.
Join us for a magical evening of celebration and generosity, all in support of granting life-changing Wishes for local children.
👉 To become a sponsor, donate an auction item, or purchase your table or tickets, please visit:
childrens-wishes.org/passport-gala/
Bryant University PA Class of 2027 Gala Raises $11,000 for Children’s Wishes
On Saturday night, August 23, 2025, the Bryant University Physician Assistant Class of 2027 hosted their annual Benefit Gala, raising an incredible $11,000 in support of Children’s Wishes!
The evening was filled with inspiration, celebration, and generosity. Wish Kids Austin and Antonio took the stage to share their powerful stories and experiences as Wish Kids, reminding everyone in the room why the work of Children’s Wishes matters so deeply. To close the night, Tessa proudly accepted the check on behalf of all our Wish Families.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to Madeline Murphy, Karalyn Georgopoulos, and Erica Horowitz for their outstanding dedication in organizing such a meaningful event. We are also grateful to the sponsors—Rhode Island Medical Imaging and The Maddie Potts Foundation—for helping make this magical evening possible.
Because of the compassion and commitment shown by the Bryant PA Class of 2027 and all who attended, more local children will experience the joy and healing power of a Wish.
✨ Thank you for making Wishes come true! ✨
Passport Gala Recap
With days on our calendars moving faster than ever, we wanted to hit the proverbial “pause” button and reflect on our recent Passport Gala.
Just two short months ago, Wish Kids, families & friends from across the state gathered for a Paris-themed night to show support for our mission, our children and to celebrate the Journey of the Wish. The love we have for all our Wish Kids can move mountains and as the holiday season nears, they serve as the perfect reminder that anything is possible when you have a dream, courage and hope for the future.
Hosted by Mario Hilario, the event included food, fun, families, raffles and inspiration. Highlights from the night included:
COMPASS AWARD RECIPIENT
A compass guides, gives direction and stays the course…we present the Compass Award at our Passport Gala each year is to an individual who understands the impact of their generosity in service of our families and has exemplified what it means to be a compassionate and committed leader. Paul Tancrell was 2021’s honoree.
JOURNEY AWARD RECIPIENT
Every wish is a journey…the Journey of the Wish is filled with joy when a Wish is granted, with hope when support continues after the Wish and with pride as we join together with the community as a Wish Family. The Journey Award is presented to an individual whose life is the embodiment of the joy, hope and pride of the Journey. This year’s honoree was Lydia Stalaboin.
WISH IN A BOTTLE WINNER
This year’s Passport Gala “Wish In A Bottle” raffle included two tickets to a Brady vs. Belechick showdown at Gillette Stadium. Our winner Jaqueline Mello got to see the New England Patriots come within a goalpost length away from beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
As always, thank you to all who attended our Passport Gala and for supporting our Wish Kids. Look forward to seeing all of you again at next year’s Gala on September, 23rd, 2022.
Our Annual Holiday Toy Drive Has Begun!
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…”
In keeping with the spirit of giving we all experience during the holiday season, Children’s Wishes is announcing our Annual Toy Drive.
Our Wish Kids range in age from 2 1⁄2 to 18 years old. They love dolls, trucks, board games, crafts, sporting goods, puzzles, books, and DVDs. Please support our Wish Kids by donating new and unwrapped toys!
We are also collecting Amazon gift cards for our teens in $25 denominations.
Donations can be dropped off to our offices at 2364 Post Road, Suite 200, Warwick, RI during normal business hours, 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday. Keep an eye out for our donation boxes at local businesses in the area, too!
We’re asking for gifts to be donated by DECEMBER 15th.
Please help us bring the holidays home for our Wish Kids and their families.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
