MAKE A WISH GALA

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz of Easton Central Ohio Wish Gala on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Hilton Columbus at Easton, raised more than $864,000, surpassing the goal for the event. Guests heard inspiring local wish stories about St. Frances DeSales freshman Jocelyn, who wished to give to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and wish kid Santiago, who wished to meet his favorite Columbus Crew Player, Cucho Hernández. Attendees also enjoyed a delicious dinner and drinks, bid on exciting live and silent auction items, and experienced a surprise wish reveal for wish kid Donte who learned his shopping spree wish was coming true. Funds raised will help grant more than 80 wishes for central Ohio children. Research shows that children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight their critical illnesses, potentially improving their quality of life and producing better health outcomes. This year, Make-A- Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana is celebrating 40 years of wishes and on May 20, 2023, the 20,000th wish was granted. Mercedes- Benz of Easton helped make this inspiring evening possible. sl