Whales for Wishes
It’s hard to believe, but after 10 years, we gathered for our 10th and final Whales for Wishes Bottle Share & Rare Beer Raffle, where we were able to raise over $10,000, enough to grant yet another wish! 🎉
What started as Betsy’s idea to raffle off a few bottles of rare beer evolved over 10 years to become an annual bottle share and rare beer raffle that’s raised over $312,000 dollars for Make-A-Wish, enough to grant 48 wishes to children with critical illnesses.
Whales for Wishes
W4W was an annual bottle share and rare beer raffle benefitting Make-A-Wish. From 2015 through 2024, we raised over $312,000, enough to grant 48 wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions.
2024 Bottle Share
Whales for Wishes X - the 10th and final W4W bottle share - took place on September 15, 2024.
Resident Culture Plaza Midwood
Whales for Wishes X
The 10th and final Whales for Wishes Bottle Share and Rare Beer Raffle took place on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at Resident Culture Plaza Midwood.
It’s hard to believe, but after 10 years, we gathered for our 10th and final Whales for Wishes Bottle Share & Rare Beer Raffle, where we were able to raise enough money to grant another wish!
What started as Betsy’s idea to raffle off a few bottles of rare beer evolved over 10 years to become an annual bottle share and rare beer raffle that’s raised over $312,000 dollars for Make-A-Wish, enough to grant 48 wishes to children with critical illnesses.
Whether you took part in the online raffle, came to the events, donated money or beer, or just provided moral support - thank you! Your generosity made a massive impact in countless lives, and that’s something to be proud of.
Cheers, and we love you all!
The W4W Team
Make a cash or in-kind donation.
You can make a tax deductible donation directly to Make-A-Wish® Central and Western NC using our donation portal. If you want to make an in-kind donation please contact us directly.
Become a corporate sponsor.
Contact us today to learn about what's included in our various sponsorship packages, and become a lasting part of Whales for Wishes.
ABOUT WHALES FOR WISHES
What is a bottle share?
A bottle share is an event where each person brings beer to open and share with other attendees. Shares can be spontaneous or planned weeks in advance, and they range in size from a few close friends to large gatherings. Each year Whales for Wishes has hundreds of bottles of rare and hard to find beers that will be opened and shared with the attendees throughout the afternoon. Additionally, we'll be raffling off various gifts baskets, prizes, and rare bottles throughout the event.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to print my event tickets?
Nope! We’ll have a list of names at the check-in table. Just bring an ID and we’ll cross your name off the list when you enter. If you purchase multiple tickets, you can tell us who to let in on your behalf.
Can I enter the raffle if I can’t attend the event?
Absolutely! The online rare beer baskets are open to online entries even if you can't attend the event. We announce those a few weeks before the event, and draw the winner at Whales for Wishes.
Will you ship me the beer if I win the rare beer raffle?
You bet! If you enter the rare beer raffle baskets online and can’t attend the event, and we choose your number as the winner one of those baskets, we’ll ship you your beer for free.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding the event, sponsorship, or want to learn more about how you can help please don't hesitate to get in touch.
MAILING ADDRESS
MAW Central & Western NC
2178 E. Tremont Ave.
Charlotte, NC 28203