We all look forward to Homer's Backyard Ball every year.It's a chance to meet up in a pasture have some BBQ, booze and fun all in the name of a great cause, The Make- a- Wish Foundation. But have you ever wondered what exactly they do? Well via the Make-a-Wish Foundation's website here's the short answer to that.

We grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

Our chapter volunteers are part of a nationwide network of nearly 25,000 caring people dedicated to making wishes come true. This page is about some of the great people at our chapters who are brightening the lives of wish kids. Although it has become one of the world’s most well-known charities, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® has maintained the grassroots fulfillment of its mission to serve children with life-threatening medical conditions. Volunteers serve as wish granters, fundraisers, special events assistants and in numerous other capacities ( via Make-a-Wish Foundation website)

So bring the whole family , stay long into the night and leave knowing your wish for a good time will help grant more wishes for local kids :)  To find out more about Make- a -Wish check out their facebook page.

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