Victoria raises glasses and fill plates Sept. 27 to help fund wish granting for Vancouver Island children facing critical illness.

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The UnWined event, which features food and beverage tastings from a variety of Island vendors, as well as silent and live auctions, a wish moment from another Island wish family, live entertainment, and door prizes, takes place at the University Club of Victoria on Sept. 27 from 6 to 9 p.m.

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: Wish mom and Make-A-Wish BC & Yukon - Vancouver Island Director brings her firsthand experience with a granted wish to fuel her fundraising passion:

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In 2011, Make-A-Wish foundation granted ConnerB次元官网网址檚 son Ryan his wish of meeting NHL Superstar Alex Ovechkin, and it proved to be a defining moment in his life.

Touched by the impact that generosity had on her son and family, Conner became a volunteer for Make-A-Wish, and for the last three years, has been an employee. She now directs the Vancouver Island efforts of Make-A-WishB次元官网网址檚 BC & Yukon chapter.

Conner is bringing her passion for the cause to the University Club at the University of Victoria this coming Thursday, for the latest Make-A-Wish BC and YukonB次元官网网址檚 fundraiser, called UnWined.

B次元官网网址淟ast year at this event, we raised over $25,000,B次元官网网址� said Conner. B次元官网网址淎t this yearB次元官网网址檚 event, weB次元官网网址檇 like to raise even more. Almost a quarter of all our wishes granted in BC and the Yukon are granted right here on Vancouver Island,B次元官网网址� Conner explained.

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