Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island, a nonprofit whose mission is to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses, hosted its Wine & Wishes fundraiser at The Guild in Pawtucket on June 5. Representatives and brands from multiple suppliers and distributors were on-site to pour beer, wine and spirits selections for guests, including MS Walker, Fiddlehead Brewing Company, 1911 Established, Cape Cod’r, Deep Eddy Vodka, The Guild, Ghost Tequila, Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island, Maison Ferrand, Surfside Iced Tea + Vodka, Tapped Apple Cidery & Winery, Whalers Brewing Company and more. Guests paired beverage selections with food from local food trucks and took part in auctions and raffles, with proceeds benefiting Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The tasting event raised approximately $74,000, which will support wish fulfillment for six children.
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- Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island hosted its annual Wine & Wishes fundraiser at The Guild in Pawtucket on June 5.
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- All with Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island: Michelle Muscatello, Rhode Island Advisory Council; Kara Walker, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer; Will Walker; Michael Vieira, Vice President, Advancement; and Kara Buckley, Emerging Community Leaders Council.
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- Sean Holleran, Chief Executive Officer, Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island; Brendan Integlia, Advisory Committee, Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island; and Guest Analise England.
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- Augusto Gabriel, National Portfolio Manager, MS Walker Brands and Tom Short, Sales Representative, MS Walker.
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- Kdan Furtado, Brand Ambassador, Planteray Rum showcasing Planteray Cut & Dry Coconut Rum.
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- Planteray Three Stars Rum, Stiggins’ Fancy Pineapple Rum, Cut & Dry Coconut Rum and 5-Year-Old Barbados Rum.
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- Augusto Gabriel, National Portfolio Manager, MS Walker Brands pouring Frida Kahlo Red Blend.
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- The Guild’s Hope Galofaro, Bartender and Karin Gallagher, Event Manager.
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- Promotional Sales Representative Denise Normandin highlighting Deep Eddy Pineapple Vodka.
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- Brand Ambassador Monique Cabral showcasing 1911 Established Hard Cider in Black Cherry and Honeycrisp.
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- Brand Ambassador Susie Deaguiar showcasing Surfside Green Tea + Vodka and Mango Green Tea + Vodka.
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- John Wiedenheft III, Winemaker and Cidermaker, Tapped Apple Cidery & Winery.
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- Brand Ambassador Elizabeth Sweeney highlighting Shanky’s Whip Black Irish Whiskey Liqueur.
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- Casey Wright, Sales and Production, Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island.
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- John Lendall, Co-owner, Working Man Distillers showcasing Working Man South Bound Bourbon.
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- Ryan Mahoney, Director of Sales, Ghost Tequila highlighting Ghost Spicy Reposado Tequila and Spicy Blanco Tequila.
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- Jackson Cabral, Brand Ambassador, Whalers Brewing Company showcasing Drift Cucumber Lime Hard Seltzer.
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- Todd Romano, Market Manager, Fiddlehead Brewing Company highlighting Fiddlehead Mastermind Double IPA.
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- A portion of the sales proceeds from event sponsor Fiddlehead Brewing Company’s Mastermind Double IPA were donated.
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- Michael Vieira, Vice President, Advancement, Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island speaking at the Wine & Wishes fundraiser.
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- Kara Walker, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island addressing guests at Make-A-Wish’s annual fundraiser on June 5.
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- Frida Kahlo Cabernet Sauvignon and Red Blend.
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- Forever Young Sauvignon Blanc and Spasso Pinot Grigio.
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- Forever Young Rosé.
Photos by Laura Widness.
