Black Tie & Tennies Gala
If you've been to one of our galas, then you know what to expect. If you haven't, be prepared to have an incredible time! You'll experience a range of emotions during the evening, culminating in a truly memorable event that raises funds to grant wishes to the children in Guam and the CNMI. As is tradition, we ask that all in attendance dress in formal attire and sneakers as a tribute to our wish kids. This small gesture stands to remind us that our wish kids often live very adult-like lives, enduring grown-up situations related to their medical conditions, compromising their ability to be normal everyday kids.
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EVENT AGENDA
5:30pm Open bar cocktail hour from 5:30pm - 7:30pm featuring EVAN WILLIAMS and LARCENY bourbons. BACARDI rum, and TITO'S vodka.
6:00pm Ballroom seating area open to guests
7:00pm Video presentation - STAR PASSING
7:03pm EMCEE KYLE MANDAPAT greeting; acknowledges car raffle prize donor, table wine and open bar happy hour sponsors, and dignitaries in attendance
7:05pm MAWF Board Chair - JASON MIYASHITA welcome remarks, introduces video - FRANK BLAS SR.
7:10pm MAWF President/CEO, ERIC TYDINGCO remarks, introduces video - JASMINE'S WISH
7:15pm EMCEE welcomes former Wish Kid, JASMINE GIRGENTI to stage
7:20pm Invocation by MAW board member JOYCE CRISOSTOMO ; 5-course plated dinner service begins
7:23pm Board Chair JASON MIYASHITA on stage for "live" wish pledges
7:33pm Dinner music performed by PATRICK PALOMO & GEN ADVINCULA
8:00pm EMCEE awards "BEST SNEAKERS" winners
8:15pm EMCEE introduces featured musical entertainment - PROMINENCE
8:50pm Board chair, JASON MIYASHITA, invites staff and board to stage to be recognized
9:00pm Featured musical entertainment PROMINENCE takes stage for final set
9:50pm Emcee introduces sponsor representatives from UNITED AIRLINES and CARSPLUS, to award grand prize raffle drawing
10:15pm Dancing to DJ music
RAFFLE PRIZES
**2023 Hyundai Kona - donated by CarsPlus Guam (Valued at $25,995)
**Car raffle tickets are $100 each. Only 400 have been printed. Need not be present to win. Must be 18 years or older to be eligible to win the car.
$20 Raffle Prize Listing
4 roundtrip tickets from Guam/Saipan to the U.S. - United Airlines
2 Night stay in Ocean Front room - Hyatt Regency Guam
2 night stay in Ocean Front Deluxe room - Hyatt Regency Guam
Overnight stay in Regency Club room - Hyatt Regency Guam
PHR Premier Club Gift Card - PHR
4 - $50 Gas Cards - SPPC/76
2-night stay for 2 in Tasi Room + breakfast for 2 at Tasi, & cocktails for 2 at Tasi Lounge - Hilton Guam Resort & Spa
Pomo Gift Set (speaker, mug, USB charger) - Dr. Sheih
Waterpark passes - Pacific Islands Club Guam
Gift certificates - Ajisen Ramen
Calvin Klein handbags/purses - Macy's Guam
Michael Kors handbags/purses - Macy's Guam
2 Night stay in Ocean Front room - Hyatt Regency Guam
2 night stay in Ocean Front Deluxe room - Hyatt Regency Guam
Overnight stay in Regency Club room - Hyatt Regency Guam
PHR Premier Club Gift Card - PHR
4 - $50 Gas Cards - SPPC/76
2-night stay for 2 in Tasi Room + breakfast for 2 at Tasi, & cocktails for 2 at Tasi Lounge - Hilton Guam Resort & Spa
Pomo Gift Set (speaker, mug, USB charger) - Dr. Sheih
Waterpark passes - Pacific Islands Club Guam
Gift certificates - Ajisen Ramen
Calvin Klein handbags/purses - Macy's Guam
Michael Kors handbags/purses - Macy's Guam