Annual Wine & Wishes Tasting Raises Funds

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 May 30. Representatives and brands from multiple suppliers and distributors were on-site to pour beer, wine and spirits selections for guests, including MS Walker, Newport Craft Brewing + Distilling Co., The Guild, 90+ Cellars, Boston Harbor Distillery, Fiddlehead Brewing Company, Ghost Tequila, Grey Sail Brewing, Narragansett Beer, Rhode Island Spirits, Ragged Island Brewing Co., Whalers Brewing Company and more. Guests paired beverage selections with food from local food trucks and took part in a cornhole tournament, with proceeds benefiting Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The tasting event raised approximately $60,000 for supporting wish fulfillment.

: 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 May 30.

: Sean Holleran, CEO, Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island; Joe Perroni, CEO, Delta Dental of Rhode Island and Board Member, Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island; Kara Walker, Vice President, Marketing & Communications, Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island; and Chachi Carvalho, Beatbox Studio and Chief Equity Officer, the City of Pawtucket.

: Jamie Welsh, Events, Grey Sail Brewing showcasing Grey Sail Sea Maiden Kölsch.

: Phil Nemirow, Promotions Team, Narragansett Beer highlighting Narragansett Pilsner.

: Kat Zonghetti, Field Marketing, Stormalong Cider showcasing Stormalong Blue Skies Cider.

: Debbie Kits van Heyningen and Mark Papi, Owners, Six Pack Brewing.

: Tyler DiMarco, Sales Account Executive, Newport Craft Brewing + Distilling Co. highlighting Newport Craft Rhode Trip New England IPA and Blueberry Ale.