
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 WaterFire Arts Center in Providence on Nov. 11. Representatives from multiple suppliers and distributors were on-site to pour beer, wine and spirits selections for guests, including Latitude Beverage, Anchor & Hope, Boston Harbor Distillery, Fiddlehead Brewing Company, Ghost Tequila, Good Dogg Beverage, Grey Sail Brewing, Harpoon Brewery, Keel Vodka, MS Walker, Narragansett Brewing, Whalers Brewing Company, Ragged Island Brewing Company and more. The gala event raised $180,000 for supporting wish fulfillment.
- Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island hosted its Wine & Wishes fundraiser at the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence on Nov. 11.
- Aaron Bishop, Board of Directors, Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island pouring for Grey Sail Brewing.
- Brand Ambassador Emily Gove, Latitude Beverage showcasing 90+ Cellars Prosecco Rosé.
- Jeff Venuti, Marketing Manager, Boston Harbor Distillery.
- Ryan Mahoney, Regional Sales Manager and Mariana Sylva-Buck, Brand Ambassador, Ghost Tequila.
- Mandy Holt, Promotions Manager, Narragansett Beer.
- Brand Ambassador Eli Chabot, Whalers Brewing Company.
- Colin Vigneault, Wish Coordinator, Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
- Deep Eddy Cranberry Vodka and Lime Vodka.
- Volunteer Nicole Sammarco showcasing Newport Craft Brewing + Distilling Co. Newport Pils.
- Andrew Parry, Marketing Director and Anna Shimanski, Brand Ambassador, Good Dogg Hard Seltzer.
- Janice Donovan, Operations Coordinator/Volunteer, Make-A-Wish showcasing Harpoon Brewery Rec. League.
- Eric Larsen, Regional Sales Manager – MA/RI and Marc Sherman, Director of Fun, Deep Eddy Vodka.
- Adam Furtado, Promo Agent, Heaven Hill and Elijah Craig highlighting Larceny 1870 92 Proof Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
- Augusto Gabriel, Iberian Portfolio Manager and Jack Couto, National Iberian Portfolio Manager, MS Walker.
- Fiddlehead Brewing Company Team Mastermind Double IPA.
- Special guest Miss Rhode Island North America Jintana Souvannavongsa.
- A pour of Van Zellers & Co. 10 Years Old Tawny Port.
- A pour of white wine.
- Jamie Buscher, Portfolio Brand Manager, Anchor & Hope.
- Katie Cavan, Wish Granter and Volunteer, highlighting Ragged Island Hoop House IPA.
- Will Ravell, Field Sales Representative and Greg Rogoz, Territory Manager-RI/CT/NY, Fiddlehead Brewing Co.
Photos by Laura Widness.