Harris Teeter Cornhole Tournament for Make-A-Wish®

This event brings together volunteers and donors to help grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses, all united by a shared purpose: to make a difference in the lives of children facing critical health challenges.

About Harris Teeter Cornhole Tournament

The Harris Teeter Cornhole Tournament event in Charlotte saw Valmeteers volunteering their time and effort to support the cause. The event featured a cornhole tournament, where participants competed to raise funds for granting wishes. The atmosphere was filled with enthusiasm and a shared sense of purpose, as Valmet employees joined other volunteers in making a tangible difference in the lives of wish kids.

Charity cornhole tourney benefiting Make-A-Wish Central & Western North Carolina    and the deserving children they serve.

All money raised will go directly to Make-A-Wish® Central & Western NC to help grant the wishes of children with critical illnesses in our local community.

The tournament features an NCAA bracket style cornhole competition, as well as food, drinks, music, appearances by local mascots, kids’ activities and more.

Valmet’s Commitment to Social Responsibility

Valmet’s participation in this effort is part of our global social responsibility program. In North America, we proudly support Make-A-Wish® Georgia with the theme of “Equal Opportunities for Wellbeing.” Our team’s unwavering dedication reflects our commitment to making a positive impact in the communities where we operate.

Making an impact for the Make-A-Wish® CWNC chapter – Meet Zachary

Proceeds raised through donor and volunteer support like Valmet’s made it possible for wish kids like 7-year-old Zachary to experience the long-lasting impact of a wish.

Zachary, a 7-year-old boy from Boone, North Carolina. He likes tee ball, riding his go-kart, and conquering the playground when he’s not off fighting cancer. Zachary loves to read. “The Fire Cat” and “Dragons Love Tacos” are his current book favorites. Zachary is home-schooled and when on break, he fuels up with Pirate’s Booty snacks and spends time with the family chickens and fish.

Zachary also likes helicopters. His treatment was done in Winston-Salem and his room overlooked the helicopter pad. He really liked watching the helicopters. Zachary got to go up to the hospital helipad and watch a helicopter take off, grinning as the pilot waved at him. Zachary’s wish is to be a helicopter pilot for the day.

During his wish, Zachary was shy with the Highlands Emergency Air Rescue and Transport team at first, but once he warmed up, he was all about it! The helicopter team gave him a tour of the aircraft then set up a simulation and walked him through everything helicopter pilots do. They also gave him his own helicopter pilot manual on how to be a pilot.

They went up and flew over Bristol Motor Speedway and Zachary got to steer - with a little help from pilot Jim. Zachary really liked being in the air and flying the helicopter was his favorite part. “The staff were just fantastic,” said wish mom Janet.

He's always said he wanted to be a helicopter pilot, but after his wish, he DEFINITELY wants to be a helicopter pilot!”

About Make-A-Wish®

Make-A-Wish creates life-changing moments for children with critical illnesses. Founded in Phoenix, Arizona, Make-A-Wish operates locally in all 50 states throughout the U.S. With the support of generous donors, volunteers, and staff, Make-A-Wish brings hope and joy to children and their families during challenging times.

For 2024, Make-A-Wish® has a variety of events planned across North America. Make-A-Wish volunteers consider their work impactful and meaningful. Volunteers even have the freedom to choose when and how they would like to transform lives in their communities.

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