Lisa Miller, director of property development for Sentinel Development (Kaleidoscope), Rebecca Kwait, development manager for Make-A-Wish, and Lauran Roberson, director of marketing for Sentinel Development
KALEIDOSCOPE HOSTS SUMMER EVENTS TO BENEFIT MAKE-A-WISH® ORANGE COUNTY AND THE INLAND EMPIRE AND ADOPTS THE WISH OF A LOCAL GIRL
TUSTIN, Calif.
On Tuesday, Sept. 25, Make-A-Wish presented Kaleidoscope Center management with a plaque for donating $5,000 and adopting the wish of 17-year-old Olivia from Irvine. Kaleidoscope Center in Mission Viejo was the site for two events in August benefiting Make-A-Wish.
The donation marks the second consecutive year that Kaleidoscope hosted the Red, White and Dine Wine Extravaganza and the Kaleido-kids Mini-Carnival. It is also the second year Kaleidoscope adopted the wish of a local child facing a life-threatening illness.
“We are so thankful to Kaleidoscope for adopting Olivia’s wish and for the awareness raised for Make-A-Wish through these community events,” said Rebecca Kwait, development manager for Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire.
The Red, White and Dine Wine Extravaganza was held August 15 and featured approximately 18 boutique and renowned wineries. Guests enjoyed live music, as well as some of the best hors d’ oeuvres and finger foods found at Kaleidoscope Center restaurants.
Kaleidoscope’s courtyard was jam-packed for the Kaleido-kids Mini-Carnival on August 21. Kids lined up to donate toys and backpacks to Make-A-Wish and quickly got in line for their favorite carnival ride. The event even brought several wish children and families out for this day of fun.
“It gives Kaleidoscope great pleasure to be able to partner with an organization such as Make-A-Wish that helps make dreams come true for children who are suffering from life-threatening medical conditions,” said Lauran Roberson, director of marketing with Sentinel Development, Kaleidoscope’s asset management.
Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire is a local non-profit and relies on the support of the community, and companies like Sentinel Development/Kaleidoscope Center, to help in its mission of granting wishes. The vision of Make-A-Wish is to grant every eligible child’s wish and in doing so, provide that child with hope, strength and joy.
To learn more about Make-A-Wish, please visit www.wishocie.org or call 714-573-9474.
About Make-A-Wish:
Make-A-Wish® grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Founded in 1980 when a group of caring volunteers helped a young boy fulfill his dream of becoming a police officer, Make-A-Wish is one of the world’s leading children’s charities, with 62 chapters in the United States and its territories. With the help of generous donors and nearly 25,000 volunteers, Make-A-Wish grants a wish every 38 minutes and has granted more than 200,000 wishes in the United States since its inception. For more information about the Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire, visit wishocie.org and discover how you can share the power of a wish®.
About Kaleidoscope Center:
Kaleidoscope was purchased in June of 2010 by Westport Capital Partners LLC, and is managed by Sentinel Development. Kaleidoscope is a 245,000 retail property located at the 5 freeway and Crown Valley Parkway in Mission Viejo. Major venues include Edwards Cinemas, LA Fitness, Burke Williams, Islands Restaurant, Buffalo Wild Wings, Howie’s Game Shack, Laser Quest, The Derby Manhattan Grill, Riptide Rockin’ Sushi and Teppan Grill, and Yogurtland. Since their purchase, Westport has added four new businesses, totaling 50,000 square feet. Westport has made improvements to Kaleidoscope’s parking, signage, and cosmetic appeal, with further improvements planned. For more information, please visit: gokaleidoscope.com.
Colleen Donovan | Public Relations & Communications
Make-A-Wish® Orange County and the Inland Empire
Orange County Office:
14232 Red Hill Ave. | Tustin, CA 92780
Inland Empire Office:
