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Kids enjoy sweet treats at Christmas in Candyland

The annual Make-A-Wish Holiday Fundraiser was hosted Dec. 1 at Michael's On East.


  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 12:31 p.m. December 1, 2018
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Michael's On East was a little busier, and more sweet, than usual the morning of Dec. 1.

Make-A-Wish Southern Florida hosted its annual Christmas in Candyland for the little ones to come enjoy sweet treats and holiday activities. 

Outside the atrium was a pile of snow, where kids made snowballs to throw at their siblings and friends. Inside the atrium was where lunch was grilled up, and more activities, such as ornament making and woodworking. 

Inside the ballroom held an even sweeter surprise with candy, balloons, colors and children galore. Local vendors like Paint nail salon and Hello Gorgeous photo booth also participated in the event with their services. 

Ryan Blitz and Executive Director Rebecca Blitz with Varun Bulusu
Ryan Blitz and Executive Director Rebecca Blitz with Varun Bulusu
Eric Fenton and Executive Director Rebecca Blitz
Eric Fenton and Executive Director Rebecca Blitz
Kids throw snowballs at each other in the snow pit.
Kids throw snowballs at each other in the snow pit.
Emmy and Azzi Bikfalvy
Emmy and Azzi Bikfalvy
Many sweet desserts were on the dessert bar.
Many sweet desserts were on the dessert bar.
Elle Gruters gets her face painted.
Elle Gruters gets her face painted.
Kids took turns sitting on Santa's lap for a photo opportunity.
Kids took turns sitting on Santa's lap for a photo opportunity.
Lila and Liam Rozin
Lila and Liam Rozin
Caden and Graham Ankele smile for a photo with their cookies.
Caden and Graham Ankele smile for a photo with their cookies.
A family takes a photo in the photo booth.
A family takes a photo in the photo booth.
Linda Doan, Andy Le, Todd Reuter and Tom Doan
Linda Doan, Andy Le, Todd Reuter and Tom Doan
Maverick Vitale's favorite part of the event is the wood working.
Maverick Vitale's favorite part of the event is the wood working.
Paula, Cynthia and Davis Drake
Paula, Cynthia and Davis Drake
Sophie Hirdes gets her nails pained at the Paint booth.
Sophie Hirdes gets her nails pained at the Paint booth.
Asa Congdon reaches into the bowl for more candy.
Asa Congdon reaches into the bowl for more candy.
Alicia and Alison Dragash smile for a photo with Belle.
Alicia and Alison Dragash smile for a photo with Belle.
Cameron Hammon writes his letter to Santa.
Cameron Hammon writes his letter to Santa.
Emma Gambert and Ella Hunt
Emma Gambert and Ella Hunt
Spencer and Jack Gruters
Spencer and Jack Gruters
John Newton passes out stuffed bears to the children.
John Newton passes out stuffed bears to the children.

 

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