Sheehy Auto Stores was honored to serve as a Strength Sponsor at the 2026 Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic WISH Ball—an unforgettable evening dedicated to courage, community, and the life-changing power of a wish.
One of the most memorable moments of the night was celebrating Amara and the incredible wish she shared: a life-size Barbie doll house in her backyard. While Make-A-Wish makes these dreams possible, we were deeply honored to help highlight and celebrate her wish during the evening in a way that reflected the joy and imagination behind it.
To mark the occasion, Sheehy wrapped a Ford Bronco in a vibrant pink, transforming it into a real-life Barbie dream vehicle for the night. The moment that captured everyone’s hearts came when Amara drove onto the stage in a miniature Ford Bronco. It was truly one of the sweetest moments of the evening, filling the room with smiles and happy tears.
Moments like these remind us why community involvement matters. Being able to help create joy for children facing critical illnesses fills our hearts with gratitude. It’s a powerful reminder that our impact extends far beyond the vehicles we sell—it lives in the communities and families we are privileged to support.
A Record-Breaking Evening of Generosity
The WISH Ball was also a powerful testament to what happens when a community comes together with open hearts. Thanks to the generosity of supporters, donors, and partners, the evening raised a record-breaking $1,613,477.
These funds will help bring hope and life-changing wishes to children across Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia.
A Wish Isn’t Just Nice — It’s Necessary
When a wish comes true, it creates strength, hope, and transformation—not only for a child, but for their entire family.
Research and medical professionals agree that wish experiences can help improve a child’s quality of life and may even contribute to better health outcomes. A wish provides something incredibly powerful: the ability to choose, at a time when children are often facing illnesses beyond their control.
The wish journey fuels courage, builds resilience, and creates lasting memories that stay with families forever.
In fact, 79% of adult former wish recipients say their wish experience marked a turning point in their treatment and recovery.
Proud to Support Our Community
At Sheehy Auto Stores, we believe in showing up—not just as a business, but as a community partner committed to hope, compassion, and action.
Thank you to everyone who supported, attended, and helped make the 2026 Make-A-Wish WISH Ball a record-breaking and truly meaningful evening.
Together, we are helping amplify hope and celebrate the life-changing power of a wish.
