Toyota Material Handling kicks off Make-a-Wish campaign

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COLUMBUS, Ind. — Toyota Material Handling has kicked off its annual Make-A-Wish Campaign, the fund-raising efforts that are used to grant wishes to Indiana children through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Last year was a record year for the Toyota effort with employees raising more than $42,000 which allowed three big wishes for local children to be granted.

This year’s goal is to raise $7,500 from Toyota associates, and if the goal is met, Toyota Material Handling will match the $7,500, according to company officials.

To date, the company has donated 11 wishes and Brett Wood, president and CEO of Toyota Material Handling North America, which is headquartered in Columbus, is now a board member for the Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana chapter.

This year’s events include:

Cornhole tournament, 1 p.m. April 11, Toyota’s T-Rex Center, 6125 Inwood Drive, which will include music, food, raffles and prizes, $40 per team, registration is needed by April 7, visit toyotamawcornhole.eventbrite.com.

Toyota Material Handling Fifth Annual Golf Scramble to benefit Make-A-Wish, 1 p.m. shotgun start May 13, Hillview Country Club, Franklin, $400 for a foursome, includes driving range, cart, T-shirt, raffle ticket and dinner, register at toyotamaw2023hillview.eventbrite.com/.

Toyota Material Handling Fifth Annual Golf Scramble to benefit Make-A-Wish, 8 a.m. shotgun start June 10, Timbergate Golf Course, 151 St. Andrews Ave., Edinburgh, $400 for a foursome, includes driving range, cart, T-shirt, raffle ticket and lunch, register at toyotamaw2023timbergate.eventbrite.com/.

Individuals may also donate to Toyota Material Handling’s page on the Make-A-Wish Foundation site for Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.