multiply your impact with matching donations

We are excited to participate in Midland Community Foundation (MCF)’s Matching Program every year. Under the Match Program, MCF will provide matching funds for NEW contributions made to existing and newly created charitable funds up to $5,000 per individual donor.

During the 2024-2025 Midlands Mash, your donations earned an additional 15% match, that is an additional $5,000 of available funds for families fighting childhood cancer.

The Midlands Mash starts on Giving Tuesday, December 2, 2025 and ends on January 5, 2026. Donations can be made:

• Online on the Midlands Community Foundation’s website (click the link below)

• Personal checks mailed to Metro Area Youth Foundation, P.O. Box 540722, Omaha, NE 68154.

• IRA distributions to MAYF tax id number 26-2532182 mailed to Metro Area Youth Foundation, P.O. Box 540722, Omaha, NE 68154.

Thank you for supporting MAYF all year long!

Wine Splash 2025

Wine Splash returns to Bella Terre Vineyards in September, 2025

Tickets for Wine Splash 2025 are almost gone!

Every year you bring more friends and we are able to raise more for families fighting childhood cancer in the Midwest. There are a few seats left.

directions and REgistration

Bella Terre Vineyards is located at 23375 Barrus Road. Click for directions. Please park in the north parking lot and visit the registration table before you head into the property.

buffet bash, sangria smash, and the shenanigans

Grab a Mediterranean inspired bite, a glass of Sangria, and take a seat to enjoy the tunes of The Shenanigans.

fun flash

At our Fun Flash corner guests will play for their favorite or a new bottle of wine or they will win a gift card to their favorite or a new experience.

silent stash

Give now and travel later. Here are the available trips to bid on this year in our Silent Stash.

dessert dash

Dessert is a privilege to those who win at the Dessert Dash. These desserts were almost too pretty to eat.

not-so-silent-stash & call for cash

This year we have tickets to the Nebraska vs Iowa game! There are also fishing trips and other sweet destination items. There are always impactful ways to make the lives of these families a little bit better.

thank you sponsors and donors

We value our sponsors that make this event a success. Sponsorship opportunities available online.

MAYF returned to peter fink’s museum and still didn’t see everything!

On Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., guests explored a breathtaking museum featuring over 125 meticulously restored American Muscle Cars, a diverse collection of autographed guitars, and other rare collectibles—an exclusive experience typically closed to the public. Guests from the 2024 Cars & Guitars Bash saw new cars and memorabilia, as Peter Fink is always updating his collection.

In addition to enjoying the incredible displays, guests met our 2025 Ambassador, a courageous child fighting pediatric cancer. Alex’s family shared their journey, offering a heartfelt glimpse into the realities faced by families battling childhood cancer.

Thanks to our generous sponsors and host, Peter Fink, the event increased support to families at Children’s Hospital and Nebraska Medicine. Donations from the evening will allow MAYF to help an additional 38 families next year.

Here are a few photos from the last two years.