Previous Beneficiaries

Gwyd the Unusual

This year’s beneficiary has been one of our entertainers for several years now, and we love being able to help one of our own. Michael O’Hair (aka Gwyd the Unusual) lost his ear due to an infection and now needs help with medical expenses and lost wages.

 


CASA for Kids, Inc.

In order to support the community which has welcomed us and hosted us, we would like to give back a little. So the CASA for Kids, Inc. has been selected as our secondary beneficiary. CASA for Kids, Inc. advocates for children in foster care throughout Barry, Eaton, and Ingham counties. They ensure a child’s voice is heard, their needs are met, and they are in a safe and supportive environment where they can thrive!


The Horses of the Knights of the New Order

The Horses of the Knights of the New Order

The 2023 beneficiaries are crowd favorites every year. The horses of the Knights of the New Order are the real stars, and it takes a lot for upkeep and medical treatments, especially with a complicated birth of the new baby. We were so happy to help these beauties make the world a little more magical!


Crosswalk Teen Center

Crosswalk Teen Center

In order to support the community which has welcomed us and hosted us, we would like to give back a little. So the Crosswalk Teen Center was selected as our secondary beneficiary. Crosswalk Teen Center provides a safe, enjoyable environment where teenagers can engage in supervised after-school and out-of-school activities designed for teens in order to empower diverse teen leaders who will enrich the community.

Members of the Rogue Blades

Members of the Rogue Blades

2022 beneficiaries for The Magical Realm Fantasy Faire were the fun and talented Rogue Blades! As many of you may know, Squire Paul has had one medical set-back after another, eventually leading to the loss of his chosen career. Dave the Knave lost his home and belongings in the Midland area floods two years ago, and is still not back in his home. Please join us in helping to bring a little magic back into their world. (Update: Dave was finally given access to his home while at our fair!)

SIREN/Eaton Shelter

SIREN/Eaton Shelter

In order to support the community which has welcomed us and hosted us, we would like to give back a little. So the SIREN/Eaton Shelter, Inc. was selected as our secondary beneficiary for 2022.  Their mission to help domestic violence survivors and homeless families in the community really means something to us here in the Magical Realm.

We rise by lifting others”

Ted Russell and Isaiah White

Ted Russell and Isaiah White

 2020 recipients were Ted (Tor) Russell, who is battling cancer, and Isaiah White of the Sentinels, who was injured during a show. Even though we were unable to safely hold our event in 2020, with the help of generous donors, we were still able to send them each a donation.

Friar Finnegan/David Dixon

Friar Finnegan/David Dixon

Our recipient for 2019 was David Dixon, otherwise known as Friar Finnegan. We are happy to announce we were able to help towards Friar’s medical expenses incurred in his battle with cancer.

Rod & Mel Hillman

Rod & Mel Hillman

Our recipient for 2018 was Rodney Hillman, who suffered from a brain tumor. Rod and Mel have worked on our security team, and we were proud to be able to help them in return. In our first year as The Magical Realm, we were able to help them with their medical expenses.