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June

A Hero’s Welcome!

Coming home to a hero’s welcome is a quite a privilege. It’s reserved for some of life’s most special moments.
Crossing a finish line after riding 300 miles from Traverse City to Chelsea to help grant wishes to amazing Michigan kids, well that’s one of those moments.
The Wish-A-Mile 300 Bicycle Tour (WAM) on July 22-25 will [...]
6
May

Macy’s Believes!

“Believe” and “Thanks” are two words that are echoed daily throughout the Make-A-Wish community. Our families have to believe, and when wishes come true, heartfelt thanks can’t begin to tell the whole story.
When wishes are granted for our Michigan children, the story begins with a family on a heartfelt journey. At the Make-A-Wish Foundation of [...]
8
April

Volunteers Make Dreams Come True!

For more than 26 years, hundreds of volunteers have generously contributed their time and talents to change the world, one wish at a time. Volunteers are a valued, indispensable asset to our organization. It is because of their commitment and support that we are able to grant incredible wishes to every eligible child and host [...]
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March

A Wish is Good Medicine

As a children’s cancer specialist, it is my great privilege to help care for some of the most extraordinary children and young adults that you can imagine. These are kids who have had devastating challenges, and sometimes insurmountable odds forced upon them, along with a “new life” of surgeries, hospital stays, clinic visits, painful procedures, [...]
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January

New Beginnings, but first, a Farewell

It’s hard to believe there is a job out there beyond being a Fairy Godmother. But there is and our Make-A-Wish of Michigan Fairy Godmother, Susan Lerch , with wand in hand, is off to make more magic for Michigan children with Autism and their families.
During Susan’s more than 13 years with Make-A-Wish, she has [...]
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December

Wishing Everyone a Happy New Year!

Dear Make-A-Wish friends,
All of us at the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan hope you are enjoying a holiday season filled with the warmth of family and friends.
The holidays are a special time for us – it’s a time when many of our families take part in their wishes – traveling to warm places or experiencing their [...]
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December

Bring Joy – 24.7.365

24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year somewhere in Michigan a child facing a life-threatening medical condition is sweetly blanketed with the gentle comfort, compassion and joy provided by those involved with our extraordinary Make-A-Wish mission.
As we gather with our loved ones during this season of light and love, we [...]
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November

Wish Kid to Wish Artist!

I love to share stories about our wish kids!
We really are one big Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan family. Once you become a part of our family, we’re delighted to welcome you and yours forever!
In addition to our wonderfully committed community volunteers (who may not have a “direct family affiliation” to Make-A-Wish), often, following their magical [...]
5
November

Fall back — Achoo!

It’s time to “fall back,” at least that’s what the clock told me to do.
Well, I really fell back. Literally. My entire family fell back in fact.
The flu, strep, you name it, it hit my family over the past two weeks. And it threw us for a loop! From one bedroom to the next our [...]
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October

Walt Disney World Ranks #1

I have been fortunate to travel a quite bit with my family (my husband Dan, daughter Jenna and son Kiel) around the world and certainly in the United States – experiencing many fabulous sites and attractions. One of the most special destinations is the world famous Walt Disney World Resort….experiencing this through the eyes of [...]
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