Archive for July, 2009

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July

Make-A-Wish Milestones!

WOW! What an AMAZING and MAGICAL week!! We celebrated three incredible Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan milestones all wrapped together during the past few days.
1) we granted our 6,000th Michigan wish to the adorable Amanda!
2) we completed our 22nd Annual Wish-A-Mile 300 Bicycle Tour!!
3) we “kicked off” our 25th Birthday Celebration in conjunction with WAM’s Heroes [...]

16
July

“This Wish Truly Changed Our Lives…”

The summer months are abloom with activity at the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan as we continue our mission to provide amazing wish adventures to children battling life-threatening medical conditions. Between my much-loved work at the Foundation and my home life with my husband, Dan, our son, Kiel, and (very welcome!) visits from our daughter, Jenna, [...]

2
July

Inspiring Kids in our Community

It’s no secret that raising funds to grant wishes in this year’s economy can be a challenge. But on days when I feel a bit discouraged I find inspiration with our littlest Make-A-Wish supporters – kids who participate in our Kids for Wish Kids program.
Kids for Wish Kids invites children and teens to raise money [...]