Make-A-Wish Illinois
Make-A-Wish Illinois
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Beyond The Wish | Episode 2 featuring Linda Parck
Join us for a journey through time as we sit down with Linda, the first Executive Director and longest standing staff member at Make-A-Wish Illinois. Get ready to be inspired by the incredible stories of hope, courage, and the power of a wish.
In this special episode, Linda shares her firsthand experiences from the early days of Make-A-Wish Illinois to now. Discover how our chapter grew from Linda in 1988 with a team of 40 volunteers to becoming one of the largest chapters, granting over 700 wishes a year with help from 1,000 volunteers.
From heartwarming tales of granted wishes to the challenges faced in scaling the organization, Linda offers a unique perspective on the impact of Make-A-...
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Uniting Communities
Просмотров 43День назад
Uniting Communities
Beyond The Wish | Episode 1 featuring Stephanie Springs
Просмотров 31Месяц назад
Join us for the inaugural episode of Beyond The Wish, where we sit down with Stephanie Springs, the inspiring leader behind Make-A-Wish Illinois. In this heartfelt conversation, Stephanie shares her journey with the organization, shedding light on the profound impact of granting wishes to children with critical illnesses. Discover the incredible stories of hope, resilience, and joy that fuel th...
A Year of Wishes 2024
Просмотров 230Месяц назад
This year, with the support of generous donors and volunteers, Make-A-Wish Illinois granted a record number of wishes! Become a WishMaker at wish.org/illinois
2023 Wish Ball Mission Moment - Lynden McGriff
Просмотров 2362 месяца назад
Wish parent Lynden McGriff shared about the journey he and his wife Jillian have had with three children, Oliver, Ruby and Nadya, diagnosed with the same rare disease. Each have unique challenges and personalities and wishes. His remarks emphasized that finding community and support from Make-A-Wish, thanks to people like you, is an important part of helping them cope. Filmed May 20, 2023 at Na...
Over The Edge 2024
Просмотров 212 месяца назад
August 17th, 2024 at Hyatt Regency Chicago To learn more about Over the Edge, visit wish.org/illinois
A Year In Wishes
Просмотров 503 месяца назад
Breaking records! This year our chapter granted 790 wishes to children in Illinois battling critical illnesses.
Brendan's Story
Просмотров 9983 месяца назад
The power of a wish helps Brendan and family find strength through Make-A-Wish.
A Year In Wishes
Просмотров 363 месяца назад
A Year In Wishes
Idris's Wish Journey
Просмотров 4294 месяца назад
Idris’s wish to be a Chicago Transit Authority operator was granted in April. He drove his family, friends, medical team and Make-A-Wish supporters on his favorite line, the Green Line. Idris and his brother can tell you every Green Line stop from Harlem/Lake to Cottage Grove and impressed everyone on board. His mom shares more about his health journey and the continued impact of his wish. See ...
The Impact of a Wish - Violet's Wish to go to Disney World
Просмотров 584 месяца назад
Steve, a wish dad, shares the impact of a wish on his daughter Violet and their whole family at this year's Wish Ball
Make-A-Wish Community
Просмотров 548 месяцев назад
Join thousands of others and help us make every wish come true. Become a WishMaker in Illinois! Visit wish.org/illinois to learn more.
Idris' Wish to be a CTA Conductor
Просмотров 2358 месяцев назад
Idris' Wish to be a CTA Conductor
Avery's Wish to visit Walt Disney World - Wishes In Flight
Просмотров 2109 месяцев назад
Avery's Wish to visit Walt Disney World - Wishes In Flight
Marcie and David Flores: Joshua’s Story
Просмотров 1949 месяцев назад
Marcie and David Flores: Joshua’s Story
I Wish To Party 2024
Просмотров 3259 месяцев назад
I Wish To Party 2024
Penguin Plunge 2024
Просмотров 28710 месяцев назад
Penguin Plunge 2024
Linda Pauling Shares Christopher's Wish
Просмотров 15210 месяцев назад
Linda Pauling Shares Christopher's Wish
Mya's Wish to Visit Walt Disney World
Просмотров 237Год назад
Mya's Wish to Visit Walt Disney World
Wish Ball 2023 Highlights
Просмотров 460Год назад
Wish Ball 2023 Highlights
Luna's Wish (2023)
Просмотров 169Год назад
Luna's Wish (2023)
Melanie's Wish To Be A Doctor
Просмотров 789Год назад
Melanie's Wish To Be A Doctor
Going Over The Edge with Wish Families
Просмотров 381Год назад
Going Over The Edge with Wish Families
Over The Edge Recap
Просмотров 290Год назад
Over The Edge Recap
2023 Volunteer Awards
Просмотров 43Год назад
2023 Volunteer Awards
Meg's Volunteer Story
Просмотров 51Год назад
Meg's Volunteer Story
2023 I Wish to Party
Просмотров 653Год назад
2023 I Wish to Party
Wish Ball 2022-Mission Moment
Просмотров 244Год назад
Wish Ball 2022-Mission Moment
Over The Edge Highlights
Просмотров 2842 года назад
Over The Edge Highlights
Wish Alumni and the Lasting Power of a Wish
Просмотров 3082 года назад
Wish Alumni and the Lasting Power of a Wish