Illinois wish kids Kolton, Alani, Emanual, Fabiola and Riley found renewed hope through their recent wishes, each a unique experience tailored to their requests and personality. These wishes were made possible by the Michael Jordan & Family Endowment Fund. We are so thankful for Michael Jordan's historic donation and the transformative impact it will have for years to come.
Make-A-Wish® Illinois
Non-profit Organization Management
Chicago, IL 7,330 followers
Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
About us
For Illinois children between the ages of 2 1/2 and 18 who are battling critical illnesses, Make-A-Wish Illinois works together with the community to create life changing wishes. Children can be referred by a medical professional currently treating the child, the child's parents/guardians or the child him- or herself. There is no cost to the family. Through the support of generous donors and volunteers, Make-A-Wish Illinois is able to provide hope, strength and transformation to hundreds of children each year. See stories of hope on the Make-A-Wish Illinois social media channels @wishillinois.
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http://wish.org/illinois
External link for Make-A-Wish® Illinois
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1985
- Specialties
- wish granting, volunteer management, and fundraising
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200 W Monroe St.
Suite 1801
Chicago, IL 60606-5072, US
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Springfield, IL 62701, US
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3100 N Knoxville Ave.
Suite 207
Peoria, IL 61603, US
Employees at Make-A-Wish® Illinois
Updates
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This July, over 50 Culver’s locations across Illinois hosted fundraisers in celebration of Culver’s 40th Birthday. These locations raised over $52,000 for Make-A-Wish Illinois this year, more than double last year’s total! For the 2nd straight year, the top fundraising location was the Culver’s of Grayslake, raising $3,792! Thank you to all the participating Culver’s owners, staff and their generous customers for helping us grant wishes throughout Illinois!
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Joanna Favia is a dedicated nurse and a WishMaker. ✨ For over 15 years, she’s cared for children with spinal muscular atrophy and knows firsthand the transformative power of a wish. “Over the years, I have seen Make-A-Wish's incredible impact on children’s health and how they can deal with their chronic illnesses.” Her work at Advocate Children’s Hospital is essential in connecting these brave kids with Make-A-Wish.
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Happy Birthday Chris Greicius. Join us today in celebrating his legacy!
Today, August 8th, marks what would have been the 52nd birthday of Christopher James Greicius, the inspiration for the founding of Make-A-Wish. In 1980, Chris’s dream of becoming a police officer came true, thanks to a community of compassionate individuals who came together to make his wish a reality. His wish sparked a movement that has since granted more than 580,000 wishes, transforming the lives of countless children and their families. Chris’s legacy is a powerful reminder of the impact that a single act of kindness can have. Each wish granted brings hope, strength, and joy to children facing critical illnesses, creating moments of happiness that resonate far beyond the wish itself. As we remember Chris today, let’s celebrate the incredible work of the thousands of volunteers, staff members, corporate partners, donors, and supporters who make these wishes possible. Together, we continue to honor Chris’s memory by spreading hope and making the impossible possible for children around the world. 🌟 Make-A-Wish America
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Make-A-Wish Illinois is pleased to announce Steven Stivers as the new Chief Operating Officer. As a member of the executive leadership team, Stivers will help to oversee the direction and operation of one of the largest Make-A-Wish chapters in the world. We are excited to welcome Steven to the team and tap into his skills and experience to help us reach more children with life-changing wish experiences. https://lnkd.in/gFuuGPT8
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Another season of champions in the making! 🏆 #MyWish is back on SportsCenter July 14th at 7:00 a.m. EST! Tune in this week as 5 inspiring wish kids meet their heroes, thanks to ESPN. ➡️ wish.org/mywish
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Applications for Fall 2024 internships are now open! If you're excited about the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children with critical illnesses, this is the perfect professional experience for you. Apply today and join our passionate team dedicated to granting wishes and creating joy.
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Wish dad Adam Hergenhahn has signed up to do something amazing! He's joined Over The Edge in support of Make-A-Wish Illinois. In just a few weeks, he will stand on the roof of the Hyatt Regency Chicago, step Over The Edge and rappel 36 stories to the ground in honor of his daughter Kimber. Are you brave enough to go with him? Visit his page to donate or register to rappel. wish.org/illinois/Kimber
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Mary Szudy is a WishMaker from Southwest Airlines that goes out of her way to create a memorable flight for wish kids departing from Midway Airport. She will even come in on her days off to help wishes take flight. This year alone she has supported 86 wishes! Thank you for all you do for wish kids, Mary.
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