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BUILDING HOPE. GRANTING WISHES. CHANGING LIVES. Utah’s Trades Industry Uniting to Grant Life-Changing Wishes
Every day, Utah’s trades professionals build, repair, restore and solve problems. Trades for Wishes is our opportunity to do the same for children facing critical illnesses. Together, we can help create hope, strength, joy, and unforgettable moments for Utah kids and families when they need it most.
We’re inviting trade partners across Utah to
Join the Movement!
5,000
Wishes granted in Utah since 1985
$7,000
Cash cost of a wish
279
Utah children currently waiting for a wish
Why Trades for Wishes? Built by the Industry. Powered by Purpose. The trades industry has always been built on hard work, trust, problem-solving, and community. That's why a group of leaders from across Utah's trades community came together to launch Trades for Wishes.
Our goal is simple: To unite the trades industry around a shared mission of helping grant life-changing wishes for children facing critical illnesses. Together, we can create something far bigger than any one company could accomplish alone.
"As leaders in the trades, we know the power of showing up, solving problems, and helping our communities thrive. Trades for Wishes gives our industry an opportunity to come together and create something truly life-changing for Utah kids and families." –Carrie Kelsh, CEO/Founder of A Plus Garage Doors & Trades for Wishes
A Wish is More Than a Moment It Can Change a Child’s Journey
Your support has direct impact.
9 out of 10 medical providers say a wish increases compliance with medical treatments.
9 out of 10 parents observe their child’s emotional well-being improves with a wish.
9 out of 10 medical providers observe that the wish experience helps relieve a family from traumatic stress.
9 out of 10 wish alumni reported that their wish made them feel more joyful, confident and hopeful for their future.
9 out of 10 parents report that their child’s wish experience strengthened their relationship with loved ones.
*Source: 2022 Wish Impact Study, wish.org/impact-study
A wish doesn’t just create joy. It helps children and families build resilience, hope, and strength throughout their treatment journey.
What a Wish Can Do The moment a wish is granted, it can transform a child’s life, bringing strength, joy and renewed hope when it’s needed most. Research shows that wishes have proven physical and emotional benefits that can give children with critical illnesses better health outcomes. Get involved today and help grant a life-changing wish. At Make-A-Wish Utah, we grant wishes for kids fighting critical illnesses – and these wishes are more than just feel-good moments. They have proven physical and emotional benefits, can create a real turning point in a child’s treatment, and even give them a better chance of survival. The majority of kids whose wishes we grant go on to beat their illnesses and live typical, healthy lives.
I wish to be a cowgirl Kionna, 6 cancer
Our Mission
Our Vision
Together, we create life-changing wishes for Utah children fighting critical illnesses.
To grant the wish of every eligible child.
The Impact of a Wish
A wish gives children renewed energy and strength, brings families closer and unites entire communities.
Wishes help children replace fear with confidence, sadness with joy and anxiety with hope.
A wish provides a unique source of strength and resilience that medical treatments alone cannot offer.
Every child deserves a childhood. You can give hope and joy to a child who needs a wish in your community today.
Types of Wishes
I WISH TO GO
I WISH TO BE
I WISH TO MEET
I WISH TO HAVE
I WISH TO GIVE
Make-A-Wish Utah By The Numbers
279
221
235
Utah wish kids waiting for a wish
wishes granted in 2025
2026 wish-granting goal
5,000+
4/4
Utah Wishes granted since inception in 1986
Charity Navigator Score
The Children We Serve Cancers
42.9%
Transplants
5.5%
Neurological Conditions
15.3%
Circulatory Conditions
2.8%
Congenital Anomalies
11.7%
Genitourinary Conditions
2.7%
Metabolic/Endocrine/Immunology
6.3%
Other
7.0%
Blood Diseases
5.8%
Why Participate Good for Kids. Good for Community. Good for Business. Corporate Contribution Support local children and families.
Customer Connection Show customers the values that drive your business.
Brand Visibility Align your company with the second most trusted nonprofit in the U.S.
Industry Leadership Stand alongside respected companies making a difference.
Employee Engagement Give your employees the opportunity to be part of something meaningful— strengthening your team while bringing hope to Utah children and families.
Corporate Support = More Than a Donation
%
92
Of Americans who are employed full/part time say they would be more committed to their employer if it supported Make-A-Wish.
79% Of people ages 18–34 would feel more engaged with their company if it supported Make-A-Wish.
75% Would be more likely to recommend their employer to other potential employees if their company supported Make-A-Wish. *The Harris Poll, Make-A-Wish Employee Engagement
83
%
of adults said they would feel like they were doing something positive for their community by working for a company that supports Make-A-Wish.*
What Your Support Can Do Real Impact. Real Wishes.
$5,000
$7,000
$10,000
helps support wish planning and experiences.
funds the average cash cost of one life-changing wish.
funds a life-changing wish while helping expand awareness and support for local wish children throughout Southern Utah.
Ways to Participate Choose the Approach that Fits Your Business
Corporate Contribution
Percentage Giveback
Customer Campaign
Make a direct company gift
Donate a portion of sales, services, or projects
Add an invitation for customers to support the cause
Examples: $50 per install 5% of a project Seasonal offers
Examples: Round-ups Add-ons Special promotions
Employee Engagement Friendly competitions, team fundraising, volunteer opportunities
I wish to go to Walt Disney World Kenzley, 4 cancer
Benefits & Support for Peppermint Cabinets Partnership Opportunities to Fit Your Goals Whether you participate through Trades for Wishes, Drive for Wishes, or both, your partnership helps bring life-changing wishes to children across Utah while connecting your team to a meaningful community cause.
$5,000 Partner • Check presentation opportunity • Social media recognition from Make-A-Wish Utah • Participation in Drive for Wishes campaign events
$7,000 Partner Everything included at the $5,000 level, plus: • All Drive for Wishes Wish Sponsor benefits (see following pages for details) • Invitation to and recognition at Day of The Trades on December 12
$10,000 Major Southern Utah Partner Everything included at the $7,000 level, plus: • Recognition as a premier Southern Utah mission partner • Expanded media and storytelling opportunities • Enhanced collaborative social media promotion • Elevated visibility across campaign activities
Every Partnership Includes • Dedicated Make-A-Wish Utah support • Marketing toolkit and campaign materials • Co-branded fundraising page • Approved use of Make-A-Wish Utah name and logo • Fundraising results and impact reporting
Eighth Annual Drive for Wishes Campaign Powered by Strong Automotive Group Drive for Wishes is dedicated to bringing hope, strength, and joy to Utah’s children fighting critical illnesses. This month-long journey is more than a campaign, it’s a tribute to more than 40 years of community, compassion, and the lifechanging power of a wish. Drive for Wishes Funding will help grant 100 wishes, turning dreams into reality for courageous Utah children and their families.
Why Drive for Wishes Matters Community Impact: Brings wish experiences to local communities and unites us all to transform children’s lives. Powerful Partnerships: Campaign sponsorships are paired with community-based wish events to maximize excitement, exposure, and engagement. Iconic Visibility: Throughout April, three custom-wrapped Strong Automotive Group vehicles traverse the state, displaying sponsorship logos, reinforcing awareness, and generating support. Inspiring Stories: Our media partners share powerful stories of hope, connecting communities with sponsors, wish kids, and families.
Drive for Wishes - Sponsorship Levels Partnership Opportunities to Fit Your Goals Sponsors donate or raise funds through hosted events, workplace giving campaigns, or cause marketing initiatives, making life-changing wishes possible for Utah’s kids.
Impact
Hope
Joy
Wish
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
$25,000+
$15,000+
$10,000+
$7,000+
All Events
Two Events
Two Events
One Event
Sponsor logo on premium sponsor wish car + statewide wish car + all-sponsor wish car Sponsor logo on all-sponsor wish car Sponsor logo on regional event invitations Sponsor recognition and logo at campaign kickoff, closing, & regional community wish events Sponsor opportunity to plan regional community wish event Regional community wish event invitations Sponsor recognition in campaign press release Sponsor social media recognition post Wish presentation hosting opportunity Cobranded, shareable wish story email Make-A-Wish Utah wish stories and impact facts throughout the year
Make-A-Wish Car Partnership Opportunities to Fit Your Goals The focal point of the Drive for Wishes campaign, the Make-A-Wish Car, generates maximum visibility of wish granting efforts and sponsors throughout the state.
Drive for Wishes Lifetime Campaign Highlights
263
102K
EVENTS ATTENDED
MILES TRAVELED
515 WISHES GRANTED
Earned Media Report (Campaign Lifetime) Storytelling is essential to the Drive for Wishes Campaign, and our media partners have access to personal interviews with wish families, donors, and volunteers.
710.5K PUBLICITY VALUE
22
RADIO INTERVIEWS
1,311 DONATED PSAS
72
DIGITAL ARTICLES
32
TELEVISED SEGMENTS
53M
AUDIENCE REACH
A parody series of the popular television show Cash Cab, Wish Cab pairs sponsors with the opportunity to ride in the Make-A-Wish Car answering trivia questions with an influencer host. Videos are shared throughout the Drive for Wishes campaign to help spread the word about partnerships and capitalize on influencer reach.
8.2M SOCIAL MEDIA IMPRESSIONS
IN 2026
Help Impact the Wish Journey of a Utah Child Including Peppermint Cabinets Activation
A transformed life, off to change the lives of other children - many of whom will grow into adulthood.
Onboarding 2
1
Alumni and Family Engagement
Referral
6
3
Wish Discovery 4 5
Medical Professionals
Wish Alumni
Wish Granting Staff
Milestone
Wish Granting Volunteers
Wish Boost
Wish Granted Wish Creation
Vendors, Donors, Sponsors
I wish to be a firefighter Eli, 6 immune deficit disorder
DEC.
12
2026
save the date
Celebrate
THE IMPACT YOU’VE BUILT! As a participating Trades for Wishes company, you'll receive an exclusive invitation for your leadership team and employees to attend The Day of the Trades celebration.
Exclusive Event Featuring: Celebration of the year's impact Recognition of participating companies Networking with fellow trades leaders
Stories from wish families The unforgettable surprise announcement of a Utah child's wish
I wish to go to Alaska Jed, 14 lymphoma
Let’s Build Something Life-Changing A wish can change a child's outlook. A family's journey. A community's future. Together, we can help grant more wishes and bring hope to children who need it most.
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Contact Garrett Gallegos Corporate Development Manager Make-A-Wish Utah ggallegos@utah.wish.org Mobile: (801) 814-8065
I wish to be a superhero Carter, 9 genetic disorder
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