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Thank you for spreading the love and granting wishes year after year. We're honored to be a part of Wish Night 2018.
HELZBERG DIAMONDS®
It Only Takes a Spark Wishes have been sparking imaginations and igniting hope for wish kids and their families since 1980. When a wish is granted, a child replaces fear with confidence, sadness with joy and anxiety with hope. Research shows that wishes provide physical and emotional benefits that can give children with critical illnesses a higher chance of survival. Together with volunteers, medical professionals, donors and sponsors across the 161 Texas counties we serve, we have made over 10,000 wishes come true. Together, we will make sure every eligible child has a wish to count on. Find out more about the many ways to get involved at ntx.wish.org.
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T abl e of C ont e n t s
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About Make-A-Wish® North Texas
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Order of Ceremonies
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Wish Night® History
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Message from This Year’s Honorary Chairs
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Message from This Year’s Ball Chairs
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Message from The Chairman of The Board and President & CEO
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Entertainment
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Wish Night Committee
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Make-A-Wish North Texas President’s Council & Board of Directors
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Make-A-Wish North Texas Staff
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Production and Event Management Team
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Wish Night Sponsors
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Wish Night In-Kind Contributors
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Thank You to our Wish Families & Volunteers
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M AY 1 9 , 2 0 1 8 Hilton Anatole Hotel Chantilly Ballroom
Order Of Ceremonies 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cocktail Reception & Check-in
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Silent Auction
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Patron Dinner
9:00 pm
Live Auction
9:45 pm
Dancing
11:30 pm
Breakfast Buffet
* Event times are subject to change
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PROUD PRESENTING SPONSOR OF WISH NIGHT
"Helzberg Diamonds is proud to, once again, lend our support to the Make-A-Wish North Texas Chapter’s Wish Night event. It’s incredibly rewarding to help bring the power of a wish to children with critical illnesses and their families. We are truly honored to be a part of this wonderful event." BERYL RAFF CHARWOMAN & CEO HELZBERG DIAMONDS
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PUT YOUR MILES TOWARD LIT TLE MIRACLES American Airlines is dedicated to bettering the lives of children. Give hope to kids and their families by donating your American Airlines A Advantage® miles to our Miles for Kids in Need program. Donate at aa.com/letgoodtakeflight
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Wish Nigh t Histo ry 2018 - Sparks of Joy
2007 - Bright Lights Big Wishes, Wish Night: The Musical
Honorary Chairs: Medical City Children’s Hospital and
Honorary Chairs: Mr. & Mrs. John Little & Wish Child, Erin
Chief Executive Officer Mr. Bill Lee
Ball Chairs: Tammy & Greg Weiss
Ball Chairs: Nancy Gallagher & Kimberley Hughes 2017 - A Night Among the Stars Honorary Chairs: Children’s Health and President & CEO Mr. Chris Durovich Ball Chairs: Julie & Kirk Moore 2016 - Reflections, the 20th Anniversary Celebration Honorary Chairs: The Honorable & Mrs. Tom Leppert Ball Chair: Andy Dunning 2015 - Operation: Wish Honorary Chairs: President & Mrs. George W. Bush Ball Chairs: Michael S. Smith & Freddy R. Valderrama 2014 - Wishes Take Flight Honorary Chairs: Mr. & Mrs. Tony Roosevelt, Jr. Ball Chairs: Marti & Mark Powles 2013 - A Night for Heroes Honorary Chair: Ms. Ebby Halliday Ball Chairs: Mandy & Clayton Main 2012 - A Night of Enchanted Wishes Honorary Chairs: Mr. & Mrs. Steve Durham Ball Chairs: Kyle & Jamie Huckaby 2011 - The Sweetest Wish Honorary Chair: Mr. June Jones Ball Chairs: Allegra & Rob Feito 2010 - The Greatest Wish on Earth Honorary Chair: Mr. Darren Woodson Ball Chairs: Alison & Matt Delzell 2009 - Believe in Magic Honorary Chairs: Mr. & Mrs. David B. Miller Ball Chair: Todd Stein 2008 - Wishes Around the Clock Honorary Chairs: Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Booth Ball Chairs: Linda Bond & Doug North
2006 - A Decade of Wishes Honorary Chairs: Mr. & Mrs. John Muse Ball Chairs: Gay Belt & Collette Griffith 2005 - Once Upon a Wish Honorary Chairs: Ray Ellis & Family - KWIK Industries Ball Chair: Amy Opsal 2004 - Wild About Wishes Honorary Chairs: Mr. & Mrs. Leon Holman & Wish Child, Krissi Ball Chairs: Chip Schweiger & Collette Griffith 2003 - Rio De Wishes Honorary Chairs: Mr. & Mrs. Carl Sewell Ball Chairs: Barbara Hollis & Carolyn Miller 2002 - Lights, Cameras, Wishes Honorary Chairs: Mr. & Mrs. Denny Carreker Ball Chair: David T. Morice 2001 - A Galaxy of Wishes Honorary Chairs: Mr. & Mrs. Don Carty Ball Chair: David T. Morice 2000 - It’s A Small World Honorary Chairs: Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Heller Ball Chair: Jay Fox 1999 - Under the Big Top Honorary Chairs: Mr. & Mrs. Roger Staubach Ball Chairs: Addison Deitz & Celeta Hutchinson 1998 - I Wish I May, I Wish I Might, Have This Wish I Wish Tonight Honorary Chairs: Mr. & Mrs. Liener Temerlin Ball Chairs: Lisa & Matthew Bell 1997 - Wish Upon The Stars Honorary Chair: Mr. Robert Crandall Ball Chairs: Debbie & Robert Witte & Jenny Hayes West
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A M e s s ag e f ro m Th is Y e ar’s Hon o rary Ch airs Wishes do more than bring a smile to a child’s face. Wishes transform lives. Granting a wish reignites a purpose and drive not just within wish kids, but every person involved — from the child, their family and the wish granters, to the social worker and dedicated medical team like our staff at Medical City Children’s Hospital. That is the true impact of a wish, and that is why we need your help. For children battling critical illness, as well as their families, Make-A-Wish® grants one-of-a-kind wish experiences that restore crucial hope and give kids a reason to keep fighting. We’ve seen firsthand the positive medical effects granting a wish has on the hundreds of wish kids who walk through our hospital doors each year. Wishes are catalysts for hope — profoundly effective in fueling a child’s drive to defy the odds and push toward tomorrow. On behalf of the entire Medical City Children’s Hospital staff and Make-A-Wish North Texas, we welcome you to the 22nd Annual Wish Night gala. Together, we’ll celebrate our courageous wish kids and the Sparks of Joy ignited by the power of a wish come true. With your support, we can ensure that every eligible child has a wish to count on. Thank you for your support, MEDICAL CITY CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, MR. BILL LEE Wish Night 2018 Honorary Chairs Medical City Children’s Hospital, a part of Medical City Healthcare, is a 156-bed comprehensive and specialized children’s hospital providing advanced pediatric health care for young patients of all ages, from newborns to teenagers.
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A M e s s age From T his Ye ar’s B all C h airs Dear Friends of Make-A-Wish, We are filled with joy to be chairing Wish Night 2018: Sparks of Joy! Thank you for joining us this evening to celebrate joy. This year, we are proud to announce Medical City Children’s Hospital and CEO, Mr. Bill Lee, as the Honorary Chairs. Tonight celebrates and honors children battling critical illnesses and the impact a wish has on them, their families and entire communities. The part you, our generous supporters, play is a key role in spreading hope, strength, and joy and increasing a sense of compassion, optimism, and faith for everyone who participates in the power of a wish. Serving 161 counties, Make-A-Wish North Texas granted 677 wishes in 2017 and we’re on pace to grant even more this year. But we need your help! There are currently about 1,200 kids waiting on their wish to be granted, which means 1,200 opportunities for you to help them replace fear with confidence, sadness with joy and anxiety with hope. Scientific and medical data show a wish has the power to make kids feel stronger, happier, less fearful and more determined. One moment can change everything. Make this that moment. For the child, joy is an unforgettable experience based on their vision of a wish. But granting wishes is not just a one-time event. The joy and impact of wishes extends far beyond a single event or moment in time. Medical professionals, sponsors, communities, wish families and volunteers all say wishes have the power to change the lives of everyone involved. Sparks of Joy reminds us that a granted wish fills everyone involved with the warmth and potential of a joyful heart. As this year’s Ball Chairs, we would like to personally thank you for joining us tonight as we honor and celebrate the tremendous courage and spirit that wish kids and their families show every day in their lives. With joy,
MRS. NANCY GALLAGHER AND MS. KIMBERLEY HUGHES Wish Night 2018 Ball Chairs
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PROUD SUPPORTER OF
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Starting May 31 -August 8
Maggiano’s Little Italy is proud to help make children’s wishes come true.
Between 5/31/18 – 8/8/18, Maggiano’s Little Italy will donate $1 to Make-A-Wish from each select menu item, $.50 per lemonade and 100% of each Star Card sale, with a minimum guarantee of $500,000 from all in-restaurant promotions. For more information, visit wish.org.
Sail the seas in high style aboard the luxurious “Rocket Ship,” a 76’ Monte Carlo Yacht Rendezvous with your private captain and crew in Palm Beach, Florida, where you will be welcomed aboard this elegant Italian yacht, your home for the next 7 days and 6 nights. If with stops in Ft Lauderdale and Miami. Up for a different kind of adventure? Set a course for the Bahamas where unparalleled snorkeling, diving, and crystal blue waters await. Want your cruise to be extra effortless? Our captain can arrange for an award-winning chef to accompany you on your journey. Whatever your desire get ready to relax,
Rocket Ship sleeps eight adults or children in 4 staterooms and has separate quarters for its two crew members. Including four dining and entertaining areas, a premium Bose sound system, on-board Wi-Fi, Miele appliances, porcelain dinnerware and sumptuous linens surround you and your guests in modern cruising comfort.
Value: $35,000
Charter the vessel through Make-A-Wish and receive $5,000 discount and $10,000 of your charter fee will go directly to Make-A-Wish to grant a child's FULL WISH!
RESTRICTIONS: Fuel, food, beverages and crew gratuity not included, itinerary subject to change to due weather conditions, no pets allowed, and $5,000 charge added for fuel repositioning fee for Bahamas option.
Contact Nicole Williams at nwilliams@ntx.wish.org. for more details and to purchase.
A Message from The Chairman of The Board and President & CEO Welcome to the 22nd Annual Wish Night - Sparks of Joy! This is an evening to come together and celebrate wishes and the lives they help transform – as well as move closer to our vision of granting the heartfelt wish of every eligible child. Pierson’s story is one you will hear about this evening. Not long after he was born, his parents got news every parent dreads. Pierson had a congenital heart defect. He would endure his first major heart surgery at just three years old and afterwards suffer serious complications that would impact him for years to come. He had to relearn how to walk, talk, jump, eat and even play, all over again. For this family, one wish proved to be life-changing. Pierson and his parents have become ambassadors for Make-A-Wish so they can share their experience and inspire others to get involved. “I’m sitting here watching him play hockey right now and I can’t express enough how his wish was such a crucial turning point for him. I really don’t know where Pierson would be today without it. Lives are changed because of wishes in more ways than people know.” ~ Jane, Pierson’s Mom For children battling critical illness, so much happens that they have no control over. They endure the unthinkable. And their parents… well…put yourself in their shoes. When you support wishes, you help kids take back some control, build hope and gain the edge they need. For many, a wish is a turning point that can shift a child’s future. Medical research is continuing to uncover multiple facets of wish impact. Wishes provide the physical and emotional benefits that can give children with critical illness a higher chance of survival! With a wish, children see fewer and shorter hospital stays and have an overall reduction in healthcare utilization in the year following their wishes. Less time in the hospital can mean more time in school, parents back to work sooner and on top of that, controlled healthcare costs. Wishes go far beyond nice. They’re necessary. Every eligible child needs to be able to count on their wish. Children are being referred for wishes in record numbers, yet funding drives the pace at which children’s wishes can be granted. There are over 1,200 kids in North Texas currently waiting. The time is now. Be the spark our smallest Texans need as they endure the unfathomable. Thank you for your support. Best wishes,
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Kathy Leonard
Scotty Landry
Chairman of The Board
President & CEO
Make-A-Wish North Texas
Make-A-Wish North Texas
Welcome to the night of someone’s life.
PROUD SUPPORTER OF
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Entertainment Sh el l y Slater, Emce e Nationally recognized journalist Shelly Slater has twenty years of experience getting to the point. As a news anchor and reporter, she has won multiple Emmy Awards and a National Edward R. Murrow Award, Shelly knows how to engage an audience. Her career has taken her from live breaking news to interviews with everyone from President George W. Bush to Jimmy Kimmel and Amal Clooney. Currently, Shelly is a contributor to the WFAA team. Shelly knows the importance of storytelling to convey a message. Non-profits, law firms, police associations, hedge funds, convention speakers, family offices, CEOs etc. are turning to her to craft their points. Shelly has extensive experience in public speaking and presentation trainings to help both individuals and teams deliver a message that sticks. Shelly is a native Texan, born and raised in Plano. She and her husband have three young boys. Shelly calls motherhood the most exhausting and rewarding chaos in her life.
B r a d Ba rlow, D J
As a motivational speaker, $UCCE$$ Coach, executive business consultant, emcee, and event DJ for 33 years, Brad Barlow has been blessed to preach, teach, train and entertain thousands in 36 states nationwide! His slogan, “All you have to do is ASK!” is internationally known and is reminiscent of his passion and commitment to the $UCCE$$ of his clients and students. For bookings: 214-697-4080, AskBradBarlow.com.
Time Machine, Band
When Time Machine takes the stage, the party never stops! With unmatched energy, charisma, and talent, Time Machine has captivated (and rocked!) audiences all over the country. One of the most requested and sought after bands in the region, Time Machine brings the entertainment no matter what the venue. Club date, wedding reception, or corporate event, Time Machine is ready to take you on a musical journey through the last four decades! Having perfected the sounds of pop, funk, rap, rock, and country, you’re sure to hear your favorite song. Whether you like to watch, dance, or sing along, you will be entertained!
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From left to right: Linda Taylor, Theresa Gappa, Nancy Gallagher, Kim Hughes, Nicole Williams, Tabatha Gonzalez-Olaechea, Bill Opincar, Michael Smith, Gay Belt, Jessica Doll, Marti Powles, Lisa Cook, Debbie Ivie, Kelsey Luciano, Freddy Valderrama, Jill Begun, Christine Andersson, Dennis Baird, Kenley Jones, Sally Klein, Linda Bond-North, Doug North, Sharon Flynn-Reed, Christi Castaneda, Lori Bowen. Not Pictured: Julie Moore, Kirk Moore, Andy Duning, Mark Powles, Linda Both, Sharon Hart-Hampton, Stacy Justice, Jim Cook, Mark Smith, Marianne McIntyre, Kilby Bench, Jennifer Fisk, Hayley Higgins, Pam Schoen, Addison Deitz, Ronan McAffrey, Katie O’Donnell, Lori Ruml, Rachael Bowen- Legg.
Wish Night 2019 Be a part of the team that produces this magical event in 2019! For more information, contact Nicole at nwilliams@ntx.wish.org.
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Compassion. Inspiration. PwC is proud to support Make-A-Wish and their mission to grant the wishes of children with lifethreatening medical conditions. www.pwc.com
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Our world-class hospital is home to virtually every pediatric specialty including congenital heart surgery, hematology and oncology, craniofacial surgery, kidney transplant, neurosurgery, orthopedics and scoliosis. Medical City Children’s Hospital offers a Level IV NICU, the highest level of neonatal care available in Dallas. We’re proud to partner with Make-A-Wish North Texas to help grant wishes and witness the power of hope throughout the healing process. Thank you for helping improve the lives of our patients and their families.
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President’s Council Charlotte Jones Anderson
Donnie Nelson
Roger Staubach
Executive Vice President and Chief
General Manager and
Executive Chairman of JLL Americas,
Brand Officer, Dallas Cowboys
President of Basketball Operations,
Former Dallas Cowboy,
Dallas Mavericks
NFL Hall of Famer
Dr. Bobby B. Lyle Chairman, President and Chief
Margot Perot
Darren Woodson
Executive Officer, Lyco Holdings, Inc.
Civic Leader
ESPN Analyst and Former Dallas Cowboy
Executive Board of Directors Kathy Leonard – Chair
Calvin Carter
David Solomon
Freeman+Leonard
Founder & CEO
Retired Vice President Ethics Director
President
Bottle Rocket
Texas Instruments, Inc.
Rob Lloyd – Chair Elect
Steve Dumaine
Rachel Stephens
Executive Vice President and CFO
President & CEO
Civic Leader
GameStop
CheapCaribbean.com
Randol Justice – Treasurer
Leslie Starr Keating
President & CEO Weber Group Advisors
Darrin Weber Partner, North Texas
Retired Senior Vice President of Supply
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Chain North America Foods, PepsiCo
Jannah Hodges -Secretary
Shari Krueger
Dr. Bradley Weprin
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Director of the Div. of Pediatric
President
Principal
Neurosurgery
Hodges Partners
Krueger Connect
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Jamil N. Alibhai
Bill Lee
Howard Westerman
Partner
CEO
CEO
Munck Wilson Mandala, LLP
Medical City Children’s Hospital
J-W Energy Company
Dan Berner
Josh Paine
Thomas Wheat
Partner
CEO
Founder, Managing Partner & CEO
Deloitte & Touche LLP
WorldVentures Holdings LLC
Pediatric Home Healthcare, LLC
Dr. Kendall Brown
Dr. Christina Riccio
Partner
Physician
Digestive Health Associates of Texas
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Make-A-Wish North Texas Staff Scotty Landry
Emily Blythe
Sherry Johnson
Laura Perez
President & CEO
Administrative Assistant
Vice President of Program
Medical Coordinator
Erin Michel Fischer
Karen Burgardt
Chief Development Officer
Senior Wish Assist
Hira Khalid
Development Officer
Manager
Wish Manager
Texas Plains South
Elise Christmas
Jessica Kolkmeyer Rhodes
Caroline Robbins
Development Officer
Vice President of Regional
HR Manager
Jennifer Fomin Chief Marketing Officer Belinda Marshall Chief Administrative Officer Susan Scheffe Chief Program & Strategy Officer Robbie Aaron Communications Manager Ashley Amerman Director of Mission Integration Melissa Ansley Senior Development Officer - Southwest Alba Austin
Jean Cooper, LCSW
Services
Development
Director of Medical
Lindsey Landers
Outreach
Development Coordinator
Tabatha Gonzalez-Olaechea
Special Events
Vice President of Corporate
Rose Lucero
Partnerships & Events
Development Officer
Lauren Grady Wish Manager Juanita Guerrero Senior Wish Manager Michelle Gutierrez Wish Manager
Development Officer
Ashley Hankins
Texas Plains North
Office Manager
Mary Kathleen Baldwin
Anna Haro
Program Director
Volunteer Coordinator
Kilby Bench
Carolina Helms
Development Coordinator
Graphic Designer &
Special Events
Production Coordinator
Teresa Berber
Ileana Hernandez-Flores
Wish Manager
Medical Coordinator
El Paso Jennifer Maturino
Jordan Perry Young
Kendall Rowden Wish Manager Abby Storms Wish Manager Angelica Torres Wish Manager Aza Walker
Program Director
Grants Manager
Natalie McKnight
Lilly Walker
Executive Assistant & Board Liaison Jared Mullins Vice President of Major Gifts Connie Nichols Wish Manager Christina Onabajo Donor Services Coordinator Prisca Patrick Senior Financial
Program Director Telesa Walton Director of Volunteer Services Susie Watkins Medical Coordinator Jessie Wente Regional Director of Development Nicole Williams Development Coordinator Wish Night
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As a Motivational Speaker, $UCCE$$ Coach, Executive Business Consultant, Emcee, and Event DJ since 1984, Brad Barlow has been blessed to preach, teach, train, and entertain thousands in 36 states nationwide! His slogan, “All you have to do is ASK!� is internationally known and is reminiscent of his passion and commitment to the $UCCE$$ of his clients and students. For bookings: 214-697-4080 BradBarlow@att.net Facebook: Brad Barlow Event Dj
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Production and Event Management Team Michael Cegelski – Pre Production Project Manager Pam Schoen – Producer Pat Reed – On Site Production Manager Jonathan Lieurance – Audio Engineer Eric Faulk – Audio Engineer Tiffany McCray – Graphics Operator Paul Johnson – Graphics John Fornero – Graphics Mark Anderson – Video Tech Director Bill Brady – Video Engineer Greg Emery - Video Projectionist Steve Hernandez – LED Wall Tech Jim Brady – LED Wall Tech Dominic Fanelli – Lighting Designer Shane Dry – Moving Light Tech Nathan Kahle – Production Electrician Jonny Mensing – Projectionist John Thomas – Camera Operator Bill Wagoner – Camera Operator In loving memory of Chris Hollis
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Sparkling Star Sponsors Allen and Catherine Cashin
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Kim Hughes
The Rick and Sheree Davis Foundation
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Shooting Star Sponsors Amegy Bank
Denitech
David and Susan Solomon
Blum Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Galaxy Health Network
Stravis Consulting Company
Bottle Rocket
The Gallagher Family
Terracon Consultants Inc.
Corgan
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Trinity Industries
Crimson Care Pharmacy
Marsh & McLennan Agency
Venture Mechanical
Davis Stephenson, PLLC.
Mark and Marti Powles
Wydelwood Homes
Dr. Bobby Lyle
Quarry Flower Farm
Additional Contributors Andy Dunning
Dean Stuller
Kirk and Julie Moore
Terry Crane
Briggs
Debbie Ivie
Kyle Liner
Cameron Moates
Don Clardy
Leslie Lucks
The David B. Miller Family Foundation
Carolyn and Karl Rathjen
Dorothee Staber
Murray Sallis
Catherine Bracken-Hardin
Epicenter Productions
Robert Wimberly
Christi Castaneda
Evinrude
Ronan McCaffrey
Christina and Anthony Riccio
Gemini
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Dave and Debbie Rader
Greg and Tammy Weiss
Scott Reznik
David Mercier
Jennifer Jopling
Stan Kelson
Timothy Lackowski Victor Sahm Warrie Birdwell
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In-Kind Contributors Addison Cigar & Tobacco Co. Addison Improv Comedy Theater and Restaurant Adventure Landing Al Biernat’s Aqua Shop Indoor Surfing ARCIS Golf Betty Oliver Big O’s Auto Wash Billy Bob’s Texas Board & Brush Creative Studio Bone Daddy’s House of Smoke Brandi Soliz Calvin Carter Campisi’s Cantina Laredo Cavanaugh Flight Museum Celebration Restaurant, Catering and Market CheapCaribbean.com Christina & Anthony Riccio Christine Andersson Chuy’s Clive and Co. Coal Vines Cool River Cafe CR Smith Museum Crowned By Grace Boutique Curves Dallas Arboretum Dallas Children’s Theater Dallas Marriott City Center Dallas Mavericks Dallas Symphony Dallas Zoo Dallas/Addison Marriott Quorum De Palm Tours Debbie Ivie Dennis Baird Diamante Jewels & Time Dinosaur World Doug and Linda North Drama Kids International Drybar El Fenix Elixir Salon & Day Maker Elizabeth Arden FC Dallas
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Fighting 4 Fitness First in Fire Trucks Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Plano Fort Worth Museum of Science and History Fort Worth Zoo Four Day Weekend Friends of Make A Wish Frontiers of Flight Museum Gay Belt Grand Canyon Railway Grapevine Springs Winery Hank Haney Golf Harold Kraus/Southwest Gallery Hayley Higgins Hiatus Spa + Retreat Hilti North America Hilton Anatole Hotel Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre Holiday Inn Resort Aruba Ida Claire Restaurant James Avery Jannah Hodges Jeanne Haswell Jeannie’s Nails Jennifer Fisk Jessica Doll Jill Begun John Senden Jumpstreet Indoor Trampoline Park Kai Fragrance Kari Griffin Katie O’Donnell Kauai ATV Tours Kelsey Luciano Kendra Scott - Plano Kenley Jones Kenny’s Wood Fired Grill Kim R. Hughes Kobe Steaks Japanese Restaurant Kristel Multi-Fish Charter Service La Cima Club Lakeway Resort & Spa Landmark Theatres Larry Lundy Lavendou Bistro Provencal
In-Kind Contributors Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar Lefty’s Lobster & Chowder House Leslie Keating Liberty Burger Linda Taylor & Bill Opincar Line Check Charters Logan Runde Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie Longhorn Steakhouse LOOK Cinemas Madame Janette Restaurant Magnolia Main Event Marty B’s Meadows Museum at SMU Medieval Times Mesero Michelle Shepherd Moore & Moore Wishes Move Studio My Soul to Keep Nancy Gallgher & Mike Campbell Nate’s Seafood and Steakhouse National WWII Museum Neiman Marcus New Orleans Steamboat Company Nothing Bundt Cakes NYLO Hotels Olivia Riegel Omni Dallas Hotel Omni Hotel & Resorts Park West Dallas Omni Mandalay Hotel Paper Affair Park Cities Pet Sitter Inc Park City Club Pelican Adventures Picasso’s Pizza*Pasta*Grill*Bar Pocket Sandwich Theatre Poolwerx Rahr & Sons Brewing Company Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel Richardson Bike Mart Roy’s Restaurant Sally Klein Scardello Artisan Cheese
Scotty P’s Sharon Hart-Hampton Sharon Hughes Sharon Reed Shelley Ray Sheraton Vistana Villages Silver Fox Southfork Ranch SpeedZone - Dallas Staples USA StarPower State Fair of Texas Sterling Health Center & Spa Strikz Entertainment Center Summit Climbing Yoga & Fitness Table 13 Telos Fitness Center Terilli’s Restaurant Texas Discovery Gardens Texas Motor Speedway Texas Star Golf Course The Boardroom Salon for Men The Cheesecake Factory The Festive Kitchen The George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum The Grand Lux Cafe - Dallas The Grill on the Alley The Original Pancake House The Ritz-Carlton Aruba Thormahlen & Cochran Safaris Thrive Integrated Health Times Ten Cellars Todd Gresham & Friends Tootsies Tower Club Dallas TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Galveston Trinity Forest Adventure Park US Sport Aircraft Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie Witherspoon Distillery Yard House Zoli’s NY Pizza
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Th a nk You To the many who came together to make Wish Night 2018: Sparks of Joy a truly magical and memorable evening. To our wonderful wish families, thank you for sharing your stories. You lift us up and inspire us to achieve more. To the hundreds of volunteers involved in so many different aspects of the event, we could’t do it without you. Together, we are powerful. Together, we transform lives. Together, we are Make-A-Wish. 48
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