Wish Night 2022 Program

2022 25 YEARS OF HOPE Pr esented by

April 30, 2022 Hilton Anatole Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

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Where Joy Unfolds

Tonight, we celebrate 25 years of... the awe-inspiring power of hope lives transformed by the impact of a wish communities united in making a difference Together, we can ensure that journeys of joy continue to unfold for the next generation of wish children.

2022 25 YEARS OF HOPE

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Table of Contents Introduction..............................................................................................................2 Order of Ceremonies...............................................................................................4 Message from Honorary Chairs............................................................................5 Menu...........................................................................................................................8 Wish Night History..................................................................................................9 25-Year Celebration.............................................................................................. 10 Message from the Chairman of the Board...................................................... 13 Entertainment........................................................................................................ 16 Wish Night Committee........................................................................................ 17 Make-A-Wish Award Recipients........................................................................ 20 Make-A-Wish North Texas Board of Directors.............................................. 23 Make-A-Wish North Texas Staff........................................................................ 24 Production and Event Management Team...................................................... 26 Wish Night Shining, Sparkling & Shooting Star Sponsors......................27-28 Wish Night In-Kind Contributors...................................................................... 31 Thank You............................................................................................................... 33

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2022 25 YEARS OF HOPE

Order of Ceremonies 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm

Cocktail Reception & Check-In Silent Auction Opens Patron Dinner & Program

8:30 pm

Live Auction

9:15 pm

Dancing

10:00 pm

Silent Auction Closes

*Event times are subject to change

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A Message from This Year’s Honorary Chairs For over a decade, we have had the privilege of making wishes coming true and witnessed the life-changing impact firsthand. A wish has the power to be a game-changer for a child battling a critical illness.

Through our work with the Dallas Stars Foundation, we have partnered with Make-A-Wish North Texas to bring hope and joy to resilient local wish kids as they navigate some of the most challenging circumstances of their lives. While these experiences and memories created are a wish come true for the kids, they have also proven to be unforgettable moments for us.

We are honored to be here and excited to welcome all of you to the 25th annual Wish Night. While we celebrate the amazing history of wishes that have come true because of the past 24 Wish Nights, we must also remember to focus on the wishes that have not yet been granted. With your support, we can continue creating impactful wishes for local children here in North Texas.

In partnership,

M a rt y & K e l l y T u r c o

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WE WISH YOU ALL THE BEST.

C R E AT 1 V E PROUD SUPPORTER OF

AND WISH NIGHT 2022

WELCOME TO THE NIGHT OF SOMEONE’S LIFE.

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AND WISH NIGHT 2022

Menu Kalera Farm Greens Salad, Shaved Root Vegetables, Heirloom Tomatoes, Herb Goat Medallion, Blood Orange Vinaigrette, Baguette Crisp Cheese Straws & Dinner Rolls

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Seared Beef Filet, Red Wine Demi-Glace, Potato Dauphinoise, Grilled Romanesco, Carrots, Shishito, Charred Lemon & Herb Garnish

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Miniature desserts including: Tiramisu Raspberry Passion Fruit Tart Chocolate Truffle

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Wine Service with Dinner Coffee & Tea

The Wish Night Menu is Wish Kid Approved!

I wish to go on a culinary tour in Italy Soneet, 17 cancer

Soneet’s wish to go on a culinary tour of Italy gave him the unique qualities we needed to approve the Wish Night menu this year. Soneet participated in the tasting and selection of the menu. He further contributed by suggesting the Tiramisu for dessert.

While he did not make dessert tonight, he did provide his recipe from Italy.

Please scan the QR code to see the recipe. Enjoy!

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Wish Night History 2022 - 25 Years of Hope

2008 - Wishes Around the Clock

Honorary Chairs: Mr. & Mrs. Marty Turco

Honorary Chairs: Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Booth Ball Chairs: Linda Bond & Doug North

2019 - Beyond Your Wildest Dreams 2007 - Bright Lights Big Wishes, Wish Night: The Musical

Honorary Chairs: Mr. & Mrs. Denny Carreker, Jet Linx

Honorary Chairs: Mr. & Mrs. John Little & Wish Child, Erin

Ball Chairs: Chris & Stacy Elliston

Ball Chairs: Tammy & Greg Weiss

2018 - Sparks of Joy

2006 - A Decade of Wishes

Honorary Chairs: Medical City Children’s Hospital &

Honorary Chairs: Mr. & Mrs. John Muse

former Chief Executive Officer Mr. Bill Lee

Ball Chairs: Gay Belt & Collette Griffith

Ball Chairs: Nancy Gallagher & Kimberley Hughes

2005 - Once Upon a Wish

2017 - A Night Among the Stars Honorary Chairs: Children’s Health and President & CEO Mr. Chris Durovich Ball Chairs: Julie & Kirk Moore

2004 - Wild About Wishes Honorary Chairs: Mr. & Mrs. Leon Holman

2016 - Reflections, the 20 Anniversary Celebration th

& Wish Child, Krissi

Honorary Chairs: The Honorable & Mrs. Tom Leppert

Ball Chairs: Chip Schweiger & Collette Griffith

Ball Chair: Andy Dunning

2003 - Rio De Wishes

2015 - Operation: Wish

Honorary Chairs: Mr. & Mrs. Carl Sewell

Honorary Chairs: President & Mrs. George W. Bush

Ball Chairs: Barbara Hollis & Carolyn Miller

Ball Chairs: Michael S. Smith & Freddy R. Valderrama

2002 - Lights, Cameras, Wishes

2014 - Wishes Take Flight

Honorary Chairs: Mr. & Mrs. Denny Carreker

Honorary Chairs: Mr. & Mrs. Tony Roosevelt, Jr.

Ball Chair: David T. Morice

Ball Chairs: Marti & Mark Powles

2001 - A Galaxy of Wishes

2013 - A Night for Heroes

Honorary Chairs: Mr. & Mrs. Don Carty

Honorary Chair: Ms. Ebby Halliday

Ball Chair: David T. Morice

Ball Chairs: Mandy & Clayton Main

2000 - It’s A Small World

2012 - A Night of Enchanted Wishes

Honorary Chairs: Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Heller

Honorary Chairs: Mr. & Mrs. Steve Durham

Ball Chair: Jay Fox

Ball Chairs: Kyle & Jamie Huckaby

1999 - Under the Big Top

2011 - The Sweetest Wish

Honorary Chairs: Mr. & Mrs. Roger Staubach

Honorary Chair: Mr. June Jones

Ball Chairs: Addison Deitz & Celeta Hutchinson

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

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Honorary Chairs: Ray Ellis & Family - KWIK Industries Ball Chair: Amy Opsal

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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

25 Years of Wish Night

Celebrating hundreds of wishes granted and looking toward a bright future

2022 25 YEARS OF HOPE

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A Message from the Chairman of the Board I’m excited to welcome you to the 25th annual Wish Night! We can’t thank you enough for joining us as we celebrate our incredible wish kids and the transformative power of our wish-granting mission.

A wish makes an immediate and lasting impact on the lives of medically eligible children, their families and the child’s entire community. Results from our recent Wish Impact Survey confirmed that the vast majority of wish alumni, parents, and medical providers agree that the wish experience contributes substantially to the physical, mental and emotional health of the child. Their families and support systems are also strengthened by the experience.

Here and across all of North Texas, we have the opportunity to bring hope, strength and joy into the lives of children and their families in the midst of their medical journeys. Right now, we have more than 1,300 eligible children waiting for their wishes to be granted.

The numbers become real when you meet one of our wish kids. Seeing the sparkle in the eyes of Moni, Lynetta, Campbell, Harper, Jordan, Natalie, Max, Kasen and Logan and hearing their amazing stories brings utter clarity to our mission. Throughout the evening, please take a moment to meet and speak with one of our wish kids. I trust you will be as inspired as I am by the joy in their voices and the hope they have for the future.

A wish begins with hope. Hope begins with you. This year at Wish Night, and well into the future, we are committed to ensuring that joy and hope-filled journeys will continue to unfold for the next generation of wish children here in North Texas!

On behalf of our entire wish community, thank you for your partnership and support.

Until every wish is granted,

Vikrant Bhatia Chairman of the Board Make-A-Wish North Texas

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Join us for

Eat-A-Dish for

Make -A-Wish

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June 30 -August 24, 2022

Maggiano’s Little Italy is proud to help make children’s wishes come true.

North Park Center 205 NorthPark Center, Dallas, TX Willow Bend 6001 West Park Blvd. Plano, TX

www.maggianos.com Between 6/30/22 – 8/24/22, 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 from all in-restaurant promotions. For more information, visit wish.org.

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Every dream fulfilled begins with a simple wish.

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Entertainment

Pete Delkus, Emcee

Pete Delkus is a meteorologist at WFAA-TV in Dallas, TX, specializing in television and digital weather forecasting and reporting.

The Emmy award-winning chief meteorologist joined the WFAA-TV weather department in June 2005 and quickly won the respect of our North Texas viewers by providing timely and accurate forecasts. When there is severe weather - tornadoes, hail, or flash flooding, viewers have come to rely on Pete’s steadfast and thorough approach to his work.

Since he arrived, Pete has won 18 Emmy Awards for weather anchoring and special show hosting. Delkus is board certified by the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association. He attended Mississippi State University for his master’s level meteorology courses and holds a Bachelor’s of Science from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville (SIUE).

Andy Dunning, Auctioneer Andy Dunning is an auctioneering veteran, beginning his career as an auctioneer in 1991.

He joined the exciting world of car auctions in 1995. At age 26, Andy was the youngest person ever to win the international Auctioneer championships in 1997. In 2019, Andy opened DAX Auto Auction in Rockwall Texas. In just a few short years, he has expanded DAX Auto Auction into Amarillo, Wichita Falls and Jefferson City, MO and Tampa, FL. When Andy‘s not running one of his auctions, he loves to collect historical firearms and hunt.

Andy has been the auctioneer of Wish Night for 24 years, helping Make-A-Wish North Texas raise the funds to grant the one true wish for thousands of wish kids.

Manhattan, Band

Manhattan is the latest addition to the Jordan Kahn Music Company, which has become the fastest rising entertainment company in the world, establishing itself as the new standard in luxury entertainment for every kind of celebration.

As described in his multiple features in Fortune Magazine and People Magazine, Jordan Kahn’s bands have performed for President George W. Bush and the First Family, “The Bachelor in Paradise” stars Jared Haibon and Ashley Iaconetti, Ben and Jessica’s “The Bachelor” wedding, Jerry Jones, Mark Cuban, and the founder of Yelp, Jeremy Stoppelman.

Brad Barlow, DJ

Since 1984, Brad Barlow has been blessed to perform and entertain thousands across 36 states and is honored to return to Make-A-Wish for his 15th appearance.

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2022 Wish Night Committee

Back row: Bill Opincar, Linda Taylor-Opincar, Lori Ruml, Jill Begun, Samantha McKenzie, Jessica Doll, Lori Bowen, Rachael Legg, Freddy Valderrama Front row: Nancy Gallagher, Julie Moore, Tammy Weiss, Linda Booth, Michael Smith, Marianne McIntyre, Linda Bond-North, Gay Belt Not pictured: Christine Andersson, Dennis Baird, Sharon Flynn-Reed, Theresa Gappa, Kirk Moore, Megan Neely, Manu Shahi, Mark Smith, Kim Wicker

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Wish Night 2023

Be a part of this magical team of volunteers for Wish Night 2023!

For more information email wishnight@ntx.wish.org

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Celebrating our Wish Spirit Award Recipient: Chi Omega The Make-A-Wish Foundation is excited to celebrate its 20-year partnership with Chi Omega! Since 2002, Chi Omega chapters across America have raised more than $30 million for Make-A-Wish and volunteered more than 1.3 million hours. This has enabled Make-A-Wish to grant more than 2,700 wishes across the country – 135 wishes a year – for children battling critical illnesses. Our partnership doesn’t end there, as we’ve had countless Chi Omegas serve as interns with various chapters, and today, 25 Chi Omega alumnae work full-time at Make-A-Wish— and three of them are at our chapter!

Make-A-Wish North Texas is honored to present Chi Omega with the Wish Spirit Award this evening! Across North Texas, eight Chi Omega chapters and one Chi Omega alumnae group help make wishes come true throughout the year. We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to: Baylor University - Theta Kappa Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls - Omicron Theta Southern Methodist University - Iota Alpha Texas A&M University, Commerce - Sigma Zeta Texas Christian University - Rho Epsilon Texas Tech University - Kappa Zeta University of North Texas - Alpha Alpha West Texas A&M University - Upsilon Zeta Chi Omega Alumnae of Dallas From the Chi Omega Christmas Market hosted by the Chi Omega Alumnae of Dallas to collegiate fundraisers like wish weeks, sports tournaments, parent weekends and chili cookoffs, we are grateful for this wonderful support.

Here’s to the next 20 years of partnership!

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Making wishes come true American Airlines is proud to partner with Make-A-Wish to transform lives and let good take flight.

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Executive Board of Directors

Vikrant Bhatia - Chair President U.S. Pipe

Enrique Duarte Melo Managing Director & Senior Partner Boston Consulting Group (Dallas)

Steve Provost President Maggiano’s Little Italy

Barry Fromberg - Treasurer Senior Advisor to the CEO & Former CFO HNI Healthcare, Inc.

Joan Holman CIO Clark Hill Strasburger

Dr. Christina Riccio Anesthesiology & Pain Management UTSW Medical Center

Jacquelyn Wolf, Ph.D. - Secretary Chief Human Resources Officer Vector Solutions

Michelle Jordan Vice President AT&T Leader Lab

Marissa Solis Head of Global Brand & Consumer Marketing NFL

Jamil Alibhai Partner Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C.

Shari Krueger Principal Krueger Connect

Sherry Vidal-Brown Community Leader

Dan Berner North Texas Managing Partner Deloitte & Touche LLP

Kathy Leonard President & CMO Freeman+Leonard

Dr. Bradley Weprin Physician & Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery UTSW Medical Center

Rob Calderin Chief Marketing Officer Jiffy Lube/Team Car Care

Sharon Morrison CEO ESRP

Howard Westerman CEO J-W Energy Company

Stephanie Chung Chief Growth Officer Wheels Up

Hubie Payne Vice President, Worldwide Semiconductor Quality Texas Instruments

Lindsay Wilson President Corgan

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Make-A-Wish North Texas Staff Charlotte Beattie Interim CEO

Lilia Garcia Wish Coordinator

Emily O’Brien Development Officer – External Relations

Belinda Marshall Chief Financial Officer

Kilby Grim Mission Resource Coordinator

Aracely Pinal Executive Assistant & Data Services

Michael Scott Smith Chief Operating Officer

Juanita Guerrero Senior Wish Manager

Angelica Ramsey Wish Manager

Ashley Amerman Director of Mission Integration

Anna Haro Volunteer Manager

Lauren Rice Development Services Coordinator

Malissa Arras Philanthropic Advisor – El Paso

Ileana Hernandez-Flores Senior Medical Coordinator

Caroline Robbins, SPHR HR Manager

Lori Baum Senior Philanthropic Officer

Kimberley Hughes Development Officer – Special Events

Sara Roelke Communications Manager

Linda Booth Director of Business Operations

Linda Justice Wish Manager

Mary Kathleen Smith Program Director

Justin Bui Accounting Coordinator

Kennedy Kraus Wish Manager

Abby Storms Senior Wish Manager

Elise Christmas Senior Development Officer

Caitlin Leal Volunteer Coordinator

Aza Tuminello Director of Development & Marketing

Meredith Clements Wish Manager

Jennifer Maturino Program Director

Lilly Walker Program Director

Kennedy Coffman Philanthropic Advisor – Midland

Amy Medina Wish Manager

Coby Wells Philanthropic Advisor - Lubbock

Nicole Conway Director of Corporate Relations & Special Events

Sarah Morado Wish Manager

Hannah DeRouen Medical Coordinator

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Production and Event Management Team Pam Schoen – Producer Trish Park – Producer Michael Cegelski – Project Manager Paul Johnson – Graphics Victor Johnson – Graphics Evan Johnson – Graphics Thad Edwards – Audio Engineer Jeff Wade – Audio Engineer David Alcorn – Stage Manager Michael Hare – Video Tech Bonnie Gillum – Projectionist Gil Gillum – Video Engineer Curtis Sanders – Video Playback John Polvado – Projectionist Shawn Lundsford – Media Server Programmer Mitch Bird – Teleprompt Operator Russell Daper – Camera Op Stephen Swanzy – Camera Op Jonathan Bentley – Camera Op Jeff Palmer – Production Electrician Shane Dry – Moving Light Tech Jason Wright – Production Electrician

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Shining Star Sponsors

Denise and Barry Fromberg

Greater Dallas Regional Council

Law Firm of Frank L. Branson

Marissa Solis

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Sparkling Star Sponsors American Airlines Credit Union Children’s Health Curtain Wall Design The Klesse Foundation Maaco: America’s Body Shop Purdy-McGuire, Inc. Rob & Isabel Calderin

Shooting Star Sponsors BRYTESIGHT, LLC Compass Technology Group Joan & Blake Holman 37

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OUR VISION

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HOPE powered by wishes

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In-Kind Contributors 12 Cuts Brazilian Steakhouse 55 Seventy Wine Tasting Room Addison Cigar & Tobacco Co. Adventure Landing Al Biernat’s North Delzell Family American Airlines Arthur Murray Dance Studio Beth Mathis Betty Oliver Billy Bob’s Texas BJ’s Restaurant Brewhouse Boardroom Salon for Men Bonnie Ruth’s Bistro Boston Red Sox Brad Oldham Cadot Restaurant Campisi’s Restaurants Celebration Restaurant Celebration Station Chuy’s City Works Eatery Clark Hunt Cowtown Coliseum Crayola Experience Curves Dallas Arboretum Dallas Mavericks Dallas Symphony Association David Becherer De Palm Corporation Deepa Nuna Eating Royally Enchanted Fairies Fort Worth Museum Fort Worth Zoo Frontiers of Flight Museum Galleria Dallas George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Giovanni’s Mediterranean Grill Gretchen Frederick Half Shells Haynsworth Photography Helzberg Diamonds Hillstone Restaurant Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre Holiday Inn Resort Aruba Howard Wang’s China Grill International Bowling Museum

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Isabelle Guillen Portraits J.Ridout, Portrait Artist Jasmine Restaurant John Shannon Keg Restaurants Ltd. Ken’s Man’s Shop Laura Ostos Lavendou Bistro Lazy Dog Restaurant Lefty’s Lobster and Chowder House Liberty Burger Linda Taylor Linda Bond-North Linda and Dale Booth Live! By Loews - Arlington, TX Lori Ruml Maggiano’s Little Italy Mark Williamson Mary Ann Buchanan Mesero Mia Dia from Scratch Michael Scott Smith Michelle Kirkland Photography Morgan’s Wonderland Museum of the American Railroad Nate’s Seafood & Steak House Marissa Solis Omni Hotels & Resorts P.F. Chang’s Panevino Osteria Park City Pet Sitter, Inc. Pelican Adventures Poolwerx Forest Lane Red Lobster - Plano Sally Klein Shenaniganz Shipra Creations Sixty Vines Spring Creek Barbeque Starpower State Fair of Texas Terillis Restaurant & Bar The Common Table Todd Gresham True Food Kitchen Wendy McIntyre William Chris Wine Company Woodhouse Day Spa Yard House Restaurant Zoli’s NY Pizza

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Jordan and Natalie, wish kids and friends since 2008

Jordan and Natalie collaborated with a local artist to create this beautiful canvas for Wish Night 2022

Thank you for being part of Wish Night 2022!

We hope you discover joy and hope this evening.

Together, we will grant the wish of every eligible child in North Texas.

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