Matter August 31, 2020 - September 1, 2021
I wish to have a dragon Belle, 14 bone cancer
Photos by Arrow Electronics Credit: Ellen Jaskol
STAFF Scott Dishong President & CEO Lauren Beede Vice President of Development Jennifer Getsch Chief Operations Officer Patti Forsythe Director of Events & Promotions Sarah Grosh Director of Community Development Jeff Krebs Director of Philanthropy Hannah Burrin Development Coordinator Jamie Castle Senior Wish Coordinator Makena Cervantes Wish Coordinator Abigail Duarte Wish Coordinator Grace Ehemann Volunteer Manager Valerie Green Operations & Finance Manager Jenna Kamlet Development Coordinator Ashley Kincaid Referral & Medical Outreach Manager Sarah Murphy Communications Manager Michelle Smrekar Senior Database Manager Linda Turner Gift-Processing Manager
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mike Broker Trilogy Financial Deron Brown PCL Construction Mike Brueggemann TIC Construction Scott Esmond Slalom Consulting Bob Forbes The Forbes M+A Group Heidi Gill Urban Solution Group Mike Harrell NBC Universal Erin Hutchison Vehicle Vault Dr. Taizo Nakano, M.D. Children’s Hospital Colorado Scott Reichenberg The Colorado Group, Inc. Justin Schmiedel SCL Health Brent Smith Nutrien Laura Srsich Eide Bailly Connie Talmage Colorado Lawyers Committee Cory Tipton The Tipton Law Firm, PC Justin Vaughn The Vaughn Law Offices
IN THIS ISSUE Letter From Leadership Belle’s Dragon Volunteer Spotlight Corporate Spotlight Where Are They Now? Event Spotlights Making A Direct Impact Kids For Wish Kids & YLC Sponsors & Supporters Wishes By The Numbers Wish Highlights
LET TE R FRO M LE AD E RS HIP
Re-emerging with the power of hope Dear Friends of Make-A-Wish Colorado, It’s been another year of unknowns, with a return to normal that has been anything but normal. However, throughout this unique time, we have continued to create wishes safely, and are proud to have been able to share the power of a wish® with 178 wish kids and their families throughout Colorado. We look forward to the day we can safely grant all the wishes that have been postponed, the wishes that are still waiting and every wish that has yet to be granted. And in the meantime, we will continue to create hope. Hope, as we know, is essential. The pandemic taught us the true power of hope. We no longer take for granted what it means to have something to look forward to - we learned that the moment tangible joy is on the horizon, everything changes. For our wish kids, hope is essential when battling a critical illness. These children are isolated and vulnerable, whether there is a pandemic or not, and they deserve the power of hope that a wish come true can bring. We know a wish can help improve a child’s quality of life and can be part of the healing process. New research has shown us that a wish can give children with critical illnesses the physical and emotional strength they need to face medical challenges with more resilience than they ever thought possible. Because of supporters like you, we can offer that kind of healing to hundreds of children and their families every year. We will continue to provide the power of a wish for each and every eligible child, through this pandemic and beyond. Thank you for your support as we continue to fulfill our mission of creating life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Best wishes,
Scott Dishong President & CEO Make-A-Wish® Colorado
BOARD O F DIREC TO RS LE AD ERS HIP The Board Chair for Fiscal Year 2022 is Brent Smith, and the Board Vice Chair is Laura Srsich. Scott Esmond has completed his term as a member of the Board of Directors. Thank you for your support of our organization!
BELLE’S DRAGON Like many teenagers, 14-year-old Belle has long dreamed of having a pet. But when a cancer diagnosis made it impossible for her to have an animal companion, she set her sights on something bigger – a pet dragon. Arrow Electronics and Make-A-Wish Colorado joined forces to bring Belle’s mythical creature to life, delivering a dynamic social robot that promises to provide engagement, encouragement, and friendship to the teenager. The engineers at Arrow invited Belle to their offices so they could talk through her vision and create the dragon to be exactly what she wanted. The dragon’s appearance and behaviors are based on ideas Belle suggested during the concept and design phase of the project and draw upon her own artwork and characters from her favorite books and movies. She discovered in herself a newfound confidence and the wish provided an opportunity for her to be a part of the entire process, with her ideas at the forefront. Equipped with all of Belle’s notes, the Arrow team of engineers got to work. Arrow worked with Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) to find the cutting-edge products that could help bring the dragon to life. Using ADI components, Belle’s dragon reacts to its environment, detects its orientation in space and changes in temperature. The dragon responds to touch, gets “tired” from a busy day, and gets excited when Belle offers one of its favorite treats. Belle’s robot mimics a live pet, capable of meaningful connection and engagement. “Belle’s dragon required us to start from scratch and really take the time to ideate with Belle on what this mythical creature should look like, because it wasn’t mythical to her. She had a real vision for her pet and our goal was to make that a reality,” said Victoria Bohannon-Pea, a project manager for Arrow, who led the effort to build the dragon. “Belle’s dragon is a perfect example of how Arrow’s engineering services team collaborates with our partners to merge what’s possible with what’s practical.”
Dragons don’t exist in our everyday world... that we know of. So to create the environment in which Belle was to meet her dragon, there needed to be an element of magic and mystery. 19 months after Belle wished for the impossible, she met her pet dragon for the first time in a mythical setting at the Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation in Sedalia, Colorado. Belle was transported to a magical land via a virtual reality experience designed by Emerge Studios. She flew over forests and oceans while listening to the sounds of the world that until now, had only existed in her wildest imagination.
Then, she took off the headset and came face-to-face with her wish: a dragon of her very own. Belle immediately fell in love with her new dragon, whom she decided was a boy and she named him Dusk, because his scales are both purple and pink. “It’s as close to a dragon as can be, as a robot. I love it,” said Belle. The dragon measures three-feet tall and weighs 17 pounds, he is about the size of a small dog. He responds to Belle’s touch by wagging his tail, opening up his eyes and even makes noises to indicate he needs a nap! When asked how the experience made her feel, Belle responded, “I feel happy... all the happy emotions.” Dusk now has a permanent spot perched on Belle’s dresser and the two play every day! Belle’s dragon addresses the isolation and loneliness that is common among children dealing with critical illnesses – concerns magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic. Dusk’s ability to interact and play provides Belle with emotional support, demonstrating how a wish can truly transform a life. Wishes have the power to help kids rediscover their optimism. That surge of hope has a positive effect on their emotional health, and many physicians believe improved emotional health can lead to improved physical health. Belle’s wish is a testament to the community of supporters that comes together to help create a life-changing wish for a children with a critical illness. “While the purpose of a wish is to replace fear with hope and pain with joy for a wish kid, the power of a wish is that it also has the ability to unite communities and transform lives.” - Scott Dishong, President & CEO of Make-A-Wish Colorado
Volunteer Spotlight
J
udy Bederman is a dedicated
projects at the Make-A-Wish Colorado
Granting Team
Make-A-Wish Colorado supporter
office! Judy’s passion and excitement
is beyond lucky
who has served as a Special Events about the mission is contagious and her
to have her. She
and Office Volunteer for Make-A-Wish
dedication is visible throughout the
has made a
Colorado for the past three years. Judy
work she does. Jamie Castle, Senior
huge imprint on my heart with her example
has donated countless hours of her time
Wish Coordinator, says “Judy is a tireless
of volunteerism.” She leads by example
to internal and external events, as well
volunteer! She is so selfless and devoted to
and always puts the Make-A-Wish
as helping out with wish granting
the Make-A-Wish mission. The Wish
mission first.
Corporate Spotlight
For the past 8 years, Alta Convenience stores have held a winter holiday campaign to benefit Make-A-Wish in which each store puts up a display and encourages customers to donate $1 in order to buy a “wish star” to add to the store wall, with proceeds going to Make-A-Wish. The 2020 Star Campaign beat all previous records, raising enough to create 27 wishes for children battling critical illnesses!
“We have more kids waiting for wishes than ever before and are so grateful to business partners like Alta Convenience, who have stepped up to ensure these wishes can be granted in a timely fashion.” - Make-A-Wish Colorado CEO Scott Dishong
Where are they now?
C
ole was five years old when he
had the chance to put out a blaze with the
was diagnosed with leukemia
whole department! “As a kid, my wish was
and had his wish granted by
the most amazing experience I could have
I wish to meet the Make-A-Wish Colorado. Inspired by the NYC Fire Department Cole, wish granted 2004 leukemia
asked for.” Then, in 2019, Cole lived out his
bravery of the service men and women of
wish as an adult by becoming a volunteer
New York City in the wake of the terrorist
firefighter! “I had so much fun volunteer-
attacks of September 11, 2001, he wished
ing at the station and working with my
to meet his heroes: the New York City Fire
crew who became my family!” Today, Cole
Department. During his wish, he was
is a chef at a nursing home and continues
sworn in as an honorary firefighter and
to give back to others in his community.
Event Spotlights Hope is Essential presented by Alpine Bank
HOPE
IS ESSENTIAL presented by
Our 2021 Hope Is Essential Campaign and Auction, presented by Alpine Bank, surpassed all revenue goals for a second year in a row! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our sponsors, donors and auction participants, this year’s fundraising campaign and virtual auction made a significant impact in our ability to grant timely wishes for Colorado children facing critical illness. In a year of continued uncertainty, we are grateful to our Hope Is Essential Campaign and Auction supporters for their steadfast commitment to bringing hope and joy to wish kids and their families.
COLOR ADO
Trailblaze Challenge 23.7 miles, one life-changing day on the Colorado Trail! This August, 42 hikers completed the Trailblaze Challenge and raised over $150,000 for Make-A-Wish Colorado! Wish mom Kari and her sister Charlcy completed the hike in honor of Kari’s son, Hudson, whose wish was granted in 2019. Hudson was their inspiration and motivation for signing up and completing the hike. Kari said, “If he can fight cancer for two and a half years, I can hike for one day!” Thank you, Trailblaze Challenge hikers!
COLOR ADO
presented by
We are so grateful to 5DayDeal for being the presenting sponsor of Walk For Wishes for the second year in a row! 5DayDeal is a Colorado-based small business that sells digital education bundles for photographers and videographers, while donating 10 percent of gross revenue to charity. It was co-founded by Griffin Stewart and his wife, Valerie, who is a former wish kid! Not only do wishes give children much needed rest, hope and feeling of normalcy, they also give the same to the families. We could not be more excited to sponsor Walk For Wishes and help Make-A-Wish Colorado create more life-changing wishes! - Griffin Stewart, Founder & CEO 5DayDeal
Walk For Wishes presented by 5DayDeal is Saturday, October 2! After a successful virtual event in 2020, there are 2 ways to participate in Walk For Wishes presented by 5DayDeal this year. On Saturday, October 2, join in-person at the Great Lawn in Denver, or walk in your neighborhood! Wherever you choose to celebrate, we invite you to lace up your shoes and WALK so local children can WISH. Learn more and register for free at www.walkforwishesco.org
Making a Direct Impact Make-A-Wish Colorado is 100 percent privately funded. The organization does not receive any government funds, nor is it a United Way charity. Instead, it is generous individuals, families, businesses, service organizations and foundations who, through their contributions, large and small, make wishes come true for Colorado children with critical illnesses. The average cash cost of a wish in Colorado is $7,500. Gifts of any amount are welcomed and every contribution makes a difference. Donations are accepted online at wish.org/ colorado/donate, by mail at 7951 E. Maplewood Ave, Suite 126, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, and by phone at 303.750.9474. Below are some of the different ways you can support Make-A-Wish Colorado. For more information, please visit wish.org/colorado.
Adopt-A-Wish® The Adopt-A-Wish program provides donors a unique opportunity to make a difference in the life of a child.
Corporate Sponsorships/Giving Corporate sponsorships are a great way to partner with one of the most widely known non-profit organizations in the world. Supporting Make-A-Wish Colorado can be tailored to the wants and desires of each company. It is a unique opportunity to engage your employees/customers and rally around an important cause. Make-A-Wish Colorado also has several special events each year that provide opportunities for corporate recognition with our supporters. Cause-related marketing campaigns also provide a great way for corporations to get involved and align themselves with the powerful Make-A-Wish brand.
Cryptocurrency Make-A-Wish Colorado is the first Make-A-Wish chapter to accept cryptocurrency donations! You can donate and learn more about this tax-friendly way to give at wish.og/colorado/crypto
Matching-Gift Program Corporate matching gifts are a great way for you to maximize your personal contributions to Make-A-Wish Colorado and increase the impact of your gift. By taking advantage of a company’s matching gift benefit, you may be able to double or even triple the amount of your contribution. Each company has its own guidelines, so please contact your Human Resources Department for information.
Monthly Giving Enrolling in the monthly giving program provides Make-A-Wish Colorado a reliable source of funding to grant wishes. Donors can benefit from monthly giving as it is an easy and affordable way for individuals to make their support go further. It also offers the convenience of automatically deducting a set amount from a checking account or credit card each month.
State Tax Return Donations Make-A-Wish Colorado is fortunate to be part of the Donate to a Colorado Nonprofit program, which provides tax payers the opportunity to make a donation to select organizations on state tax forms. When filing your taxes, simply select Make-A-Wish Colorado, enter the amount you want to donate and 100 percent of your contribution will be directed to Make-A-Wish Colorado.
Wheels for Wishes® Donate your car, truck, motorcycle, boat or RV and help make a Colorado child’s wish come true. Wheels for Wishes is an easy way to donate your used vehicle, running or not, and avoid the hassle of selling it yourself. Simply call 720.907.3825 or 877.431.9474 or visit wheelsforwishes.org. They will arrange to pick up your vehicle, sell it and provide you with the necessary tax information.
Wishes in Flight® With many travel wishes postponed due to Covid-19, your donation of miles can help us prepare for the day we can grant travel wishes again. Please visit wish.org/airline-miles for more info on how to donate.
Workplace Giving If your company has a workplace giving program, consider making donations through automatic payroll deductions. A small, regular amount can result in a substantial annual donation. If Make-A-Wish Colorado is not listed on the workplace giving pledge form, simply add “Make-A-Wish Colorado” in the donor option section or ask your giving-campaign coordinator for a write-in agency form. If your company does not have a giving program, ask that one be started.
Legacy of WishesTM You can find a meaningful way to give – a path to rekindle hope and create joy for generations to come – as a member of the Make-A-Wish family. By designating the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Colorado as a beneficiary of your estate, you can leave a legacy that will benefit children with critical illnesses. Typical bequest language is: “I give the sum of $ _________ (or percent of estate) to the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Colorado, Inc., 7951 E. Maplewood Avenue, Suite 126, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, to be used or disposed of as its Board of Directors deems appropriate in its sole discretion.”
FreeWill We’re offering our community three new tools from FreeWill that will make it easier to give a smarter gift to Make-A-Wish Colorado. Bequests Creating a will is one of the most important ways to begin your lasting legacy. Start your free will online today at FreeWill.com/MakeAWishColorado. Qualified Charitable Distributions If you are 70 ½ or older, and have a traditional IRA, you are eligible to make a tax-free donation, regardless of whether or not you itemize deductions on their tax return! These gifts, called Qualified Charitable Distributions, are the smartest way you can give back. You can use our online tool to either make your gift online, print out the necessary forms to complete your gift offline, or learn more about this smart way of giving. Visit FreeWill.com/ QCD/MakeAWishColorado to learn more today. Stock Transfers If you have appreciated assets, you can transfer those assets directly to Make-A-Wish Colorado instead of paying cash. Transferring stocks directly from your account to Make-A-Wish Colorado helps you avoid paying the capital gains tax, and allows you to donate the full amount of your stock. Give stocks today or learn more about the benefits in your state at FreeWill.com/Stocks/MakeAWishColorado. We invite you to learn more about how your estate plans can leave a legacy of hope, strength and joy. Please visit wish.org/colorado/create-your-legacy to learn more about the many planned giving vehicles available to you.
Mountain Vista Reaches $1 Million!
M
ountain Vista High School in Highlands Ranch has been supporting Make-A-Wish Colorado through their annual Wish
Week fundraiser for the past 9 years. This year, they hit a huge
milestone, officially raising over $1 million in cumulative giving! This is enough to grant 133 wishes for Colorado kids battling critical illnesses! They are the first high school in the country to reach this giving level. We are so grateful for the dedication and generosity of this community. Congratulations, Mountain Vista!
Kids For Wish Kids program adapts to a new landscape
I
n such a challenging year, we were humbled by the continued support and enthusiasm from our Kids For Wish Kids participants. This year, over 125 schools
supported Make-A-Wish Colorado and together, raised $975,000! Of course, things were a little different this year, but the students were up for the challenge. Parades became the new assembly and wish kids were still able to feel the community support in a big way! Nine new schools joined the program, two of which raised over $20,000! Thank you to each school and its community for still choosing to support Make-A-Wish Colorado during a year of unknowns. We are so grateful!
TOP 10 HIGH SCHOOLS 1. MOUNTAIN VISTA 2. CHAPARRAL 3. LEGEND 4. ROCK CANYON 5. RALSTON VALLEY 6. GOLDEN 7. VALOR CHRISTIAN 8. DOUGLAS COUNTY 9. HIGHLANDS RANCH 10. CHEROKEE TRAIL
Youth Leadership Council
T
he Make-A-Wish Colo-
ever state-wide Wish Week.
rado Youth Leadership
Schools, students and
Council had its fourth
community supporters joined
year of continued success! This
together to support of
incredible group of 47 students
Make-A-Wish Colorado by
from across the front range
participating in spirit days,
came together virtually to raise restaurant give back nights, over $33,000! YLC members
a virtual scavenger hunt and
spent a majority of their year
more! Thank you, YLC for
planning and hosting the first-
another amazing year!
Members of YLC meet for an outdoor masked meeting!
WIS H MAKERS O N CAM PUS 1 . Chi Omega – Colorado State University 2 . Chi Omega – University of Colorado Boulder 3 . Chi Omega – University of Denver Together, these Chi Omega chapters raised over $25,000 for Make-A-Wish Colorado!
Sammie’s Wish Transformed Her into a Princess Sammie was born with congenital heart disorder and has already undergone ten surgeries and spent countless nights in the hospital. “It’s been a roller coaster, up and down,” said Sophia, Sammie’s mom. Make-A-Wish Colorado granted her wish to have a princess ball at the fanciest place fit for a princess: the Broadmoor hotel in Colorado Springs! In preparation for her ball, Sammie picked out a gown at the Bridal Collection with the help her favorite princesses. Dressed as the beautiful princess her family already knew her to be, Sammie waltzed down the red carpet of the Broadmoor and smiled as she was greeted by princesses and a small gathering of family and friends. Her wish had come true! “Sammie is amazing. Sometimes we think as parents that we teach our kids, but Sammie has taught me how to live life with joy, peace and gladness.” - Sophia, Sammie’s mom
I wish to have a princess party Sammie, 3 heart transplant
Event Hosts, Sponsors & Corporate Partners 5280 Solutions 5DayDeal AAI - Happy Gilmore Golf Tournament Aaron Jarrett ABC Supply Jefferson County Sheriff and Lakewood PD Regional Academy Air1 Alex and Ani, Charity by Design Allegiant Wingz Snack Pack Sales Allergan Alpine Bank Alta Convenience Stores American Family Insurance American Freight Animal ER Care LLC Arrow Electronics Autodesk, Inc. Avis Barks on Broadway BioTrust Black Bear Diner Black Label Services, Inc. Blue Star Nutraceuticals Bristol Myers Squibb Build-A-Bear Businessolver Foundation CBS4 Cherry Creek Shopping Center Chick-fil-A Promenade at Castle Rock Christmas in Color City Electric Supply Claire’s CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Colorado Express Car Wash Colorado Homes and Lifestyles Coloradokids.com Culver’s Johnstown Culver’s of Littleton Culver’s of Westminster Dave & Busters DCP Midstream Charitable Fund Den Breakfast LLC Denver 7
Denver Alumni of Chi Omega Denver Papa John’s Digicomm International Dutch Bros Eddie Merlot’s Ent Credit Union Enterprise Holdings Foundation Frank’s Ride for Children FRDGS GCP LLC Property Operating ScanlanKemperBard Co’s Frontier Mechanical Golf Fujitsu GameStop Great Western Petroleum, LLC Great Wolf Lodge Honnen Family Humble Bundle Import Export InSPIRE Corporation International Jet InVINtions, A Creative Winery IT’SUGAR J.M. Thomas Forest Products Jacam Catalyst Kavkaz Express Keebler Company Kendra Scott Kroger Lokai Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel Macy’s, Inc. Maggiano’s Little Italy Denver Pavilions Maggiano’s Little Italy Denver South Marquis Headquarters Mega-Hertz Sales Co. Metzger Land Co. MOA, Inc. Mundt Energy Services LLC Mutual of America of Denver NCAA DII Noble Metal Inc. Nutrien OneHope Party City
Payless Wine & Liquor Pinnacol Assurance Precision Service Equipment, LLC Pro Lift Crane Protech Sales, USA Corp Raising Cane’s Rapid Energy Solutions, LLC Rich and Sue Jones Ride for the Stars Ringside Development Company Rival Services, LLC Ronin Factory Rory’s Stupid Cancer Fund S &R Compression Safetgard Corp Saputo Scentsy Warmer Service Experts Silverline Services Skyport Companies, Inc. Sleep Number STARZ Subaru of America, Inc. Team Select Home Care thredUP Todd Walker Memorial Topgolf Centennial Topgolf Thornton Torchy’s Tacos Triangle Home Fashion Trilogy Financial Trusted Choice United Airlines UnitedHealth Group Urban Solution Group Valley of the Sun United Way Vargas Painting Company Vehicle Vault Walt Disney World Watertree Health Headquarters Wayfair Wishes and Heroes Benefit Concert Woods Boss Brewing Company Wright Choice, Inc WWE Wrestlemania Zales Zamucen Family Zivaro, Inc. Zurich American Insurance Company
We are fortunate to have generous organizations and individuals in the community who sponsor Make-A-Wish events or host events and promotions on our behalf. Thank you for helping us share the power of a wish®.
Corey Rose Wishes & Heroes
Maggiano’s - Denver Tech Center
To learn how to host your own fundraiser, please contact Patti Forsythe, Director of Events and Promotions, at 303.750.9474 or pforsythe@colorado.wish.org
Wish Financials
Sources of Funding Make-A-Wish Colorado is 100 percent privately funded and receives financial support from a number of sources.
Make-A-Wish Colorado
Contributions come from individuals, corporations, and
has earned the Gold
private and foundation grants. Make-A-Wish relies on
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in-kind contributions as well, which help to lessen the cost of goods and services.
of Transparency, and a three-star rating on Charity Navigator
Individuals: 40% Kids For Wish Kids: 19% Corporate: 19% Events: 10% Grants/Other: 8% In-Kind: 4%
Allocation of Funding Make-A-Wish Colorado is proud of the manner in which it manages the generous donations of its supporters. In Fiscal Year 2021, 71 percent of the funds raised by Make-A-Wish Colorado were used to on direct program expenses, while remaining funds were used to support fulfilling our mission.
Program
71%
Fundraising 19%
I wish to have a camper Peter, 6 cancer
Management/ General 10%
Wishes by the Numbers Our Organization Make-A-Wish Colorado is part of the largest wish-granting organization in the world, serving children in every community in the United States and in more than 50 countries worldwide. The Colorado chapter has granted nearly 6,000 wishes since its inception in 1983. This past year, 178 wishes were fulfilled for Colorado children and 9 assisted wishes were granted for children from other Make-A-Wish chapters that involved a visit to Colorado.
Who We Serve Make-A-Wish Colorado grants the wishes of every medically eligible child in the state who is referred to us, as confirmed by their physician. The child must have reached the age of 2 ½ and be younger than 18 at the time of referral and must not have received a wish from another wish-granting organization.
The Cost of a Wish The cost of each wish varies depending on the wish itself, number of family members to be included and the activities and excursions the child selects. The average cash cost of a Colorado wish is $7,500, with no expense to the family. Other than the medical condition and age, there are no other qualifications based on sex, race, religion, socioeconomic status or any other demographic category.
I wish to have a camper Emma, 7 genetic disorder
5 TYPES OF WISHES I wish to have... Special gifts like shopping sprees, room makeovers or a new puppy
I wish to meet... A favorite celebrity, athlete, musician or band
I wish to be... A princess, police officer, firefighter, model or even a superhero
I wish to give... Toys to cancer patients or instruments to a high school marching band
I wish to go... Travel throughout the United States or internationally
Wish Highlights I wish to have a hot tub
I wish to have a pontoon boat
I wish to have a car restoration
I wish to have a puppy
Abagayle, 9 rare disease
Amelia, 16 kidney transplant
CJ, 18 heart transplant
Dean, 4 cancer
I wish to experience different tasting menus
I wish to have an arcade in my basement
I wish to have a shopping spree
I wish to have a PlayStation 5
Gavin, 17 lymphoma
Juno, 9 leukemia
Maria, 10 leukemia
Marco, 17 cancer
I wish to have a puppy
I wish to ride horses
I wish to have a camper
I wish to have an athome recording studio
Piper, 4 leukemia
Miracle, 6 cardiac condition
Evelyn, 7 leukemia
Aahron, 19 cancer
Wishes In Memorial We celebrate the lives of wish kids who are no longer with us and remember their bright spirits. We extend our heartfelt sympathies to each child’s family and friends. You will always be a part of our Make-A-Wish family. Natali A. Edward B. Ben D.
Noah H. Brody H. Jaxson L.
Brenton L. Isaac M. Mack M.
Kaylee R. Pablo R. Noah R.
Maximus S. Campbell S. Taurean T.
Logan T. Wilder U.
NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID DENVER, CO PERMIT NO. 990
7951 East Maplewood Avenue, Suite 126 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 303.750.9474 wish.org/colorado
I wish to have a puppy Sherilyn, 19 cancer
Thank you for supporting Make-A-Wish Colorado and helping to create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
