2013 annual report - Make-A

2013 ANNUAL REPORT
We grant the wishes of children with
life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the
human experience with hope, strength and joy.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ben Titus, Chair
Eric Weber, Vice Chair
Jeff Rezac, Treasurer
Scott Dye, Secretary
Bob Leavitt, Immediate Past Chair
Julia Plucker
Stuart Bartuff
Sarah Pillen
Kim Dinsdale
Thompson H. Rogers
Bill Dugan
Deb Fenton Heidi Schneiderman
Terry Schutte
Dr. Rod Markin
Bob Sindelar
Michele Martin
Jayne Westering
Mike McIntosh
Linda Younes
Megan Mitchell
Brigette Young
Dave Myers
Kyle Peterson
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Harlan Falk, Chair
Bob Egermayer Mike McMeekin
Anthony Messineo
Gary Gates
Trey Mytty
Ted Hubbard
Gary Perkins
David Kirkwood
Mike Williams
Dr. Jim Manion
STAFF
Brigette Young
President
Kiley Thiele
VP of Development & Marketing
Jennifer Shuman
Program Services Director
Lauren Piller
Manager of Events &
Community Outreach
Laura Jones
Administrative &
Development Assistant
Romy Reicks
Bookkeeper
Jan McKinley
Office Assistant
Lincoln Office:
Melissa Davis-Schmit
Regional Program Director Lincoln
Jennifer Regnier
Office Assistant
Kearney Office:
Hannah Stone
Vice President – Greater
Nebraska
Maria Muhlbach
Special Projects Coordinator
This, our 30th anniversary year, has been a year
of reflections. It has been a remarkable journey
as we celebrated our history. At the beginning of
the year, we were honored to sit down with the
family of Brenda Florian, our very first wish child.
We learned that while our organization continues
to grow and change, one thing that has always
remained the same has been the impact of a wish.
A wish, after all, is something magical for
children facing life-threatening medical conditions.
It’s something that serves as an escape from
the grown-up size battles they face. Wishes are
as endless as their young imaginations, and we
continue to be inspired by them. Similarly, we
continue to be inspired by the dedication of those
who help us grant these wishes – 111 of them this
year alone. And, as we looked back into our history,
we learned that so many volunteers and donors
have been serving our mission since our very early
days.
Browse through our 30-year history in these
pages. Relive some of the early wishes that built our
mission and notice the similarities of wishes today.
Notice the smiles on the faces of the children we
serve and know that it is because of you. Families
who had their wish granted decades ago tell us
they are still reliving the magic. This is the impact of
your involvement.
Whether you’re an individual donor, corporate
sponsor, or one of our 350 volunteers throughout
the state, you helped make this possible. And as we
approach the next 30 years, we remain committed
to granting the wish of every eligible child in our
state.
30 Years
ofWishes
Austin (5), Battens Disease,
Meet Garth Brooks 1992
Make-A-Wish started in Nebraska in a truly grassroots way. After
seeing a newscast about volunteers granting wishes to sick children
in Arizona, a dedicated group in Nebraska banded together to
figure out how to provide that same experience to local children. In
30 years, the mission has held strong and the community continues
to support the goal of bringing hope, strength, and joy to Nebraska
children fighting life-threatening medical conditions.
Eight wishes were granted in that first year, then 14, then 20 - growth
continued up to a record-breaking number of 114 wishes last year.
We are committed to granting the wish of every eligible child in our
state and have never had to place a child on a waitlist due to lack
of funds. This is extremely important because sometimes wishes can’t
wait. Sometimes it’s the wish that provides a ray of sunshine during a
dark time for a child.
More than 2,100 Nebraska children have received their “one true
wish.” From our most popular wish year after year – going to Disney
World – to meeting their favorite celebrity, to a room re-do, wishes
come in all shapes in sizes. For 30 years,
whatever their minds can imagine and
their hearts can dream, we do our best to
make a reality.
With gratitude,
Brigette Young
President
Ben Titus
Board Chair
Kyle (11), Muscular Dystrophy,
Disneyland 1986
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Brenda (17), Osteosarcoma,
Disney World 1984
Wishes in the
80s and 90s
In Nebraska, the magic
started 30 years ago. It was
1983, and after months
of illness, confusion, and
misdiagnosis, they finally
figured out 17-year-old Brenda had
a very aggressive life-threatening illness -- Osteosarcoma.
She was in for a fight, but she had just the spirit to do it. Brenda was
always spunky, outgoing, and determined. It’s what had made
her such a great athlete. But she’d have to hang up her basketball
shoes and focus on her treatment plans. But it was exhausting
and after losing her leg, her spirit was taking a hit. Then a doctor
recommended this new organization he had heard of called MakeA-Wish. Brenda and her family were able to escape her illness.
Brenda got to dream. She wanted to visit the happiest place on
earth. For a week, Brenda and her family went to Disney World and
they were able to forget about her battle and focus on just being a
kid again.
Brenda was the first “wish kid” in Nebraska and 30 years later she
has left an incredible legacy. It was with Brenda, that we learned
how to create an amazingly joyful experience on the wish. After
all, these moments are memories that can last a lifetime. Brenda’s
mom still remembers this experience as a wonderful
escape. “It was an incredible gift. Something we
could’ve never done on our own,” said Doris,
Brenda’s mom.
Wishes in the early days typically included travel to
places like Disney World or Sea World. However,
as children began dreaming, opportunities to
connect with celebrities emerged. Children
wished to meet Garth Brooks, Hulk Hogan, Will
Smith, and Michael Jackson.
John (6), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia,
Motorized Jeep 1992
Electric Jeep
Jacqueline (10), Cystic Fibrosis,
Disney World 1999
Joey (9), Neurofibromatosis,
Seaworld 1997
Sea World!
In 1988, Tiffany wished to dance with Michael Jackson.
Now 40-years-old, she remembers so much of that time.
“My wish changed my life. I carry that with me every
minute of every day. Still today, not a day goes by that
I don’t think about my wish. Something changed in me
that day. It reminded me of what I was fighting for. I felt
so alive in that moment and I hadn’t felt that in a long
time, but to be in the middle of this giant swirl of hope
and joy is something that I still return to and can connect
with that feeling when I need it. Without a doubt, my wish
helped give me strength towards my recovery.”
Jonathan (9), Multiple conditions,
Meet Hulk Hogan 1987
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Wishes from 2000-today
Alex (14),
Medulloblastoma,
Hawaii 2006
At the turn of the century, Make-A-Wish Nebraska
started granting around 80 wishes a year. A
statewide presence was important to ensuring
more children were reached. Offices in Lincoln
and Kearney were opened and volunteer teams
popped up in more communities throughout the
state. Categories of wishes emerged and ranged
from “I wish to be, I wish to have, I wish to go,
and I wish to meet”.
Seth (5), Pulmonary Hypertension,
DisneyWorld 2005
Kaylee (4), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia,
Disney World 2006
Joshua (11), Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma,
Meet the President 2005
Children wished to be
firefighters, princesses, cowboys,
and even the president. As
11-year-old Joshua proudly told
the Secret Service Agent to “shine his shoes,”
you knew Joshua was living in the moment. No thoughts of doctor visits or
treatment plans. He was in control. And more than 10 years later, Joshua’s
parents still remember the impact of that experience. “I remember those
times like they were yesterday. Most days were very scary, but one bright
spot was his wish,” said Joshua’s mom.
While some wishes require plane
tickets and travel plans, others
remain quite simple. One that will
never be forgotten is Prabesh’s wish
to “ride a big yellow school bus.”
Prabesh simply wanted to turn 5 so
that he could go to school like kids
who were healthy.
Wishes come in all shapes and sizes,
and for 30 years we have been
committed to making each of them
a very special experience. As we
look toward the next 30 years, we
are grateful for all the partnerships
that make it all happen.
Prabesh (4), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia,
Ride a School Bus 2008
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Thank you to our generous
Donors & Supporters
Make-A-Wish® Nebraska is funded entirely by private contributions. Every
gift is important to the Foundation and our ability to carry out our mission to
grant wishes. Due to space limitations, only gifts of $500 or more are listed in
this report. This report is also available on www.nebraska.wish.org. For more
information or to report an error, please contact Make-A-Wish at 800-760-9474.
The following generous donors contributed monetary or in-kind gifts during our
fiscal year, September 1, 2012 to August 31, 2013.
$50,000+
Big Red Dinner
Blue Jean Ball
Ruth S Doyle Estate
Emma Dus Estate
Give Kids the World
Kearney Fundraising Dinner &
Auction
Midlands International Auto Show
Car Raffle/Heartland Chevy
Dealers
Mustaches for Kids Omaha
Nebraska Association of Student
Councils
Truck Center Companies
Walt Disney World®
$15,000 – $49,999
C&A Industries, Inc.
CD105.9 Radiothon
ConAgra Foods
Deck The Walls
John A. & Gretchen Dinsdale
Charitable Foundation
Tom & Kim Dinsdale
KFRX Carousel for Care
Marcus Theatres Corporation
Michele & Daniel Martin
Northeast Nebraska Wishes
Oak View Mall holiday gift wrap
booth
Qtego Marketing Solutions
RMH Franchise Corporation
Sheraton Waikiki
Silverstone Group Inc.
Buckle Jeans for Wishes
Theodore F & Claire M Hubbard
Family Foundation
Travel & Transport, Inc.
UnitedHealthcare of the Midlands
Wish Maker’s Ball
Wells Blue Bunny
WWE
$7,500 – $14,999
Avis Rent A Car
Backyard Playworld
Benefit Crop
Brass Monkey Poker Run
Debora Carpenter
Community Services Fund of NE
Crop for a Cause
Dewey Open
Kathleen & Charles Evans
Frankel Zacharia LLC
Gene’s Auto & Truck Services, Inc.
Grand Island Chamber Young
Professionals
Grand Wailea Resort
Jerry & Tami Hellman
Herman Chiropractic
Jewelers for Children
Kearney Powersports Roll ‘N Ride
KMTV Action 3 News
Kretschmar Deli
Robert & Cheryl Leavitt
Legend Comics and Coffee
Lincoln Federal Savings Bank Golf
Tournament
Lynn Marchese
Markel BMW Gala
Michael & Rhonda McClellan
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Donors & Supporters
Mutual of Omaha Bank
Mutual of Omaha
Insurance Company
Nebraska Book Company
Nebraska Medical Center
NP Realty & NP
Construction
NTV
Nicole Osborn
Panera Bread Foundation
George & Cynthia Petrow
Royal Caribean Cruise
Line
Milt & Kay Stoppkotte
Valmont Industries, Inc.
VIP Limousine
Webster Design
Associates
$5,000 – $7,499
Gaylene & Dean Aden
Regina Amick
Brad & Kay Bowman
Box Butte General Hospital
Jennifer & Chad Bumsted
Channel 8 Midday Show
Chi Omega Kappa Wing
Fling (UNL)
Children’s Hospital & Medical
Center
Courtyard By Marriott
Creighton Fun Run
Cross Dillon Tire
Cummins Central Power, LLC
William & Jane Dugan
Edgar & Francis Reynolds
Foundation
Brian & Terri Elliott
Five Points Bank
Stefan & Tallie Gaspar
General Service Bureau, Inc.
Good Samaritan Health
Systems
Cindy Gottsch
Great Place Properties
Great Western Bank
HDR Inc.
Christopher & Natalie Kelsay
Knights of Columbus Wish
Ride 26
Richard & Hilde Kohl
Lincoln East High School
Andrea Lowe
Norris & Lori Marshall
Moglia Family Foundation
Dan & Shirley Neary
Orthman Manufacturing, Inc.
Richard & Karen Rhoads
Edward and Lida Robinson
Charitable Trust
Shamrock Shuffle
St. Francis Medical Center
SE Strasburger
Subaru Share the Love
Troncone Endowed Fund
Ultra Air, L.L.C.
UP Ties
UNL Neihardt Resident Hall
Date Auction
Pam & Michael Weekly
Wells Fargo
Paul & Linda Younes
$2,500 – $4,999
4QM
Susan Abler
AseraCare Hospice - Grand
Island
Baird Holm LLP
Baxter Chrysler Jeep Dodge
B-D Construction, Inc.
Bellevue East FBLA
Black Oak Investment
Counsel, Inc.
Paula & James Blackledge
Rex & Jonni Carpenter
CARSTAR
Chi Omega Zeta Delta
Chapter (UNO)
Steve & Lisa Clemente
Douglas County Court Angels
Crawl for Cancer, Inc.
CSG Systems, Inc.
Culligan of Kearney
Melissa Davis-Schmit &
Christopher Schmit
Disneyland Resort
Rafael Dorador
Jean Egermayer
Feltz Wealth Plan
First National Bank
Angela Fisher
Floor to Ceiling Store
Alliance Eagles Minnow
Races
Dave & Julie Gappa
Gateway Management
Services, Inc.
GE Capital Solutions
General Dynamics
Brett Gottsch
William Gottsch
Darrin & Stacy Grewek
Hellman, Main, Coslor &
Kathol., P.C., CPA’s
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Kearney Family YMCA
HM Insurance Group
Huber Chevrolet Co., Inc.
Idea Bank Marketing
Interstate Power Systems, Inc.
William & Sandy Johnson
Kappa Kappa Candyland
Kearney Clinic, P.C.
Lori & Reed Koeppe
Lamp, Rynearson & Assoc.,
Inc.
Loup City High School
Kurt & Mary Matis
McGill Restoration
Rhod McNee
Dr. Jeff & Deborah Merz
Tim Miles
Millard South High School
Millard West High School
New West Orthopaedic &
Sports Rehabilitation LLC
North Platte High School
Platte Valley State Bank
Old Market Limo
Omahawks R/C Inc.
OPPD
Jon Otterberg
Outrigger Reef on the Beach
Hotel
Performance Automotive
Group
Perry’s Place Golf
Tournament
Phillips Industries
Plattsmouth High School
Rembolt Ludtke LLP
Todd & Tracy Riley
Thompson H. & Jane Rogers
Roughriders Charities
Sartor Hamann Inc
Scheels Sporting Goods Omaha
Stacy Scholtz & Dave Pfeiffer
Seim Johnson, LLP
Sheraton Universal Hotel
Mark & Trish Simonson
James Svoboda
Swarovski North America Ltd
TransCanada PipeLine USA
Ltd
W.N. Morehouse Truck Line,
Inc.
Eric & Carrie Weber
Carolyn Wegner
Bill Werner
Werner, Incorporated
Willard Sorority/Zeta Psi
Fraternity Rock-A-Thon
Timothy & Erika Zikas
Donors & Supporters
$1,000 – $2,499
Acton International
Modis
Doug & Kim Alvine
Ameritas Life Insurance Company
Amigo’s
Aon Foundation
Aqua Palace Spas & Pools
Atchley Ford
Atlantis Submarines Hawaii
Awe Salon
B&R Stores, Inc.
Baby Love Essentials LLC
BD Medical-Pharmaceutical
Supplies
Mitch & Katie Bean
Sharolyn Beck
Alison Benson
Bier Run LLC
Bland & Associates, P.C.
John & Linda Bramblett
Sharon Brown
Patrick & Diane Budler
Tom & Margo Carlson
ME Carr
Cattle National Bank & Trust
Central Financial Services
Charli’s Angels Poker Run
Classic Chevrolet-Cadillac, Inc.
William L. & Joyce Coffey
Cold Stone Creamery
Cole Information Services
Sylvia Collins
Converse Tailgate Party
Cornhusker Bank
Glenn Cummings
Bryce Curry
Roger Curry, D.D.S.
Bill Cutler
Tasha Dahlberg
Dave & Buster’s Omaha
David City Public Schools
Mark Davitt
Daws, Inc.
Drake-Williams Steel Inc.
Sarah Duer
DuTeau Chevrolet Company
E Energy Adams LLC
Justin & Heather Edwards
Jim & Joy Eggleston
Carrie & Kent Eikerman
Emerald Limousine Service
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Sandy & Paul Epstein
Fairbury Jr Sr High School
Scott & Anna Feddersen
Marvin Feige
First Data Foundation
David Frederick
Gap Foundation
Gary & Kathy Gates
Richard & Mary Gomel
Joseph Grasse
Mike & Jean Hamik
Sid Harchelroad
Jacqueline Harral
Lesa Harrie
Angela Hartwig
Hastings Public Schools District 18
Christina Headley
Heartland Tires & Treads, Inc.
Carmen Hill Grant
Richard & Claudia Horton
Jennifer & Carter Hubbard
Ian Ray Memorial Foundation
Industrial Irrigation Services
Gregory & Ellen Jackson
William Jeffery
Randall Jensen
Robert & Ellen Gordman Fund
Comfort Chiropractic Ladies
Night
Kearney Public Schools
Robert & Theresa Keefe
Kellogg USA Inc.
Jackie Kernick
Brian & Lisa Ketcham
KGFW 1340AM
Joseph Klute
Kohl’s Cares for Kids
Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O.
Lili & Greg Koster
Phyllis Kroeger
LaPetite Academy
Sarah Larkin
Gale & Susan Larsen
Jeffrey Lebens
Leis of Hawaii
Linda & Michael Leupold
Lincoln Benefit Life Company
Lincoln High School
Lincoln Industries
Paul Linden
Lund Company
Janice Lutz
Major Thrift & Discount Stores
Marasco, P.C.
McCarthy Capital Corporation
McCook Senior High School
Timothy & Jodie McGill
Meridian High School District 303
Meyers-Carlisle-Leapley
Construction Co., Inc.
Midlands Carrier Transicold
Matt & Jan Milam
Miller Properties & Affiliates
Megan & Douglas Mitchell
Dave & Sheila Monke
Sean Mullendore
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Kenneth Munchmore
Trey & Jennifer Mytty
National Research Corporation
Nebraska Paint Horse Club
Norris High School
Northwest Distributors, Inc.
Jessica O’Connor
Oklahoma City Thunder
Old Chicago
Old Navy
Omaha North High School
Omaha Shirtz
OnTrac
Outrigger Aina Nalu
Paradise Cove Luau/Cove
Enterprises
Paradise Pier Hotel - Disneyland
Resort
Pillen Family Farms
Pinnacle Bancorp, Inc.
Gwen & Richard Porter
Residence Inn - San Diego
Heidi & Kent Richter
Safety Solutions
Scott & Mary Sahling
Sam & Louie’s
Scheels Sporting Goods - Lincoln
Jeff & Amy Schmid
Michael & Diane Schnieders
Schrock Chiropractic
Sharon Schwarz
Sea Life Park
Sears Manufacturing Company
Seattle Seahawks
Security National Bank
Chris & Deanna Seiwert
Soroptimist International of Lincoln
- Jerica Burgess
Frank & Shirley Sibert
Sidney High School
Robert & Mary Sindelar
Ann & Wayne Southwick
Ann & Jess Spotanski
St. Patrick’s High School
Standard Nutrition Company
Shawn & Becky Sterling
Hannah & Roger Stone
Tri-City Storm Hockey Jerseys for
a Cause
Robert & Ann Stratton
Sumtur Amphitheater
Sunset Equities, Inc.
Superior High School
Rustin Sutton
Suzanne and Walter Scott
Foundation
Tailored Dreams Limousine
Thayer Central High School
The Andersons, Inc.
Kiley & James Thiele
Nancy Thiele
Kurt & Parrish Throckmorton
Kathleen Thuman
Transwood, Inc.
Trinity Lutheran Church
Union Bank & Trust Company
Universal Studios
UNK Dine to Donate
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort
Wal*Mart Super Center #2847
Watson Family Hog Roast
Kayla Linn Memorial Golf
Tournament
Weller Truck Parts, LLC
West Pharmaceutical Services
William & Jayne Westering
Westside High School
Wilber-Clatonia High School
Scott Wills
Craig Wolf
Brigette & Tony Young
$500 – $999
A Paige 2 Remember
Abes Trash Service, Inc.
AC Nelsen RV World
ADP Dealer Services, Inc.
Bryan Ahlers
Alert Global Media, Inc.
Ali’i Lei Greeters
Alliance Public Schools
Ashley Furniture Home Store
Auto Body Supply Inc.
Tracy & Claire Baker
Steve & Kathe Barchus
Stuart & Jill Bartruff
Beardmore Chevrolet
Tamara & Timothy Beck
Tracey Beck
Michael & Jeannie Beister
Bemis Company, Inc.
Ed & Mary Berglund
Wayne Berry
Ron & Susan Bielenberg
Dr. Kent W. Blakely
Cindy & David Blauvelt
Todd Blome
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
Wayne & Shirley Bolte
Veronica Bormann
Craig & Janet Botkin
Dottie Bowman
Sharon & Rick Brandt
Curt Brannon
Alan & Theress Bricker
Broadfoot Sand & Gravel, Inc.
Dusty Broderick
Brown Transfer Company
Mindy & Jim Brummer
Michael Buettner
Roger Bullington
Russell & Joette Burgess
Canoyer Garden Center
Sal & Mary Kay Carta
William & Rebecca Cartwright
Central Body Co., Inc.
Central States Health & Life Co. of
Omaha
Noel & Melinda Chandler
Leonida Christensen
Comfort Suites East
Steve & Deb Converse
David & Mandy Creekmore
Crete Public School
James & Debbie Crew
Crunch & Munch
Custom Machine & Tooling
Terry Daehling
David Scott Foundation
Jody & Bryon Decker
Delta Air Lines
Deshler Public Schools
Detroit Lions
Dolphin Quest
Doniphan-Trumbull Schools
Lori & Ed Donohoe
Dorchester School District No. 44
Dugan Funeral Services, Inc.
Mary Anne Dworak
Eating Est. Kearney North Ltd.
El Bee’s
Darin & Jessica Erstad
Exchange Company
Famous Dave’s BBQ & Blues Fest
Lee & Beth Farrell
Deb & Robert Fenton
Fillmore Central High School
Cathy Fluckey
Friend Public School
Jason & Brenda Fulk
Fred Gannon
Jeffrey Garrett
Jeff Geissinger
Steve & Cynthia Getty
Kaye Giller
William & Bernice Grewcock
H & H Chevrolet Company
Hatfield’s Corner
Heavy Duty Rebuilders Supply,
Inc.
Juliane & Jason Heinrich
Michael & Karen Herre
Paul & Jodie Higgins
Kiersten & Chad Hill
Hilton Garden Inn
Harry & Janie Hoch
Home Real Estate
Homewood Suites (Orange City)
Hotel Vintage Park
Hotsy Equipment Co.
Jo Anne Hranac
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Independent Insurance Agents of
Nebraska
J.C. Biomedical, Inc.
Michael Jakubowski
JD Fine Cigars LLC
Joey Lundberg Memorial
John Hancock Life Insurance
Company
Jamie Johnson
Michael & Nancy Johnston
Kahoma Ranch
Robert Kallio
Kapalua Golf Club
Kaptle, Inc.
Kearney Area Community
Foundation
Kearney Arthritis Institute
Kearney Cruise Night Lemonade
Stand
Kearney Pros
Mary Lynn & Ed Kentch
Lance Kirby
Troy & Tammy Kluthe
Jude Knipper
Knott’s Berry Farm
Diane Kohler
John & Wende Kotouc
Ronald & Sally Kracl
Kropp Charitable Foundation
Kualoa Ranch & Activity Club
Jason Laessig
Laverty Seed & Trucking
Lyn Leach
Karen Lewis
Gerry & Arlene Loschen
Dick & Joyce Luther
Lutz & Company, P.C.
Eric & Steph Maaske
Dr. James & Patricia Manion
Tim & Lisa Mannlein
Miles & Brenda Marshall
Judith Mattern Hearn
Maui Classic Charters
Max I. Walker
Michael McClure
Judy McDonald
Pat McIllece
Janell & Henry McKinley
Sarah McMahon
Medieval Times Dinner &
Tournament
Larry & Donna Melichar
Louise Morehouse
Darla & Darrell Morris
MTG Incorporated
Dwana Mues
Sherry Mulligan
Max & Teresa Murray
Marcia & Pat Murray
Roy & Gillian Myers
National Electric Company, Inc.
Donors & Supporters
Patrick & Tara Neal
Nebraska City Public Schools
Stacey Nelson
Karl H. and Wealtha H. Nelson
Family Foundation
Nestle
Constance Nordhues
Norris Elementary School
North Star High School (Lincoln
Public Schools)
Stephen & Laurie Nye
Ann & Val Oasan
Old World Industries, LLC
Charles & Deb Olson
Omaha Advertising
Omaha Nation Public School
Pacific Whale Foundation
Billie & John Papuchis
Ryan & Mara Paradis
Jeanne Paschang
Pearson Chiropractic
Peed Foundation
Heather & Justin Pigg
Sarah Pillen & Jerod Trouba
Planner Pads, Co.
Platte Valley State Bank
Joseph Poggioli
Polynesian Cultural Center
Janelle Preister
Craig Purdy
David & Kathleen Pugel
Rediger Chevrolet, Inc.
Lisa Rezac
Richard P. Kimmel and Laurine
Kimmel Charitable Foundation
Dr. Alan & Karen Richards
L A Richmeier
Cyndi Ries
William Riggle
Robert Etzel Jr. Foundation Inc.
Shawn Roberts
Gladys Rolls
Leota Rolls
Ronnie & Marge Schultz
Norma Schutte
Terry & Janell Schutte
Amy Scott
Scotus Central Catholic
Sea Breeze Watersports
Security National Bank
Julie Seybold
Lee Shafer
Skirvin Hilton
Brian & Trisha Sorensen
Staples Print Solutions
Start Me Up
State Farm Companies Foundation
State Troopers Association of
Nebraska, Inc
Staybridge Suites Lincoln Northeast
Lance & Kara Steffen
Steinhart Foundation
John & Anna Steinke
Tim & Tawnya Strauser
Matthew & Tamara Stryson
Studio B Grand Opening
Tim & Karen Sullivan
Joseph Tang
Taylor & Martin, Inc.
James Thompson
John Thomsen
Travelers Companies
Tuff Shed
Universal Lubricants, LLC
US Bancorp Foundation
Berwyn Car Show
Scott Vokoun
Wal*Mart Store #645
Zach Watson
Tina Watteyne
C. L. Werner
Westin, Inc.
Jason & Megan Woita
Gloria Wolbach Revocable Trust
Woodcliff Lions Club #37575
Woods Bros Realty
Vicki Wulf
Brad Younglove
A special thank you to those who gave to Make-A-Wish to honor loved ones
In Honor of
In Memory of
Brenda Florian
Cayden McConnell
Bob Ford
Katie McNeil
Arlen Beck
Joshua Amick
Richard Gorham
Brooklyn Olson
Kahleb Elliott
Pete Bull
Bobby Gottsch
Charli Preister
Kyler Elliott
Brinkley Chandler
John Keefe
Karen Shafer
Hannah Elliott
Andrew Cook
Deborah Kohl
Terry Steele
Hailey Elliott
Virginia Crosson
Jean Leonardo
Michael Todd
Erin Nahorny
Braden Darty
Kayla Linn
Kathleen Vosik
Kellen Strauser
Danny DeLosh
Joey Lundberg
John Wills
Hope Weber
Kyle Elliott
Sam Alvine
Laura Ahrens
Mary Hazel Mattern
Thank you to the Friends Council volunteers who plan
galas and events throughout the state
Omaha Friends Council:
Michele Martin, President
Sheri Abramson, Paula
Blackledge, Jennifer
Bumsted, Mary Lynne
Bushman, Dawn Cloyd,
Sandy Epstein, Paige
Festersen, Diana Fuller,
Kathy Gates, Laure Grant,
Jenni Herchenbach,
Maureen Holstein, Lisa
Ketcham, Ann Kutilek,
Dawn McIntosh, Lori Miller,
Sara Rogers, Mary Smith,
Kelly Titus, Pam Weekly,
and Pam Westin
Lincoln Friends Council:
Heacock, Tami Hellman, Cathy
Johnson, Diane Kelly, Jackie Kernick,
Susy Miller, President
Stephanie King-Witt, Lori Koeppe,
Lisa Clemente, Becca Dobson,
Lili Koster, Donna Lathrop, Andrea
Melissa Hayes, Joan Hines, Tami
Lowe, Sally Lundell, Vonda Lundell,
Klimpel, Linda Leupold, Billie
Jamie Lundgren, Lori Marshall, Ann
Papuchis, Brooke Porter, Julie
McGowan, Jeffrey Merz, Evonne
Robinson, and Megan Woita
Montgomery, Darla Morris, Teresa
Murray, Nancy Norwood, Robin
Kearney Friends Council:
Phipp, Lauren O’Brien, Jennifer
Poggendorf, Amanda Ransdell,
Megan Mitchell, President
Heidi Richter, Carra Roth, Susan
Gaylene Aden, Kristi Andrews,
Dawn Becker, Lorri Billeter, Theress Schardt, Amanda Shada, Amy
Sikes, Becky Sterling, Isabel Thalken,
Bricker, Mindy Brummer, Sally
Cheryl Webber, Sally Whittaker, Amy
Bryson, Patrick Budle, Stanley
Clouse, Anna Feddersen, Loralea Worley, Linda Younes, and Maha
Younes
Frank, Judy Glover, Christie
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Financial Statement
Audited financial statement for Fiscal Year 2013 (September 1, 2012 – August 31, 2013)
Revenues, gains, and other support:
Public Support:
Contributions
Grants
Total public support
TOTAL
2,199,025
32,614
2,231,639
Internal special events
Less costs of direct benefits to donors
Total internal special events
Investment income, net
Other income
Net assets released from restrictions
Total revenues, gains, and other support
Expenses:
Program services – Wishgranting
Support services:
Fundraising
Management and general
Total support services
Total program and support services expenses
Change in net assets
677,782
(108,348)
569,434
258,099
900
–
3,060,072
Net assets, beginning of the year
2,612,474
Net assets, end of the year
3,492,695
1,823,384
168,798
187,669
356,467
2,179,851
880,221
If you would like a copy of the full KPMG audit, please contact the Make-A-Wish Nebraska office or visit www.nebraska.wish.org
9%
Management/General
84%
Wishgranting
7%
Fundraising
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This Years’ Wishes...
FY ’13 was another outstanding year for granting wishes throughout the state of
Nebraska. 111 children with life-threatening illnesses experienced the power of a
wish® this year. Wishes ranged from the ever-popular trip to Walt Disney World®,
to meeting their favorite celebrity, to getting their very own playpark in their
backyard.
Erin, 17, Complex Congenital Heart Disease,
Meet Adriana Grande
Rylan, 8, Pseudo-obstruction-Small Bowel,
Disney Cruise
Payton, 5, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia,
Ride a train with Grandpa to go fishing
Ismael, 9, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia,
Disneyland
Alycia, 18, Crohn’s Disease with other
conditions, Hawaii
Sara, 18, Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Hawaii
Patricia, 18, Rhabdomyosarcoma,
Wrestlemania
Kyle, 15, Osteosarcoma, Watch Seattle
Seahawks play
Isaac, 9, Candle Syndrome, Meet Suh and the
Detroit Lions
Dalton, 11, Benign Hypotonia, Disney World
Benjamin, 14, Angelman Syndrome, RV trip to
Mt. Rushmore
Alyssa, 8, Hurler’s Syndrome, Disney World
Eric, 15, Cerebal Palsy with other conditions,
Meet WWE wrestler Ryback
Matthew, 12, Crohn’s Disease with other
conditions, Disney World
Blake, 13, T-cell Lymphoma, Shopping Spree
Brooke, 16, Hodgkins Lymphoma, Hawaii
Shelbi, 16, Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Hawaii
Courtney, 18, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia,
Country Music Awards
Aleesha, 18, Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Hawaii
Erika, 12, Multiple Conditions, Elmo Beaches
Resort
Cayden, 12, Astrocytoma, Disney World
Isabel, 13, Brain Tumor, Hawaii
Mikaelah, 18, Hodgkins Lymphoma, Shopping
Spree
Ethan, 11, Anaplastic Anemia, Shopping Spree
Grant, 5, Microcephaly, Playstructure
Rose, 6, Brain Tumor, Disney World
Kiara, 9, Dystonia Tremor Development Delay,
Handicap Accessible playstructure
Madison, 16, Glioblastoma, Meet Sheldon from
Big Bang Theory
Nicolas, 13, Spastic Quadriplegic/ Cerebal
Palsy with other conditions, Wrestlemania
Jared, 16, Wilms Tumor, Hawaii
Alejandra, 5, Hypo Left Heart Ventricle
Syndrome, Disneyland
Peyton, 6, Osteogenosis Imperfecta,
NASCAR race
Martin, 9, Sickle Cell, Disney World
Devon, 9, Retinoblastoma, Disney World
Cameron, 5, Brain Tumor, Disney World
Makenzie, 12, Cystic Fibrosis, Disney World
Isaiah, 7, Brain Tumor, Disney World
Raven, 14, Kidney Transplant, Zebra room
remodel
Dylan, 18, Rhabdomyosarcoma, Camper
Connor, 5, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia,
Disney World
William, 13, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia,
Hawaii
Olivia, 13, Cerebal Palsy with other conditions,
Disney Cruise
Dominick, 17, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia,
Meet the Oklahoma City Thunder
Bella, 4, Bone Morrow Transplant, Disney World
Cooper, 4, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia,
Disney World
Lily, 7, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Disney
World
Carter, 8, Primary Immune Deficiency, Disney
Cruise
Nicholas, 14, Schinzencephaly/Cerebral Palsy
with other conditions, Hot Tub
Carter, 6, Arnold Chiari Malformation Type II,
Disney World
Landen, 7, Long QT Syndrome/ Idopathic
Pulmonary Hemosiderosis, Disney World
Dillon, 17, Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Hawaii
Ethan, 12, Anaplastic Anemia, Atlantis in
Bahamas
Jordan, 13, Soto Syndrome/ Hydrocephalus,
Train trip through the mountains in Denver
Chloe, 15, Cerebral Arteriovenuos
Malformation, New York City
Mark, 8, Muscular Dystrophy, Disney World
Zane, 9, Myelomeningocele, Tuff Shed fort
Nolan, 17, Osteosarcoma, Golf in Hawaii
Billy, 18, Cerebal Palsy with other conditions,
Disney World
Wishes Granted in FY 2013
Isaac, 4, Hypo Left Heart Syndrome, Disney
World
Rueben, 18, Duchennes Muscular Dystrophy,
Westlemania
Walt Disney World® .....................................46
Hawaii............................................................20
Meet a Celebrity..........................................10
Misc. Travel/International............................10
Cruise...............................................................7
Shopping Spree..............................................4
Backyard Play Structure................................3
Disneyland® ....................................................3
Room Makeover............................................2
Spa/Hot Tub....................................................1
Animal..............................................................1
Education........................................................1
Other (telescope, salt water fish tank, camper) . .......3
Carly, 17, Langerhans Cell Hiscytosis, Hawaii
Total Wishes in FY13................. 111
Catara, 18, Sickle cell, Disney Cruise
Lance, 17, Hodgkins Lymphoma, Salt Water
Fish Tank
Milly, 5, Pulmonary Hypoplasia, Disney World
Matthew, 16, T-cell Lymphoma, Hawaii
Dustin, 18, Medulloblastoma, Hawaii
Laila, 11, End Stage Renal Failure, Disney World
Avery, 7, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia,
Disney World
Ailyn, 17, Kidney Transplant, Disney World
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Samantha, 18, Disease of Digestive System,
Hawaii
Mitchell, 12, Cerebral Degeneration/
Hydrocepalus, Disney World
Ashley, 10, Aplastic Anemia, Disney World
Lili, 4, Congenital Heart Defect, Disney World
Caitlyn, 15, Angelman Syndrome, Disney World
Natalie, 4, Wilm’s Tumor, Disney World
Braxton, 14, Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Royal
Caribbean Cruise
Emalata, 17, Ewings Sarcoma, Hawaii
Savannah, 10, Anaplastic Large Cell
Lymphoma, Hawaii
Treyton, 7, Spina Bifida with other conditions,
Disney World
Jacob, 6, Burkitt’s Lymphoma, Ride trains in
Pennsylvania
Mikala, 18, Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Hawaii
Jack, 7, Candle Syndrome, Disney World
Jocelyn, 14, Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis,
Royal Caribbean Cruise
Sarah, 11, Cerebral Palsy with other conditions,
Disney World
Ethan, 9, TBI and Kidney Transplant, Hawaii
Jacob, 10, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia,
Disney World
Treasure, 6, Spina Bifida with other conditions,
Disney Cruise
Keiya, 10, Arthrogyposis, Disney World
Kathryn, 18, Heart & Lung Transplant, Hawaii
Jenry, 5, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia,
Shopping Spree
Ronald, 15, Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Disney
World
Presley, 5, Cystic Fibrosis, Disney World
Tristan, 11, Astrocytoma, Disney World
Lexi, 14, Kidney Transplant, Room Remodel
Melody, 16, Systemic Lupus, Disney World
Cole, 3, Ependymoma, Disney World
Simon, 9, Glioma, Disney World
Anthony, 10, DOCKS Disorder/Stem Cell,
Disney World
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nebraska.wish.org
800-760-WISH (9474)
Headquarters
11926 Arbor Street, Suite 102
Omaha, NE 68144
Lincoln satellite office
5800 Cornhusker Hwy, Suite 4
Lincoln, NE 68507
Kearney satellite office
8 West 56th St, Suite B-2 North
Kearney, NE 68847