REPORT - Make-A-Wish® Michigan

2014
ANNUAL
REPORT
Featuring Tyren
the fireman
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HOPE
STRENGTH
JOY
Make-A-Wish® Michigan grants the wishes of children with life-threatening
medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.
Make-A-Wish® Michigan • 2014 Annual Report
Table of Contents
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A letter from our board chair and CEO
Tyren’s wish story
Board of Directors
Financial summary
Fundraising
What Michigan kids wished for
Fiscal Year milestones
Signature event sponsors
Key third party events
Leaders in Joy
Volunteers
Wish Society
Third Party Events
Kids For Wish Kids® and Wishmakers on Campus®
In-kind Donors
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Dear Make-A-Wish friends,
One of the 366 wishes we granted in Fiscal Year 2014 was Tyren’s wish to be a fireman. What an
amazing day for a courageous 3-year-old Detroit boy battling a heart condition. The sparkle in his
eyes and the smile on his face as he held the fire hose for the first time was pure joy! Not only was it a
special day for Tyren and his family, but also for the Detroit Fire Department’s Engine 54 and members
of the community who witnessed his wish.
We hope you will enjoy reading more about Tyren’s wish in this 2014 Annual Report. His wish represents
the hundreds of wishes granted – more than a wish a day! – in Fiscal Year 2014 thanks to the support
of our generous Michigan community. As we reflect on what Make-A-Wish Michigan has been able to
accomplish because of our wonderful supporters, we have 366 reasons to be thankful.
It’s the generosity of caring individuals, corporate friends, family foundations and students of all ages
who help share the power of a wish® with our extraordinary wish children throughout the entire state
of Michigan. All donations, large and small, are so important to helping us grant life-changing wishes
for Michigan kids. We are so grateful for your support, and we look forward to a future where we are
able to grant the wish of every medically eligible child in our state. Thank you for all that you do to
bring hope, strength and joy to our wish children and their families.
With appreciation,
Steve Heacock
Chairman of the Board
Karen Davis
President & CEO
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Tyren, 3
Heart transplant
“I wish to be a fireman
TYREN, 3
heart transplant
I wish to be a fireman
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Three firefighters stepped out of the truck and greeted Tyren with handshakes.
“Are you ready to be a firefighter today?”
T
he rain had just stopped, but 3-year-old Tyren wasn’t interested
in jumping in the puddles that scattered his neighborhood
street. He smiled as he stood with his teddy bear at the curb. A
shiny, red fire engine was approaching. Its booming siren echoing
off houses as it stopped in front of Tyren’s house.
Three firefighters stepped out of the truck and greeted Tyren with
handshakes.
“Are you ready to be a firefighter today?” one asked Tyren, who
wore a pint-size bunker coat with yellow stripes and “TYREN” on
the back. For today, Tyren was to become a fireman.
After exploring the truck, Tyren and his mom, Tiesha, were
escorted in the fire engine – lights flashing and sirens blaring –
to the Detroit Fire Department’s (DFD) Engine 54 station a few
miles away. A crowd of firefighters, police officers, volunteers,
community members, school children, media and family greeted
the truck as it stopped outside the two-door, brick fire station. Even
a real Dalmatian and DFD mascot Patches welcomed Tyren as he
held his mom’s hand to climb out of the truck.
Tyren and Tiesha were whisked inside the firehouse for a special
ceremony. Tyren stood next to Detroit Fire Commissioner Edsel
Jenkins, who called out to Fire Chief John King.
“Seeing how this is Tyren’s day and it says ‘fire chief’ on his
helmet,” Jenkins said, “Chief King, I’m officially demoting you to
assistant chief and making Tyren chief for the day.”
Tyren was honored with an official DFD badge, certificate of
appreciation and red firefighter’s helmet made just for him.
Afterward, a firefighter grabbed Tyren’s hand and led him back
outside. Tyren grinned as he was handed the fire truck hose. A
fireman reached around his shoulders to help Tyren clutch the
heavy hose. Water began to gush, and Tyren giggled as Patches
jumped through the spray.
After the crowd dispersed, Tyren toured the station, then sat
down for lunch. His chin just barely above the table’s edge, Tyren
feasted on fried chicken, mashed potatoes and homemade
macaroni and cheese – all cooked by the firemen. A few
firefighters pulled up chairs to laugh and chat with the newest
member of the firehouse.
The morning turned to afternoon as Tyren and his family explored
the station and talked with the firefighters. Before long, Tyren was
called back to the truck, where he and his tiny cousins giggled
out the oversized windows. Tyren grasped Make-A-Wish balloons
as they escaped through the open window.
“Did you have fun?” Tiesha asked as she hugged Tyren after
she and the firefighters climbed back into the truck to take
Tyren home. The sun peaked out from behind the clouds as the
firefighters of Engine 54 waved goodbye to Tyren the Fireman.
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Board of Directors
OFFICERS
Chairman
Steve Heacock
Senior VP, Community
Relations
Spectrum Health
Vice Chair
Rob Casalou
President & CEO
St. Joseph Mercy Hospitals
Treasurer
John Lallo
CFO & Vice President
Roskam Baking Company
meet
the crew
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Secretary
Joe Ziniti
Senior Vice President
Penske Automotive Group
Board Members
Shirlee Bobryk
Attorney/Shareholder
White, Schneider, Young &
Chiodini, P.C.
Denise Starr
Chief Administrative Officer
Compuware Corporation
Janette Ferrantino
Community Volunteer
Peter Whitsett
EVP – Merchandising/
Marketing
Meijer
Rich Harshbarger
Chief Executive Officer
Running USA
Gregory Yanik, M.D.
Professor of Pediatrics
University of Michigan
Christine Farah Lebold
Chief Operating Officer
LSG Insurance Partners
Trustee Emeritus
Don Hamilton
President
Hamilton Chevrolet, Inc.
Scott Miller
Partner
UHY Advisors, LLP
Walter F. “Chip”
Perschbacher
Vice President
Greenridge Realty, Inc.
Jelka Petrovic
Community Volunteer
Chapter Medical Advisor
James Fahner, M.D.
Division Chief
Pediatric Hematology/
Oncology
Helen DeVos Children’s
Hospital
Ex Officio
Karen Davis
President & CEO
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2014 Fiscal Year Financial Summary
Every contribution, large or
small, makes an important
difference in our ability to serve
more children in our Michigan
community. Make-A-Wish
Michigan appreciates the
generosity and compassion
of our supporters, and we
are dedicated to excellent
stewardship of our donors’
dollars and resources.
Our annual financial
statements are audited
by the independent firm
CliftonLarsonAllen LLP and are
available upon request at no
charge. To receive a copy of
the 2014 Fiscal Year audited
financial statements or our
990 report, please go to our
chapter’s website:
michigan.wish.org or contact
us at 800.622.WISH.
We carefully steward our
financial resources, leveraging
generous philanthropic support
with donated goods and
services.
Make-A-Wish® Michigan • 2014 Annual Report
Statement of Activities (for year ended August 31, 2014)
Total revenue, gains and other support
Expenses:
Program services
(wish granting, outreach, volunteer and education) Fundraising and events
Management and administration
$6,950,049
Total Expenses
$6,966,382
Change in net Assets
Net assets, beginning of the year
Net assets, end of the year
($16,333)
$1,828,541
$1,812,208
$5,659,572
$866,930
$439,880
Statement of Financial Position (for year ended August 31, 2014)
Total assets
$4,530,345
Total liabilities
Net assets
$2,718,137
$1,812,208
Total liabilities and net assets
$4,530,345
2014 REVENUES
2014 Expenses
by Function
FUNDRAISING
EVENTS
40%
PROGRAM
81.24%
IN-KIND GOODS
& SERVICES
24%
INDIVIDUAL
15%
CORPORATE
10%
FUNDRAISING
OTHER
12.44%
FOUNDATIONS
& GRANTS
MANAGEMENT
& GENERAL
7%
4%
6.32%
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fundraising
We are grateful for the generous support from thousands of community members, businesses,
corporations, foundations, clubs and associations that make wishes possible.
Contributions and investment income received by Make-A-Wish Michigan during the 2014 fiscal year (September 1, 2013 to August 31,
2014) totaled $6,950,049. Included in this amount are in-kind contributions totaling $1,558,960. Net assets at the end of the year totaled
$1,812,208. In Fiscal Year 2014, 81 cents of each dollar spent supported our program services.
Many generous and forward-thinking donors
arrange to include Make-A-Wish Michigan as a
beneficiary of their estate.
Not only does Make-A-Wish Michigan gratefully accept donations
from bequests but also through charitable gift annuities,
charitable remainder trusts, and life insurance.
If you would like to learn more about leaving a legacy gift to
Make-A-Wish Michigan, please visit michigan.wish.org or call
734.994.8620.
“
The entire day was
amazing, just seeing
him smile like that.
He still talks about it
every day. He wants
a fire truck to come
pick him up... We
are so grateful for
what (Make-A-Wish)
did for Tyren.
“
Impact that lasts forever
-Wish mom Tiesha
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Wish kid Juwan, 18
Wish kid
Hailey, 9
Wish kid Lucy, 3
what michigan kids wished for
If you think back to some of your first memories during childhood, what do you remember? Perhaps dreams to travel
to a far off land, to be a princess for a day, to meet a hero or even to have what seems unattainable. Make-A-Wish
Michigan has the joy of providing wish-granting experiences like these to Michigan children with life-threatening
medical conditions.
Children like Tyren joined our wish family and shared a journey that has enriched not only his life but also the lives of
his family, volunteers and supporters. While doctors provide the medicine, Make-A-Wish Michigan supplies a positive
focus and uplifting event that creates a life-changing experience for the child.
TOTAL WISHES GRANTED IN FY 2014: 366
Walt Disney World® Resort
Shopping adventures Celebrity International travel Make-A-Wish® Michigan • 2014 Annual Report
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32
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Hawaii 13
Other travel29
Cruises 13
Other (electronics, playhouse, etc.) 41
Wish kid
Riley, 15
Wish kid
Victoria, 3
Wish kid
Joseph, 7
In Fiscal year 2014, Make-A-Wish Michigan…
Celebrated its 30th
Held a nationally
Birthday and honored record-setting
30 Leaders in Joy
Walk For Wishes®
at the Detroit Zoo
Raised more than $2
million during the 27th
Annual Wish-A-Mile®
Bicycle Tour
Gained national
attention with Tyren’s
wish to be a firefighter
on World Wish Day®
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fy14 signature event sponsors
Make-A-Wish Michigan's signature events, including Walk For Wishes®, Wish Ball and the Wish-A-Mile®
Bicycle Tour, help us grant wishes for Michigan children with life-threatening medical conditions.
Walk For Wishes - Southeast
Lead Sponsor $25,000
J. Ferrantino Charitable Foundation
Inspiration Sponsors $15,000
Kenwal Pickling, Inc.
Meijer
Hope Sponsors $10,000
Cosi
LSG Insurance
Luxaire/Calverley Supply Company
Quicken Loans
Strength Sponsor $5,000
Hamilton Chevrolet
Trusted Choice – Young Agents Council
Wish Ball - West
Wish Ball Sponsor $25,000
Macy’s
Hope Sponsor $10,000
Doug and Maria DeVos
Jack H. Miller
Spectrum Health
Greg and Meg Willit
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Strength Sponsor $5,000
Advanced Radiology Services, PC
Andy J. Egan Company
Karl and Patricia Betz
Mimi Cummings
The Daniel and Pamella DeVos
Foundation
The Richard and Helen DeVos
Foundation
Dr. Jim and Gail Fahner & Steve and
Brenda Heacock
Grand Valley State University
Hansen-Balk Steel Treating Co.
Bill Humphries and Starr Meijer
Huntington Bank
Mike and Sue Jandernoa
Meijer
Mercantile Bank of Michigan
Northern Trust
Perrigo
Roskam Baking Co.
Wolverine Worldwide
Eastern Floral
Ellis Parking
Tom and Mickie Fox
Hope College
J.C. and Tammy Huizenga
Lake Michigan Credit Union
Michigan State University College of
Human Medicine
MLive Media Group – The Grand
Rapids Press
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health
Services
Pioneer Construction
Rehmann
Dr. Daniel and Nicole Robertson
SMG
Wheels for Wishes
Wood TV8
Joy Sponsor $2,500
Amway
Art Van Furniture
The Brooks Family – Holland
Crowe Horwath
Tom and Sue Den Herder
Rick and Melissa DeVos
Gold Sponsor $25,000
Meijer
St. Joseph Mercy Health System
Wish-A-Mile Bicycle Tour
Lead Sponsor $60,000
Eaton Corporation
Heroes Hurrah Sponsor $10,000
Meijer
WAM 50 Sponsor $10,000
Meijer
Bronze Sponsor $5,000
Avis
Emrick Investment Group of Wells
Fargo Advisors, LLC
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Break Stop Sponsor $2,500
Edward Jones: Jeff Crause
Pepsi Company
Walk For Wishes - West
Lead Sponsor $10,000
Meijer
Hope Sponsor $5,000
Mike and Sue Jandernoa
Strength Sponsors $2,500
Andy J. Egan Company
Dan Vos Construction
Mercantile Bank of Michigan
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Make-A-Wish Michigan is pleased to be the
recipient of funds generated by individuals,
organizations and businesses who design their own
fundraising events and promotions.
>> Blake’s Haunted Hayride
The Agosta family hosted Blake’s Haunted Hayride in support of
their son Jordan, who received a wish to go to Walt Disney World®
Resort in 2013. The Agosta’s event at Blake’s Haunted Big Apple
in Armada, Mich. raised more than $10,000 to help make wishes
come true for Michigan kids.
>> Snowfest Snowmobile Ride
Planned by John Dee and a committee, the annual Snowfest
Snowmobile Ride is a gathering of snow-lovers who enjoy snow fun
while raising funds for Make-A-Wish Michigan. In Fiscal Year 2014,
the Snowfest event raised more than $18,000 to help grant wishes
of Michigan kids.
Stephan Huber, director of the Zetterberg Foundation, hosts wish kids in the
Zetterberg Foundation suite at a Detroit Red Wings game.
>> Tri-County Jr. Eagles
The Tri-County Jr. Eagles planned yearlong fundraising events at
the Fraternal Order of Eagles of Sand Lake, Mich. The Eagles sold
Make-A-Wish stars, as well as hosted a Mother’s Day Tea and Silent
Auction to support the Kids for Wish Kids® program of Make-AWish Michigan. In Fiscal Year 2014, the Tri-county Jr. Eagles raised
$4,400.
>> Wings For Wishes Night with the Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings hosted the annual Wings for Wishes event
and raised more than $20,000 to help make wishes come true
for Michigan kids. Henrik Zetterberg, the Red Wings captain, also
hosted three wish families in the Zetterberg Foundation Suite.
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leaders in joy
In 2014, Make-A-Wish Michigan celebrated its 30th Birthday and recognized 30 special supporters as our
Leaders in Joy – community partners who have been game changers for our organization and impacted
our ability to deliver our mission.
Our Leaders in Joy have played an integral role in helping bring hope, strength and joy to nearly 8,000
Michigan kids since 1984. Their support through the years has helped us create life-changing experiences
for our courageous wish kids, and we are grateful.
Honorary Leader in Joy: Michigan's first
wish child, Joshua Kazmierczak
Detroit Catholic Central High School
Macy’s
Amway
Detroit Lions
Meijer
Detroit Pistons
Harry and Sharon Miller
Detroit Red Wings
Cindy and Michael Pettibone
Detroit Tigers
Gordie and Karen Roedding
Eaton Corporation
Stars Collegiate Groups:
MStars, University of Michigan
MSU Stars, Michigan State University
Associated Builders and Contractors
Greater Michigan Chapter
Beaumont Children’s Hospital
Jim Berline
The Brown Family
Elaine Catlin
Children’s Hospital of Michigan –
Detroit Medical Center
C. S. Mott Children’s Hospital –
University of Michigan Health System
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Barbara Emmons
Dr. James Fahner
Janette Ferrantino
Greenridge Dream Team Foundation
Don and Lee Hamilton
Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital of
Spectrum Health
Team Alex
Team Taylor
Meg Miller Willit
Derrick Stange and Wish-A-Mile®
Bicycle Tour Co-Founders
VOLUNTEERS
Kelly P. Bailiff
Nehal J. Boukhamsin
Janice R. Childs
Britney L. Demings
Elly L. Bainbridge
Karla K. Bouvy
Anthony L. Chin-Quee
Susan M. Den Herder
Generous,
compassionate and
hard-working, these
caring individuals
make dreams come to
life for wish kids.
Brenda K. Balcom
Peter S. Bouvy
Chuck E. Christmas
Anna K. Den Herder
Adam N. Barber
Renee’ A. Bovair
Karol L. Chubb
Holly Deremo
Kimberly R. Barber
Caitlin M. Bradley
Eugenia M. Chunn
Kelly Dimovski
Jessica Barth
Jason C. Bradley
John C. Clee
Noelle Divozzo
Lauren A. Bauer
Jennifer M. Brandon
Maryann Clinton
Alisa Djakovic
Angela L. Bauer
Julie K. Breining
Kristen Cococcetta
Salena S. Dodman
Jeffry Bauer
Sonita D. Brewer
David A. Cococcetta
Erin E. Dolski
Tricia K. Aaberg
Karen Bayes
Doug Broadright
Holly E. Cole
Rebecca L. Donaldson
Bret M. Beaudry
Chelsea L. Bromley
Sandra Collins
Emily Donegan Williams
Julie Becktell
Jill M. Bromley
Patricia M. Coman
Michelle R. Ducher
Katherine P. Beimel
Timerra D. Brooks
Wendy R. Comar
Jodie Duncan
Douglas B. Beiswanger
Theresa Brooks
Kelly K. Cooper
Anna L. Dusbiber
Michael D. Benghiat
Barbara J. Browe
Dana R. Cooper-Hayes
Jeffrey L. Dykstra
Eric J. Berends
Faith D. Brower
Gary Corbin
Tricia Edwards
Carl S. Bernard
Carolyn R. Brown
Kelly L. Cordova
Paula G. Edwards
Matt D. Berndahl
Michael E. Buatti
Christina M. Creten
Kathleen C. Egan
Abbey A. Bierlein
Elizabeth Buckhold
Meghan Crosslin
Jennifer Elarton
Paul Bigard
Jean Bugbee
Katherine R. Cunningham
Barbara Emmons
Michelle Bigard
Heather A. Burger
Quandria N. Dabney
Jennifer L. Erickson
Ellen M. Billman
Stephanie Burrell
Tonya Davis
Patrick M. Evans
Chris L. Blain
Megan M. Cadle
Kurtis Davis
Kelly N. Everett
Michelle M. Bleim
Lisa Callahan
Cheryl A. Davis
Hilary T. Fahling
Tami J. Bliss
Felicia D. Caponi
Shauna S. Davisson
Janet M. Falcoff
Saralee Bloese
Olivia R. Carr
Karen S. De La Rosa
Mikayla R. Farhart-Tomaszewski
Daniel Bolger
Kristen L. Carrier
Sarah A. Dean
Amin Farokhrani
Noreen Y. Boller
Marianna T. Castile
Andrew M. Dearden
Reem Fatohe
Heidi K. Bollinger
Otis J. Chandler
Katlyn M. DeBoer
Chelsea E. Feldman
Emma L. Bomeli
Charlene M. Chansler
Joy S. DeFranco
Melissa E. Felice
Sarah R. Bonam
Rachel A. Chastain
Jack A. DeFranco
Jonathan K. Fergus
Reba Abraham
Mayank Agarwal
Adeel A. Ahmed
Sheena M. Aikens
Deanna G. Albanelli
Gheorghe Alion
Diane M. Allan
Brian F. Allen
Joseph S. Althahabe
Kathy G. Amrhein
Jerome P. Amrhein
Michael E. Andrus
Barbara Andrus
Jennifer Arnett
Elizabeth T. Arnott
Joshua Aspiranti
Chris S. Atchison
Jack L. Atchison
Magen M. Atisha
Namratha Atluri
Eric R. Bacyinski
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Janette Ferrantino
Brittnay A. Gillett
Danielle M. Harris
Hilary M. Hough
Rebecca L. Kaiser
Kelly M. Field
Alyssa M. Girardi
Laura Harrison
Rosemary D. Huber
Allie C. Karagozian
Priscilla Fisher
Janelle L. Gleason
Rich Harshbarger
Tristin Huey
Michelle L. Kasprick
Samantha A. Fleury
Hailee Goldenberg
Kathy M. Hartman
Anna E. Huie
Denali D. Katnik
Danielle Floros
Rachel E. Gordon
Stacey L. Hartman
Rhonda D. Huismann
Katrina L. Kaufman
Heidi B. Fodo
Therese M. Goussy
Elizabeth Hartsell
Scott Hummel
Kenneth Kavanaugh
Margo K. Foster
Sara Graham
Gayle Hartwell
Craig M. Humphrey
Vishal Kema
Danielle A. Foulks
Kassandra C. Graves
Cassandra K. Hastings
Karen M. Humphrey
Harrison M. Kennard
Zachary L. Fragoso
Jane M. Griffith
Scott B. Head
Sherry L. Huntley
Emily Kennedy
Emily S. Freund
Sarah E. Grosh
Deborah A. Heidel
Patricia A. Hurley
Cameron M. Kennedy
Steven I. Friess
Emily A. Grote
Susan L. Heinrich
Stephanie S. Iken
Alexis A. Kerr
Clint Frutiger
Fred Grunert
Kristopher R. Heinzen
Lauren A. Indiveri
Kristine A. Keusch
Stephanie L. Fujiwara
Mary Grunert
Valerie J. Henderson
Patrick A. Ingram
Kevin Kiefer
Rochelle L. Futrelle
Caroline A. Guba
Melanie A. Hengesbaugh
Lynn M. Ingram
Ana R. Kimak-Rice
Nicole R. Gabridge
Danielle Guerin
Catherine M. Hengesbaugh
Kelly D. Ivey
Karen King
Bonnie Gabrielli
Janelle L. Gunn
Ashley A. Herbig
Tamika M. Jackson
Wendy C. Kinkade
Elise R. Gabrielson
Alexis C. Gwaltney
Noor Hermiz
Stephanie D. Jaeger
Krystal A. Kirby
Lauren T. Gagneau
Rita M. Haaroaja
Rachael N. Hertzke
Beverly M. Jager
Nancy A. Kirsh
Tara J. Galda
Alyssa B. Habecker
Candace B. Hill
Spase M. Jankulovski
Kristine G. Klatt
Richard J. Galda
Vivian Habeeb
Tonia A. Hilla
Kara Jasina
Morgan Klein
Meghan K. Gallas
Sakina M. Habib
Chelsea A. Hillman
Andrea K. Jeannotte
Karen E. Kobasic
Skye E. Galvin
Jenna Hakim
Carol Hjelmstad
Ashley E. Jensen
Dennis C. Koczara
Trey T. Garant
Melissa A. Hales
Lyndsay Hodde
Debra A. Jett
Sandra Koczara
Phillip M. Garcia
Christy J. Hammond
Catherine C. Hoffman
Deanna Jewell
Jennifer A. Koffman
Alexandra Garland
Ryan T. Hanson
Elizabeth B. Hoffman
Ruhan Jiang
Marisa A. Koppel
Rhonda K. Gates
Andrea J. Hanson
Terri L. Hoffman-Forward
Amy M. Johnson
Emily L. Korobkin
Susan M. Gehl
Tesia J. Hardy
Kimberly A. Hogan
Marjorie A. Johnson
Michelle R. Korte
Jacquelyn L. Gerlach
Valerie Harmon
Virginia J. Holcomb
Patricia Johnson
Rupesh Kotecha
Audrey A. Geyer
Jaime L. Harper
Karen Hopman
Paige T. Johnston
Sudarshana Kotecha
Aparna A. Ghosh
Kelly N. Harper
Kayla M. Hord
Katrenna L. Jones
Antoinette F. Kowalski
Gail E. Gile
Cyndi L. Harrington
Maureen Horton
Richard C. Jones
Patricia Kramer-Atkinson
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Arnette K. Kraus
Kimberly A. Leugers
Marlana C. Mayer
Lyndsay K. Miller
Jaimie L. Novak
Janice P. Krueger
Diane L. Leyda
Jill Mayrand
Mary E. Miller
Kyle D. Nowels
Suzanne Krug
Brianna M. Lidster
Jamie L. McCarty
Meg Miller Willit
Olivia M. O’Chel
Cortney M. Kubicki
Judy A. Lividini
Rachel McCormick
Elisa L. Mlnarik
Melinda M. O’Connor
Andrea E. Kucinski
Ann Llewellyn
Brittany M. McCoy
Jill A. Monte
LaGail M. Odoms
Erika A. Kuhlmann
Emily J. Lonergan
Michael P. McCulloch
Karen A. Monte
Elizabeth M. Kurtz
Susan A. Longsworth
Christina McElwee
Chris E. Moody
Hannah H. OkinczycHoughton
Sarah C. Kutsche
Kelli R. Lovasz
Patti A. McGillivray
Amy Moore
Elizabeth Oliver
Audrey Laarman
Heather M. Lovier
Kelly McGrail
Gennece Moore
Rebecca Olson
Kalyn N. Labut
Jill A. Luna
Janice M. McGuire
Bonnie J. Morlock
Gayle A. Orlow
Trista R. Lafata
Nicole R. Lupiloff
Zachary McIntyre
Amanda R. Moser
Erin Osgood
Terri L. LaFontaine
Edward J. Lynch
Amanda McKee
Miruna R. Mosincat
Janna R. Osterhart
Beverly J. Laird
Kara L. Lynch
Catherine McMullen
Marilou Mozdzen
Jennifer A. Ostrander
Christine M. LaJeunesse
Ron J. Lyons
Jill N. McNamara
Amy B. Mucci
Lisa Paddock
Heather A. Lallo
Stephanie Maat
Ann McPherson
Brooke N. Muir
Chelsey L. Paksi
Lisa M. Lamport
Patricia Machiela
Patricia Meadows-
Dawn M. Munger
Amanda M. Pallay
Brian Lane
Jan M. Mack
Lindsay A. Medendorp
Kelly A. Murphy
Julie E. Pardy
Heather K. Langille
Melanie A. Mack
Heida A. Meister
Jennifer C. Murphy
Loree B. Pastine
Andrea M. Langolf
Claire E. Madro
Cecilia Meko
Tonya Murray
Jasmine Patton
Jennifer M. LaPaugh
Jeanine Mandell
Thomas Meko
Elizabeth A. Musson
Trisha K. Paul
Brenda LaPierre
Fady J. Mansour
Olivia Melosi
Lauren Myslicki
Lynne C. Paul
Mary F. LaPres
Lauren M. Marinesi
Megan E. Mercier
Nama F. Naseem
Robert J. Pavlik
Johanna H. Larch
Heather M. Marra
Melissa R. Mertz
Melissa K. Neill
Lisa Payne
Katrina A. Laskowsky
Scott Marra
Courtney L. Metty
Melissa L. Nelson
Tonya N. Peak
Kathleen M. Law
Maureen L. Marshall
Courtney F. Meyers
Alyssa N. Nelson
Anita M. Pefley
Valarie J. Lawrence
Ruth E. Martin
Michelle M. Michailuk
Diana M. Nelson
Amy L. Pelon
Leah J. Leatherbarrow
Lourdes D. Martinez
Crystal N. Miles
Hannah E. Nelson
Kara Peltier
Sarah R. LeClair
Jodie L. Masefield
Wendy S. Miles
Jennifer L. Nienhuis
Lena Perchyonok
David P. Lecours
Stephanie V. Matthews
Sharon Miller
Renee M. Niles
Emily E. Perkins
Erika E. Leiphart
Lauren N. Matzelle
Harry Miller
Sharon K. Noffze
Teresa J. Perry
Joseph Leugers
Cassandra L. Maxwell
Jean M. Miller
Bonnie L. Nolan
Paige A. Perry
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Tami L. Perry
Adam D. Rasor
Sandra Ruuspakka
Valerie Silas
Melissa J. Sullivan
Holly Peterman
Wendy J. Raymond
Kristie Sage
Courtney L. Simmons
Meghan A. Sullivan
Rachel L. Peterson
Eric A. Raynal
Catherine A. Salome
Patricia A. Simmons
Tammy M. Surian
Margaret Pewinski
Andrew P. Redwood
Ron K. Sanborn
Megan K. Simon
Joyce A. Tafel
Kelley S. Phillips
Nina Redzovic
Rebecca W. Sanders
Stephanie Simon
Elizabeth A. Tafel
Debra L. Piechowski
Cyndi J. Reeves
Amy K. Sanford
Jo-An A. Simon
Gina M. Tarducci
Alicia R. Pilmore
Lauren A. Refice
Cynthia Sarah
Beth A. Sinclair
April Tarver
Rachel R. Platt
Ferne P. Renwick
Kelly M. Sawicki
Travis D. Sinclair
Joann C. Taylor
John W. Plohetski
Morgan Rhoades
Brenna L. Schafer
Lauren S. Singer
Melissa A. Ten Broeke
Brett S. Polen
Judy Riben
Douglas Scharphorn
Yousof H. Sinjab
Kathryn A. Tewilliager
Jessica N. Polen
Cara A. Richard
Brooke A. Scharrer
Ryan E. Skomial
Nicole Thomas
Patricia L. Polen
Wilma I. Ridley
Nicole Schaumburger
Mary C. Smith
Millie Thomas
Kathryn A. Polidori
Tyra Riley
Johanna M. Schlueter
Stefanie Smith
Lisa M. Thomas
Haley R. Pomorski
Melissa J. Rimmell
Julie K. Schmidt
Angela N. Smith
David M. Thomas
Jonathan M. Pope
Alexandra Risher
Nancy Schneider
Elizabeth S. Snyder
Roxanne M. Thompson
Heather E. Popoff
Alan Risher
Lisa S. Schneider
Mark Sorenson
Angel E. Thompson
Christine A. Popoff
Nicole A. Robertson
Rachel Schneider
Marta E. Soto
Bruce H. Thomson
Jill M. Powell
Alexandria N. Rodney
Michelle C. Schroeder
Peg Soubly
Deborah A. Tiepel
Elizabeth F. Pratt
Gordon E. Roedding
Lynn M. Schwab
Andrew P. Spigner
Courtney N. Timmer
Jacob C. Pratt
Karen Roedding
Jamie L. Schwantes
Carolanne F. Stec
Mark Tithof
Aaron T. Prince
Lindsey P. Roelant
Ryan E. Schwark
Sumira Y. Stein
Veronica M. Topolewski
Lianne M. Pritchard
Matt M. Romkey
Julie K. Schwartz
Sandra A. Stemmler
Mary R. Toteff
Michelle S. Pritchard
Lori K. Rosendale
Abby R. Scott
Stephan Stephanian
Emily Trybus
Mary M. Przybylski
Mary Ross
Charles E. See
Margaret K. Stevens
Gina M. Turner
Andrew Punzal
Douglas M. Rouff
Rebecca S. See
Emily E. Stewart
Chris C. Uhl
Dennis Purgatori
Karen T. Rouff
Paige Seitz
Kelli E. Stilwell
Rachael R. Ulicny
Cynthia Pushman
Joy Rucker
Amy M. Shannon
Jessica M. Stokes
Laura M. Urzola Rivas
Lindsey A. Quaderer
Alyssa Ruffino
Donna Shelgosh
Jessica Stone
Alana D. Valacak
April L. Radden
Wendy Rupp
Cheryl A. Sherman
William D. Stubblefield
Rachel A. Valicevic
Wafta Rammouni
Elizabeth A. Rupp
Tameika R. Sherrod
Kristin E. Sturrus
Nicole M. Vallianatos
Tejas Rane
Katherine Russell
Lauri Sherry
Nancy L. Sullivan
Ashleigh D. VanDuinen
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wish society
Bill Humphries and Starr Meijer
The Wish Society
recognizes gifts from
individuals and family
foundations.
Buzz and Lisa Miller
Edward F. Redies Foundation,
Inc.
Jack H. Miller
Robert and Nita Seger
Tom Rinehart
Kurt and Arlene Strevel
Gary Ryti
Irene M. and Milton R. Weed
Foundation
Courtney R. Vanecek
Robyn L. Wheeler
Tonja S. Vanessen
Mary V. White
Julie L. VanHorn
Jennifer L. Wiergowski
Valerie J. VanOver
Alan R. Wikman
Laura Varon Brown
Elizabeth Wikman
Samantha M. Vazquez
Jeanne L. Wilcox
Aldis Veits
Jerry V. Wilcox
Lynne T. Vela
Ralph L. Wilhelms
The Joshua Circle
Margaret Stoker Charitable
Trust
James T. Verlinde
Timothy Wilkins
Peter and Kim Whitsett
Star of Strength
Traci S. Verlinde
Angela Williams
J. Ferrantino Charitable
Foundation
Greg and Meg Willit
Courtney Atsalakis
Jennifer A. Vichich
Nathan Williams
Don and Lee Hamilton
Baiardi Family Foundation, Inc.
Michael D. Williams
Richard and Nannette Lietz
Star of Joy
Heather Vincent
William and Stacy Abraham
Scott and Elly Bainbridge
Justin Vincent
Danielle M. Williams
Star of Inspiration
John and Kelly Berry
Tory M. Vincent
Benjamin J. Williams
Rob and Kristin Casalou
Karl and Patricia Betz
Kody J. Vitale
Kyrah M. Willis
Lorraine D’Angelo
Dorothy U. Dalton Foundation
Frederick H. Bedford Jr.
and Margaret S. Bedford
Charitable Foundation
Nancy J. Vogt
John L. Wilson
Tom and Sue Den Herder
Daniel L. Vogt
Julie D. Windhorst
Adrienne Volk
Danielle L. Winterberger
Douglas and Maria DeVos
Foundation
Daniel and Pamella DeVos
Foundation
Kaitlyn E. Volpe
Stephen C. Woerner
Dresner Foundation
Megan Vos
Susan Woodard
William and Nancy Ellis
Aleksandra Vucevski
Richard Woodard
Bill and Marlene Emerson
Julia B. Wachler
Brandon Yanik
Sally M. Wachter
Montgomery L. Young
Lisa L. Wagner
Colleen A. Wagner
Denise Starr
The Richard and Helen DeVos
Foundation
Kregg and Jeanine Wiggins
Sean M. Williams
Donetta A. Behen
Paul and Michelle Bigard
Scott M. Blackburn
Tami J. Bliss
Mimi Cummings
Avi and Beth Brandvain
Monte and Janet M. Falcoff
Jim and Donna Brooks
Richard Ference
J. F. Ervin Foundation
David Buick
Dr. Jim and Gail Fahner
Jason A. Calverley
Aaron J. Yunker
The Ferrantino Charitable
Foundation
Paul and Sheryl Haverkate
Tracie L. Zerlaut
Michael J. Freeman
Ilitch Charities
Jack, Evelyn and Richard Cole
Family Foundation
Toby A. Ward
Sarah Zimmerman
Betty R. Miller
Mary T. Warren
Robb C. Zimmerman
Rollin M. Gerstacker
Foundation
Jennifer L. Watkins
Rose M. Zivkovich
Mark L. Gracely
John and Heather Lallo
Oliver Dewey Marcks
Foundation
Sarvy Lipari
Michael F. McManus
Foundation
Cindy and Michael Pettibone
Anjali N. Wayman
Karen K. Weich
Sheila M. Werner
Thomas and Carla LaBret
John and Judith Pendell
Leonardo DeSouza
Rick and Melissa DeVos
Michael D. Emerson
Jessica Feil
Tom and Mickie Fox
The Gary Sisters Foundation
Derek Gaskins
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Kenneth Grabowski
Star of Hope
Paul J. Constanza
Terry J. Hanna
Mark and Kelly Linder
James R. Hanson
Anthony Agosta
Phyllis Cornell
Duane R. Hanson
Brandon Lipari
Steve and Brenda Heacock
Mark Alley
William Cox
Peter Pratt and Linda Headley
John and Karen Luginbill
J.C. and Tammy Huizenga
Richard Alonzo
Don Cramer
Gregory Heirman
Marshall MacCready
Elizabeth Jarvis
Thomas D. Anderson
Jerry and Emilie Dancik
Paul and Lynn Hempe
John F. Malloy
Sheri Johnson
Joseph Angileri
James Deliz
Kathryn Holmes
Frank E. Marcum
Matt Kangas
Salim Asrawi
Matt and Katie Den Herder
Wendy Holmes
Greg and Christine LeBold
Gary S. Assarian
Leonardo DeSouza
Joe and Susan Holtz
Michael and Karen
McCullough
Stella and Frederick S. Loeb
Charitable Trust
Dawn D. Baker
Mark and Carol DeVore
Daniel House
David and Heidi Barnes
Geoffrey and Carol Dingler
Carol Hoyt
Bernard L. Maas Foundation
James Barr
Adam Donovan
Thomas A. Nelson
Elizabeth Base
Theodore and Alafair Dusseau
Dr. Robert and Marie
Humphries
Steve and Amy Perna
Alice Bayer
Jeffrey and Angela Humrich
Timothy Porcasi
Karen Bere
Mr. and Mrs. Graham T.
Eddleston
Rick Poston
Ruth Eschbach
Larry Huston
Michael J. Reuter
Mandell and Madeleine
Berman
Matthew Eubank
Susan M. Ianni
Dr. Dan and Nicole Robertson
Frank Blackburn
Timothy and Ceri Faas
Beatrice Idema
David and Joan Schwartz
Kristin Blommer
Mark and Kristine Fairless
Stephen E. Jacobson
David and Deborah Scroggie
Claudine Farrand
Maria Jandernoa
Mark and Mary Sobeck
Scott Miller and Stephanie
Bomberg
Deb Feldpausch
Patti Jandernoa
Carolanne Stec
Rosalie T. Bradley
Russel Fernandes
Dan Johnson
Robert M. Stephens
Brenda Brosnsan
Johnathan Finnegan
David and Linda Johnson
Jeff and Elaine Surnow
David L. Brown
Edward I. Fleischman
Zachary and Laura Johnson
Michael and Sherry Surnow
Richard Bucher
Daniel and Jennifer Gilbert
Joseph P. Jozwik
Jeff and Jenni VanderLaan
William J. Bufe
Ken and Stephanie Goetz
Danialle Karmanos
Miguel Vargas
Albert Bushnell
David and Amy Goldman
Dave Karnes
Ronald Weiser
Eileen Canfield
Antonio Gonzalez
Robert Kanda
Julie D. Windhorst
David and Michelle Carroll
Spero and Nancy Gousetis
Richard D. Keidan
Michael Chechel
Gwinn Green
Brian Leary
Adam and Suzanne Cheslin
James and Shelly Green
Chris Leisz
Allie Cizek
Mark and Amy Haimann
Allan Leonard
Gary and Lynette Clark
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Jeffrey Hunter
Marjorie and Maxwell Jospey
Foundation
Curtis Melville
Phil and Martha Menerick
Roy G. Michell Charitable
Foundation and Trust
Crystal N. Miles
Harry and Sharon Miller
Ronald and Karen Modreski
David R. Mitchell
Robert Mohr
Moscone Family Foundation
Keith Muir
Salvatore Munaco
Mark and Elizabeth Murray
Arora Nash Charity Foundation
Nick Nazak
Richard Nebard
Daniel Neher
Holly Newton
Charles Netherton Trust
Kenneth A. Norwick
Jenna Overby
John Patera
Robert and Kathryn Paul
Jeffery B. Strain
Brian Peters
Timothy and Melissa Styles
Harold Peterson
Howard and Patti Taxe
Richard Peterson
David and Linda Thibodeau
Gary and Emilie Plank
John and Royale Thompson
Robert and Susan Polzin
Patrick Tooman
Roger Poorman
Bill Popp
Robert and Diane
Van De Velde
Jefferson Preston
David and Sue VanElslander
Debra L. Rea
Michael and Dawn Verploegh
Heather Rea
Wayne Visbeen
Tangee Reeves
third party
events
From golf outings to
fashion shows, sporting
events to silent
auctions, third party
events help make
wishes come true for
Michigan kids.
KI Kick-A-Thon
Michigan Flavors Dinner at
the Lark
Michigan Plumbing Code
Update Class
Home First Certified
Communities
Kathy for Kids Bowling
Fundraiser
Kick-A-Thon
MJR Brighton
Little John Open
Montcalm County Mom Prom
Mid Michigan Old Gas
Tractor Show
Secord Car Show & Crump
Car Show
St. Matthew Lutheran Church
Nick Nedow Memorial Golf
Outing
Swinging for a Wish
No-Mo Kayak Fishing
Tournament
Russell and Christine Visner
$1,000+
Santa at Saks
Gregory and Stacey Renker
Angelo Vitale
13th Annual QSS Invitational
Tri-County Eagles
The Elmira Rhein Family
Foundation
Kenneth A. Warner
Brown Family Annual Golf
Outing Campaign
1st Annual Super Survivors
Cornhole Tournament
Uccello’s Annual Golf Outing
Phil Robbins
Keith Wester
6th Annual Tips For Kids
Sigmund and Sophie Rohlik
Foundation
Scott and Rebecca Wierda
Detroit Red Wings presents
Wings For Wishes
7th Annual Dan Hiller Memorial
Mr. and Mrs. Brian S. Wildfong
McLaren Family Christmas
Party
AGC Michigan Holiday Open
Susan M. Ross
Frank and Diana Rotondo
Kate P. Wolters
Dean and Cindi Rottermond
$10,000+
Amy Yamasaki
Michelle Rybicki
Blake’s Haunted Hayride
American Legion Spaghetti
Dinner
Neal F. Zalenko
Joyce Saranathan
John Dee SnowFest
Donald and Lisa Ziemke
Tom and Lisa Schermerhorn
Joe and Melissa Ziniti
Professional Managers
Network Golf Outing
Gilbert and Kendra (Kindy)
Segovia
Joseph J. Shady
Mike and Kelly Sherman
Dr. William and Therese Shortt
Shawn Siddall
Robert and Beth Sklar
Neil and Chandra Sobeck
Toni Ann Watts
Jerry and Jeanne Wilcox
$20,000+
$5,000+
Al Neal Fonger Golf Outing
Amy Simon Memorial
Golf Outing
Capo for the Cure Event
Cobb Cup
BMD Charity Ball
Dance Party at Mangiamo
Italian
Bullitt Nationals
Detroit Pistons
Gold Star Financial Charity
Golf Outing
Gourmet Deli
Great Lakes Summer Classic
Hockey Game
Hadley Golf Scramble
GPS West Elementary Penny
Wars
Great Gatsby Event
Hack for Wishes Golf Outing
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kids for
wish
kids® and
wishmakers
on campus®
Detroit Service Learning
Academy NJHS
St. Matthew Lutheran Church
Youth Group Service
Tami J. Bliss
Andrew Knapik
Corwin A. Bradshaw
Antoinette F. Kowalski
Dow High School
St. Thecla School
Julie K. Breining
Janice P. Krueger
Eastern Michigan University
The Goddard School
Timerra D. Brooks
Brian Lane
Ferris State University
Tricounty Eagles Group
Rick Bryant
Jan D. Lee
Grand Valley State University
University of Michigan MStars
Chelsey Burt
Greg Martin
Robert F. Casalou
Kevin McCall
Wendy R. Comar
Kelly McGrail
Kids For Wish Kids
and Wishmakers on
Campus are customtailored fundraising
programs that provide
schools, youth
organizations and
college students the
opportunity to engage
in philanthropy and
service activities.
Grosse Pointe North
High School
Meghan Crosslin
Kathleen E. Meldrum
Susan M. Den Herder
Megan E. Mercier
Merry Donn
Courtney L. Metty
Barbara Emmons
Eric Metzendorf
Melissa E. Felice
Harry Miller
Janette Ferrantino
Marilou Mozdzen
Danielle A. Foulks
Amy B. Mucci
Rachel S. Friedstat
Brooke N. Muir
Dawn M. Gall
Missy Nadeau
Mark Gastambide
Renee M. Niles
Sarah E. Grosh
David Olson
Ryan Halas
Erin Osgood
Gayle Hartwell
Jennifer A. Ostrander
Suzanne Hawkins
Kelli Jo Peltier
Denise M. Hellen-Winter
Jonathan M. Pope
Megan Hengesbaugh
Anthony Powell
Melanie A. Hengesbaugh
Cynthia G. Quigley
Christie J. Hill
Jennifer L. Reyna
Carol Hjelmstad
Cynthia Sarah
Virginia J. Holcomb
Andrew Schmitt
Amy M. Johnson
Nancy Schneider
Ana R. Kimak-Rice
Donna M. Shand-McDonough
Karen King
Cheryl A. Sherman
Adrian College
American Legion Neil Fonger
Golf Outing
Aubrey Cohoon Birthday Party
Avondale High School
Chi Omega, University of
Michigan
Grandville West Elementary
Penny War
Greenville High School
Hillsdale College
Holly Academy
Ionia High School
Jenison High School - Running
for a Dream
KFWS-NMUU-14
Lake Shore Public Schools
Lamplighter’s United Youth
Group
Livonia Career Technical
Center
Michigan State University
MStars
Michigan Tech University
Milan Middle School
Northern Michigan University
Northern Michigan University
Northville High School
Chi Omega, Western Michigan
University
Northwood University
Detroit Catholic Central High
School
Powell Middle School
Oakland University
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in-kind
donors
Donations of goods
and services are
critically important
to Make-A-Wish
Michigan. These
donations allow the
Foundation to save
money and share
the power of wish®
with many deserving
Michigan children.
Kathy G. Amrhein
Chris S. Atchison
Nanci J. Ballantyne
Karen Bayes
Suzie Bayes
Julie Becktell
Michael P. Bergeron
Chrissy Biliam
Shae L. Slingerland
Andrew Knapik Photography
Buffalo Wild Wings
Cottage Inn Pizza
FantaPak
Mark Sorenson
Aqua Creek Products
Build A Bear Workshop
Courtyard By Marriott Hotel
Fathead, LLC
Nancy K. Spore
Arbor Limousine
Burlington Coat Factory
Margaret K. Stevens
Art Van
Ferris State University
Ewigleben Sports Complex
Nicole Thomas
Atlantis Adventures
Busada Manufacturing
Corporation
Creative Arts Studio of Royal
Oak
Creative Mobility
Manju Tulala
Busch Gardens
Crossroads Mall
Katie VanLandschoot
Atlantis, Paradise IslandBeach Towers
Ferris State University Student
Recreation Center
Butch’s Pizza
Culver’s
Flaghouse
Laura Varon Brown
ATV Outfitters
C & H International
D&W Fresh Market
Flyin Hawaii Zipline
Mary G. Veltema
Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
Cabela’s
Data Financial
Fox Pools, LLC
Julia Wachler
Aurora Charters
Caitlin John, LLC
Dave & Busters
Frito Lay
Kimberly L. Wagner
Avis Rent A Car Systems, Inc
California Pizza Kitchen
Dawn Food Products, Inc.
Galt House Hotel
Maria P. Walton
Backyard Fun Zone
Camp Ice Age
Days Inn Munising
GameStop
Jennifer L. Watkins
Baskin Robbins
Care Medical Equipment
Dean Trailways of Michigan
Gary’s Guide Service
Angela Williams
Bath & Body Works
Carrie Lynn’s Photography
Dearborn Inn
GB Auto Center LLC
Michael D. Williams
bd’s Mongolian Grill
Catamaran Resort Hotel
Definitive DJ Services
Susan Woodard
Bedroom Furniture Discounts
Central Park Zoo
Dell Computer Systems
Gene Davis & Sons
Incorporated
1840 On The Main
Bell Transportation
Charlotte Russe
Delta Airlines
4 Star Inc.
Bermuda Limousine
Cherry Cone Ice Cream
Dept of Parks and Recreation
A-1 Mobile Bike Service
Best Buy
Design One Salon
Absopure
Beverly Hills Hotel, Bungalows
& Hotel Bel-Air
Children’s Museum of
Manhattan
Chuck E. Cheese’s
Dick’s Sporting Goods
BGA Enterprises, LLC
Churchill Downs, Inc.
Discovery Cove
Bicycle Doctor Inc
Disney
Big Kahuna Adventures
City Mac Computers and
More
Ali’i Lei Greeters
Binson’s Hospital Supplies, Inc.
Claire’s
American Access Mobility
Bluewater Technologies
Classic Limousine
The American Civil War
Museum
Body Glove Snorkel Tours
Clio Dairy Queen
Bolongo Bay
Coast International Inn
American Cycle and Fitness
BorgWarner Inc.
Complete Limousine
American Dryer, Inc.
Brann’s Steakhouse
Cookies by Design
American Red Cross of
Washtenaw County
Brett Favre Steakhouse
Copps Grocery Store
Brian Lane Agency, Inc.
Corrigan Moving Systems
Accubanker
Adams Outdoor Advertising
Alaska Wildlife Conservation
Center
Detroit Tigers, Inc.
Disney World
Disneyland
Don’s Card Hut
Doughboy Recreational
Eaton Corporation
General RV
Give Kids The World Inc.
Glidden Paint
Good360
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
Grand Valley State University
Grand Wailea Resort
Greenridge Dream Team
Foundation
GU
H & R Medical Services Inc.
Haleakala Bike Company
Empire State Building
Hall’s Culligan of Ann ArborDetroit
Especial Needs
Hamilton Chevrolet, Inc.
Family Video
Happy’s Pizza
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Hard Rock Cafe
John G. Shedd Aquarium
McLain Cycle and Fitness
Paceline Products, Inc.
Rose Transportation
Hawaii Lifeguard Surf
Instructors
Johnson Limousine
Meijer Inc.
Pacific Aviation Museum
Rosen Certer Resort
Kalahari Resort Sandusky, OH
Menards
Pacific Historic Parks
Royal Caribbean
Headwaters Polaris
Kenai Fjords Tours
Menchie’s
Palace Sports & Entertainment
Royal Sovereign International
Heidi’s Farmstand
Kentucky Derby Festival
Mendes Ranch
Paradise Pier
San Diego Zoo
Highland House
Kentucky Derby Museum
Michael Kors
Knotts Berry Farms
Michigan Foam
Park Hyatt Beaver Creek
Resort and Spa
Sarah Hall Productions, Inc.
Hilton Downtown Columbus
Hilton Waikoloa Village
Ko Olina Ocean Adventures
Party City
Sea Life Aquarium
Petco
Sea Life Park
Sea Breeze Watersports
Hiton Garden Inn -Richmond
Learning Resouces
Michigan International
Speedway, Inc.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
LeGault Limousines
Mike Staff Productions, Inc.
Phedmobility LLC
Sea World
Holiday Inn Key Largo
Legoland
Miles Cake & Candy Supplies
Pizza Hut
Sea World - San Antonio
Hollister
Leis of Hawaii
Monograms
Polynesian Cultural Center
Sea World Discovery Cove
Home Depot
Leisure Limousine
Ponderosa
Shedd Aquarium
Homewood Suites
Level One, Inc
Monroe Truck & Auto
Accessories
Poolmart
Moose Mountain
Sheraton Maui Hotel
Procamps
Morgan’s Wonderland
Sheraton Universal
Quality Inn
Motown Limousine
Sheraton Waikiki
R & R Limousine & Bus
National 9/11 Museum
Shilo Inn Suites Hotel
Radant’s Electric
National Basketball
Association
Shimp Excavating LLC
Radio City Music Hall
Simpkins Maintenance
Radisson Hotel & Water Park of
America
Southwest Airlines
NFL
Rainbow Recreation of
Michigan
Starlight Luau
Nickelodeon Universe
Rainforest Cafe
Old Lahaina Luau
Ralph Lauren
Make-A-Wish Foundation of
Minnesota
Old Orchard Brands
The Recording Academy
Olive Garden
Red Robin
Marquis Spas
Reliable Limousine
Matrix Magic Shows
Omni Orlando Resort at
ChampionsGate
Mattel
Orlando Medical
Maui Classic Charters
Orlando Stroller Rentals
Renaissance St. Croix
Carambola Beach Resort &
Spa
MAW Central & Northern FL
Outback Steakhouse
RH Painting & Decorating
Horn of Plenty, Inc.
Lipari Foods
Hungry Howie’s Pizza
Logan’s Roadhouse
Hyatt Place DIA
Louis Benton Steakhouse
Hyatt Regency
Luxury Limo Van and SUV
Hyatt Regency Maui
Macy’s
Ididaride Sled Dog Tours
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Ilitch Charities
Magnuson Hotel
Intercontinental Chicago
International Mulch
Invacare Top End
Island Breeze Luau
Island Dolphin Care, Inc.
J & J Sales
Jack’s Sedan Services
Jackson County Ambulance
Jam N’ Bean
Jets Pizza
Make-A-Wish Foundation of
America
Make-A-Wish Foundation of
Central & Northern Florida
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New Orleans Marriott
New York Luxury Limousine
Speedy Shuttle, LLC
Starline Tours of Hollywood
Start Me Up Sportfishing
Statue of Liberty & E
Stockbridge Community
Schools
Sudduqui Orthodontics
Tall Ship Windy
Target
Tell Stories Creative, LLC
The Bee’s Knees Pottery
Wayfair Furniture
The Henry Ford
Western & Southern Life
The North Face
Westin Book Cadillac
The Queen Mary
Things Remembered
Whitmore-Bolles Elementary
School
Toys R Us
Wilson Marine
Trading Phrases
Windy City Limousine
Traverse City East Middle
School
Wrestlemania
Traxxas
WXYZ-TV
Trend Financial
YoFresh Yogurt Cafe of MI, Inc.
Two Men and a Truck
Zetterberg Foundation
WWE
Uccello’s
United Airlines
Universal Studios
US Airways
USS Missouri Memorial
Association, Inc.
Vail Marriott Mountain Resort
Van Andel Arena
Verhey Limousine
VG’s Grocery
Victoria’s Secret
Villa
Vlietstra Bros. Inc.
W.J. Seiter Education Service
Center
Waikoloa Beach Marriott
Wailea Golf Club
Walmart
Warner Brothers Studios
Water Park of America
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special thanks
Our deepest thanks to Tyren and
his family for inspiring us with his
story, and for being the star of
the Fiscal Year 2014 Make-A-Wish
Michigan Annual Report. Special
thanks, also, to the Detroit Fire
Department, volunteers and
community supporters who helped
grant Tyren’s wish. We also thank
Andrew Knapik Photography
for providing the unforgettable
images of Tyren’s wish.
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Headquarters
7600 Grand River Ave., Suite 175
Brighton, MI 48114
734.994.8620
West Michigan
648 Monroe Ave. NW, Suite 104
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616.363.4607
Southeast Michigan
313.833.9100
michigan.wish.org