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Make-A-Wish Minnesota

Make-A-Wish Minnesota

Non-profit Organizations

St Paul, Minnesota 2,225 followers

Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

About us

At Make-A-Wish® MInnesota, we are more than a great place to work – our work is life-changing. We are an inclusive and diverse group of people who, through a mosaic of backgrounds, thoughts and experiences, are united in purposeful work. We are fueled and guided by our values – values that are represented in the inspired people we work with and the transformational work we do, every day. Make-A-Wish is the world’s leading children’s wish-granting organization, serving children in every community in the U.S. and in 50 countries worldwide. Nearly 40 years ago the inspiration for Make-A-Wish began with one little boy’s wish to be a police officer. Today, together with our volunteers, donors, staff and supporters, Make-A-Wish has granted more than 300,000 life-changing wishes and transformed countless lives. There is nothing more powerful than making a child’s wish come true. And at Make-A-Wish, we will stop at nothing to ensure every eligible child received a life-changing wish. We believe – and research shows – that a wish gives kids the resilience, courage and strength they need to fight their critical illnesses. A wish doesn’t signify an end or one happy moment in time … a wish truly has the power to transform lives. This is why wishes matter. This is Make-A-Wish. Mission: Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

Website
http://www.mn.wish.org
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
St Paul, Minnesota
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1982

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  • Huge thanks to Castlelake for throwing an epic Mario Kart-themed wish reveal for Dylan, who’s headed to Super Nintendo World! From a team member dressed as Mario to festive fun, they made it unforgettable. Shoutout to Culver's Restaurants for the delicious food and to Dylan’s wish granters, Tegen and Heather, for making magic happen. We’re so grateful for Castlelake’s generosity and heart for kids like Dylan! 💙

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  • This month's volunteer spotlight is Elisa! Elisa serves as a wish granter and is on the WishMakers council as the chair of the events subcommittee. She has also done airport greeting and recently did a shopping spree! To Elisa, the most rewarding aspect of volunteering for Make-A-Wish is the wish families. She states, "The most memorable was a recent camper wish. The family expressed so much appreciation that MAW found Spanish speaking volunteers to keep mom and dad included in all the decisions. The Wish Kid couldn’t believe that he was receiving a camper and mom and dad both couldn’t either. It was such a beautiful thing to witness." We can't thank you enough for all that you do for Make-A-Wish Minnesota! We are fortunate to have you on the volunteer team.

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  • #WISHGRANTED ✨Harvey's wish to have a camper came true in August thanks to Hilltop Camper & RV! Harvey's mom writes, "We are deeply grateful to Make-A-Wish Minnesota and Hilltop Camper and RV for making Harvey's dream of owning a camper a reality this summer! This incredible gift will provide our family with countless opportunities for adventures and cherished memories (as it already has this summer.) We feel truly blessed to have experienced the Make-A-Wish journey alongside Harvey. We're excited to explore the great outdoors and create lasting memories in a comfortable, climate-controlled space that will help Harvey enjoy nature, despite Minnesota's unpredictable weather and temperatures, that previously made camping difficultly for Harvey. We are forever grateful and ecstatic to make endless memories in Harvey’s camper named Mac (named after lightening McQueens travel trailer from Disney Cars-his favorite movie 😍 Mac brings McQueen on amazing trips all over and Harvey’s Mac will do the same.) The make a wish MN team and Hilltop RV made our make a wish journey magical 🥰 I’m glad, you guys have given us the gift of adventure and memories that will last forever! Thank you so so much! We’ve always been on four trips and have two more planned this year before winter! Excited to keep exploring in Mac 🥰" Hilltop Camper & RV granted 7 wishes throughout our last fiscal year and 67 wishes total, each one providing strength, hope, and joy to wish kids for years to come. Thank you for all that you do! 💙

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  • We were so grateful to have Beth Costello join us at our staff meeting to share her son Tommy’s incredible wish story — and to celebrate the impact his legacy continues to make through the Thomas A Costello Legacy Foundation. In 2013, Tommy’s wish to visit Vatican City was granted. It was a life-changing experience that gave him and his family hope and joy in the midst of his battle with lymphoma. Tommy faced every challenge with determination, positivity, and an incredible zest for life. Today, the Thomas A. Costello Legacy Foundation honors his memory by supporting causes that reflect Tommy’s strength, kindness, and spirit, including helping other children experience the power of a wish. From all of us at Make-A-Wish Minnesota, thank you for sharing your story and for your generous gift that will help more wish kids find hope, strength, and joy through their wishes.

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  • This month's staff spotlight is our Marketing Coordinator, Alyssa! She has been in the role since September 2024. To Alyssa, the most rewarding part of working for Make-A-Wish is getting to write stories. She said, "I love getting to dive into each wish, hear their stories, engage with the family, and feel as though I was a part of experience the wish myself. I think it is important to share stories of the Wish Kids’ experiences to highlight the strength, courage, and resilience of each kid. Their wish is an opportunity for them to be a kid again and have a light in the midst of dark times in their lives. I also love that future wish kids can hear about or read stories and get inspired for their wish!" Thank you, Alyssa, for all you do⭐️

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  • Ever wish you could reach your financial goals while giving joy to critically ill children in your community? That’s the power of a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) when you give to Make-A-Wish Minnesota. A DAF is like a charitable savings account — it gives you the flexibility to recommend how much and how often money is granted to Make-A-Wish and other qualifying charities. Today is DAF Day, and we’re inviting you to learn more about how you can deliver hope and joy to children right here in Minnesota: https://lnkd.in/giM-jP3d

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  • This October, we are celebrating two wonderful work anniversaries! Our CEO, Paul, is celebrating 2 years; and our Volunteer Services Coordinator, Lillian, is also celebrating 2 years! They both exemplify an unwavering dedication to the mission while providing endless support to the team. Thank you both for all that you do!

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