Happy National Intern Day to all of our incredible summer interns! Thank you for sharing your talent and time on the Make-A-Wish Illinois team.
About us
For Illinois children between the ages of 2 1/2 and 18 who are battling critical illnesses, Make-A-Wish Illinois works together with the community to create life changing wishes. Children can be referred by a medical professional currently treating the child, the child's parents/guardians or the child him- or herself. There is no cost to the family. Through the support of generous donors and volunteers, Make-A-Wish Illinois is able to provide hope, strength and transformation to hundreds of children each year. See stories of hope on the Make-A-Wish Illinois social media channels @wishillinois.
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http://wish.org/illinois
External link for Make-A-Wish® Illinois
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1985
- Specialties
- wish granting, volunteer management, and fundraising
Locations
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200 W Monroe St.
Suite 1801
Chicago, IL 60606-5072, US
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Springfield, IL 62701, US
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3100 N Knoxville Ave.
Suite 207
Peoria, IL 61603, US
Employees at Make-A-Wish® Illinois
Updates
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Make-A-Wish Illinois is pleased to announce Steven Stivers as the new Chief Operating Officer. As a member of the executive leadership team, Stivers will help to oversee the direction and operation of one of the largest Make-A-Wish chapters in the world. We are excited to welcome Steven to the team and tap into his skills and experience to help us reach more children with life-changing wish experiences. https://lnkd.in/gFuuGPT8
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Another season of champions in the making! 🏆 #MyWish is back on SportsCenter July 14th at 7:00 a.m. EST! Tune in this week as 5 inspiring wish kids meet their heroes, thanks to ESPN. ➡️ wish.org/mywish
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Applications for Fall 2024 internships are now open! If you're excited about the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children with critical illnesses, this is the perfect professional experience for you. Apply today and join our passionate team dedicated to granting wishes and creating joy.
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Wish dad Adam Hergenhahn has signed up to do something amazing! He's joined Over The Edge in support of Make-A-Wish Illinois. In just a few weeks, he will stand on the roof of the Hyatt Regency Chicago, step Over The Edge and rappel 36 stories to the ground in honor of his daughter Kimber. Are you brave enough to go with him? Visit his page to donate or register to rappel. wish.org/illinois/Kimber
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Mary Szudy is a WishMaker from Southwest Airlines that goes out of her way to create a memorable flight for wish kids departing from Midway Airport. She will even come in on her days off to help wishes take flight. This year alone she has supported 86 wishes! Thank you for all you do for wish kids, Mary.
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Wish granting partners, Carolyn and Amy, were awarded this year's Wish Volunteer Impact Award because of their unwavering commitment to bring joy to other children and families going through their own tough journey. Carolyn was first introduced to Make-A-Wish through her son's wish, and now enjoys being able to wish it forward, creating a lasting impact for other wish families. “We can use our creativity to create a more personalized experience,” Carolyn said. “It brings me great joy to see a child’s face light up and make them feel special. I know my son would be so proud that we are able to help make children happy.”
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Happy National Armed Forces Day to the many selfless members of the armed forces, like US Navy Lieutenant Kellie Sbrocchi, who help make wishes come true for children with critical illnesses. Kellie uses her social media platform to spread awareness of our mission and encourages others to become WishMakers. She even went Over The Edge, rappelling down 36 stories, to raise money to grant wishes. Thank you for all you do!
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