Make-A-Wish Michigan

James, 8 had a heart transplant and has endured years of treatment, spending 201 days in the hospital last year. James was surprised at Children's Hospital of Michigan with his wish to go to LEGOLAND®. During this milestone year, we will grant 500 wishes to Michigan kids – the most in our chapter’s history! Right now, kids are waiting on their wish. In order to grant those wishes, we need your support. $19 a month could make A HUGE difference to our wish kids.  Give now and get our special edition Make-A-Wish® COME TRUE t-shirt at https://lnkd.in/eBwrcPfA #wishMI #40YearsGrantingWishes #wishgranted

For every birthday party, toys are the best! For Make-A-Wish Michigan's 40th Birthday 🎂🎉, we are doing a few extra special things to celebrate. One being hosting several birthday parties at children's hospitals - complete with desserts, balloons, superhero/princess guests, and, of course, presents! We are looking for some businesses to help us with a toy drive, so we have plenty of gifts to go around. Would your business like to partner with Make-A-Wish to spread the birthday cheer? For more information about our 40th birthday celebration visit https://lnkd.in/eYYSjUbk #happybirthday #40yearsgrantingwishes

Continue to help us make a BIG difference with Big Lots! Through July 31, support Make-A-Wish by donating at the register in your local Big Lots store. Any amount helps, and you'll receive a $5 off coupon for your next purchase of $15 or more! Your donation makes dreams come true for kids like Francesca, who wished for a princess playroom. Big Lots made it happen with a stunning room makeover! Join us in spreading joy to wish kids all over the nation!

Thank you to BELFOR Property Restoration for being our Lunch sponsor (day 1) during our 37th Annual Wish-A-Mile Bicycle Tour. Riders will join us July 26-28 to ride 300 miles across Southwest Michigan to fundraise for Michigan wish kids battling critical illnesses. You too can ride with us to help grant Michigan wishes by visiting www.wishamile.org to register.

Thank you Detroit Manufacturing Systems (DMS), Grede Holdings LLC , HIBLOW USA , Mercantile Bank, RetroFoam of Michigan Inc, Team Alex, and US Farathane for being our Break stop sponsors for our 37th Annual Wish-A-Mile Bicycle Tour. Riders will push off on Friday, July 26 to ride up to 300 miles throughout southwest Michigan to show their support and raise awareness for Make-A-Wish Michigan. If you want to join us at our chapter's largest fundraising event of the year, for a weekend full of biking, friends, special events, and meeting a few wish kids, visit www.wishamile.org today. #WishMI #wishamile

Thank you 4Front Credit Union for being our WAMmy’s sponsor for our 37th Annual Wish-A-Mile Bicycle Tour. Riders will push off on Friday, July 26 to ride up to 300 miles throughout southwest Michigan to show their support and raise awareness for Make-A-Wish Michigan. If you want to join us at our chapter's largest fundraising event of the year, for a weekend full of biking, friends, special events, and meeting a few wish kids, visit www.wishamile.org today. #WishMI #wishamile

Summer of wishes! ☀️🍉 Madison, 16 learned how to surf during her wish trip! This summer, you can help make wishes come true for Michigan kids like Madison. Wishes change everything for a child with a critical illness – providing hope, strength, and happiness. Summer is often a time for holidays and time spent with friends and family. But wish kids often miss out on summer fun due to their illness. Visit https://lnkd.in/ewMKrCwU to learn how you can create brighter days for wish kids today. #WishMI #wishgranted #summerofwishes

Make-A-Wish Michigan is proud to share that our Board member and Vice-Chair elect Philip Bocketti, CIMA, CAP, received an Honorable Mention from the Invest in Others Charitable Foundation awards With hundreds of nominations from across the country, the Invest in Others program recognizes financial advisors who are making a remarkable difference to the community through service with a non-profit.    As our nomination stated, Phil is a standout leader. He offers unwavering dedication, generosity of time & expertise, and models putting service to others at the center of his life. His entire family is involved with Make-A-Wish Michigan through wish granting, events, and always lending a helpful hand – amazing! Phil inspires us every day with his commitment and action. Most powerfully – with his heart and humility. He is a hero in our book and highlights the impact of doing well by doing good. Thank you, Phil and congratulations!   Do you want connect with one of the most trust organizations in the country to make a difference and align your personal and professional values? Click here: https://lnkd.in/eAYxyqi to learn more about volunteering with Make-A-Wish Michigan!  #iioawards #investinothers

Our amazing Wish-A-Mile team could use your help next July 23rd – July 25th as Prep Work Volunteers for the event, as well as during our tour July 26th – 28th as daily finish line cheering volunteers, Sunday’s Heroes Hurrah Volunteers, and on Monday 29th as post event volunteers. This is our chapter’s largest fundraising event and you can help us grant our goal of 500 wishes by spending your time with us. Click here: to sign up! https://lnkd.in/eiE6ty_U

Thank you to our Kid Zone sponsor, the Jandernoa Foundation for their support for this year's Wish-A-Mile Bicycle tour. Riders will bike throughout Southwest Michigan the weekend of June 26. Join us for the 100-mile, 200-mile, 300-mile or Virtual routes to support Make-A-Wish Michigan granting wishes to children with critical illnesses. Visit www.wishamile.org to learn more and to register. #wishamile #WishMI