Make-A-Wish Utah

I've been fortunate to work with Frank Nilson for over ten years. Like many, I consider him an amazing colleague, friend, and person. After serving over 3,000 Utah Wish Families, Frank is retiring and moving to a part-time role. He's brought so much passion and fun to the Make-A-Wish culture and is everyone's favorite person. Happy retirement, Frank!

Thank you, Texas Roadhouse! In support of Drive for Wishes, Texas Roadhouse locations across the state came together to raise funds to grant life-changing wishes for Utah kids. Last week, Lehi Texas Roadhouse management and staff presented us with a $36,000 donation; enough to grant SIX WISHES! We are humbled and grateful for your partnership, Texas Roadhouse! . . . #makeawish #driveforwishes

The Destinations team recently hosted an amazing wish proclamation for wish kid Stewie who loves baseball. They spent the afternoon at Smith’s Ballpark participating in a ton of fun baseball activities and meeting Bumble. The best part of the day was celebrating with Stewie when he found out that he had been medically cleared and his wish to travel to Destin, Florida will be granted soon! Thank you, Destinations team! Destinations . . . #smithsballpark #bumble #florida

After over 25 years with Make-A-Wish Utah, our revered Program Director, Frank Nilson, is retiring. Frank is a Make-A-Wish icon who has not only worked diligently and passionately for our mission, but has also been an avid and effective advocate, inspiring countless others to join us to reach every eligible child. In his time as a Make-A-Wish employee, Frank oversaw the granting of 3,000 wishes, ensuring each recipient had a one-of-a-kind experience! Please join us in extending a huge congratulations to Frank on a career to be enormously proud of. Frank, your legacy and personality will continue to inspire your fellow staff members, wish families, volunteers, and Make-A-Wish Utah.

Please join us in extending a huge thanks to our partners at Quick Quack Car Wash for supporting Make-A-Wish Utah with their Day at the Wash event. The generosity of Quick Quack Car Wash and their customers will help grant TWO wishes for Utah children battling life-threatening medical conditions.

Wish kid Quintin (5) was invited to be a special guest at Jet Dental’s Celebrity Golf Tournament recently. He is a big BYU fan, and was excited to meet many BYU sports players. While there he learned some very special news: his wish to go to Walt Disney World is OFFICIALLY being granted! We’re so excited for your wish, Quintin! @jetdental BYU Athletics . . #wishkid #makeawish #waltdisneyworld #byu #jetdental #wishreveal #byusports

Our partners at Associated Food Stores are helping support wishes throughout the month of June. Drop by any Macey's, Fresh Market, Dick's Fresh Market, Lin's, or Dan's Fresh Market between now and June 29 and purchase a Make-A-Wish Star during checkout! All proceeds will help grant the wishes of Utah children.

Our partners at Owala hosted an incredible wish reveal for wish kid Addlyn! After meeting lots of new animal friends, Addlyn learned that her wish to be a zookeeper will officially be granted!!

Our partners at Owala hosted an incredible wish reveal for wish kid Addlyn! After meeting lots of new animal friends, Addlyn learned that her wish to be a zookeeper will officially be granted!!

We recently hosted our End-of-Year Kids for Wish Kids Bash to celebrate our school partners throughout the state. Through our Kids for Wish Kids program, students and sponsors raised funds to help us grant over 65 wishes! Thank you, thank you, thank you to all involved! We were also able to feature a handful of stand out schools during our Kids for Wish Kids award ceremony. Standout Assembly Award: Salem Hills High School Wish Kid Celebration Award: Mountain View High School Outstanding Ongoing Partner Award: Skyline High School Next Level Cumulative Giving Award: Brighton High School School of the Year Award: Lone Peak High School A huge thank you to Thanksgiving Point, Kneaders, and Behind the Bar Catering for donating their services to help us celebrate!