Board Member Spotlight! Rajat (Raj) Mehrotra CFA, CPA is not only a dedicated board member, he is also a donor, executive, and Ironman triathlete! On July 21st he completed Ironman Lake Placid and hit an individual PR across all three courses in one event (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike with > 8K feet climb, 26.2 mile marathon) to help grant 6-year-old Xareni’s wish to go to Disneyland with her family! He raised over $10K and we are so proud of his accomplishments! Thank you, Raj, for going above and beyond for our Wish kids! 💙 #BoardMemberSpotlight
About us
Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Make-A-Wish is one of the world's leading children's charities, serving children in every community in the United States and its territories. With the help of generous donors and more than 28,000 volunteers, Make-A-Wish grants a wish somewhere in the country every 34 minutes. It has granted more than 300,000 wishes in the U.S. since its inception in 1980. Founded in 1983, the Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles chapter has brightened the lives of over 10,000 children living in the communities across Los Angeles County. Annually, the chapter grants over 300 wishes for local children.
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http://www.wish.org/la
External link for Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, CA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1983
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Primary
11390 W. Olympic Boulevard
Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90064, US
Employees at Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles
Updates
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We are excited to announce that five new Board members have joined Make-A-Wish Greater LA’s Board of Directors. Special thanks to each new member for their volunteer leadership and commitment to granting wishes for critically ill children in our community. Phil Colaço- CEO, Deloitte Corporate Finance LLC (Retired) Douglas E. Eckrote, MBA- SVP & COO, Zones LLC Tiffany Faigus- SVP, Unscripted and Alternative Entertainment, ABC Entertainment and Walt Disney Television Matthew L. Friedrich- Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP Ian Gilbert- Executive Vice President, Colliers International
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This month, we are celebrating Jesús "Jesse" Gutiérrez’s 3rd year at Make-A-Wish Greater LA! 🥳👏🎉 Jesus is part of our programs team and works with wish families at the beginning of their wish process. We asked him, what has been one of your most memorable moments/experiences at Make-A-Wish so far? “It’s difficult to single out a memorable moment or experience at MAW - they happen daily and are each special in their own way. Whether it be on an onboarding welcome phone call, a wish discovery meeting, or a wish reveal, the opportunity to connect with wish children and families on a personal level (especially during a vulnerable and difficult time in their lives), and help bring Make-A-Wish’s mission of joy and hope to them, is endlessly impactful to me.” Say congrats to Jesús Gutiérrez!
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Cheer on baseball enthusiast Gunnar as he strives against his respiratory disorder. He doesn't let anything extinguish his passion for baseball. Check out the moment his ultimate wish of meeting his hero, Freddie Freeman from the Los Angeles Dodgers, turns into reality on SportsCenter's #MyWish at the link below https://lnkd.in/gp96pwkX
My Wish: Gunnar Gonzales plays catch with Freddie Freeman | SportsCenter
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Gunnar, a young boy with a spirit that shines brighter than any stadium lights, has a #MyWish that will leave you speechless. His story is a testament to the power of dreams and the unwavering strength of the human spirit. Witness his emotional encounter with his idol from the Los Angeles Dodgers on ESPN’s SportsCenter, tomorrow at 7 AM EST. Prepare to be inspired!
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Big shout out to Coleen Garcia! 🎉 Coleen has been the teacher advisor for the Kids for Wish Kids at La Serna High School. She is retiring after 32 years of being a Spanish teacher at La Serna High. Thank you to Senora Garcia for all your hard work and dedication to your students and for helping grant wishes for our wish kids! 💙 #donorspotlight #studentsgivingback #kidsforwishkids
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Hello Summer! ☀️ Summer is one of our busiest times for granting wishes! ✨ In June, we were able to help grant 77 life-changing wishes!! 🥳💙 #MonthlyWishes #wishesgranted #summerofwishes
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Some kids prefer fireworks, but Charlie wished to visit the Statue of Liberty with his classmates! On the 4th of July, we could not think of a better wish to share 🇺🇸. 🗽 📷: Make-A-Wish Metro New York and Western New York
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Four-year-old Wish Kid Noah and her mom Nicole chatted with KTLA 5 Morning News anchors Lu Parker and Glen Walker! Noah wished to go to Legoland and his mom shared about her experience and seeing Noah's wish granted. To hear about their experience, check out their interview: https://lnkd.in/gBfVbU9N 💙
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This month was our Real Estate Division Poker Tournament presented by Newmark and Latham & Watkins. Guests enjoyed delicious food and drinks, luxury travel prizes, and of course poker. A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who participated in this great evening! Funds raised from this event will go towards granting wishes to the nearly 700 local children who are waiting for their wishes to be granted. #grantingwishes #makeawish #losangeles
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