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Aloha Awakens a New Story<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h1>\n

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Everybody has a story, shaped by history and experience. For the past four years, my son Theo\u2019s story has been cancer. A story filled with hospital rooms, sickness, tears, and pain. A story of a boy robbed of his childhood and isolated from the world he longed to explore.\u00a0But our wish experience opened a new chapter.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

When Theo is outside \u2013 away from the hospital \u2013 he smiles. Nature connects him with something bigger than himself, so he wished to go to Hawaii to snorkel and swim with dolphins.\u00a0Make-A-Wish sent us to the Big Island, where Theo learned that nature holds deep spiritual significance \u2013 from the kukui nut to the naupaka flower.<\/strong><\/p>\n

On the Islands of Hawaii, there is a saying \u2013 one simple yet beautiful word \u2013 that defines the force that holds us together. A way of life that embodies love, peace, and mutual respect among people and land. Aloha. Theo experienced the Aloha spirit deeply. Feeling honored that the dolphins welcomed him into their home, he exclaimed, \u201cThis is the greatest thing I\u2019ve ever done!\u201d\u00a0Theo would not have had this moving and deep cultural experience without Make-A-Wish.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Immersed in the beauty and magic of Hawaii, Theo\u2019s story changed.<\/strong>\u00a0It evolved and intertwined with the touch of a dolphin\u2019s rubbery soft skin. It swayed in the breeze along with palm trees. It made harmonious music with the amakihi bird. It swam gracefully with the sea turtles and tasted the salty ocean. Thanks to Make-A-Wish, Theo\u2019s story is beyond cancer.\u00a0His story is Aloha.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2013 Gratefully,\u00a0<\/em>Kelly, Theo\u2019s mom \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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More Stories to Inspire You…<\/i><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Events You\u2019ll Love\u00a0\"\ud83e\udd42\"<\/span><\/p>\n

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An Important Announcement From our CEO\"\u2b50\"<\/span><\/p>\n

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Lemonade for Wishes\u00a0\"\ud83c\udf4b\"<\/span><\/p>\n

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Volunteer Spotlight\u00a0\"\ud83d\udc99\"<\/span><\/p>\n

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Help Wishes Take Flight! \u2708<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

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Attention!<\/em> Be our Captain Rescue!\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

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URGENT!<\/strong> Our airline miles are running on fumes. Donate your air miles today and <\/span>your <\/span><\/span>Alaska, Delta and United air miles will enable wish families to see <\/span>past <\/span>the clouds of illness. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Donate (anytime) at <\/span><\/span>wishesinflight.akwa.wish.org<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Soaring to Cloud 9 with this Dedicated Crew<\/i><\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

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KOMO 4 News and Lotus Radio <\/i>will host the upcoming 15TH annual Wishes in Flight FREQUENT FLIER MILEAGE DRIVE! Their continual support lifts wish kids to new heights in their taxing journey with illness.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

TUNE IN: Wednesday, July 31st 2024, 6 a.m-7 p.m. via KOMO 4 News, KNWN, KVI 570 and 101.5 HANK Radio.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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High-Flying Praise Goes to…<\/i><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

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KNDU<\/span><\/span><\/strong> in the Tri Cities for sharing that <\/span><\/span>we need more wish-granting volunteers \u2013 particularly in Eastern Washington who are bilingual – a<\/span><\/span>nd for hosting an airline miles campaign<\/span> resulting in <\/span>1.3M miles<\/span>. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Contact Lindsey Goss at <\/span><\/span>lgoss@akwa.wish.org<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a> to learn how you can join our wish family as a volunteer.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Alaska\u2019s News Source<\/span><\/span><\/strong> for hosting the MILLION MILEAGE CHALLENGE<\/strong> sponsored by Bailey\u2019s Furniture<\/strong>. Throughout April, they raised<\/span><\/span> nearly<\/span> 2<\/span>.5<\/span>M miles<\/span><\/strong> so that wish families can leave the hospital for someplace better.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Events to Remember<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

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Wish Night Gala & Auction – What Hope Created \u2728<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

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\u201c<\/strong><\/em>A wish might not have saved me from dying, but it saved my life.\u201d<\/strong> <\/em>With that poignant remark, you could feel the entire room of Wish Night guests lean in, hungry to know more details about Mercy\u2019s life-changing wish. Add in a show-stopping vocal performance by wish alum Laura, Ruby\u2019s heartfelt story about her wish to publish a children\u2019s book, and some one-of-a-kind silent and live auction items, and you have a Wish Night to remember. <\/span><\/p>\n

Together we raised more than $2.1 million.<\/strong> Because of your generosity, more wish kids will find their smiles again.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Heartfelt thanks to Wish Night Gala and Auction chairs, Bryan and Heather Adams, who championed the event with passion and positivity.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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EXCITING NEWS!<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Wish Night 2025 will be at the <\/span><\/span>Sheraton <\/span>Grand<\/span> Seattle <\/span><\/span>on March 15th. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Tell your friends \u2013 now \u2013 so you can join the fun and be a part of something life-changing for kids.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Wish Heroes Luncheon – Serving Up Soul Food \ud83e\uddb8\u200d\u2642\ufe0f<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

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On October 11<\/span><\/span>th<\/span><\/span>, 2024, ditch your desk and dine with purpose at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue. From 12-1<\/span><\/span> p.m.<\/span>, enjoy a catered lunch <\/span>while listening to <\/span>wish kid, Krystin, share <\/span>her <\/span>hero<\/span>ic journey<\/span> \u2013 a story peppered with joy and sprinkled with genero<\/span>sity<\/span>.<\/span> Minimum<\/span> suggested donation is $200.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Learn more at <\/span><\/span>wish.org\/<\/span>akwa<\/span>\/wish-heroes-luncheon<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Did you say Happiness Hour? \ud83e\udd42<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

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Glass clink!<\/span><\/span> Back by popular demand, Happiness Hour returns to Anchorage<\/strong> AND Spokane<\/strong>. Tell your friends, save the date, and get ready to <\/span><\/span>fill your cup with inspiration, food, <\/span><\/span>tasty beverages,<\/span><\/span> and a fun-loving community<\/span>.\u00a0 <\/span>Bid on exciting, unique auction items and enjoy hearing special guests share their Make-A-Wish stories.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2b50Anchorage<\/strong> – Saturday, October 5th, 2024\u2b50<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\u2b50Spokane<\/strong> – November 7th, 2024\u2b50<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Tickets and sponsorships are on sale at<\/span><\/span> wish.org\/akwa\/our-events<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Reserve your spot and mark your calendar today. <\/span>It\u2019s<\/span> for the kids. <\/span><\/span>Cheers!<\/span> <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Looking Back & Looking Ahead<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/h1>\n

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Dear Friends,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Since my first day in 2018, I knew that Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington was remarkable \u2013 composed of a strong team, outstanding volunteers, and a generous community of supporters.\u202fWith your trust and support over the last six years, I\u2019m proud to say that we have doubled our revenue and granted a record number of wishes. I\u2019m incredibly grateful to you for the role you played in making this possible.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But the time has come for me to take on a new role to advance our organization. Effective September 1, I will leave our chapter and join Make-A-Wish America as the Chief Chapter Advancement Officer. In this new position, I will support chapters across the United States in continuing to bring <\/span>hope, strength and joy<\/span><\/i><\/b> to children facing critical illnesses.\u202f\u202fWhile I am sad to no longer lead our chapter, I am excited for the future of Make-A-Wish both locally and nationally.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This transition could not come at a more exciting time for Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington.\u202fThe passion for the mission and commitment to the chapter\u2019s success is evident with record-breaking wish granting and fundraising. Our Board of Trustees is actively seeking a new leader to join this incredible team and continue our growth into a flourishing future. I am here through the summer, spearheading our goals and the work of the amazing staff, volunteers, and partners.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Please know that your support has been inspiring. None of the success achieved or wishes granted would have been possible without YOU! I look forward to supporting the chapter as a donor and wish-granting volunteer \u2013 cheering for its continued success.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>With deep gratitude,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Melissa Arias<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Will YOU Become a Monthly Wish Maker? Totes, Yes!\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

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Every day, you give \u2013 your time, thoughts, and funds to what you believe in. If you believe in what Make-A-Wish does for extremely sick kids, their families and our community, become a monthly WISHMAKER. <\/strong>For every wish granted, there are two more kids facing critical illnesses. In their time of struggle, your generosity matters.<\/span><\/p>\n

When you sign up to give at least $22 a month \u2013 and reach your third month in a row \u2013 you will receive a WishMaker tote bag.<\/b>\u00a0You\u2019ll\u00a0feel<\/i>\u00a0good,\u00a0give<\/i>\u00a0good and\u00a0look\u00a0<\/i>good.\u00a0Totes, yes!\u00a0<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

Sign up today at wish.org\/akwa\/givehope<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Connecting the Dots of Diversity<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

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If you have ever created connect-the-dot art, you know the excitement of seeing scattered dots transform into something cohesive. With diligent effort, the bigger picture emerges.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That is the goal of our Chapter\u2019s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force (DEITF).<\/strong> We are passionate about connecting the dots of our differences \u2013 from staff to volunteers to donors to wish families, spanning from Eastern Washington to rural Alaskan communities \u2013 so that we can serve every eligible child more equitably. It\u2019s about seeing the bigger picture and working together to achieve this goal.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c<\/span>We are a stronger Chapter the more our staff is educated (about DEI), which trickles into how we educate volunteers and donors about the diverse families we serve<\/span><\/b>,\u201d said Andi Blija, multimedia & creative manager and DEITF co-chair, alongside Janine Lee, assistant director of people & culture.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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View\u00a0our DEITF steps toward equitable change. <\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Your continual support paves the way.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Giving a Fresh Twist to <\/span>Lemon-AID<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

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Initiate something good in your neighborhood by hosting a lemonade stand that benefits Make-A-Wish. Your kid(s) will stay busy, become philanthropic heroes, and experience the joy of helping others.\u202f <\/span><\/span>Sweet!<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Last year, 19 lemonade stands raised nearly $31K. With your help, we can do more!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ready to feel those zesty peel-good-vibes?<\/strong> Sign up TODAY at\u00a0<\/span><\/span>wish.org\/akwa\/lemonade<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0to receive<\/span><\/span> a Make-A-Wish banner, mobile fundraising page, stickers and more! <\/span><\/span><\/span>Email Jessica Quijada at<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>jquijada@akwa.wish.org<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>with questions.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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When Life Gives You Lemons:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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EVERGREENS!<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Your Northwest neighborhood spot for salads, wraps & warm bowls \u2013 is teaming up with Make-A-Wish with a summer campaign at all locations! Five lemon-inspired menu items will be featured with $1\/item benefiting local wish kids.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep an eye on our social media channels for special events and engagement opportunities throughout the campaign, running late June to mid-September. <\/span><\/p>\n

Learn more at evergreens.com\/makeawish<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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JULY 31ST \u2013 AUGUST 1ST<\/strong><\/span>
EVERGREENS @ FREMONT (11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.)<\/p>\n

AUGUST 15TH \u2013 AUGUST 16TH<\/strong><\/span>
EVERGREENS @ FACTORIA (11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.)<\/p>\n

AUGUST 24th \u2013 AUGUST 25th\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>
EVERGREENS @ UNIVERSITY VILLAGE (11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.)<\/p>\n

SEPTEMBER 4TH \u2013 SEPTEMBER 5TH<\/strong><\/span>
EVERGREENS @ BELLEVUE NE 4TH (11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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A Company on Par for Wish Kids \u26f3<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

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Fore!<\/i> 24 years, the Pacific Plumbing Supply Golf Tournament <\/b>has benefitted Make-A-Wish Alaska & Washington. Last fall’s record-breaking event raised $30k \u2013 bringing their total contributions to more than $337k!<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s important to us to be able to support an organization that helps to make meaningful impacts on people\u2019s lives. Make-A-Wish does amazing things for kids, and we\u2019re honored to be a part of it,\u201d said Daniel Sherman, Owner of Pacific Plumbing Supply. \u201cMake-A Wish is passionate about their mission.\u00a0 Working with their teams has always made us feel like our time and effort are sincerely appreciated,\u201d said Sherman.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We are grateful for Pacific Plumbing Supply\u2019s ongoing support. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Is your company looking to make a difference? Contact Molly Morovick at mmorovick@akwa.wish.org <\/span><\/span><\/a>to learn more.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Could it be You?<\/em><\/span><\/h1>\n

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\"\u2b50\" VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: LIDIA HERNANDEZ \"\u2b50\"<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cIt will put a smile in your heart,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0<\/b>said volunteer Lidia Hernandez about what you feel as a Make-A-Wish volunteer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sporting her blue Make-A-Wish T-shirt, Lidia beamed, reflecting on her journey.\u00a0\u201cMy cousin\u2019s son received a wish. They went to Disneyland and came back so happy. I thought, \u201chow can I be part of this?\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Lidia\u2019s musings turned to action.<\/strong>\u00a0With 30 wishes under her belt from volunteering with the Make-A-Wish N. California & Nevada Chapter, Lidia contacted our Chapter soon after moving to Spokane. Knowing that wish families plod through dire trenches \u2013 emotionally, physically and often financially \u2014 Lidia shows up at the first meeting, asking, \u201cHow can we make this better for you?\u201d<\/em> or \u201c\u00bfC\u00f3mo podemos hacer esto mejor para ti?\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Lidia is one of our few bilingual (English and Spanish-speaking) volunteers in Eastern Washington, and she\u2019s hoping others will join this impactful opportunity.<\/strong>\u00a0Lidia said, \u201cI have grandkids now. What if one of them got sick? Someone\u2019s got to help. It might as well be me.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Could it be YOU?<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Put a smile in your heart and on a wish child\u2019s face.\u00a0Become a Make-A-Wish volunteer today.\u00a0<\/strong>We need more bilingual volunteers in every territory.<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact Lindsey Goss for more information at\u00a0lgoss@akwa.wish.org\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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