Butler Area Chamber of Commerce Honors Foundation’s 25th Birthday
The Butler Area Chamber of Commerce honored the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Wisconsin’s 25th birthday during their annual meeting, Thursday, September 17, 2009. The celebration included two special birthday cakes, a Resolution from the Village of Butler, an inspiring wish story from wish child Mira and her father and a check presentation from the Butler Chamber to the Foundation. The Make-A-Wish® office, located in the US Bank building, has been a citizen of Butler for the last 24 years.
Linda Ryfinski, Executive Director of the Butler Chamber is an active volunteer and wish granter, having granted 16 wishes over the last seven years. She also serves at events, including Host Night and Walk & Run for Wishes.
MEDIA COVERAGE
The Brew 97.3 - Connie & Fish post photos from Birthday party
"25 years of granting wishes to sick kids" - JSOnline
"Thousands gather to celebrate good deeds of Make-a-Wish Foundation" - FOX6NOW
Milwaukee Journal Sentinal coverage - July 7, 2009 - Click here
GIVE A 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY' GIFT THIS SUMMER
What would a birthday be without birthday presents?
In honor of our 25th birthday celebration, the Foundation
is seeking new, unwrapped toys and gift cards that can
be used as wish enhancement gifts for our wish children.
Start a collection at your workplace this summer and drop
off your donations at either of our Wisconsin offices.
For those in Madison, Maurices clothing store at the East
Towne Mall will be collecting new toys in-store this June
and July. Contact store manager Candie at 608.242.7693
for more information.
Click here to see the list of some gift ideas!
Field Office Birthday Pictures - June 6
Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Wisconsin
Grants 3,500th Wish!
“I wish to go to Monterey Bay to pet the sharks”
Six-year-old Dominic from Madison was the 3,500th child to receive his wish since the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin opened its doors in 1984. He went to Monterey Bay in California, where he went whale watching and pet sharks at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. His mom said, “This was very exciting for Dominic. He loved touching everything.”
Dominic is also serving as one of our five very special frontrunners for this year’s Walk & Run for Wishes, held Saturday, August 22, 2009 along Milwaukee’s lakefront. For more information, go to www.walkforwishes.com.
Governor's Proclamation
Governor Doyle recognizes Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Wisconsin for 25 years of granting the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Since 1984, over 3,500 children have received a wish from the Foundation. Click here to read the Governor's proclamation.
25 Years, Two Big Parties!
The highlights of our birthday year are the birthday parties we're throwing this
summer, where wish families, friends, volunteers and supporters from across the
state will celebrate 25 years of bringing wishes to life! On Saturday, June 6, the
Northeast Wisconsin area will have an out-of-this-world Birthday Party at Fox
Cities Stadium, featuring "Star Wars" characters, a tailgate party, a Wisconsin
Timber Rattlers game and fireworks! Call 920.993.9994 for more information.
Special thanks to sponsors Albert & Shirley Schmidt.
Sunday, July 12 is Make-A-Wish Day at Miller Park! The fun starts with a tailgate party featuring a special presentation by Honorary Chair, Milwaukee Brewer Corey Hart. Festivities continue as the Brewers take on the L.A. Dodgers, with wish children participating in promotions throughout the game, including Sam's wish to sing the National Anthem! Call 800.236.WISH for more information. Special thanks to sponsors Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, Brewer Charities and Mueller Graphic Supply, Inc.
Host Night Birthday Pictures
