Beyond The Wish
Beyond The Wish
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Discover the incredible stories of hope, resilience, and joy that fuel the Make-A-Wish mission. Learn about the challenges and triumphs these extraordinary children and their families face and how Make-A-Wish provides a beacon of hope in their darkest moments.Tune in every month as we delve into the power of a wish, the unwavering dedication of volunteers, and the transformative experiences that shape lives forever.If you are interested in learning more about Make-A-Wish Illinois, visit wish.org/illinois.
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Focuses on the transformative experiences of children with critical illnesses, sharing poignant stories of hope, resilience, and joy, with episodes such as the history of Make-A-Wish Illinois and personal journeys from volunteers and families.

Discover the incredible stories of hope, resilience, and joy that fuel the Make-A-Wish mission. Learn about the challenges and triumphs these extraordinary children and their families face and how Make-A-Wish provides a beacon of hope in their darkest moments.
Tune in every month as we delve into the power of a wish, the unwavering dedication of volunteers, and the transformative experiences that shape lives forever.
If you are interested in learning more about Make-A-Wish Illinois, visit wish.org/illinois.
At Make-A-Wish Illinois our mission is powered by a community of incredible supporters, in this episode, we’re focusing on one of the vital pillars of that support: our corporate partners. Their generosity doesn’t just fund wishes—it creates a legacy of hope.
Host, Sloan McHugh, sits down with WishMaker John Sbragia, Senior Vice President of Engineering and Quality for GATX, whose commitment to our mission is simply unparalleled. We dive into the story behind GATX’s incredible partnership with Make-A-Wish Illinois, exploring the impact their generosity has on both our wish families and their own company culture.
If you would like to get your company involved, WishMakers at Work is a turnkey fundraising program for a company to provide employees the opportunity to support a cause that brings hope to children when they need it most. Research shows that employees are wanting to engage in charitable activities. Partnering with Make-A-Wish serves as an occasion to bring them together as a team making a lasting impact for a child with a critical illness.
For more information visit wish.org/illinois

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