I wish to go to Disneyland Josiah, 3 cancer

2018 Annual Report Dear Friend,

The stories and outcomes within our 2018 annual report prove the impact our mission makes year over year. Last year we were honored to grant the wishes of 73 kids - an increase in total wishes granted from the previous year, matched by an increase in revenue raised thanks to our passionate and dedicated supporters.

Highlights of the past year included the granting of our 1,400th wish in September when Aubree had tea with the Princesses at The Walt Disney World Resort; the relocation of our chapter office to a bright, welcoming and accessible space in Scarborough; and a record-breaking Fantasy Auction where our generous supporters contributed in one magical evening the funds to grant 35 wishes!!

Throughout the year we were inspired by wish families who chose to “Wish It Forward” and make contributions to ensure that other families felt the impact of a wish as they did. In addition, dozens of community organizations and partners across the state gave of their time and effort to host various events which support the ripple effect of our mission.

Our partners in the medical field continued to share with us how they - the physicians, nurses and all those involved in the care of our wish kids have seen the power of a wish. It starts long before the wish experience and lasts long after. There is a visible impact on their patients and families and wishes are truly uplifting for everyone involved.

The Make-A-Wish Maine Board of Directors continued to generously guide our chapter in developing strategic initiatives and establishing goals to further our vision to grant the wish of every eligible child. And our dedicated staff partnered with our network of committed volunteers throughout the state to reach those goals and create magical, unforgettable wish experiences.

From our staff, volunteers and leaders to our medical partners and donors, you all form the community that makes wishes come true. We thank all of you, our Make-A-Wish Maine community, for continuing to make a difference in the lives of children dealing with critical illnesses.

Gratefully,

Kate Vickery Executive Director

2 2018 Board of Directors

Lynn Bak, Ph.D. Cynthia Faulkner Board Chair Faulkner Consulting LMB Associates Beth Goodrich Philip Poirier Malone Auto Racks Vice Chair ServiceMaster Clean Chad Goodwin Residential Mortgage Services Dan Tilton Treasurer Philip Harriman, CLU ChFC Skowhegan Savings Bank Lebel & Harriman, LLP Financial Advisors Kim Anania Melinda Kinney KMA Human Resources Consulting Charter Communications

Lisa Anderson Meredith Leiter Pen Bay Medical Center Ralph Austin Woodman, Edmands, Danylik & Austin PA Jim Marston member emeritus Uncle Andy’s Digest

Bill Becker, CTFA, CWS Cynthia O’Rourke Spinnaker Trust Kevin Bowman Bowman Constructors Erin Ovalle Maine Life Media Stanley Chaleff, MD MCCP/Maine Medical Center Larry Roy Dad’s Place Rick Cyr Baker Newman Noyes Kyla Scarponi Pediatric Associates of York Hospital Susan DesGrosseilliers Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty Mark Woronoff, Esq. Maine Legal Associates Adam Dunbar Wells Fargo Advisors

2018 Staff Kate Vickery, Executive Director Samantha Elliott, Events Manager Lani Geistwalker, Program Services Coordinator Rita King, Office Coordinator Whitney Miller, Volunteer Manager Mackenzie Perry, Wish Coordinator Meredith Plaud, Donor Care Manager Rebekah Roy, Marketing Manager 4 This year’s Fantasy Auction took place on June 15th at the Samoset Resort in Rockport. The spectacular event celebrated the renewed strength and hope created by a wish granted while raising funds to grant more wishes. Thanks to the generosity of partners, donors, and competitive bidding by over 250 attendees, $250,000 was raised, making this the most successful Auction in 25 years.

Highlights included a performance by wish kid Katherine’s jazz trio, the Extension Chords, a presentation by wish kid turned wish granting volunteer, Ben Carter, and a special reunion for wish kid Sawyer, aka Sonic Spiderboy, and his friends, sidekick Sgt. Miller and Slugger the Sea Dog.

Awards were given in celebration of achievements throughout the year. Uncle Andy’s Summer Block Party and the Portland Sea Dogs both received the Community Spirit Award, which recognizes organizations or individuals outside of Make-A-Wish who significantly contribute to our cause, and 15-year-old, Chase Walker who organized Wings 4 Wishes was honored with the Brendan Batson Award in recognition of young people who give their time and energy in support of Make-A-Wish.

With an original goal to raise enough funds to grant 25 wishes, in celebration of Make-A-Wish Maine’s 25 years, the total took us well over the top. As a result of this event, we will be able to grant 35 life-changing wishes to children in Maine with critical illnesses. George Goes Under The Sea I Wish To Go to Walt Disney World

George, 8 rare genetic disorder

“It was a magical, eye-opening, and life-changing trip for the boys and us as a family.” -Tobey, George’s Mom

8-year-old George loves anything and For the weeks leading up to the trip, George’s everything Disney, especially Ariel and the wish granters would deliver fun gifts like Disney villains. His bedroom is even Disney luggage and beach apparel. His wish granters themed, with a big castle on the wall. So, even made a very special countdown chain when it came time for George, who was that had a fact about Disney on each day. born with a rare genetic disorder, to choose “We hadn’t even left for the trip yet and were a wish it was a quick and very obvious being totally pampered,” Tobey said. decision: Go to Walt Disney World. After being whisked away to Florida, they In typical Make-A-Wish fashion, from were immersed in the wonderful world of beginning to end, the wish process was Disney. George’s highlight of the trip was truly a magical experience for George’s meeting Ariel and hanging out with her in family. Ariel’s Grotto. George and Jasper loved spending time in the Magic Kingdom riding For George’s parents, life had always been It’s A Small World and visiting the Haunted about caring for George and his older Mansion. brother Jasper, who is autistic. George’s family had never been on a vacation to- For Tobey, the highlight of the trip was feel- gether as so much time had been dedicated ing like a normal family. Staying at Give Kids to keeping the kids healthy. The experi- the World and the special treatment they ence of going to Walt Disney World was received from everybody involved in the wish life-changing as they got to spend time provided the family with “a really inclusive together as a family, experiencing the mag- and wonderful feeling.” ic of Disney World without having to worry about any health matters. “They pulled out Walt Disney World was truly the perfect fit all the stops from beginning to end!” said and dream come true for not only George, but Tobey, George’s mom. his family as well. 6 Anonymous, 15, to have a custom gaming system Wishes Granted Brady, 12, to go to Walt Disney World David, 6, to go to Walt Disney World David, 17, to have a computer/recording studio equip- in 2018 ment September 2017 - August 2018 Gabriel, 14, to go to Florida theme parks Nataliel, 6, to go to Walt Disney World Androscoggin Pierce, 11, to meet the New England Patriots Anonymous, 15, to meet the judges of her favorite show Anonymous, 6, to go to Hawaii Knox Avalyn, 12, to go to a big waterpark/amusement park Ezekiel, 18, to have a custom built computer Ronald, 9, to go to LEGOLAND Cooper, 7, to have a yellow UTV

Aroostook Lincoln Addison, 18, to go to Hawaii Alice, 14, to have a She Shed Alyssa, 19, to meet the cast of her favorite show Aaliyah, 6, to go to Walt Disney World Makenna, 6, to go to Walt Disney World Madison, 11, to go to Walt Disney World Skylar, 12, to meet the Cake Boss Oxford Cumberland Brady, 4, to go to Thomasland & Great Wolf Lodge Addison, 10, to have a screened-in playhouse with an Jacob, 4, to go to Walt Disney World adaptive swing set Nathaniel, 8, to have a sensory shed Anonymous, 11, to go to Walt Disney World Anonymous, 16, to have a gaming setup Penobscot Anonymous, 19, to go on a shopping spree for truck parts Anonymous, 16, to have a club house Anonymous, 5, to go to Walt Disney World Chloe, 5, to go to Walt Disney World Aubrey, 5, to go to Walt Disney World Ella, 5, to go to Walt Disney World Ava, 12, to go to Hawaii Sienna, 17, to see Hamilton on Broadway Brady, 12, to go to Walt Disney World Harrison, 16, to go to LEGO HQ in Denmark Hudson, 6, to go to Walt Disney World Piscataquis Kanah, 20, to be a professional photographer at a Anonymous, 5, to go to Walt Disney World sporting event Anonymous, 14, to go to Walt Disney World Kiley, 8, to go to Walt Disney World Madison, 4, to go to Walt Disney World Mason, 4, to go to Walt Disney World Sagadahoc Lillian, 5, to have a princess party Nolan, 12, to go to Bora Bora Seth, 19, to go on a Disney cruise Shayla, 13, to go to the San Diego Zoo Somerset Skylar, 9, to go to Universal Studios Anonymous, 11, to have a man cave Sophia, 5, to go to Hawaii Anonymous, 11, to have a cabin Vivienne, 5, to go to Walt Disney World Matthew, 18, to have an ATV

Franklin Waldo Trent, 6, to ride trains in the Grand Canyon Brad, 17, to have a dirt bike

Hancock Brock, 10, to go on an Orlando adventure York Dekota, 13, to go on a Disney cruise Anonymous, 15, to go fishing in Alaska George, 8, to go to Walt Disney World Anonymous, 5, to go to Walt Disney World Wyatt, 8, to go to Diggerland Bryce, 7, to have a sport court Ethan, 10, to go to Atlantis Josiah, 3, to go to Disneyland Kennebec Katherine, 6, to have a pop-up camper Adrian, 6, to have a service dog Kyle, 13, to go to Walt Disney World Anonymous, 16, to have a gaming system Nicole, 16, to go to Japan Anonymous, 12, to go to Walt Disney World Owen, 8, to go to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Anonymous, 13, to have a custom gaming system Shea, 13, to go to the San Diego Zoo How Alyssa’s Wish Changed Her Life

I wish to be an Animator for Adventure Time

Alyssa, 16 heart transplant

“This wish honestly changed the course of my entire future.” -Alyssa, Wish Kid

Almost five years ago Alyssa, who needed Technology in Boston, when Alyssa was ready a heart transplant, had her wish granted by to make her wish choice, it was no surprise Make-A-Wish Maine. Today, she explains that she wished to be an animator for one how her wish experience changed the of her favorite childhood shows, “Adventure course of her life and made a lasting impact. Time.”

Growing up, Alyssa always had a passion “I chose to visit Cartoon Network because for drawing and dreamed of becoming an when I was younger being an animator was animator. However, getting to that dream always a dream of mine, but it wasn’t really has taken some work. A typical high school something I was able to explore. Northern student, Alyssa was looking at colleges, Maine doesn’t have much in the way of fund- spending time with friends and family, and ing for arts programs, so I wasn’t really given planning her future. When was then referred the opportunity to hone my skills as an artist. to Make-A-Wish Maine in 2012 while she While I was accepted into the software en- was in the hospital awaiting her heart trans- gineering program at Wentworth Institute of plant. Technology in Boston. I used my wish kind of like a last chance to see what it would be like “Before my transplant I was constantly to be an animator.” exhausted, and unable to do much physi- cal exertion,” Alyssa explained. In 2013 she During her wish trip in Southern California, received her new heart, but it wasn’t a quick Alyssa, her family, and her best friend Emily recovery. Still, every day Alyssa made great received a full tour of the Cartoon Network. progress, as her heart got stronger, so did They watched unreleased cartoons ahead of her spirit. the network showing, met many of the voices of her favorite characters while observing the Having paused her dreams of being an ani- recording process, and even met the lead pro- mator and attending Wentworth Institute of ducer who walked them through each step of

8 the animating process. “My dad appreciat- ed seeing how excited I got meeting people I was only able to read about and going somewhere I wouldn’t have been able to otherwise,” Alyssa said. The entire Cartoon Network staff wanted to make Alyssa’s visit as amazing and memorable as possible.

“It was really eye-opening for me. I view the experience much more as an adult would, than a child. I loved the work environment and how the employees interacted with me and each other, and I realized that it was something I really wanted to be a part of. It helped me realize that I absolutely did not want to be a software engineer, and de- spite the fact that I was due to start the en- gineering program in the fall, I should drop out and apply to an animation program.” Alyssa now as a sophmore in college Now at age 22, Alyssa is currently attending Savannah College of Art and Design for An- imation with a minor in Character Technical Direction. “It absolutely has impacted my life. Had it not been for my wish, I would have continued with the engineering program that I was accepted into, and I can guarantee that I would be very unhappy working in a corporate 9-5 desk job.”

Alyssa working on a storyboard at the Cartoon Network Cara Charitable Foundation, Inc. 2018 Dad’s Place LLC* Deloitte* Marc and Lauri Dugas Donors Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund September 2017 - August 2018 Jerome & Susan Goldberg Fund of Maine Community Foundation Our fundraising efforts, fiscal practices, and James and Beth Goodrich business operations are all designed to support JetBlue Airways* a single purpose: to grant wishes that change Royden Lewis lives. Whether you make a one-time gift, set up Limo Services ME* a monthly donation or establish a matching gifts Maine Community Foundation program at your workplace, you are essential to Maine Turf & Greenery* Maritime Energy helping share the power of a wish®. John and Rebecca Marr MDRT Foundation Wish Champion MFG Corp $25,000 and above Liza Morong Anonymous Network For Good Lynn Bak, PhD* O’Hara Corporation Coulombe Family Foundation Pape Subaru Diana J. Washburn Chris Parsons-Mank and Jim Casey Dorothy A. Chase Revocable Trust Phil and Susan Poirier* Give Kids The World* Portland Limousine* Estate of Elizabeth M. Hardy Elizabeth Shissler Sheraton Waikiki* Superior Concrete LLC Ann H. Symington Foundation Wish Visionary The Tyler Foundation $10,000-$24,999 Walmart Anonymous Avis* Wish Pacesetter Bowman Constructors* $2,500-$4,999 Chris Coborn AIM Recycling* Erin Flanagan and Matt Lawson* Allen Insurance Maureen Flanagan and Mike Bridges Chris and Kim Anania* Headlight Audio Visual* Anonymous KMA Human Resources Consulting* Anonymous Bruce Leiter, MD and Meredith Leiter* Anonymous Maine Sustainable Forestry Initiative* Ralph and Suzanne Austin Wayne and Caroline Morong Jane Bickford PTC, Inc. Budget Blinds of Southern Maine Residential Mortgage Services, Inc. Campers Inn of Kingston, Inc* Spectrum Healthcare Partners Christman Pool Service Viking Lumber Inc.* ClaimVantage Commercial Street Pilots Wish Innovator Brian Cross $5,000-$9,999 Cushman Creative* Dexter Firefighters Assoc. Anonymous Dirigo Slipform* Biovid Corporation Adam and Erin Dunbar Steve and Heather Bowen Daniel and Leslie Eaton Kevin and Susan Bowman Brian and Elizabeth Elowe Rick and Ann Bresnahan* Enterprise Holdings* Camden National Corporation Far Meadow Construction* Brian Fish 10 *FY18 donations include in-kind support Michael and Muriel Galgano Calvin and Carol Boston Hannaford Bros. Co.-Scarborough Rick and Karen Bowe Laura and Josh Harjula Donald and Rose Bresnahan Douglas Hawkins Camden Real Estate Company Peter Horch Ernest and Dianne Capen Chris Kierce Michael and Gina Celeste* Landscape Express, Inc. Stanley Chaleff, MD and Emily Chaleff Elizabeth Mace William and Christy Clark Jared Merritt Commonwealth Charitable Fund Travis and Mina Miller Jeffrey and Kathy Corey Kevin and Heidi Naughton Rick and Mandy Cyr Neokraft Signs Inc* Madison Damon John and Jennifer Nolan Susan DesGrosseilliers Jamie Nonnie and Christine Chasse Dimillo’s on the Water* Old Hickory* Walt Disney World* Steven and June Parent Patrons Oxford Insurance Company Disneyland Resort* Perry’s Home Furnishings & Design* Diversified Business Communications Prock Marine Company Drummond & Drummond Estate of Richard C. Randall Sr. Joel Dufour Neal and Jennifer Richard Michael and Pamela Dufour Rod Varney & Sons LLC* Steve and Linda Durrell Saunders Electronics Enterprise Holdings Foundation Scott Transportation, Inc. Keith and Deborah Erikson Stephen and Georgia Smith* First National Bank Stantec Consulting, Inc Fixtures Designer Plumbing Showroom Mark Stuppy Eric and Jade Fleury Tex-Tech Industries Andrew and Annie Forbes Truist Mark and Anne Fouree United Mid-Coast Charities, Inc. Frantz Furniture & Imports, Inc.* Unity Foundation Friend & Friend* ValMark Securities Global Gift Fund Patrick and Tori Gaetani Veterans of Foreign Wars Patricia Gallant William J.J. Gordon Foundation GameStop* YPI Kids Bernard Garrigan Wish Friends Shelia Geoffrion* David and Marliese Gilbert $1,000 - $2,499 Peter Giustra 16 Bay View Hotel* Give With Liberty ACA New England Gorham Savings Bank* Acadia Auto Auctions Graffman’s, Inc. - Motor Supply Co Susan Akers Michelle Graham Alere Scarborough, Inc. William and Sally Haggett American * Harbor Builders Associates Dana and Lisa Anderson* William Hersey Anonymous John and Gayle Hichborn Athens Community School Home, Hope and Healing Auburn Concrete Horch Roofing John and Sonja Babb Ashley Hunt Baker Newman Noyes, LLC Stephen and Amy Hutnak Ellen Baldwin J.K. Kalloch Bank of America Employee Giving Campaign J.S. McCarthy Printers Basil and Sarah Bennett Jane’s Shooting Stars Team Dayton Benway Greg Kaknes Bilodeau Electric, Inc.* Melinda Kinney Borman Family Foundation Knox Machine Company Tammy Kolmosky Union Farm Equipment* L/A Harley-Davidson United Insurance Judith and Peter Labbe United Way of Androscoggin County Kevin and Linda Leahy United Way of Greater Portland Lebel & Harriman, LLP United Way of RI Legoland Florida* Universal Studios-Florida* Peter and Christina Lofgren John and Connie Vickery Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding, Inc. Village Management Corp Ronald and Linda MacDonald Robert and Nancy Walker Maine Coast Walmart Store #2013 Maine Lobster Outlet, LLC Walmart Store #1788 Mallory Portraits* Patrice Weber Management Research Group Inc.* Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Jim and Sue Marston Thomas Whyte Stephen McNeice Woodin & Company Store Fixtures, Inc. MEMIC - Portland Jeffrey and Heather Zachau Merck Foundation Zimba Company, Inc Paul and Patricia Meserve Mist Transportation Morong-Falmouth Wish Club National Distributors, Inc* $500-$999 Nature’s Design Landscaping, Inc. Adaptive Star* Northeast Patients Group Airtemp, Inc. Nurtured By Nature* American Legion Auxilliary 57 Oakley Hutchins & Son Construction Anonymous Carrie and Casey O’hara Argo Marketing Group, Inc. James and Cynthia O’Rourke* Atlantic Construction Ostrye Family Fund Atlantis Resort* Charlie Page Daniel and Cathy Baillargeon Pals Bar Harbor Bank and Trust Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Beacon Counseling Period Design Restoration, LLC William and Elizabeth Becker Philbrook & Associates Steven Berg Pratt & Whitney Jeffrey and Audrey Berzinis Kyle and Sonya Purington Dan Bickford* Anna Remsen Biddeford Savings Rent-A-Princess* Black Bear Medical, Inc.* Robbins Lumber Inc* Boston Celtics* Rockport Steel Brian Bowman Larry Roy Bridges Electric Inc. Evan Scarponi and Kyla Scarponi, DO Linda Brodeur Gail Schatzle Capozza, Inc Janice Sears Craig Church Seasons Downeast Design City Square Consulting Tim and Candace Sharp Coastal Kitchen & Bath Designs, Inc. Sheraton Universal Hotel* Paul and Liz Cooleen* Elizabeth and Richard Simonds Country Farm Furniture * Cozy Harbor Seafood, Inc. Peter and Anne Sowles Cross Insurance* Spinnaker Trust Aaron Crossman William and Elizabeth Stephenson Todd Cushman* Tall Trees Construction Custom Coatings, Inc.* The Boulos Company Darling’s Auto Mall Julie Tweedie & James Pietkiewicz Robert Davis 12 *FY18 donations include in-kind support Dead River Company Jennifer and Gerry Mirabile Donald E. Meklin & Sons* Vance and Anne Morgan Dow Furniture* Steven and Amy Morse Sandi and Shannon Dwyer Mortgage Network Earl Gerrish & Sons, Inc. New England Rent to Own* Embassy Suites - Portland* Nicola’s Homes* William and Deborah Ethridge, Jr. Meryl Nierman John and Rebecca Farnum Elizabeth Nolan Cynthia Faulkner North East Mobile Health Services* Flaherty’s Family Farm Wendy Noyes Forefront Events LLC Orlando Medical Rentals* Four Points Sheraton - Bangor* Erin Ovalle Four Twelve Boutique* Chris Paszyc Ellen and Kevin Franchetti PatraCompany General Dynamics Employees Garrett Pillsbury Susan Given Pine State Pest Solutions, Inc. Goble Family McDonald’s Restaurants Jeanette Poillon* Chad and Sarah Goodwin Quattro, LLC Richard and Margaret Graham Jim and Heather Raftice Grand Canyon Railroad Hotel* Scott Ramsey Lauren Hall Ray Labbe & Sons Lillian Hall* Red Hair, Inc Hampton Inn & Suites South Lake Buena Reny’s Charitable Foundation Vista* San Diego Zoo/Wild Animal Park* Handyman Rentals* Dwayne and Candace Sanborn Tom and Carole Hardison Sandy Pines Campground* Harraseeket Inn Sappi Fine Paper North America Jodie Heal* Sea Life Park* John and Margaret Hood Elizabeth Senders Hurricane Restaurant* Gary Smart Ironside Computers* Mark and Caroline Sprague J.M. Brown General Contractor, Inc Sugarloaf Mountain Corporation* Jo Ellen Designs* Claire Sutton Hannah Jones Robert and Corry Tarbox Kennebec Savings Bank The Standard Kennebunk Resort Collection* Dan and Elizabeth Tilton Kennebunk Savings Bank Tim Donnell Plumbing & Heating Inc. Scott Kent Kirk Todd Kyle Pages Golf Shop Jim Tucker Anne LaFond United Way of Mid Coast Maine Richard Lampert Universal Studios Hollywood* Richard and Kerry Lavigne Universal Studios* Lee Credit Express Rodney and Stacy Varney Legacy Properties Kate Vickery* Monique Leigh Peter and Carole Vigue Leis of Hawaii* Gregory and Susan Villa MacDonald Motors W. S. Emerson Company, Inc. Machias Savings Bank Joyce Wagner Maine Brew Bus* Walmart Store #1954 Tom Manning Washburn & Son Excavating Michael and Celeste Martin Wooden Screen Door Company* Ashley McLennan Mark and Carolyn Woronoff Michael McNeice York Hospital Michael Good Gallery* Zachau Construction 2018 External Event Donors

Wish Pacesetter September 2017 - August 2018 $2,500-$4,999 The wishes we granted this year are largely funded by events hosted and attended by sup- A Fun Fitness Event at Wiggley Bridge porters around the state. Thank you to every- Craig Orchard Memorial Drag Race one who attended, volunteered, organized and Hammond Lumber’s Score TD Points for Make- supported these events. A-Wish Maine Game Wardens’ Softball Event Wings on the Waterfront Wish Champion $25,000 and above Wish Friends Brewer Kiwanis Wishing Under the Stars Gala $1,000 - $2,499 Old Village Inn Make-A-Wish Ball Bobby G and Friends Concert Power of 3 Golf Tournament Bootleggers Warehouse Bottle Drive Uncle Andy’s Summer Block Party Chi Omega Wicked for Wishes York Golf Tournament & Tennis Mixer Dad’s Place Make-A-Wish Fridays Hammond Lumber Product Show Wish Visionary Happy Horseshoe Campground Auction $10,000-$24,999 LA Harley Chili Cookoff North Yarmouth Academy Wish Club Augusta Eagles Bike Ride Portland Tug Boat Parade of Lights N S Giles 4th Annual Charity Golf Event Richards Family Car Show OOB 365 Wings 4 Wishes The Fogcutters Super Fantastic Xmas Ring Family Farm Days Extravaganza Wayne’s Wiffle for a Wish Wish Club $500-$999 Wish Innovator $5,000-$9,999 Bangor Grange #372 Breakfast with Santa Coastal Ridge Elementary Wish Bracelet Sale Courier Publications’ Best of the Best Greely Middle School Hat Day Fontaine Family Real Estate Bidding for Wishes Orono Student Nurses Association Trick or Trot Henry J Hartford Golf Classic MaineOxy Golf Tournament Pat’s Pizza Poker Run Portland Water District’s Charity Golf Tourna- ment Red Knights Ride for Wishes Rocky’s Ace Hardware Make-A-Wish Day Scare for Wishes Smith-Tobey American Legion’s Operation Com- mon Cents Spoiled Rotten at the Ogunquit Playhouse Walton Family Wish It Forward

14 *FY18 donations include in-kind support Addison’s Atrium I wish to have a playhouse “It was a big life moment for her. with an adaptive swing-set It meant a lot to us. One of those

Addison, 10 pinnacles in life that we will genetic disorder always remember.”- Tammy, Addison’s Mom

10-year-old Addison was in the hospital when be together and build lasting memories in the years one of her doctors and her mom, Tammy, to come. Make-A-Wish pulled out all the stops; decided to refer Addison to Make-A-Wish. equipped with a ramp for easy access and a swing, Tammy had heard about Make-A-Wish from a the gazebo is a backyard paradise, designed to maxi- couple of Addison’s friends but was hesitant mize the family’s yard with a safe, accessible surface to refer her. In the fall of 2017, Tammy de- for Addison. cided it was time and that “Addison deserved some happiness.” Little did Tammy know how With help from Maine Turf and Greenery and much happiness Addison’s wish would not Aligned Wireless Services, the land was cleared, and only bring Addison, but the whole family. the gazebo was completed at the end of the sum- mer. Friends, family, nurses, and doctors gathered Due to her condition, it was difficult for Ad- for the ultimate wish reveal where the spotlight was dison to spend time outside with her family. all on Addison. So, when she was presented with the oppor- tunity to wish, Addison wished for a screened Addison’s wish granters revealed a beautiful hand in adaptive gazebo, so she could enjoy the painted sign which read, “Addison’s Atrium” to wel- outdoors while still having the comforts of come all visitors to the gazebo. the inside. “We have a really nice yard, yet nobody goes outside” said Tammy. They want- The whole family can’t wait to enjoy “Addison’s Atri- ed to create a space where the family could um” all summer long for many years to come. Financials

Make-A-Wish Maine is 100% donor dependent and relies on individuals, corporations, grants, foundations and local fundraising to maintain its annual budget of more than $1.5 million. Because Make-A-Wish is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, donations to the organization are tax deductible.

Our most recent audited financial statements are available on our website at www.maine.wish.org.

Ways To Help Form a Walk Team Donate Miles Legacy of Wishes Year End Gifts Adopt-A-Wish Host an Event

For more information on any of the above ways to help, please visit maine.wish.org

Revenue Sources: Expenses:

Management & General: 4% Grants: 4% Fundraising: 17% Corporate Support: 12% Program (Wish Granting)*:78% Events: 40% Individual Support: 44%

*The Better Business Bureau’s standards for charity accountability require that charitable organizations spend at least 65% of their total expenses on program activities. 16 I wish to have a More Than pop-up camper Katie, 4 Medicine cancer A wish has a transformational impact on quality of life Make-A-Wish Maine grants the wish of a local child every five days. Since 1992, more than 1,500 wishes have been granted.

Wishes often represent pivotal moments in children’s lives, a time that reminds them of what they are fighting for.

The consensus is overwhelmingly positive. Physicians believe that wishes and the entire wish process have a powerful and essential effect on the well-being of children with critical illnesses.

As doctors work to diagnose and treat critical illnesses, many include a wish as part of the child’s medical treatment plan. A wish brings healing beyond medicine.

Medical Impact Of A Wish “It’s an unsaid power that wish experiences give kids. These kids are living longer, they’re living better, they’re having more fun in their life. And it all started with one experience … their wish.”

– Anup Patel, MD, Nationwide Children’s Hospital

89% 97% 91% of surveyed nurses, doctors of adult former wish kids of parents felt an increased and medical professionals report improved mental and sense of empowerment and believe wishes can positively emotional health as a result improved ability to cope with influence physical health* of their wish experience* the illness and situation*

* Wish Impact Study Results – Second Phase. (2011). 2018 Active Wish Granting Volunteers

Volunteers bring our mission to life. From Aroostook to York County and everywhere in between, wish granting volunteers visit with children and families to determine their greatest wish, and then go to great lengths to ensure that the reality of a child’s wish surpasses their wildest dreams. Volunteers are also an indispensable part of our fundraising: organizing walks, bake sales, auctions, and numerous other events that they create on their own. Make- A-Wish® Maine exists due to the work of hundreds of volunteers statewide.

Carolyn Allen Liz Darling Amelia Jose Rosanne Paull Julie Tibbetts Lindsey Anderson Emily Deane Lindsey Junkins Sarah Peabody Rebekah Timms Lisa Anderson Donnaleen Dinapoli Brian Keezer Barry Peabody Katy Trahan Dayna Ankermann Heidi Donnelly Amanda Kilcollins Abby Peabody Jocelyn Van Saun Angela Arnold Michael Donovan Karen King Kathy Pierce Karen Walker Marcia Auriemma Sherrie Doyon Heidi Lachance Eric Place Gary Walker Cathy Baillargeon Stacy Duffy Catherine Langlais Irene Plourde Lesley Warn Ellen Baldwin Laurie Duncanson Jennifer Laroche-Al- Laura Plunkett Michelle Weeks Theresa Bartick Shari Elder bert Amato Polselli Ronelda Whitmore Sherry Beaulieu Jackie Fairweather Dawn Larrabee Amy Prescott Angela Wight Heather Beaulieu Melinda Ferrazza Lettie Lemay Claire Prescott Cynthia Wilcox Mark Beauregard Tonya Fitzpatrick Kristina Lento Eric Prime Victoria Winslow Tracy Beauregard John Fletcher Peter Lento Melissa Prime Annette Wright Danielle Beckwith Ginny Fletcher Kacey LePage Pam Redstone Penny Belanger Mildred Foster Sara Lewis Ellie Reinhardt Connie Bilodeau Karen Fotter Tammy Light Debbie Reynolds Rachel Blanchard Lisa Fox Jennifer Lindquist Tina Richardson Jack Blanchard Scott Freeman Sylvia Luce David Roberge Jill Bloomgren Alisha Gallant Tammy Madore Jennifer Robichaud Tania Boardman Brenda Gammon Adam Matos Melissa Robie Rebecca Bolduc Dan Gardner Hannah May Diane Rogers Donna Boudreau Jessica Gendreau Cindy McCarthy Destin Rooney Sue Boulette Cindy Gish Lindsey McCormick Sue Ross Aleecya Brown Taylor Goble Barbara McDonald Terri Rossignol Colleen Cameron Karen Goyet Kevin McDonald Victoria Rucker Emily Carbonara Brenda Gray April McLean Barbara Sagat-Stover Marilyn Carey Jamie Guerrette Florence McWilliams Darlene Saltz Claire Carlson Lillian Hall Cheryl Mercier Julianna Sclafani Sarah Caron Heidi Hamblen Patricia Meserve Linda Seeley Katy Carr Jason Hanken Darci Michaud Yurika Seko Jason Carr Laura Hargreaves Susan Miller Miranda Sepulveda Danielle Carter Angela Harrington Paulette Millette Joseph Shelton Daniel Carter Kate Harris Anne Mitchell Terry Shelton Dawn Carter Becki Hatch Elisha Morris Linda Smith Brittany Carter Jodie Heal Jane Morris Nicole Smith Benjamin Carter Tina Hill Kelly Mosher Jayson Smith Helen Chamberland Noelle Hotham Betty-Jo Moulton Gregory St. Denis Joline Cloutier Paul Howe Courtney Moulton Rebecca St. John Martha Cobb Kelli Hurley Danielle Mulkern Sarah Stace Stephanie Collins Linda Jackson-Phillips Shay Murphy Celeste Steele Melissa Corbin Holly Jagger Sheila Myhaver Christen Stewart Craig Cormier Chelsie Jenkins Mackenzie Obrien Noreen Sturtevant Sabrina Craig Tammy Johnson Joseph Oliver Lori Tash Peggy Crawford Faith Jones Kerri Oliver Kelly Theberge Michelle Crocker Kimberly Jones Allison Osgood Doug Theobalds

18 I wish to go to Bora Bora Nolan, 12 cancer

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