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Amy Ramsey<br />
The Fit Soul, LLC<br />
Liz Walker<br />
Ergon, Inc.<br />
Chianti Woodfork<br />
Prestige Dental Care<br />
Melanie Burrow<br />
2022 W.I.S.H. Society Chair<br />
President & Owner<br />
Healthy & Lifestyle Coach<br />
Independent Brand Partner<br />
for Savvi Corporation<br />
Founding Brand Partner<br />
in new athleisure company<br />
Accepting the role of honoree for<br />
W.I.S.H. Society was an easy “yes”<br />
for me as their mission aligns with<br />
my personal values and beliefs to<br />
make an impact by serving and loving<br />
others. I receive this role of honoree<br />
as an incredible privilege to be able to<br />
grant a wish to these precious children<br />
and their families battling critical<br />
illnesses, and maybe for a moment,<br />
deliver the gift of hope with an<br />
unforgettable experience. Being<br />
recognized as a female leader in our<br />
community and serving alongside<br />
other like-minded women, where we<br />
can use our talents, strengths, and<br />
resources to make a difference through<br />
Make- A-Wish Mississippi is an<br />
incredible honor, thank you for the<br />
opportunity!<br />
I am passionate about serving my<br />
community and especially children.<br />
I am excited to be a part of the 2022<br />
W.I.S.H. Society. I have seen firsthand<br />
what it means to a child and his/her<br />
family to have a wish granted.<br />
As a pediatric oncology social worker<br />
for 13 years, I referred many patients<br />
to Make-A-Wish. When I began<br />
working with children and their<br />
families at Children’s of MS in 1991,<br />
my very first referral from Dr. Pullen<br />
was to find a way to make Edward<br />
Earl’s wish to go to Disney World<br />
come true.<br />
Edward Earl had been approved to<br />
have his wish granted but he had<br />
taken a sudden turn and was not<br />
expected to live. The wish coordinator<br />
and I brought Disney World to<br />
Edward Earl. We got a Mickey Mouse<br />
costume, and the wish coordinator<br />
became Mickey. Her husband came<br />
with a video camera. We decorated<br />
his hospital room with all things<br />
Disney!<br />
Owner/ General Dentist<br />
I am passionate about serving my<br />
community and building relationships<br />
with those around me. I knew I<br />
could build long-lasting relationships<br />
and serve my community further by<br />
being an honoree. Being an honoree<br />
for W.I.S.H. Society is a uniquely<br />
incredible opportunity to not only<br />
inspire but be inspired by other<br />
like-minded women and leaders in<br />
the community. Make-A-Wish is an<br />
organization with a long history of<br />
bettering individuals’ lives. I was<br />
more than happy to accept this role<br />
and responsibility.<br />
I’ve had the opportunity to see a<br />
wish granted, firsthand. It’s such a<br />
special moment for everyone involved.<br />
The excitement is contagious. I’m<br />
honored to serve as chair this year.<br />
I am most excited about seeing what<br />
these phenomenal women will<br />
accomplish, and the joy that will be<br />
brought to all these kids, as a result<br />
of their efforts.<br />
Allison Tyler<br />
President & CEO /<br />
Make-A-Wish Mississippi<br />
I will never forget Edward Earl<br />
opening his eyes for the first time in<br />
days as we sang the M-I-C-K-E-Y<br />
song to him. I knew right then that<br />
Make-A-Wish makes a difference!<br />
Allison joined Make-A-Wish in 2019,<br />
and under her leadership, increased<br />
it’s fundraising by double digits.This<br />
continued level of funding will allow<br />
Make-A-Wish Mississippi a chance<br />
to grant every critically ill child their<br />
wish on time.<br />
Hometown RANKIN • 53
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