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<strong>of</strong>ficial newsletter <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Make</strong>-a-wish foundation ® <strong>of</strong> orange county and the inland eMpire<br />
Warm <strong>Wish</strong>es<br />
Jace, age 3<br />
“I WIsh to have an<br />
outdoor play set”<br />
<strong>2011</strong> <strong>annual</strong> <strong>report</strong>
our staff & board<br />
president & ceo<br />
Stephanie McCormick<br />
director <strong>of</strong> finance:<br />
Jeff Wacha<br />
administrative:<br />
Evelyn Morad, Office Manager<br />
Maria Ruvalcaba, Operations Assistant<br />
program services department:<br />
Michelle Conrad, Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wish</strong>es<br />
Christina Sandoval, Asst. <strong>Wish</strong> Manager<br />
Karla Shemtov, Asst. <strong>Wish</strong> Manager<br />
Michelle Cuellar, Senior <strong>Wish</strong> Coordinator<br />
Monica Fierro, Document Administrator<br />
Desiree Au, <strong>Wish</strong> Coordinator<br />
Lilliana Gomez, <strong>Wish</strong> Concept Coordinator<br />
Robyn Dawley, <strong>Wish</strong> Support Coordinator<br />
development department:<br />
Sarah Pizzaruso, Director <strong>of</strong> Development<br />
Kimberly Stauffer, Development Manager<br />
Christine Gaxiola, Donor Care Manager<br />
Rebecca Kwait, Asst. Development Manager<br />
Tina Robinette, Senior Dev. Coordinator<br />
Courtney Dockstader, Dev. Coordinator<br />
Kelly Yamamoto, Donor Care Coordinator<br />
Colleen Donovan, PR Coordinator<br />
Marissa McGuire, Volunteer Srvcs Coordinator<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> directors:<br />
Jon Storbeck, Chairman<br />
Michael Rapacz, Vice Chair<br />
Jeff Elder, Audit Chair<br />
Bryan Smeltzer, Development Chair<br />
John Link, FAC Chair<br />
Tino Pagano, Governance Chair<br />
Rob Gundling, At Large<br />
Ron Barnard, Director<br />
Jim Carol, Director<br />
John Hamilton, Director<br />
Dr. Danny Kim, Director<br />
John Kontos, Director<br />
Mike Lednovich, Director<br />
Dr. Kimberly Motta, Director<br />
Ferril Onyett, Director<br />
Gretchen Sheckler, Director<br />
Joel Solomon, Director<br />
JC Timmons, Director<br />
Jace, age 3<br />
“I WIsh to have<br />
an outdoor play set”<br />
on the cover<br />
perris, ca – Jace’s all-time favorite pastime is to play outdoors on the<br />
public playground. when he was diagnosed with leukemia, he could<br />
no longer make the trip to his favorite place. he missed swinging and<br />
climbing on the outdoor equipment so much that for Jace’s most heartfelt<br />
wish, he wanted an outdoor play set in his own backyard.<br />
Jace and his mom searched online for hours to find the perfect swing<br />
set for Jace. eventually, they found one that they knew would suit him<br />
perfectly. it was a set complete with a bumpy slide, monkey bars, a fort,<br />
a glider and two swings. working together, the <strong>Make</strong>-a-wish foundation<br />
and Jace’s family threw Jace a surprise party to present him with his new<br />
play set. After a brunch with his grandparents, Jace came home to find<br />
not only his new set, but all <strong>of</strong> his closest family and friends to celebrate<br />
with him.<br />
“Jace could not believe his eyes,” his mom said. “he ran straight to the<br />
bubble machine and climbed into his<br />
fort and proceeded to shoot anybody<br />
who walked by with bubbles.”<br />
since Jace’s wish party, he has spent<br />
almost every day playing on his new<br />
play set. Jace and his sister regularly<br />
enjoy eating dinner at the built-in picnic<br />
bench, and he can <strong>of</strong>ten be found<br />
laughing and enjoying all <strong>of</strong> the fun<br />
features. Jace’s wish has given him a<br />
clean and safe environment to play in<br />
– to forget about his medical condition<br />
and feel like a normal kid again.<br />
Jace’s wish was adopted by<br />
dave’s wish ride, hosted by dave rusk.
from the chaIrman<br />
Jon storbeck<br />
Chairman <strong>of</strong> the Board<br />
to our donors, Volunteers, wish families, staff, and my fellow Board Members:<br />
Looking back on <strong>2011</strong>, I like to think <strong>of</strong> this past year as a “Renaissance” period for the<br />
<strong>Make</strong>-A-<strong>Wish</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Orange</strong> <strong>County</strong> and the Inland Empire. It was a year that<br />
brought its fair share <strong>of</strong> changes, but also a year full <strong>of</strong> hard work, possibility, new beginnings<br />
and from my viewpoint, renewed optimism and passion for the future <strong>of</strong> our Chapter.<br />
After 10 years <strong>of</strong> dedication and service to others in his role as CEO, Mark Pilon left the<br />
chapter for new opportunities. I would like to personally thank Mark for those years <strong>of</strong><br />
dedication and for his passionate stewardship <strong>of</strong> the organization through many years <strong>of</strong><br />
growth and change. As we began our search for a new CEO, the board was particularly<br />
focused on finding the right person who could address the challenges <strong>of</strong> the present, and<br />
have the vision to anticipate the challenges <strong>of</strong> the future ... and we found that person in Stephanie McCormick.<br />
This marked the beginning <strong>of</strong> many leadership changes that would take place, but through it all there was one<br />
aspect that never wavered, and that was our goal <strong>of</strong> granting wishes for children. I am so appreciative and so<br />
proud <strong>of</strong> our staff who worked diligently to stay focused on this goal, even in the midst <strong>of</strong> the changes we were<br />
facing, and the challenges that inevitably resulted.<br />
I’ve learned something over the years. Although challenges may be filled with difficulty, many times there is also<br />
a feeling <strong>of</strong> triumph once you’ve made it through. During the changes in leadership, we had the opportunity<br />
to promote from within the <strong>Make</strong>-A-<strong>Wish</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> family for many <strong>of</strong> our vital roles. In addition to selecting<br />
a new CEO who is already providing vision and clear direction for our ever-expanding program, we increased<br />
our presence by recruiting strong, dedicated and influential members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Orange</strong> <strong>County</strong> and Inland Empire<br />
communities for our Board <strong>of</strong> Directors. We are on a great path as we all cross the bridge between where we<br />
were, and where we are headed in 2012.<br />
To our donors and volunteers, I’m particularly glad you’re on this path with us. You are a crucial part <strong>of</strong> providing<br />
wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions and their families. Through your generous contributions,<br />
you <strong>of</strong>fer them the chance to focus on, and be motivated by, something beyond their current circumstances.<br />
<strong>Make</strong> no mistake, the time and money you give are not only gifts, they are investments that you make in their lives<br />
by keeping their future positive and allowing them to dream again. Without you, their “One True <strong>Wish</strong>” could very<br />
well be out <strong>of</strong> reach.<br />
The hope, strength and joy generated by our donors, volunteers and staff every time a wish is granted are gifts<br />
that inspire everyone. Thank you for the role you play in giving these gifts, and for the many smiles you will help<br />
create in 2012!<br />
Best <strong>Wish</strong>es,<br />
we invite you to join the wish society, our chapter’s new membership opportunity exclusively for <strong>annual</strong> donors who<br />
are committed to fulfilling our vision <strong>of</strong> granting a wish to every eligible child. As a member <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Wish</strong> Society, you will<br />
be essential to the continuation <strong>of</strong> our chapter’s mission <strong>of</strong> providing hope, strength and joy to children who need it<br />
most – all while receiving exclusive benefits according to your membership level.<br />
WIsh socIety<br />
To find out more or to become a member <strong>of</strong><br />
the exclusive wish society, please contact:<br />
christine gaxiola, donor care Manager at<br />
cgaxiola@wishocie.org or 714.689.0983 x220<br />
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Thank you To our naTional parTners<br />
with special thanks to our hometown partners<br />
allergan/latisse ® wishes challenge<br />
Allergan became a sponsor <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Make</strong>-A-<strong>Wish</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> in 2009 with a $1 million donation<br />
through the launch <strong>of</strong> LATISSE ® (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.03%. To date, Allergan has<br />
donated nearly $2 million through LATISSE ® <strong>Wish</strong>es campaigns. The LATISSE ® <strong>Wish</strong>es campaign<br />
was born out <strong>of</strong> the tradition <strong>of</strong> blowing on an eyelash to make wishes come true and centers<br />
on the realization <strong>of</strong> wishes.<br />
Blizzard entertainment<br />
Blizzard Entertainment supports the <strong>Make</strong>-A-<strong>Wish</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> globally. In 2010, Blizzard<br />
Entertainment pledged to donate 50 percent <strong>of</strong> the sales price <strong>of</strong> every Pandaren Monk, a<br />
World <strong>of</strong> Warcraft pet, purchased by World <strong>of</strong> Warcraft players. The promotion generated<br />
close to $1 million for the <strong>Make</strong>-A-<strong>Wish</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong>, granting wishes worldwide.
from the ceo<br />
dear friends,<br />
Last year, the <strong>Make</strong>-A-<strong>Wish</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Orange</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
and the Inland Empire granted 300 wishes for children with<br />
life-threatening medical conditions. As a matter <strong>of</strong> fact, we<br />
were able to grant each and every wish that was requested<br />
– a remarkable accomplishment!<br />
This was possible because <strong>of</strong> all <strong>of</strong> you who supported our<br />
efforts to bring hope, strength and joy to the 300 deserving<br />
wish families we had the opportunity to help this past year.<br />
Recent research has shown there are many deserving children<br />
eligible for a wish in <strong>Orange</strong> <strong>County</strong> and the Inland Empire<br />
who we have yet to reach. In response to this information,<br />
we will increase our focus this year in two areas – increasing<br />
our wishes and raising the dollars to meet the cost <strong>of</strong> those<br />
wishes.<br />
A wish is a very powerful tool. Whether it is for a few hours, a<br />
day or a week, a wish for our children means, for that special<br />
moment in time, the ability to get away from the stress <strong>of</strong> their<br />
condition, the stress <strong>of</strong> treatment and to escape the obstacles<br />
the family <strong>of</strong>ten faces day to day in dealing with the child’s<br />
illness. It allows them time to relax, enjoy and experience the<br />
reality <strong>of</strong> having the child’s wish come true!<br />
I have witnessed this first-hand since coming to the<br />
<strong>Make</strong>-A-<strong>Wish</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> this past September. As we end a<br />
successful year <strong>of</strong> wishes and move into a more challenging<br />
2012 <strong>of</strong> wish granting, I want to thank you for your incredible<br />
support and invite you to join us again this year as we raise the bar to grant 325-plus wishes!<br />
I leave you with one <strong>of</strong> the first thoughts I had after attending my very first wish. Never underestimate the power<br />
<strong>of</strong> the smile <strong>of</strong> a wish child – it truly is life-transformational!<br />
Thank you again for a great <strong>2011</strong> and for helping to share the power <strong>of</strong> a wish ®<br />
Best <strong>Wish</strong>es,<br />
Stephanie McCormick<br />
President & CEO<br />
savannah, age 3<br />
I wish to have a Pixie party<br />
Mira Loma, Germ Cell Tumor<br />
Adopted by Konica Minolta Business Solutions<br />
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Donor AcknowleDgement<br />
We extend our deepest appreciation to the following individuals, businesses, service organizations, foundations<br />
and youth groups who have given donations to help fulfill the dreams <strong>of</strong> our wish children. These gifts<br />
were received between Sept. 1, 2010 and Aug. 31, <strong>2011</strong> (our Chapter’s fiscal year). We appologize if we<br />
inadvertently left anyone <strong>of</strong>f the list.<br />
coMMunity groups<br />
Benevolent and Protective Order <strong>of</strong> Elks<br />
Garden Grove Elks Lodge #1952<br />
Holiday Rambler Recreational Vehicle<br />
Club, Inc.<br />
Lions Club <strong>of</strong> Corona<br />
Moms Club <strong>of</strong> Irvine-Northwood<br />
Moms Club Of Placentia North<br />
National Charity League Rancho Irvine<br />
<strong>Orange</strong> Coast Optimist Octagon Club<br />
People First Of <strong>Orange</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Soboba Band <strong>of</strong> Luiseno Indians<br />
Tustin Area Woman’s Club<br />
corporate donors<br />
21 Oceanfront Restaurant<br />
A1 Appraisal West Coast Service<br />
Abbott Laboratories Employee<br />
Giving Campaign<br />
Acura <strong>of</strong> Mission Viejo<br />
Ahern Insurance Brokerage<br />
Airlinx<br />
Alexander’s Mobility Services<br />
All American Sales And Services<br />
All Knight Air Conditioning &<br />
Heating<br />
Allied Restoration Services, Inc.<br />
Allstate Giving Campaign<br />
American Business Bank<br />
American Charity Center<br />
American Financial Network, Inc.<br />
AMGEN Political Action<br />
Committee<br />
AT&T<br />
AT&T Services, Inc.<br />
AT&T United Way Employee Giving<br />
Campaign<br />
Bank <strong>of</strong> America United Way Campaign<br />
Bank <strong>of</strong> America, N.A.<br />
Bartels Harley Davidson<br />
Beacon Bay Enterprises, Inc.<br />
Best Best & Krieger LLP<br />
Best Buy<br />
Best Jobs Magazine<br />
Bloomingdales, Inc.<br />
Bootlegger’s Brewery<br />
Bremer Whyte Brown and Omeara LLP<br />
Buffalo Wild Wings Bar and Grill - Corona<br />
Cailfornia Labelstock<br />
California Pizza Kitchen<br />
Capital Investment Advisers Emerson J.<br />
Fersch Sole Proprietor<br />
Cars 4 Causes<br />
Castleridge, Inc<br />
Chartis<br />
Coachella Valley Grand Prix<br />
Consortio Healthcare, Inc<br />
Corinthian Colleges, Inc.<br />
Crown Valley Holdings, LLC<br />
Cynthia L. Pieper Insurance Agency, Inc.<br />
Darrel Whitehead CPAs<br />
Debtmerica Relief, LLC<br />
Deutsche Bank Americas <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
Zachary, age 3<br />
I wish to have a Cars birthday party<br />
Laguna Niguel, Hepatoblastoma<br />
Adopted by Scott and Erin Ferrell<br />
Diagnostic Consulting Network, Inc.<br />
Disney Worldwide Services, Inc.<br />
Disneyland Resort<br />
Dispatching Solutions, Inc<br />
Dollar Tree Distribution, Inc. - San<br />
Bernardino<br />
Eagle Community Credit Union<br />
Edison International Employee<br />
Contributions Campaign<br />
El Torito Restaurant - Corona<br />
Emerald Echo Inc.<br />
Employees Charity Organization <strong>of</strong><br />
Northrop Grumman<br />
Employees Community Fund Of Boeing<br />
Southern Cal.<br />
Eric’s Locks, Inc. on behalf <strong>of</strong> Blythe Co,<br />
LLC<br />
Fatburger Restaurant <strong>of</strong> California, Inc.<br />
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund<br />
First American Title Insurance Company<br />
Fluor <strong>Foundation</strong> Matching Funds<br />
Fluor United Way Employee Donations<br />
Foam Concepts<br />
Frederick J. Hanshaw Properties<br />
Front Door<br />
Grainger <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
Grant Thorton, LLC<br />
Guitar Center Stores, Inc. #121<br />
Hammer Insurance Services, Inc.<br />
HCR Homes and Land<br />
Hooters Restaurants<br />
IHP Capital Partners<br />
Independent Pool & Spa<br />
Association<br />
Inland Empire United Way<br />
Integrated Wealth<br />
Management<br />
Jahnke & Sons Construction,<br />
Inc.<br />
Kelley’s Kookies<br />
Kohl’s<br />
Konica Minolta Business<br />
Solutions U.S.A., Inc.<br />
Kothari Leadership Enterprises,<br />
LLC<br />
Laguna Asphalt Paving Co<br />
Londance Studio 2<br />
Madison Development LLC<br />
Mark Roberts<br />
Marsh US<br />
Merchant Services<br />
Micros<strong>of</strong>t Matching Gifts<br />
Program<br />
Monster Energy Beverage Company<br />
Morgan Drexen Integrated Legal System<br />
Morgan Stanley<br />
Mystic Lake Photography<br />
National Charity League - Riverside<br />
Neudesic<br />
Newport Trial Group, APC<br />
Norm Reeves Honda Superstore<br />
OC Custom Wine<br />
OM Restaurant Management LLC<br />
Ontario Convention Center<br />
<strong>Orange</strong> <strong>County</strong>’s United Way<br />
Orco Rollers<br />
Pacific Contours<br />
Panera Bread <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
Parker Hannifin Aerospace<br />
Pegasus Claims Service, Inc.<br />
Pirate’s Dinner Adventure<br />
Prosperity Builders Inc.<br />
Resort 2 Kindness - Getaway to Give
Donor AcknowleDgement<br />
San Manuel Band <strong>of</strong> Mission Indians<br />
Slap Fish<br />
Soccer For Hope<br />
South OC Clinic Development Inc.<br />
Spreebird, Inc.<br />
Systems And S<strong>of</strong>tware Enterprises, Inc.<br />
Tax & Financial Group<br />
Testeachers Exam Prep & Continuing<br />
Education<br />
Thai Smile <strong>of</strong> Rancho Mirage<br />
The IMS Company<br />
The Prudential Insurance Company <strong>of</strong><br />
America<br />
The Shops at Dos Lagos<br />
The Shops at Mission Viejo<br />
Thomson Plastics, Inc<br />
Tom’s Farms<br />
Trading Places International<br />
Trojan Battery Company<br />
Truist Altruism Connected<br />
Tustin Cadillac<br />
Two Roads Pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
Resources, Inc.<br />
Union Bank<br />
United Way <strong>of</strong> The Inland<br />
Valleys<br />
United Way Silicon Valley<br />
United Way, Inc.<br />
US Bank Commercial Banking<br />
Division<br />
Vangaurd Charitable<br />
Endowment Program<br />
W. Brown Associates<br />
W. L. Butler Construction, Inc.<br />
Walter J Straiton Productions,<br />
Inc.<br />
Wells Fargo Community Support<br />
Campaign<br />
Wells Fargo <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
Wells Fargo Premier Banking<br />
Westfield MainPlace Shopping<br />
Mall<br />
White House Black Market<br />
Windes & McClaughry<br />
Word & Brown Insurance Admin<br />
foundations and grants<br />
Aaron or Peggy Selber <strong>Foundation</strong>, Inc.<br />
Allergan <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
Bo and Family <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
Bragdon R. Garrow <strong>Foundation</strong> Trust<br />
Champions Volunteer <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
Chisick Family <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
Community <strong>Foundation</strong> <strong>of</strong> The<br />
Lowcountry, Inc.<br />
Disney VoluntEARS Community Fund<br />
Edwards Lifesciences<br />
Eichenberg-Larson Charitable<br />
<strong>Foundation</strong><br />
Entertainment Industry <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
<strong>Foundation</strong> Source<br />
Illinois Tool Works <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
Jeffrey Rothschild<br />
Michael Sweig <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
<strong>Orange</strong> <strong>County</strong> Community <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
Pacific Life <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
R C Baker <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
Santos Family <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
Sempra <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
Sheckler <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
Thagard <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
The Crean <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
The Kiger <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
Tyler Gilbert Heart Transplant Survivor’s<br />
<strong>Foundation</strong><br />
Ueberroth Family <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
Walmart <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
Wells Fargo Bank <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
trusts<br />
Allen Charitable Lead Annuity Lead<br />
keturah, age 6<br />
I wish to go to The Phantom <strong>of</strong> the Opera<br />
Murrieta, Chiari Malformation<br />
Adopted by Henkel<br />
Dorothy M. Booth Charitable Trust<br />
Douglas And Donna Neff Family Trust<br />
Madl Living Trust<br />
Mccarthy Family Trust<br />
National Philanthropic Trust<br />
The Hackett Family Trust<br />
The Held Trust <strong>of</strong> 1985<br />
The Robert T Lloyd Living Trust<br />
indiViduals<br />
Alan Jensen<br />
Ali Bartholomew<br />
Anne Bern<br />
Arnold R. Henson<br />
Barton Bean<br />
Blaine E. Hendrickson<br />
Brett A. Crail<br />
Brian A. Murphy<br />
Brian D. Markham<br />
Brian Pitterle<br />
Bridget and Roger English<br />
Brooke Stites<br />
Bruce J. Houston<br />
Bryan Dyer<br />
Bryan Smeltzer<br />
Carey R. Chastain<br />
Charlene Savage<br />
Charles E. Welby<br />
Charles R. Belden<br />
Christine Hampton<br />
Christopher Arcidiacono<br />
Craig S. Johnson<br />
Dale Post<br />
Daniel Burzumato<br />
Daniel Zuckerman<br />
Darrell G. Otsu<br />
Dave Rusk<br />
David C. Terry<br />
Dennis Ghan<br />
Dennis Kuhl<br />
Denny Taing<br />
Diane Hudson<br />
Donald S. Grant<br />
Douglas Hodge<br />
Douglas Ongaro<br />
Dr. Danny Kim<br />
Dr. Kimberly Motta<br />
E. Hearn<br />
Ed and Patricia Henry<br />
Edward Jette<br />
Edward Twinning<br />
Elaine E. Carman<br />
Eric Reichut<br />
Everett and Donna Brittain<br />
Ferril Onyett<br />
Franchesca Fangary<br />
Fumi J. Sinohui<br />
Garret Murphy<br />
George Reyes<br />
Glenn Smith<br />
Greg Anzalone<br />
Gregory L. Armstrong<br />
Gretchen Sheckler<br />
Gudrun Bauer-Farr<br />
Harold Burkhart<br />
James Le Blanc<br />
James W. Ray<br />
Jason Stone<br />
JC Timmons<br />
Jeanne P. Siegel<br />
Jeff A. Benjamin<br />
Jeff Cooper<br />
Jeff Elder and Karla Kjellin-Elder<br />
Jeffrey Nemits<br />
Jerry L. Shaffer<br />
Jim and Cynthia Carol<br />
Jim Lyon<br />
Joel Lipman<br />
Joel Solomon<br />
John H. Kehl<br />
John Hamilton<br />
John Herklotz<br />
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John Kontos<br />
John Link<br />
John W. Krebs<br />
Johnny Lin<br />
Jon and Katie Storbeck<br />
Joseph A. Dimento<br />
Joseph W. Breakfield<br />
Josephine Lee<br />
Joyce C. Schweppe<br />
Judith Taylor<br />
Kathryn Wilcox<br />
Kenneth Crume<br />
Kevin Kr<strong>of</strong>t<br />
Kullen J. Birkeland<br />
Laurie Orr<br />
Marilyn Blodgett<br />
Marilyn Walker<br />
Mark Theissen<br />
Mary E. Kjellin<br />
Maureen Hacker<br />
Merida S. Gruhn<br />
Michael and Tina Catlin<br />
Michael Feldman<br />
Michael L. Olsen<br />
Michael Rapacz<br />
Mike Lednovich<br />
Mike Morhaime<br />
Mike Wood<br />
Natalie Kolosow<br />
Niko Guardado<br />
Norman Simon<br />
Pamela S. Burdi<br />
Patricia A. Poynter<br />
Patrick E. McIntosh<br />
Paul and Arlynn Feldman<br />
Paul Goldenberg<br />
Peter S. Wohrle<br />
Rachel Walker<br />
Randall Bird<br />
Richard Godber<br />
Richard Penney<br />
Rick Lipman<br />
Robert E. Grant<br />
Robert E. Johnson<br />
Robert T. Parisi<br />
Roger L. Wheeler<br />
Ronald L. Barnard<br />
Ruth Arnoldt<br />
Salim Janmohamed<br />
Scott and Erin Ferrell<br />
Scott Gallion<br />
Scott Ransom<br />
Shari Stone<br />
Shaughne Warnack<br />
Shaun Henry<br />
Stephanie E. Makris<br />
Stephen H. Smith<br />
Stephen Nielander<br />
Steven Craig<br />
Thomas A. Stilwell<br />
Thomas Adams<br />
Thomas D. Koos<br />
Tim Consalvi<br />
Timothy R. Carey<br />
Tino Pagano<br />
Troy Norrell<br />
Vinh Nguyen<br />
Wanda Kelley<br />
William Duncan<br />
William Soto<br />
external eVents<br />
Classic Kids Photography Father’s Day<br />
Photo Shoot<br />
Dave’s Ride for <strong>Wish</strong>es<br />
Desert Falls Country Club 4th <strong>of</strong> July Event<br />
Farrell’s Second Annual Splendifferously<br />
Superiffic Summer Spectaular Ice<br />
Cream Eating Challenge<br />
Inland Empire Auto Show<br />
Intergrated Wealth Management<br />
TicketsForeCharity Event<br />
Jude, age 8<br />
I wish to have a rock museum<br />
Anaheim, Medulloblastoma<br />
Adopted by Informa Research Services, Inc.<br />
Loan Depot Company Raffle<br />
McNamara Family Christmas Light Show<br />
Night <strong>of</strong> 100 Angels with the Cottage and<br />
Whelan Galleries<br />
Red, White and Dine Wine Extravaganza<br />
at Kaleidoscope<br />
Rolling For <strong>Wish</strong>es IV<br />
Ryan Sheckler Celebrity Skins Golf Classic<br />
Henkel Event<br />
Share the Love Charity Event<br />
Tax & Financial “We Care For Kids” Golf<br />
Tournament<br />
W.L. Butler Golf Tournament<br />
Mike and Nicole’s West Coast <strong>Wish</strong> Ride<br />
Worsnop Family Tennis Tournament<br />
Zeacom Golf Scramble<br />
Just For Kids Golf Tournament<br />
Got Food Trucks<br />
Cha Cha’s Tacos & Tequila Miracle<br />
Donor AcknowleDgement<br />
Mondays<br />
An Afternoon <strong>of</strong> Jazz<br />
“Kaleido-Kids” Mini Carnival Day<br />
Mike’s Walk Across America<br />
NCL -Rancho Irvine Fashion Show<br />
Backpack and toy driVes<br />
Alyssa Freyder<br />
Annie Shugarman<br />
Bobi Rush<br />
CSA International<br />
Dave New<br />
Donald Davenport<br />
Edward/Sasha Rodriguez<br />
Emily Margesch<br />
Gabrielle Puido<br />
Gina Kim<br />
Girl Scout Troop 1727 (Jenn Heslin)<br />
Greg and Amy Johnson<br />
Harriet Lehman<br />
Hayward Pool Products<br />
Howard Mahlburg<br />
Hsuan Wang Chiropractic Inc<br />
Jack and Debbie Henz<br />
Jessica Cassidy<br />
Jessi Riddle<br />
Joyce Kurtz<br />
Kaleidoscope Mini Carnival<br />
Kathy Crifasi/Hip Shift Corp<br />
Kids Who Care <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
(Risha Shukla)<br />
Kris Alcantra<br />
Marilyn Dastrup<br />
Marisa Mendoza<br />
Mary E. Moore Family<br />
<strong>Foundation</strong><br />
MOM’s Group<br />
Nahid Mansoorian<br />
NCL - Palm Desert<br />
Placentia Police Officer<br />
Association<br />
Prudential Realty, Irvine<br />
(Marlene Dietrich)<br />
Sandra Chang<br />
in-kind donors<br />
Aero Mobility<br />
Affliction Holdings, LLC<br />
Angus Mitchell Salon<br />
Aqua Creek Products<br />
Basin Marine, Inc.<br />
Behr Process Corporation<br />
Best Buy<br />
C&T Event Decorators<br />
Cal Ply<br />
California Sushi Academy<br />
Captain Dave’s Dolphin & Whale Safari<br />
Champion Speed & Restoration<br />
Coach<br />
Corinthian Colleges, Inc.<br />
Corona Motorsports<br />
Costa Mesa Fire Department<br />
Crossroads Mulch Inc.
Donor AcknowleDgement<br />
Daniels Wood Land Inc.<br />
Design West Engineering<br />
Disneyland Resort<br />
DUB Publishing, Inc.<br />
Dynamic Printers, LLC<br />
EcoGreen Environmental, LLC<br />
Enter-Pricz Skincare<br />
eSpecial Needs, LLC<br />
Flowers By Sherri<br />
Foam Concepts, Inc<br />
Freedom Investments<br />
Girl Scout Troop 1727<br />
Glass Doctor<br />
Hard Rock Cafe<br />
Hayward Pool Products<br />
Hilton Suites Hotel<br />
Hip Shift Corp<br />
House <strong>of</strong> Blues<br />
Hyatt Regency Century Plaza<br />
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach<br />
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina<br />
Inland Empire Autobody & Painting Inc.<br />
JAR<br />
JC Penny<br />
JKP, Inc.<br />
Justice<br />
Kahoma Ranch<br />
Laborers’ International Union <strong>of</strong> North<br />
America<br />
Laker’s <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
Legoland California<br />
Maggiano’s Little Italy<br />
Makani Kai Helicopters<br />
Mary E. Moore Family <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
Mattress Furniture Surplus Inc.<br />
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament<br />
Micros<strong>of</strong>t Store<br />
Minka Aire<br />
Mission Inn<br />
Modern Concrete Services<br />
Mom’s Group <strong>of</strong> Dana Point<br />
Morton’s Steakhoue<br />
Gilbert Ortiz<br />
Jim Reed<br />
Sieg Weber<br />
Sandra Chang<br />
Mystic Lake Photography<br />
Olive Garden<br />
Panaderia, Pasteleria y Restaurant<br />
Ensenada<br />
Paradise Pier Hotel<br />
Phantom: The Las Vegas Spectacular<br />
Pittsburgh Steelers<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Mobile DJ<br />
Prudential California Realty, Irvine<br />
Rainbow Play Station<br />
Real Feng Shui Soulutions<br />
Reliable Wholesale Lumber Inc.<br />
Ridemakerz<br />
Robert Michael Illusionist<br />
Room Service Store<br />
RTA Products LLC<br />
Rusty Pelican<br />
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse<br />
San Diego Pro Photos<br />
San Diego Zoo<br />
Sea World Adventure Park<br />
Seattle Mariners<br />
Sheraton Anaheim<br />
Sheraton Station Square Hotel<br />
Silver Cloud<br />
Sleep Safe Beds<br />
Sound Waves<br />
Sunshine Helicopter Maui<br />
Susan Shepardson Design<br />
Tic Toc Murals<br />
TR Design Group<br />
Tralala, Inc<br />
Universal Studios Hollywood<br />
ViewSonic Corporation<br />
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort<br />
Wallbeds “n” More<br />
Westin Maui<br />
Winston’s Jewelers<br />
Hope...FOR THE FUTURE • Strength...FOUND IN EACH OTHER • Joy...IN EVERLASTING LOVE<br />
Thank you, Erin and Scott!<br />
Erin and Scott Ferrell asked guests to make a donation to the<br />
<strong>Make</strong>-A-<strong>Wish</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> in lieu <strong>of</strong> gifts for their wedding. It was<br />
because <strong>of</strong> this generosity that they were able to adopt two<br />
wishes; one for Robert, who wished to go to Disney World, and<br />
one for Zachary, who wished to have a Cars-themed party.<br />
Thank you, Erin and Scott, for including the<br />
<strong>Make</strong>-A-<strong>Wish</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> in your special day<br />
and helping share the power <strong>of</strong> a wish ®<br />
You can plan an unforgettable day by<br />
making a donation on behalf <strong>of</strong> your<br />
guests as a wedding favor, linking your<br />
gift registry to the I Do <strong>Foundation</strong>,<br />
or simply asking your guests to make<br />
a donation in lieu <strong>of</strong> gifts. To learn<br />
more about this exciting program,<br />
contact Courtney Dockstader at<br />
714-573-WISH ext. 316 or<br />
cdockstader@wishocie.org.<br />
robert, age 5<br />
I wish to go to Disney World<br />
Chino, Neuroblastoma<br />
Adopted by Scott and Erin Ferrell<br />
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Supportive<br />
StudentS & SchoolS<br />
HigH ScHoolS<br />
In the 2010-<strong>2011</strong> school year, more than 50 <strong>Make</strong>-A-<strong>Wish</strong> Clubs at high<br />
schools in <strong>Orange</strong> <strong>County</strong> and the Inland Empire worked together to<br />
raise a total <strong>of</strong> $70,000 for our Chapter! These clubs work throughout<br />
the year with the ultimate goal <strong>of</strong> adopting the wish <strong>of</strong> a very special<br />
local child. During the year, six clubs reached that goal!<br />
Brenna, age 12<br />
I wish to have a special bike<br />
Adopted by Costa Mesa H.S.<br />
Manuel, age 16<br />
I wish to meet John Cena<br />
Adopted by Sage Hill School<br />
kyle, age 14<br />
I wish to have a ceiling lift<br />
Adopted by Northwood H.S.<br />
kenia, age 18<br />
I wish to have a shopping spree<br />
Adopted by Fountain Valley H.S.<br />
special thanks to our top-fundraising club<br />
<strong>of</strong> the year, sage hill school!<br />
For more information about our high school<br />
program, contact Tina Robinette at<br />
714-573-WISH ext. 229 or crobinette@wishocie.org.<br />
citlalli, age 9<br />
I wish to have a shopping spree<br />
Adopted by Sage Hill School<br />
fernando, age 8<br />
I wish to have a Nintendo Wii<br />
Adopted by Irvine H.S.<br />
Jason, age 18<br />
I wish to have new dirtbike gear<br />
Adopted by Sage Hill School<br />
ximena, age 7<br />
I wish to have a shopping spree<br />
Adopted by Corona del Mar H.S.
K-8 SchoolS<br />
As part <strong>of</strong> a class project, the fifth graders at newport coast elementary school raised enough<br />
funds to adopt 9-year-old Christopher’s wish to go to Atlantis Resort to swim with dolphins.<br />
Though a partnership with several <strong>Orange</strong> <strong>County</strong> grade-schools, team kids hosted carnival<br />
events throughout the spring, raising enough funds to adopt 9-year-old Cassandra’s wish<br />
to go to Disney World.<br />
Through food-fair events and a coin drive, pioneer Middle school students raised enough<br />
funds to adopt 6-year-old Meghan’s wish to go to Hawaii.<br />
four elementary and middle<br />
schools were able to adopt the<br />
wish <strong>of</strong> a local child through their<br />
fundraising efforts last year!<br />
Students from st. angela Merici parish school adopted<br />
8-year-old David’s wish to have a shopping spree by selling<br />
<strong>Make</strong>-A-<strong>Wish</strong> stars to students, families and friends, hosting a benefit<br />
dinner at Red Brick Pizza in Brea, having a free-dress day at school and<br />
selling popsicles and hot lunch on campus.<br />
The ladies <strong>of</strong> the lambda theta<br />
alpha sorority at california state san<br />
Bernardino hosted their <strong>annual</strong> <strong>Wish</strong><br />
Week and adopted 6-year-old Abel’s<br />
wish to have a PlayStation gaming<br />
system!<br />
special thanks to the<br />
following college groups<br />
for adopting a wish<br />
through events last year!<br />
The omega chi chapter <strong>of</strong> phi gamma<br />
delta at chapman university brought in enough donations at a benefit gala to<br />
adopt two wishes, including 12-year-old Matthew’s wish to have a<br />
music-themed bedroom and 5-year-old Madeleine’s wish to go to Hawaii!<br />
There are many ways college students can get involved with the<br />
<strong>Foundation</strong> through the <strong>Wish</strong>makers On Campus program. Whether it’s<br />
hosting a fashion show, a tournament or a benefit concert, students<br />
have the ability to make an immediate, direct impact on the lives <strong>of</strong><br />
children and their families.<br />
For more information about our K-8 or <strong>Wish</strong>makers on Campus<br />
programs, contact Courtney Dockstader at 714-573-WISH ext. 316<br />
or cdockstader@wishocie.org.<br />
Bionca, age 18<br />
I wish to have a Senior Graduation & Prom Package<br />
Montclair, Osteosarcoma<br />
Adopted by WL Butler<br />
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<strong>Make</strong>-a-<strong>Wish</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> oF orange <strong>County</strong> and the inland eMpire, inC.<br />
statement <strong>of</strong> actIvItIes<br />
reVenues, gains, and other support<br />
PUBLIC SUPPORT<br />
Contributions<br />
Grants<br />
Total public support<br />
SPECIAL EVENTS<br />
Less direct benefit cost to donor<br />
Total special events<br />
INVESTMENT INCOME, NET<br />
OTHER INCOME<br />
NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM RESTRICTION<br />
Total Revenues, gains and other support<br />
expenses<br />
PROGRAM SERVICES<br />
<strong>Wish</strong> granting<br />
Total program services<br />
SUPPORT SERVICES<br />
Fund raising<br />
Management and general<br />
Total support services<br />
Total expense<br />
Change in net assets<br />
net assets, Beginning <strong>of</strong> the year<br />
net assets, end <strong>of</strong> the year<br />
90<br />
80<br />
70<br />
60<br />
50<br />
40<br />
30<br />
20<br />
10<br />
0<br />
year ended august 31, <strong>2011</strong><br />
unrestricted<br />
$ 2,463,887<br />
104,100<br />
2,567,987<br />
136,747<br />
(38,860)<br />
97,887<br />
186,718<br />
174,939<br />
167,869<br />
3,195,400<br />
2,788,745<br />
2,788,745<br />
510,669<br />
921,627<br />
1,432,296<br />
4,221,041<br />
(1,025,641)<br />
2,231,158<br />
$ 1,205,517<br />
temporarily<br />
restricted<br />
55,133<br />
—<br />
55,133<br />
29,540<br />
—<br />
29,540<br />
—<br />
—<br />
(167,869)<br />
(83,196)<br />
wishes by category<br />
—<br />
—<br />
—<br />
—<br />
—<br />
—<br />
(83,196)<br />
155,944<br />
72,748<br />
permanently<br />
restricted<br />
—<br />
—<br />
—<br />
—<br />
—<br />
—<br />
—<br />
—<br />
—<br />
—<br />
—<br />
—<br />
—<br />
—<br />
—<br />
—<br />
—<br />
82,500<br />
82,500<br />
ROOM REDO<br />
TRAVEL<br />
SHOPPING SPREE<br />
DISNEy<br />
OTHER<br />
COMPUTER / ELECTRONICS<br />
CELEBRITY<br />
total<br />
2,519,020<br />
104,100<br />
2,623,120<br />
166,287<br />
(38,860)<br />
127,427<br />
186,718<br />
174,939<br />
—<br />
3,112,204<br />
2,788,745<br />
2,788,745<br />
510,669<br />
921,627<br />
1,432,296<br />
4,221,041<br />
(1,108,837)<br />
2,469,602<br />
1,360,765
<strong>Wish</strong>es in Flight<br />
You hold the ticket to<br />
SM<br />
a child’s wish<br />
Jordan, 12<br />
I wish to go to Australia<br />
Donate your miles today<br />
at wish.org<br />
SM<br />
On April 16, <strong>2011</strong>, we hosted our inaugural Walk For <strong>Wish</strong>es event at the<br />
<strong>Orange</strong> <strong>County</strong> Great Park in Irvine. with 93 teams and more than 1,100<br />
walkers, we are proud to have hosted the LARGEST first-time Walk event in<br />
the <strong>Make</strong>-a-wish foundation's history! It was a great day celebrating in our<br />
World <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wish</strong>es Festival area and enjoying a spirited 2-mile walk. The event<br />
raised more than $114,000 to grant wishes in <strong>2011</strong> – and we are excited to<br />
come back bigger and better in 2012!<br />
Registration is open NOW for<br />
Walk For <strong>Wish</strong>es 2012 on April 21.<br />
Visit www.wishocie.org or call us<br />
at 714-573-wish ext. 213 for details!<br />
we’d like to give a special congratulations<br />
to our top 5 fundraising teams:<br />
Pacific Contours<br />
Disney VoluntEARS<br />
Alexander's Mobility Services - Tustin<br />
Morgan Drexen Mayhem<br />
Reach For A <strong>Wish</strong> (CSUF)<br />
and <strong>of</strong> course to our top fundraiser,<br />
our very own wish kid Alisha!<br />
we’d also like to thank our incredible sponsors:<br />
OC Custom Wine<br />
The Sheckler <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
Morgan Drexen<br />
Disneyland Resort<br />
Commission for Causes<br />
American Charities Center<br />
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shop for wishes<br />
stroll along el paseo and enjoy hors d’oeuvres, a<br />
enjoy exclusive event 3-course dinner, live and silent<br />
specials in many <strong>of</strong> the local auctions, special drawings and<br />
shops! collect donations from entertainment at the historic<br />
friends and family to earn la Quinta resort & club!<br />
additional prizes from the reserve a table today and tell<br />
<strong>Make</strong>-a-wish foundation. your friends – space is limited!<br />
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the 5th <strong>annual</strong><br />
share the love charIty event<br />
A Weekend <strong>of</strong> First-Class Events Benefitting the <strong>Make</strong>-A-<strong>Wish</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Orange</strong> <strong>County</strong> and the Inland Empire<br />
Saturday, February 18<br />
evening event<br />
Sunday, February 19<br />
tennis tournament<br />
sign up for some great<br />
doubles competition at the<br />
indian wells tennis garden,<br />
home <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Bnp paribas open.<br />
Sunday, February 19<br />
golf tournament<br />
enjoy a unique opportunity<br />
to golf at Mr. larry ellison’s<br />
private estate and golf<br />
course, porcupine creek,<br />
and have a chance to win a<br />
fabulous car!<br />
Monday, February 20<br />
For more information, visit www.ShareTheLoveCharityEvent.com<br />
omar, age 3: “I WIsh to go to dIsneyland”<br />
Santa Ana, CA – “When the doctors gave us the bad news<br />
that Omar had cancer, our lives took a different turn. But<br />
today, thanks to Omar’s wish, we smiled again.<br />
we will never forget omar's face<br />
when he met Mickey Mouse.<br />
His eyes lit up again and he<br />
ran to hug him. He forgot<br />
about the pain and<br />
he didn't stop smiling.<br />
Thank you to all<br />
the people who<br />
made this<br />
happen.<br />
In my son's<br />
case, his<br />
dream did<br />
come true!”<br />
– azucena,<br />
Omar’s Mom<br />
omar’s wish was adopted<br />
by disney Voluntears
the 5th <strong>annual</strong> rollIng for WIshes event<br />
hosted by Jeff elder and karla kjellin-elder, this year’s event will<br />
be held at the fantastic santiago canyon estate on March 3, at<br />
6 p.m. get a feel for Morocco while enjoying the beautiful<br />
scenery <strong>of</strong> the orange hills. entertainment includes a lively<br />
casino, silent and live auctions, raffle games, plus tasty<br />
Mediterranean food, beer, wine and a martini bar. all funds<br />
raised for this event go directly to our chapter.<br />
$65 per person (until feb. 3)<br />
$75 per person (after feb. 3)<br />
to register, visit www.RollingFor<strong>Wish</strong>es2012.kintera.org<br />
We need backpacks,<br />
toys and gIft cards!<br />
Our wish kids receive toys as enhancements during many phases <strong>of</strong><br />
the wish process. Whether it’s a gift to break the ice the first time we<br />
meet them, or a toy to fill a backpack for them to take on a travel wish,<br />
these gifts make each child feel extra special. It is our hope to provide<br />
enhancements that will be specific to each child and their unique wish.<br />
With your help, we can fill our toy closet with a variety <strong>of</strong> great gifts!<br />
Contact getinvolved@wishocie.org to learn more.<br />
thank you girl scout troop 1727 for collecting gift cards<br />
to help us make every wish even more magical!<br />
anaheim Bolts soccer<br />
The Anaheim Bolts Pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
Indoor Soccer Club and the<br />
<strong>Make</strong>-A-<strong>Wish</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Orange</strong> <strong>County</strong> and the<br />
Inland Empire are pleased to<br />
announce an exciting partnership! Beginning<br />
Dec. 2 and continuing through the 2012<br />
season, the Bolts will donate $10 to our<br />
Chapter for every goal the team scores while<br />
at the Anaheim Convention Center, home <strong>of</strong><br />
the Bolts. For tickets, visit www.boltsoccer.com.<br />
Visit www.wishocie.org to see details about a<br />
special game on Jan. 27.<br />
electronic waste<br />
Host your own E-Waste drive<br />
or schedule a corporate<br />
pickup to donate old<br />
electronics and materials to<br />
benefit our Chapter. Contact<br />
getinvolved@wishocie.org to<br />
learn more.<br />
wheels for wishes<br />
Donate your car, boat,<br />
motorcycle or RV! To<br />
schedule a pick up or to find<br />
out more information, please<br />
call 1-855-860-wish or visit<br />
orange.wheelsforwishes.org<br />
14
14232 Red Hill Avenue<br />
Tustin, CA 92780<br />
714-573-WISH (9474)<br />
www.wishocie.org<br />
LIKE our page on Facebook at<br />
www.facebook.com/<strong>Make</strong>A<strong>Wish</strong>OCIE<br />
to find out what’s happening<br />
at your local <strong>Make</strong>-A-<strong>Wish</strong> Chapter!<br />
Follow us on Twitter at<br />
www.twitter.com/<strong>Make</strong>A<strong>Wish</strong>OCIE<br />
to get updates on events and fundraisers!<br />
You can help make wishes come true for local children facing<br />
life-threatening medical conditions by becoming a volunteer.<br />
We currently have a special need for bilingual, Spanish-speaking<br />
<strong>Wish</strong> Granters throughout the Inland Empire.<br />
Visit www.wishocie.org to fill out a volunteer application or contact<br />
our Volunteer Services Team at volunteerinfo@wishocie.org!<br />
the <strong>Make</strong>-a-wish foundation ® grants the wishes <strong>of</strong> children with life-threatening medical conditions<br />
to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.<br />
April 21 • OrAnge COunty greAt pArk<br />
Come celebrate in our world <strong>of</strong> wishes<br />
with a day <strong>of</strong> food, fun & a spirited 2-mile walk!<br />
Sign up today!<br />
www.wishocie.org
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