Liam, 5Wilms tumorI wish to have a train-themed birthday party

2013 Report to the Community

Sean Corbett, Photographer

Board of DirectorsOfficers

Nathan J. Andrisani, Esq., ChairJ. Michael Troutman, Vice Chair

Cara Williams Fry, 2nd Vice ChairPeter E. Ochroch, Esq., Secretary

E. Barry Smith, CPA, Treasurer

DirectorsRachel Biblow-Leone, MSW, LCSW

Harry CarpenterJohn Clark

Angela M. Ellison, M.D., MScDenise Hale, PHRJamie Hartman

T. Anthony JonesJeffrey S. Jubelirer

Stephen H. Kalis, Esq.Steven E. Lucking, M.D.

Frank MarielloMegan O’Connor

The Honorable L. Felipe RestrepoKarl Singleton, M.Ed

Jose Enrique Urdaneta

StaffM. Paulette Battenfelder, Regional Executive Director

Beth Burker, Wish CoordinatorChristine Dombrosky, Events Manager, Lancaster Office

Holly Fite, Office Manager, Lancaster OfficeMolly Gatto, Program Director

Dennis J. Heron, President & CEORobin Olson, Director of Individual Gifts

Marian Stanford, Office Manager, Blue Bell OfficeAshley Suschin, Wish CoordinatorPatricia Terrey, Wish CoordinatorRandi Tonik, Wish Coordinator

Karen Traten, Director of Partnerships and CommunicationsSpring Velazquez, Database and Social Media Manager

Susan Zehren, VP & Chief Operating Officer

Make-A-Wish® Philadelphia and Susquehanna Valley 2013 Report to the Community

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Dear Friend of Make-A-Wish®:

With your help, Make-A-Wish® Philadelphia & Susquehanna Valley provides more than short-lived moments of joy for seriously ill chil-dren. Rather, a wish fulfilled is a life-altering experience that posi-tively shapes the lives of many for the long-term. The outcome of a multi-phase Wish Impact Study led by Make-A-Wish’s national office revealed that our wish granting program greatly influences the lives of the children we serve, their parents & siblings, medical professionals, and the community-at-large.

When a wish is fulfilled, it transforms lives. Most adult former wish children say their wish experiences helped to save their lives – 97% said they experienced improved mental and emotional health, and 79% believe the wish experience contributed to their recovery. Physi-cians and nurses see the vital role that a positive state of mind plays in a patient’s ability to fight illness and 89% believe that the wish experi-ence can influence a child’s physical health. Furthermore, the act of wish granting serves to strengthen communities. 92% of volunteers and 86% of adult former wish kids expressed a deeper commitment to philanthropy and/or volunteering. We are pleased to share additional statistics with you inside this report on page 2.

It takes an entire community to make each wish special. Whether you are a volunteer, donor or sponsor, you are making a lasting impact on the lives of area children. Thank you for your compassionate and generous support.

With sincere gratitude,

Nathan J. Andrisani, Esq.Chairman of the Board

Dennis J. Heron President & CEO

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WISH IMPACT STUDY

The first-ever Wish Impact Study led by Make-A-Wish’s national office surveyed health professionals, parents of wish kids, adult former wish kids, and Make-A-Wish volunteers. They were asked questions to determine what effect our mission has on the children we serve, their families and their communities. The results confirm what we’ve always believed: that Make-A-Wish makes the world better.

Adult Former Wish Kids97% Experienced improved mental and emotional health.79% Reported that the wish experience marked a turning point in their treatment and recovery.83% Experienced improved physical health and strength.

Medical Professionals89% Wish experiences can influence a wish kid’s physical health.75% Wish experiences can decrease wish kid’s sadness and depression.84% Report a deeper commitment to philanthropy and volunteering.

Parents98% The wish experience made us feel like a “normal” family again.92% My child felt re-empowered to influence decisions.88% Felt less isolated when their children made a wish.

Volunteers92% Felt an increased desire to give back and continue helping other families.95% Report an increased sense of compassion.92% Felt more committed to philanthropy and volunteer work.

“In a few days, Make-A-Wish gives you back all the happiness you’ve lost in months in a hospital. I believe that my wish made me the person I am today. Make-A-Wish gave me a week in Disney World, but it also gave me strength, optimism and positivity. It taught me that good can come out of any situation and that even when you are the sickest you have ever been, there is still a prince or princess inside of you that chemotherapy cannot damage. I went from a healthy toddler to a cancer patient in an instant, but Make-A-Wish helped me realize that a cancer patient is not all I would ever be. Make-A-Wish is truly what made my world rosy again.” Lauren B.

Make-A-Wish® Philadelphia and Susquehanna Valley 2013 Report to the Community

Make-A-Wish® Philadelphia & Susque-hanna Valley recognizes the following individuals who have contributed $1,000 or more in FY13.These donors are investing in the future of our organization by increasing our capacity to grant more wishes in our community and represent the hope of achieving our vision to grant the wish of every eligible child.

WISH CHAMPION $100,000 and aboveEstate of Rose Niles WISH VISIONARY $50,000-$99,999Estate of Margaret E. Ostendorf WISH BENEFACTOR $25,000-$49,999Andrisani Family & Friends- Christmas Caroling for KidsMr. and Mrs. Joseph DuffyEstate of Francis Schmalz

WISH GRANTER$10,000-$24,999John DaghmizianEdward and Janine DeAngelisEstate of Genevieve LoosSusan R. MoulMr. and Mrs. Marvin SauderRoseanne M. Waugh & William R. Gordon, Jr.- In memory of their mother Rosemarie A. Gordon

STAR OF JOY $5,000-$9,999Estate of Frances BonikowskiDouglas CurtisRick D’Avino and Pamela MurphyMs. Joann DeRoseDaniel and Margaret DiskinJohn and Debbie DoyleColin FosterMichael FromholdMrs. Katherine GaethMr. and Mrs. Mike KennedyLebofsky & Denish Families – Monte Carlo NightLou and Pat ManziEstate of Edwin W. MatthewsDaryl MillerPeter ResnickMr. Nelson RiveraGrace RomanMarsha Wagner

Mrs. Margaret WillPaul Youngberg

STAR OF STRENGTH $2,500-$4,999Reina CohenJazmin DeJesusDr. J. William GaynorMrs. Shannon N. Getz

Mort and Betty GoldfieldAju Jacob

Estate of Arthur LevyRegina MarketMr. John P. MoranMarla OsborneMr. Chris RiendeauIdalia Rivera

Amanda, 14retinoblastoma

I wish to go to Disney World® Resort

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THE WISH SOCIETYSM

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Glendaliz RodriguezGerald SalernoRonna StoeMs. Vicky WigginsMrs. Peggy Ziegler

STAR OF HOPE $1,000-$2,499Dean BakerMr. and Mrs. Brian BauerAlan and Linda BelfusMr. G. Michael BiggerstaffVincent and Jacqueline BuonasorteChristine BurleinRon and Patricia CarkoskiHarry CarpenterMichael CastagnaDavid ColleranBernard Dardzinski, Ph.D.R. DaubenspeckMrs. Sheryl DepanfilisMr. Kenneth DietzMicky and Peggy DominickDarren DragishBrian DriscollDouglas FetterJames FlanaganMarissa FritzMr. Ryan Gehman

Joseph and Donna GlaceJeffrey and Arlene GockenAdam Grant, Ph.D.Daniel GriffinDavid and Diana GriggsMark and Pamela HarringtonPeter and Janeen JonakKenneth and Sonia KaminskyMr. Timothy KauffmanJ. Michael and Lydia KennedyAnthony LammLarry and Connie LesserJon LitnerTimothy MacCarrickRobert ManeroAnthony J. Matteo, M.D.William and Patricia McDermottMr. and Mrs. Owen McGirrMark McGovernAmy McKenna-FellKristopher MendozaJoseph Miller and Rachel WoodThom and Karen Miller – Christmas DisplayKeith and Linda MockJoseph MusserPeter and Marjorie OchrochJames O’ConnorJohn O’ConnorAmy OveckaMr. Kerry PawlingRichard and Debbie PhillipsThomas and Martha ReillyMr. and Mrs. Joseph RobinsonColleen SabolNicholas SantoroMr. Anthony SaracinoMr. Joseph A. SclafaniJohn SheaRichard and Amy SilfenSusan SteinWilliam StephensonJohn StuartMr. and Mrs. James SurberLawrence TamboneAlexey TimashkovMichael VanHornRodney VersteeghKaren Wallace

Hannah, 13brain tumorI wish to go to Costa Rica

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Jessica Ward and John HadfieldJoseph and Colleen WardMargaret Wiley

WISH FRIENDS$500-$999Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas AmorosoBarbra AndrisaniDamian and Jennifer AndrisaniJoseph and Mary AndrisaniThomas ArchibaldRegina AustinE. Martin and Donna BeechDerk BergsmaBruce BishopDonald and Nancy BormesJacqueline BormesSarah BouchardMartin and Patricia BoyleMr. Kevin BucherStephen BurbankJohn BurkhardPhillip and Kara Lynne BurnsThomas DavisRenato DemoMr. Jerome DiGiovanniJohn and Tamra DoddsMs. E. Gladys DrybredRachel DuffyKevin Dwyer

David and Betsy EingornBrian FleischerMrs. Charlotte Fletcher

Joseph FlissStephen and Kathy FrankMr. David A. GoldsteinMr. Irvin S. GoodRobert and Sherri GriffithJames GroffKenneth and Korinne GuzaMs. Denise Hale

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis J. HeronMr. John Hickey

Robert HicksMr. Rodney HowardRobert HunterBrittany HurdleMr. Chad HurstRichard and Margaret InfantinoChristopher IsbrechtT. Anthony JonesRobert D. Katz Jeremy and Brooke KeesMr. Raymond KingStephen KirtonGary KnockeMs. Teresa KohlSailaja KolachalamLawrence and Rita Kotler

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Dylan, 13Ehlers-Danlos SyndromeI wish to go to the summer X-Games

Riley, 5Wilms tumorI wish to go to Walt Disney World® Resort

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Ms. Wendi KotzenThomas KowalczykVince and Lynne LainoJames and Jacqueline LakeAnthony LammJeff LewinDr. and Mrs. Steven LuckingMichael and Kara MarcianoBrad MartinPatrick McGowanEdward and Mary McGrathKatherine MillerTracy MillerAdrienne MittentagMs. Sara MooseMr. Matthew MoyerChristopher NagleMrs. Jennifer NoltThomas OakesDianne O’BrienEdward OchrochJay and Joan OchrochGreg and Jacqueline OrthDavid PearlmanLauren PellicaneRichard PerryMr. Dennis PlashaMichael and Tracy PorterMiss Sarah Porter

Mr. and Mrs. Paul ReinboldThe Honorable L. Felipe RestrepoAnthony and Matilda RichterMr. Ross RiederMr. and Mrs. Steven RiggsDavid RobertsonThomas and Sharon RobinsonMr. and Mrs. Steven RosenPhyllis Saft Jodi SassoonMichael Schaedle

Michael SchoenBrittany Shelly

E. Barry SmithGerald SmithGrace SmithMr. and Mrs. Robert SoloveJeffery SparlingShanin and Tracey SpecterGlen and Susan StuartMr. and Mrs. R. Todd SweetMartha TomichThomas TrullingerMr. Terrance TumoloMs. Spring VelazquezSteven WallEdward WardellAndrew and Cynthia WeirJoseph WhiteArnold WinickMr. Jeffrey Yarnall

Bria, 11leukemiaI wish to go to Hawaii

Emma, 18Pompe diseaseI wish to go to Paris

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Make-A-Wish® Philadelphia and Susquehanna Valley 2013 Report to the Community

ANNUAL STAR SPONSORSWe gratefully acknowledge the following businesses, schools, foundations, clubs & organizations for their generous support of our mission. Fulfilling our mission is possible due to their annual contributions.

WISH CHAMPION $100,000 and above24th Annual Mother’s Day ConvoyDe Lage Landen Financial ServicesMacy’s US Restaurants, Inc.

WISH STAR $50,000-$99,999Car Donation FoundationJust Cabinets Furniture & MoreKeith Valley Middle SchoolLehigh Valley Dairy FarmsWalk for Wishes

WISH ADVOCATE $25,000-$49,999J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, Inc.Club Managers Golf ClassicCompass Support ServicesConsolidated Services GroupExelon Pro-Am for WishesFour Season’s Produce, Inc.Lititz Academy of DanceLubert Family FoundationMerck Partnership for GivingPanera BreadWharton & Penn Law Challenges

WISH GENIE $10,000-$24,999AAA Mid-AtlanticAdvanced Recovery Systems, Inc.Allied Wire & CableARAMARKDaniel E. Bennis Memorial Golf OutingBrandywine Global Investment ManagementCedarbrook Country ClubChi Omega Fraternity Phi Lambda Chapter – Franklin & MarshallDilworth Paxon

Germantown AcademyReuben & Mollie Gordon FoundationHawkey Family FoundationLANConnect Inc.Legg Mason & Co., LLCLower Brandywine Presbyterian ChurchMaggiano’s Little ItalyMazza Vineyards Inc., T/A Mount Hope Estate & Winery Gary Neher Golf OutingPay for Play – 101 the RosePriceWaterHouseCoopersSheetz IncorporatedThe Donald B. and Dorothy L. Stabler FoundationSteelman TriathlonTurnaround Management Association, Phila. ChapterUS AirwaysValsourceVillanova University, Facilities Management

WISH SPONSOR $5,000-$9,999Anonymous (1)The 1830 Family FoundationA-Frame Technology ServicesAlphabet AcademyAssociated Builders and Contractors, Inc.The David R. and Patricia D. Atkinson FoundationThe Barra FoundationRobert Berger Pediatrics Society, PCOMBerks County Community FoundationBlank Rome, LLPBoyertown Junior High School EastCentral Bucks East High SchoolCentral Bucks East High School, Patriot PlayersChi Omega Fraternity, Beta Alpha ChapterChiropractic 1st LLCEden Charitable FoundationRobert H. & Beverly Utley Fowler FoundationFox Rothschild, LLPIBM Employee Services CenterInternational Union of Elevator Constructors, Local #5

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Richard S. and Ann B. Barshinger FoundationBoeing Company Employee FundBristol-Myers Squibb Company Employee GivingLouis N. Cassett FoundationChi Omega Fraternity – Iota Lambda ChapterCNH AmericaConstruction Risk PartnersDart Container CorporationDeer Country Farm & Lawn, Inc.Delaware River Striper TournamentDiscovery Day Care of Morrisville, Inc.Draeger MedicalEastern CatalyticEastern Lancaster County School DistrictEldreth PotteryFourjay FoundationHoney Brook Rod & Gun Club, Inc.Lawrence L. & Julia Z. Hoverter Charitable Fdn.IKEA – Plymouth MeetingKeller Williams Real EstateMicrosoft Matching Gifts ProgramMiles for Make-A-Wish – In memory of Gabby VogelMom’s Club of BensalemMorgan StanleyThe Mourning Dove FoundationNxtbook MediaPA Outlet ManagementThe Prudential Foundation Matching Gifts ProgramSafelite Charitable FoundationSeventh Ward Republican ClubSteffy’s TowingSunnybrook Golf ClubSusquehanna BankTotal Rental, Inc.Traffic Control ServicesUnited Savings BankWalker Chiropractic AssociatesWheels for WishesWilliamson, McVeigh & Alfano

J.A.M. Anonymous FoundationJudge Technical Services, Inc.KPMGMcCarter & English, LLPLeo and Peggy Pierce Family FoundationLoxley’s RestaurantThe Manitowoc Company FoundationThe Mutual Fire FoundationThe Shaun Negler Memorial FoundationThe Rich Nocella Memorial Golf OutingNorris, McLaughlin & Marcus, P.A.QVCShutouts for KidsSoc HopThos. Somerville Co.Trusted ChoiceSpring Ford Country ClubG.B. Stuart Charitable FoundationUpper Merion Aquatic Club, Marlins Swim TeamVanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramVerilogueZurich

WISH PATRON $2,500-$4,999AerotekAetna Foundation, Inc.Bannon Metals Company

Claire, 8leukemiaI wish to go to Walt Disney World® Resort

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Make-A-Wish® Philadelphia and Susquehanna Valley 2013 Report to the Community

WISH BENEFACTOR$1,000-$2,4993 Step ITActive Social & Beneficial AssociationAkron Lions ClubAllstate Giving CampaignAndrisani Family Charitable FundApplecross Country ClubApplied Energy Systems, Inc.AT & T Employee Giving CampaignAZPAC Match ProgramBaker Residential of PA, LLCBank of America Matching GiftsBayer HealthCareJohn Beck Elementary SchoolBloomberg, L.P.Blue Ball Lioness ClubBobby Rahal LexusThe Breidegam Family FoundationBrubacher Excavating, Inc.Checking for Charity Corp.Chi Omega Alumnae, Harrisburg ChapterCHOPA.L. CirineoCitizens BankCocktails Against CancerComcast CorporationThe Corvette Enthusiasts Community Fdn.

Cross Point Christian ChildcareCulinart, Inc.W.S. CumbyDave & Buster’sDelaware Valley CollegeP.J. Dick IncorporatedDolfinger-McMahon FoundationDorsey & Whitney Trust CompanyExelon CorporationThe Fann Family FoundationFirst Presbyterian Churchfwd>direct, LLCGenesis Engineers, Inc.German American MarketingHanafin & Kitson AssociatesHarley Davidson, Cumberland Valley ChapterBobby R. Harold Family Charitable TrustHatboro-Horsham High School – Vanessa Delua Senior ProjectHealthease, Inc.High Corporate Services, LLCHome for Orphans of Odd Fellows of PAHorse Trail RideIBS DirectING Charitable Giving ProgramJohnson & JohnsonKlehr, Harrison, Harvey, Branzburg, LLPKline’s Services, Inc.

Decontee, 11chronic kidney diseaseI wish to go to Hawaii

Reynoldo, 12brain tumorI wish to have a teacup Chihuahua

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KPMGLancaster Co RC Club, Inc.Lancaster Commercial TravelersLancaster County Community FoundationMadison Kelly ContractorsMarket Strategies, Inc.Earle M. Mitchell Memorial FundModern Gaming Pennsylvania LLCMount Saint Joseph AcademyMTH Electric Trains FoundationMurry Management CompanyNeffsville Community Fire CompanyNFP Property & CasualtyNorth American Insurance Management Corp.North Mountain InnNotre Dame De Lourdes SchoolOakhill Condo AssociationOrthopaedicCarePPLPremier Custom Built, Inc.Susan PrestiThe Dale L. Reese Foundation

The Reidler FoundationC.H. Robinson Worldwide FoundationRohrer’s Quarry Inc.Rotary Club of Shady BrookHenry Schein, Inc.Schneider Electric FoundationSemanoff Ormsby Greenberg & Torchia, LLC.Snavely’s Mill, Inc.State College Area School DistrictStern and Eisenberg, PCTeam Glory BabiesTrans4mation SalonTriad IsotopesVenus Beauty AcademyVeterans of Foreign WarVFW Post 7463 CanteenVolvo Construction Equipment Rents, Inc.Walmart FoundationWeil, Gotshal & Manges, LLPWells Fargo Community SupportWissahickon High School- Heidi Butt Senior Project

KATELIN MAGUIRE SOCIETY OF HOPE

The Katelin Maguire Society of Hope recognizes the generosity of participants in our Planned Giving Program. Katelin was a wish child who touched the lives of many and sadly passed away. We honor the memory of Katelin with this important program to help ensure the future of our organization.

MEMBERSMr. David J. BeccariaMr. Stephen L. Cartledge Mr. Karl ClemmensenTerri DelaneyMs. Karen TratenMs. Cheryl TrottaMr. and Mrs. Joseph Tumolo

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Our chapter received a generous $6,631.59 donation from Luxaire®, on behalf of their distributor American Air Distributing, Inc. of West Chester.

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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR NATIONAL SPONSORS

AvisBlue BunnyChi OmegaDELTAThe Walt Disney CompanyIsagenixJewelers for Children

Macy’s Maggiano’s Little ItalyRoyal Caribbean Inter-nationalSOUTHWESTStraight Talk Wireless

SUBARUToys ‘R UsTrusted ChoiceUnited US AIRWAYSUnitedHealth GroupWWEZaxby’s

OUR CARING SPONSORS

Sophia Andrisani and classmates from St. Anastasia School in Newtown Square held various fundraisers for the chapter this past year.

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Maggiano’s – King of Prussia hosted a fundraiser in May and also participated in the 10th Annual “Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish” campaign.

Executives from US Restaurants (franchisee of area Burger King restaurants) present a generous $100,000 check to the chapter.

OUR CARING SPONSORS

Boyertown Junior High School East has raised nearly $40,000 over the last 5 years and received the chapter’s Natale Stabile Spirit Award in 2013. In addition to raising funds, each year talented students create beautiful paintings of wish children as keepsakes of their amazing wish experiences.

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Functional Expenses (2012)

Program Services – 86%Management – 7%Fundraising – 7%

Special Events – 36%Businesses – 31%Individuals – 23%Schools – 6%Foundations – 4%

Sources of Funding

MANAGING OUR FUNDS

WISHES IN REVIEW (2012-13)

Wishes by Type

Male – 53%Female – 47%

Wishes by GenderWishes by County

Children’s Hospital (CHOP) – 48%

Wishes by Referral Source

Penn State Hershey Medical – 16%

Other – 16%

St. Christopher’s Hospital – 10%

A.I. DuPont & Jefferson – 10%

Philadelphia – 24%Montgomery – 17%Lancaster – 14%Bucks – 13%Delaware – 10%Chester – 9%Dauphin – 7%Cumberland – 3%Lebanon – 2%Perry – 1%

Disney World – 50%International Travel – 9%Cruise – 8%Celebrity – 7% Hawaii – 6% Other – 6%Room Makeover – 5%Shopping Spree – 5%Other Travel – 3%Computer & Electronics – 1%

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