Make-A-Wish® Illinois Recognizes Outstanding Volunteers This National Volunteer Week

CHICAGO (April 17, 2023) – During National Volunteer Week (April 16-22, 2023), Make-A-Wish Illinois is recognizing and celebrating the contributions of several outstanding volunteers across the state who create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

Make-A-Wish Illinois thanks each of these volunteers who share their time and talent to bring strength and hope to wish children and their families through their varied and critical contributions.

  • Local Partnership Award – Debra Curtis (Darien)
  • Exceptional Creativity Award – Lisa Peters (Lindenhurst)
  • Commitment to Community, Individual Award – Lisa Griffeth (Mahomet)
  • Commitment to Community, Group Award – Chicago Police Department, Special Functions Unit
  • Volunteer Fundraiser, Community Events– McKay Auto Parts (Litchfield)
  • Volunteer Fundraiser, Wish Ball – Codi Goodis (Chicago)
  • Volunteer Fundraiser, Associate Board – Aren Mito (Chicago)
  • Volunteer Fundraiser, Walk for Wishes – Mary Beth Eggers (Rapids City)
  • Wish Volunteer Impact Award – Maria Ramos (Chicago)
  • Agile Award – Sandra Julun (Homewood) and Catherine Dixon (Homewood)

Every 20 minutes somewhere in the country, a child is diagnosed with a critical illness. As long as children face this devastating reality, they’ll need Make-A-Wish volunteers to help them get through it.  Each wish has the ability to create hope and renew energy for the wish kids, their families and everyone involved.

Raise your hand and volunteer today.  Volunteer with Make-A-Wish and join a caring community of volunteers who transform lives. Volunteers who are bilingual in Spanish and English are especially needed. Learn more at an upcoming Volunteer Orientation. Find dates at https://wish.org/illinois/our-events. 
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