Marquis® and Make-A-Wish® partner to grant 900th wish
Gilbert, Arizona, USA— April 1, 2021—Seven-year-old Viera was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2020. In search of a comfortable place to relax, Viera wished for a hot tub. Thanks to Make-A-Wish® Arizona, Marquis® hot tubs, and Arizona Spas & Patio, Viera’s wish has been granted.
“Viera is beyond excited her wish to have a hot tub has come true,” said Brooke, Viera’s mother. “She has been telling everyone about her wish and can’t wait to relax with family and friends.”
Viera’s hot tub marks the 900th wish granted by Marquis and Make-A-Wish since their partnership began in 2000. Since then, more than $6.5 million in donations and discounts have been provided to Make-A-Wish® America, Make-A-Wish® Canada, and Make-A-Wish® United Kingdom.
“Hot tub wishes give children like Viera an at-home oasis where they can relax and spend time with their family,” said Mackenzie Scroggins of Make-A-Wish Arizona. “We are excited that we can offer wish kids like Viera some comfort and fun in a safe environment as we continue to grant wishes during the pandemic.”
Sam Collins, Marquis Corp. President, wholeheartedly agrees. “With over 20 years of partnership together, Make-A-Wish is deeply woven into our company culture,” said Collins. “Alongside our network of Marquis Dealers, helping children like Viera gives us a tremendous sense of pride and purpose. Especially during this extra-challenging time for wish kids and their families.”
After manufacturing, Viera’s hot tub still required local delivery and installation. Russell Moody, owner of Arizona Spas & Patio in Mesa, donated his company’s time and labor to ensure a smooth experience for Viera and her family. “For me, it’s all about helping the kids more than anything,” said Moody, a longtime veteran of the spa industry, “and I look forward to helping more wish kids in the future.”
The partnership between Marquis and Make-A-Wish was inspired by Andrea’s wish for a hot tub in 2000. Over 20 years later, Andrea is cancer-free and has a family of her own. She enjoys spending quality time with her husband and daughter in their new Marquishot tub. Thanks to wish kids like Andrea and Viera, Marquis remains committed to helping children with critical illnesses to enjoy hot tub hydrotherapy and its benefits.
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About Marquisâ
Marquisis an employee-owned company based in Independence, Oregon, USA. Founded in 1980, it has been manufacturing world-class hot tubs for over forty years. For more information, visit www.marquisspas.com.
About Arizona Spas & Patio
Arizona Spas & Patio is owned by spa industry veteran Russell Moody. With decades of experience in spa manufacturing and retail management, Moody has operated retail locations in Montana, Oregon, and Washington. As the exclusive Marquis® Dealer in Maricopa County, Arizona Spas & Patio is proud to offer The Ultimate Hot Tub Experience!™. In addition, the company is an exclusive Dealer of Aquatic Training Vessels™ swims spas, offering homeowners lower cost and less maintenance than in-ground pools, taking up less space in the backyard, and offering year-round enjoyment. The company also sells top-quality patio furniture and fire pits.
About Make-A-Wish
Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Make-A-Wish is the world’s leading children’s wish-granting organization, operating in every community in the United States and in nearly 50 countries worldwide. Together with generous donors, supporters, staff and more than 30,000 volunteers across the U.S., Make-A-Wish delivers hope and joy to children and their families when they need it most. Make-A-Wish aims to bring the power of wishing to every child with a critical illness because wish experiences can help improve emotional and physical health. Since 1980, Make-A-Wish has granted more than 500,000 wishes worldwide; more than 340,000 wishes in the U.S. and its territories alone. For more information about Make-A-Wish America, visit wish.org.