Make-A-Wish® Greater Virginia Honors Six Local Women at Virtual Blue Ridge W.I.S.H. Circle Event

Each W.I.S.H. Circle Honoree, recognized for her personal and professional accomplishments, will raise funds to grant one local child’s wish.

RICHMOND (June 15, 2020) – Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia, a nonprofit that creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses, will honor six local women through its second Blue Ridge W.I.S.H. (Women Inspiring Strength and Hope) Circle. This year’s event, which will be held virtually on Tuesday, July 21 at noon, will honor these local women for their leadership and unwavering dedication to serving the community, as well as their personal passion and commitment to Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia.  

The 2020 Blue Ridge W.I.S.H. Circle honorees include: 

  • Joey Beck, wish mom 

  • Sherry Dillon, financial center manager, American National Bank and Trust  

  • Keri Garnett, financial empowerment center manager, Freedom First Credit Union 

  • Robyn Lewis, account manager, Access Advertising and wish alumna (2010) 

  • Lisa Chappell Miller, Realtor, Nest Realty Roanoke 

  • Liz Lively, regional sales account executive, Wheeler Broadcasting 

“We are thrilled to celebrate each of our wonderful Honorees who have been inspired to make a difference for local children,” said Sheri Lambert, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia. “There are currently 29 children in the Blue Ridge community waiting for their wish to be granted. These exceptional women are making a tangible impact in the lives of local children, and we are so deeply grateful for their support!” 

Since the organization’s inception in 1987, more than 5,200 life-changing wishes have been granted for local children. Last year, Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia granted 17 wishes for children in the Blue Ridge region.  

As part of the recognition, each Honoree has committed to raising funds to grant one child’s wish, a minimum of $10,000, prior to the virtual celebration that will be streamed live on social media in July. For more information about each of the honorees and to RSVP for this year’s virtual celebration, please visit va.wish.org/brwishcircle. 

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ABOUT MAKE-A-WISH 
Make-A-Wish® creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We are on a quest to bring every eligible child's wish to life, because a wish is an integral part of a child's treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness. Headquartered in Richmond, Make-A- Wish Greater Virginia has granted more than 5,200 wishes since 1987. Together, generous donors, supporters, staff and volunteers throughout Virginia grant a wish, on average, every 48 hours. For more information about Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia, visit va.wish.org or call 804-217-WISH.