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Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We seek to bring every eligible child's wish to life because every child deserves a childhood. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight their illness.

Make-A-Wish Nevada has been a beacon of hope and joy for children facing critical illnesses since our chapter's founding in 1982. In 1996, the chapter split into two, dedicated to serving the Southern and Northern Nevada regions. 

Now, in 2024, we celebrate a new era with the reunification of the Nevada chapter, coming together as one to grant even more life-changing wishes. United, we are stronger, and our impact has been profound - granting over 2,800 wishes to children across the entire state. 

As one Nevada chapter we continue to work together with our generous donors, supporters, staff, and more than 20,000 volunteers, Make-A-Wish Nevada and 58 other chapters throughout the U.S. have granted more than 375,000 wishes nationwide. 

Our People
Our Board
Heather Harris - Southern Nevada
Heather Harris

Past Chair Advisor

Harris & Harris Lawyers | Wish Mom
Keith Hansen - Southern Nevada
Keith Hansen

Board Chair

Jodie Sacco
Jodie Sacco

Secretary

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Todd Rodenberg

Vice Treasurer

Bene Immobili, LLC
Dan Smithman
Dan Smithman

Vice Chair

Smithman Productions (Excellence LLC)
Our Medical Advisory Committee
Dr. Anita Pomerantz - Southern Nevada
Dr. Anita Pomerantz

Medical Advisory Committee Chair

Thomas Dermatology
Dr. Dipti Patel - Southern Nevada
Dr. Dipti Patel

Family Medicine & Clinical Research

Dr. Waseem Alhushki
Dr. Waseem Alhushki

Cure 4 the Kids Foundation

The Wishing Place

In early 2017, Make-A-Wish Nevada moved into its new home on the Allegiant Campus. The Wishing Place is a labor of love and exemplifies the transformational power when community partners unite.  

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Media Center

See local media coverage, background information, and stories about Make-A-Wish and connect with our Communications team. 

Media Requests

Fill out this short form and our Communications team will respond as soon as possible or click here to access our media kit with background information about Make-A-Wish, our history, accomplishments, creative assets, and more. 

Swish For A Wish

Swish For a Wish

Join the Nevada Wolf Pack in supporting life-changing wishes for local children battling critical illnesses.

Interview with wish kid Emma

In the News

News coverage, newspaper and magazine articles, and other media often tell stories about wishes. 

Kim and Dana Wagner from News 3 LV

Make-A-Wish Monday

Every Monday morning on News 3 LV, long-time supporters Kim & Dana Wagner share the power of a wish.

Walk for Wishes SNV Princesses

Wish Blog

The Wish Blog gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the people and partnerships that make wishes come true locally.

Managing Our Funds

Make-A-Wish Nevada finances endeavors through corporate sponsorships, special events, foundation grants, and individual contributions. However, we do not solicit funds by telephone and receive no federal or state funding. As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, all contributions are deductible to the extent permitted by law. Our financial statements are audited locally by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP. 

For full financial details please review our most recent FY23 Audited Financial Statement, Form 990, or the FY23 Annual Report. You can also click here to view archived financial statements.

For questions about our financials, please contact Barbara Tapp at [email protected]

Careers & Internships

At Make-A-Wish, we are more than a great place to work — our work is life-changing. We are an inclusive and diverse group of people who, through a mosaic of backgrounds, thought and experiences, are united in purposeful work. We are fueled and guided by our values — values that are represented in the inspired people we work with and the life-changing work we do, every day. 

We are always on the lookout for great talent who share in our passion, and all of our opportunities include a comprehensive benefits package.

Current career openings: 

There are no open positions at the time, please come back and check periodically for any open opportunities! 

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