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18-year-old Lauren's wish to have a golden retriever puppy came true after a celebration including a car parade just for her.

Honking cars and waving neighbors ushered in a new best friend for 18-year-old Lauren, who was given a golden retriever puppy Saturday through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. (paywall)

For their philanthropic efforts in support of Fashion Luncheon, longtime supporters Linda Richardson and her daughter, Melissa Akkaway, were profiled as one of America’s 19 most philanthropic families.

Volunteering, emceeing, granting wishes and flying through track practice are a small part of wish kid Connor's big efforts and contributions to the community.

Check out our chapter's profile in Vegas Inc.'s 2020-21 Giving Guide. Special thanks to Martin-Harris Construction for sponsoring our profile and for their continued support of wishes in Southern Nevada.

Wish kid Fabian shares the impact of his wish and how his medical journey has shaped his future goals. (paywall)

Nicolas, or Nickel Pickle to those who know him well, receives his wish to have an outdoor play area in partnership with Martin-Harris Construction.

Jorge “Fabian” Trejo-Ibarra began his freshman year as a pre-nursing student at UNLV thanks to a scholarship funded by Rig-Rents through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Here he shares how his personal battle with lymphoma informed his decision to enter the healthcare field and how his wish will help him achieve his goals.

Watch Findlay Automotive Group CFO Tyler Corder discuss the company's support of Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada on The Morning Blend, including granting Steven's car makeover wish through Findlay Customs.

Watch four-year-old Nicolas' wish to have an outdoor play area come true on this national news magazine.