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Wish kid Krayson sitting in his new therapy clubhouse
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Natalie
June 05, 2025

UW-Whitewater golfer overcomes rare lung disease, golfs practice round with Jerry Kelly

For the third-straight year, Exact Sciences partnered with the Make-A-Wish Foundation at the American Family Insurance Championship to give a local golfer a once-in-a-lifetime round. Fort Atkinson-native Natalie Kammer got a chance to play 18 holes with Madison-native and PGA Tour Champion Jerry Kelly.
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Wisconsin leadership
May 25, 2025

'It's such a privilege': Current and former leaders of Make-A-Wish Wisconsin reflect on decades of granting wishes

Mike Strehlow sits down with three generations of leaders of Make a Wish Wisconsin.
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Crowe's Broadway Wish
May 12, 2025

Make-A-Wish Recipient Makes Broadway Debut in HADESTOWN

Last week, Make-A-Wish recipient, Crowe Zilvitis, made their Broadway debut in the Tony Award-winning Best Musical in a special walk on role. The sixteen-year-old received the full Broadway treatment with a custom costume fitting, music rehearsal, and put in rehearsal before making their Broadway debut in the finale song “Cups.” Get a behind the scenes look here!
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Tommy's wish to announce NFL Draft Pick
April 26, 2025

Make-A-Wish teen from Orchard Park announces Buffalo Bills 2025 first-round NFL Draft Pick

Night One of the 2025 NFL Draft was one to remember for a special Buffalo Bills fan. 16-year-old Tommy Parzymieso announced the Bills first-round draft selection on stage at the draft in Green Bay as part of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The Bills selected Kentucky CB Maxwell Hairston with the 30th overall pick.
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Make-A-Wish Wisconsin Kids Zone ribbon cutting
March 20, 2025

Milwaukee airport, Make-A-Wish unveil new 'Kids Zones'

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport and Make-A-Wish Wisconsin on Thursday unveiled new children's play areas. The "Make-A-Wish Kids Zones" are located on Concourse C and Concourse D. The airport said the remodeled spaces feature updated play equipment, new custom carpeting and more. The flooring depicts Milwaukee’s great lake and the airport's longest runway, Runway 1L or "One Left."
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2025 Mukwonago for Wishes with Pat Connaughton
January 18, 2025

Mukwonago High School receives check for basketball court at Make-A-Wish event

On Jan. 10 at Mukwonago High School, entrepreneur Jerry Jendusa and his family hosted the Mukwonago for Wishes kick-off event for a 20-day-long fundraising campaign. On Jan. 30, the funds raised will be presented as a check to Make-A-Wish Wisconsin.
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Bob Uecker and wish kid Eddie
January 16, 2025

'Bob transcended everything': Mr. Baseball's philanthropic impact on Make-A-Wish Wisconsin kids

A huge part of Bob Uecker's legacy was his work off the field. One organization near and dear to his heart is Make-A-Wish Wisconsin. For Uecker, it was a personal mission to give back.
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Sam and Bob Uecker
January 16, 2025

Bob Uecker, Make-A-Wish; partnership brought miles of smiles

You cannot forget Bob Uecker's legendary voice. But he also touched lives in sometimes unseen ways. Uecker has been helping sick children while he himself was battling his own serious health issues – cancer. Sam Last survived brain surgery – a tumor when he was just 1 ½ years old. Then at 6, his wish came true. Last sang the national anthem at the Brewers game – and then met Bob Uecker.

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Bob Uecker and wish kid Sam
January 16, 2025

Make-A-Wish Wisconsin remembers Bob Uecker's charitable giving

Make-A-Wish Wisconsin is remembering and honoring Bob Uecker's service to the organization as news of the broadcasting legend's passing rippled through the country Thursday.
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Milwaukee Bucks wishes 2025
January 14, 2025

Four kids sign 1-day contract with the Bucks, fulfilling special wish

The Milwaukee Bucks made dreams come true for four children Tuesday, offering the kids one-day contracts and special meet-and-greets with players as a part of a Make-A-Wish event.
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