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Allstate Foundation, Make-a-Wish team up to make dreams come true By Amy Robb
LANCASTER SUN CORRESPONDENT
Allstate Insurance Agent Michael Huber received the “Allstate Agency Hands in the Community” award for his service in the area, particularly with the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Metro New York in Snyder. The recognition came
with a $1,000 grant from the Allstate Foundation, to be used at the Make-aWish location in Snyder that Huber volunteers at. The Allstate Foundation was established in 1952 by the Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL), functioning as an independent charitable organization. The foundation works with other non-profits to improve the well-being of
people in different communities, with the help of Allstate’s reputation and resources that span the entire nation. Teen safe driving, positive youth development, and aid to domestic violence survivors are the three main avenues Allstate Foundation sends help to, but causes like the Make-a-Wish Foundation are also important to them. Huber seems to have
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been a natural choice for the award, as “…an active and respected member of the business community, protecting customers with insurance and financial products,” according to Don Rubbo, New York regional sales leader at Allstate Insurance Company. “He also makes it a priority to dedicate his time and efforts to make a difference in people’s lives. Michael exemplifies the full spectrum of what it means to be an Allstate agent and has truly become a name and face in his community.” Huber serves as the bridge between the two non-profits, giving extra
funds to a cause he believes so much in. M a k e - a - Wi s h M e t r o New York and Western New York make it their mission to touch the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions in any way they can, making the most wild and farreaching wishes become a reality every 10 hours. Volunteers for Make-aWish help as wish granters, fundraisers, special events assistants among other capacities, across 17 western counties of New York State. Each child’s resilience in the face of a difficult burden inspires Make-a-Wish to work just as hard to grant the wishes of these amazing kids. The wish experience can be a game-changer, even during the darkest of times. Kids that are a part of this program wish to “be,” “give,” “have,” “meet” or “go,” following their heart’s desire to help people, travel, or meet their heroes. Five-year-old Jaxon, for instance, found out at a very early age that he has a life-threatening heart defect, Congenital Cardiac Condition. He chose to meet former Sabres Goalie Ryan Miller, since watch-
ing his favorite sports team always put the biggest smile on his face. Jaxon, along with his entire family, were whisked away in a limo to meet members of the Sabres organization, and then they were able to attend a closed practice. Jaxon was able to have one-onone conversations with the players, and even got to try on Nathan Gerbe’s skates. The day came to an end with a lunch buffet and chocolate cake to celebrate the one year anniversary of his heart surgery. The next day, the stick Jaxon signed for Ryan Miller (for good luck) was used in the game the family attended. Wishes like these, so complete and full of emotion, are what Huber and other Make-aWish volunteers live for. It’s what makes them so passionate about what they do, making magical days like these possible. For more information on the Allstate Foundation, visit allstate.com/foundation. Those looking to get involved with Make-aWish can go to wny.wish. org. Michael Huber’s Allstate office is located at 1282 French Rd. in Depew.