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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Nancy Wahlstrom, Board Chair First National Bank, Sioux Falls Kurt Ratzlaff, Vice Chair Holmes Murphy & Associates, Sioux Falls Anita Drummond, Secretary First Premier Bank, Sioux Falls Brian Grady, Treasurer Lloyd Companies, Sioux Falls
REACHING MORE CHILDREN The Make-A-Wish® South Dakota Board of Directors and staff worked collaboratively to develop a three year strategic plan, which was approved in March. In creating the plan, we reached out to our volunteers, donors and most importantly, wish families, to get your feedback. Your advice, our own vision for our chapter, along with our experience and direction from Make-A-Wish® America, shaped our plan. Our main focus over the next few years and beyond is to reach more children. Our four strategic priorities are: 1. Mission – to increase the number of wishes from the historical average of 57 per year (baseline average 2010 to 2014) to 65 per year (target average from 2015 to 2017) while maintaining wish quality and turnaround time. 2. Public Awareness – increase public awareness of Make-A-Wish South Dakota to target audiences with a goal to create a better understanding of our mission, the referral process and the impact of wishes. 3. Funding Sustainability – continue to run successful events while diversifying funding sources and better engaging event donors. 4. Organizational Effectiveness – increase the organizational effectiveness in order to facilitate the core mission. We look forward to sharing more with you in the coming months. Most importantly, we ask for your continued support and commitment. The grassroots efforts of Make-A-Wish are one of the key elements that makes our organization so unique. To reach more kids, we need to better educate the public in all corners of our state about how kids are referred and who qualifies. We need to better engage our wish families and develop stronger relationships with referral sources. Our mission is powerful and the hope, strength and joy each wish provides is immeasurable and essential to kids facing life-threatening medical conditions. Join us as we boldly work toward achieving our vision of granting every eligible child’s wish. Finally, summer is upon us! There are many events to benefit Make-A-Wish over the next few months, including the celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Hot Harley Nights and our 15th Annual Make-A-Wish South Dakota Golf Tournament. Please see the calendar on page 20 or online at southdakota.wish.org.
MISSION We grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. VISION We are dedicated to making every eligible child’s wish come true. PAUL KRUEGER President and CEO
Tom Fritz Lynn, Jackson, Shultz & LeBrun, P.C., Rapid City Tim Hilber Sioux Falls Ford & Luxury Auto Mall, Sioux Falls Matt Hocks Sanford Health, Sioux Falls Gina Hopkins CorTrust Bank, Sioux Falls Meagan Millage KDLT-TV, Sioux Falls Steven Morgans Myers Billion, LLP, Sioux Falls Paul Nelson Stifel Nicolaus, Mitchell Dr. Alexandra Schaller Sanford Pediatric Residency Program, Sioux Falls Judy Spencer Dakotaland Homes & Storage, Sioux Falls Bobbi Thury Cutler & Donahoe, LLP, Sioux Falls Tasha Unkenholz Unkenholz Family Dental, Rapid City
MEDICAL ADVISORS Dr. Clark Likness Brown Clinic, Watertown
Dr. Donald Oliver Black Hills Pediatrics, Rapid City Dr. James Wallace Sanford Children’s Specialty Clinic, Sioux Falls
Thank you for all that you do to help us make wishes come true!
NANCY WAHLSTROM Chair, Board of Directors
Joe Entenman J&L Harley-Davidson, Sioux Falls
ON THE COVER: John, 11, of Watertown, wished to have a Star Wars LEGO® Room Makeover, a wish that came true in April. See a video of his wish at southdakota.wish.org
STAFF
Paul Krueger, President and CEO Melanie Barclay, Regional Director, Black Hills Lori Bunjer, Executive Assistant Roxanne Kasa, Program Services Director Kerry Pollema, Volunteer & Outreach Director Michele Wiggs, Finance Manager
CREDITS
Design: HenkinSchultz Creative Services Printing: Panther Graphics
1400 West 17th Street Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Phone: 605.335.8000 - Toll-Free: 800.640.9198 Fax: 605.335.8002 Website: southdakota.wish.org Email: info@southdakota.wish.org
Black Hills Office 14 Saint Joseph Street, Suite 302 Rapid City, SD 57701 Phone: 605.791.4500
e v i t c e p s r e W is h P There are no words that can be said to express the feelings we are left with after my daughter’s experience with Make-A-Wish! They made Madyson feel like the most special little girl through this entire journey and that is something she will never forget and that I will be forever thankful for! In Madyson’s short 10 years of life she’s already had to deal with more things than anyone should have to deal with in their entire lifetime. Her Daddy Branden died in 2011 when she was only six. He had two aortic dissections within four months. The second one caused his already tired body to fail and he had a massive stroke which took his life at just 32 years of age. His father also succumbed to aortic dissection at age 39. Due to the strong family history, I took both of my daughters in for genetic testing. They took part of Branden’s aorta and both Kaylee and Madyson’s blood and ran a DNA test. Sadly, Madyson’s was an exact match to her father, a mutilated gene called MYH11. Since the diagnosis, I take her to the cardiologist every year to get scans done and she also takes medicine daily to help her heart pump slower. She’s already had heart surgery and many other procedures. We don’t know when she will have an aortic dissection, but we live life to the fullest every day and love her more than we ever thought possible.
I know how serious her condition is but when her cardiologist asked me if he could refer her to Make-A-Wish, I lost it! On the surface she looks and acts like a normal little girl, but underneath we have no idea when the “bomb” is going to go off. I had no idea she would even qualify to get a wish because I have always thought Make-A-Wish was for terminal children, but it’s not; it’s also for kids with life-threatening conditions like Madyson. Once she was referred and approved, we were getting very excited for the trip of a lifetime! Her wish was to go to Walt Disney World and to meet Elsa from the movie “Frozen”. We spent months looking up all the rides and different things we were going to be doing and we couldn’t wait to go! The week of our trip was beyond amazing. It made us forget about doctors, tests and what the future holds. We had many laughs, tears of joy, and heartwarming, emotional moments, but most of all we had a blast!!! This trip gave us new hope and a new fight for life. Again, thank you Make-A-Wish and the wonderful people who adopted Madyson’s wish, Angels With A Dream. We will be forever grateful!! Sincerely, Mindy Bloom and Family, Sioux Falls
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Shaylene, 17, Vermillion
I wish to go to a Green Bay Packers game Medical Condition: Williams syndrome Adopted by: Mary Olinger Endowment, Sioux Falls
Sam, 7, Huron
I wish to go to Walt Disney World Medical Condition: Omenn syndrome Adopted by: Miles & Lisa Beacom, Sioux Falls
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Tom, 8, Sioux Falls
I wish to go to LEGOLAND
Medical Condition: Shone’s syndrome Adopted by: DAKOTACARE, Sioux Falls
Chris, 15, Whitewood
I wish to go on a shopping spree Medical Condition: Medulloblastoma Adopted by: Sam’s Club, Rapid City
Madison, 10, Marion
I wish to go to Hawaii
Medical Condition: Congenital heart disease Adopted by: Angels With A Dream, Sioux Falls and Anonymous
Caley, 18, Sioux Falls
I wish to go on a Royal Caribbean Cruise Medical Condition: Liver disease Adopted by: Al & Judy Spencer, Sioux Falls
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Reese, 3, Sioux Falls
I wish to go to Discovery Cove
Medical Condition: Anaplastic ependymoma Adopted by: Soukup Construction, Inc., Sioux Falls
Lizzie, 4, Sioux Falls
I wish to go to Walt Disney World Medical Condition: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia Adopted by: Great Western Bank, Sioux Falls
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Emmit, 7, Brandon
I wish to go to Walt Disney World
Medical Condition: Cerebral palsy, Petit mal seizures Adopted by: Building Blocks Child Care and Learning Center, LLC, Brandon
Jacob, 14, Rapid City
I wish to go on a shopping spree Medical Condition: Brain cancer Adopted by: South Dakota State Dart Tournament
Isabella, 4, Yankton
I wish to go to Walt Disney World Medical Condition: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia Adopted by: Krier & Blain, Inc., Sioux Falls
Becky, Faith
I wish to go to Walt Disney World
Medical Condition: Acute promyelocytic leukemia Adopted by: Dr. Evelio & Josephine Garcia, Watertown
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Ariana, 13, Clark
I wish to go to Walt Disney World
Medical Condition: Epilepsy, Microcephaly Adopted by: Watertown Women’s Bowling Association, Watertown
Solomon, 14, Watertown
I wish to go to Universal Studios Medical Condition: Lupus nephritis Adopted by: Anonymous
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Aimee, 5, Groton
I wish to go to Walt Disney World Medical Condition: Hypoplastic left heart syndrome Adopted by: SmilePalooza, Aberdeen
Bromley, 9, Colome
I wish to go to the Black Hills Stock Show Medical Condition: Duchenne muscular dystrophy Adopted by: In Memory of Dorisa Young, Brandon
Tylor, 10, Madison
I wish to go to Walt Disney World
Medical Condition: Tetralogy of Fallot, Pulmonary stenosis Adopted by: Anonymous
Grayson, 4, Spearfish
I wish to go to Walt Disney World Medical Condition: Astrocytoma Adopted by: Katherine & Kevin Randall, Rapid City
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Caleb, 10, Sioux Falls
I wish to go to Walt Disney World Medical Condition: Coffin-Lowry syndrome Adopted by: Limoges Construction, Sioux Falls
Braeden, 5, Henry
I wish to go to Walt Disney World Medical Condition: Congenital heart defects Adopted by: Gonzenbach Family, Milbank
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Aiden, 7, Sioux Falls
I wish to go to Walt Disney World Medical Condition: Tetralogy of Fallot Adopted by: Sammons Financial Group, Sioux Falls
Gavin, 15, Yankton
I wish to go to Hawaii
Medical Condition: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia Adopted by: Jeff & Tammie Broin & Family, Dell Rapids
Gavin, 6, Custer
I wish to go to Discovery Cove
Medical Condition: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia Adopted by: Anonymous
John, 11, Watertown
I wish to have a Star Wars LEGO速 Room Makeover Medical Condition: Chronic kidney disease Adopted by: Blair, Valerie, Landry and Grady Folkens WISHFUL THINKING
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Quinn, 9, Sioux Falls
I wish to have an iPad
Medical Condition: Adrenal cortical carcinoma Adopted by: Anonymous
Grant, 4, Harrisburg
I wish to go to Walt Disney World Medical Condition: Sialic acid storage disease Adopted by: Jason & Heather Ahrendt, Sioux Falls
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Jesse, 14, Sioux Falls
I wish to go to Walt Disney World Medical Condition: Brain tumor Adopted by: Sioux Falls Ford
Landyn, 7, Brandon
I wish to go to Walt Disney World
Medical Condition: Epilepsy, Cerebral palsy, Neuronal migration disorder Adopted by: South Dakota Law Enforcement Dinner
Jaykob, 11, Sioux Falls
I wish to go to Atlantis
Medical Condition: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia Adopted by: Tom Pruner & Family, Sioux Falls
Lydia, 3, Canton
I wish to go to Walt Disney World
Medical Condition: Congenital heart disease Adopted by: Christmas At The Western Mall, Sioux Falls
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Kaiden, 13, Sioux Falls
I wish to go to Hawaii
Medical Condition: Ulcerative colitis Adopted by: Jewelers for Children
Madyson, 10, Sioux Falls
I wish to go to Walt Disney World
Medical Condition: Familial thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection Adopted by: Angels With A Dream, Sioux Falls
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Caleigh, 13, Henry
I wish to go on a Disney Cruise
Medical Condition: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia Adopted by: Country Tractor Run, New Effington
Kaylee, 5, Volga
Harry, 13, Brandon
I wish to go to Walt Disney World
I wish to go to Walt Disney World Medical Condition: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia Adopted by: Valero Renewables, Aurora
Medical Condition: Burkitt lymphoma Adopted by: Brandon Valley Middle School
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WISH ASSISTS
VOLUNTEER
From time to time we assist other chapters in granting wishes. The home chapter reimburses us for all expenses.
Name: Matt & Sara Odden Hometown: Matt - Ree Heights, Sara - Pierre About you: Matt: District conservationist for USDA-NRCS, member of the Rapid City Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee and involved with 4-H Sara: Civil engineer for City of Rapid City The Oddens enjoy hunting, fishing, running, snow skiing and outdoor activities. They have two children, Noah (5) and Audrey (20 months) and a 9-year-old Aeridale Terrier named Brandy. Your connection with Make-A-Wish? In college, Sara became involved with Make-A-Wish through the Chi Omega women’s fraternity at SDSU, of which she was a member. What made you want to start volunteering for Make-A-Wish? Matt: I volunteered with Sara at several events and decided to become an official volunteer. Sara: As the SDSU Chi Omega chapter president, I was able to attend a national convention at which a local California chapter delivered the news to a wish child that her wish to meet Cinderella was going to come true. Seeing the expression on her face when she realized what was happening was something that I will never forget. How long have you been volunteers? Matt: Since 2012. Sara: Since 2005. Why do you volunteer for Make-A-Wish? We volunteer because we have a passion for bringing joy to children and their families at dull times in life.
Andjron, 11, Detroit, MI I wish to meet Roman Reigns
Make-A-Wish® South Dakota wishes to thank the following chapters for their assistance in making wishes come true for our kids. Make-A-Wish® America Make-A-Wish® Central and Northern Florida Make-A-Wish® Hawaii Make-A-Wish® Wisconsin 14
What is the best part of being involved with Make-A-Wish? Being rewarded for time spent with smiles, hugs, laughter and the remarkable high that comes from having made a difference in the life of a child. Tell us about a memorable wish experience: Matt: During a recent shopping excursionwatching a wish child’s excitement as he explored the store and debated the tough decisions of which video games he wanted to take home. Sara: At an airport pickup of a wish child and family I had met with for the wish planning, an almost 18 year old young man gave me a giant hug and sincerely thanked me for helping make his wish come true. What would your one true wish be? Matt: To go to Hawaii as a family and go parasailing. Sara: To travel to Rome to see the Colosseum and other ancient ruins that I spent three years of high school Latin Class learning about. For more information about volunteer opportunities in your area, please contact Kerry Pollema, volunteer and outreach director, at 605.335.8000 or kpollema@southdakota.wish.org.
Participation in Kids For Wish Kids® will bring Make-A-Wish South Dakota one step closer to the goal of fulfilling wishes for every child with a life-threatening medical condition. Kids For Wish Kids puts kids in charge. They take the lead to brainstorm fundraising ideas, develop plans of action and then watch their ideas come to life. Kids across South Dakota raise money through their schools, teams, churches, organizations, or on their own, all to help make wishes come true for other kids. We are grateful to the following groups and individuals who have participated in recent months.
Wish Kid Jaykob from Sioux Falls raised money to help other kids’ wishes come true.
Amanda Ainslie Corral Drive Elementary School, Rapid City Faith Middle School Faulkton FCCLA First Presbyterian Church, Rapid City Freedom Elementary 5th Grade Students, Harrisburg George S. Mickelson Middle School, Brookings Jaykob Knutson Madison Middle School 7th Grade Mickelson Middle School 6th Grade Students, Brookings T.F. Riggs National Honor Society, Pierre Paige Thornton Vermillion Middle School Warner Elementary Third Grade Students Wessington Springs Middle School For more information about Kids For Wish Kids® and how your school or group may get involved, please contact us today at 800.640.9198 or visit southdakota.wish.org.
Wheels For Wishes Donate your car, truck, motorcycle, boat or RV today and help make a South Dakota child’s wish come true. Wheels For Wishes is an easy way to donate your used vehicle, running or not, and avoid the hassle of selling it yourself. Wheels for Wishes will sell your vehicle, provide you the necessary tax information and send the proceeds to our chapter. Call 855.458.9474 or visit southdakota.wheelsforwishes.org for more information.
Students at Corral Drive Elementary School in Rapid City did several fundraisers for Make-A-Wish, including “Stick-It to Mr. McNabb” in which students had the chance to buy strips of duct tape to tape their principal to the wall. WISHFUL THINKING
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Driving For Dreams®
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More than 40 vehicles are driving South Dakota’s roads to help kids! Driving For Dreams provides an opportunity to promote your company and Make-A-Wish while adopting the wish of a child with a life-threatening medical condition in South Dakota. Levels are $1,500, $3,000 or $6,000 a year. Any business with company vehicles is welcome to participate.
WE ARE GRATEFUL TO THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES FOR PARTNERING WITH US: A&B Business Ace Ready Mix AO Express, Inc. Associated General Contractors of South Dakota, Inc. - HHU Chapter Bowes Construction, Inc. Concrete Dakota Redi Mix, Inc. Concrete Materials Diesel Machinery, Inc. Eagle Lawn & Landscape, Inc. Foothills Contracting Harms Oil Company H & W Contracting Hills Materials Company Krier & Blain, Inc. Limoges Construction, Inc. Lloyd Family Lockwood Holdings Loiseau Construction, Inc. Myrl & Roy’s Paving, Inc. Northern Truck Equipment Corp. RDO Equipment Company Runge Enterprises, Inc. Sayre Associates, Inc. Sheehan Mack Sales & Equipment Inc. Sioux Falls Construction Company Sorlien Electric, Inc. Soukup Construction, Inc. Stan Houston Equipment Company WW Tire Service, Inc.
Welcome to our newest Driving For Dreams partner, Eagle Lawn & Landscape, Inc. in Sioux Falls!
Driving For Dreams partner Krier & Blain, helped to make Isabella’s wish to go to Walt Disney World come true.
Limoges Construction held a meet-and-greet for Caleb and family after he returned from his wish.
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Thrivent Choice Benefits Make-A-Wish Are you a Thrivent Financial member? If you are eligible to participate in The Thrivent Choice® program, you can direct your Choice® Dollars to Make-A-Wish South Dakota. Visit thrivent.com/thriventchoice to learn more.
South Dakota State Dart Tournament Wish Kids Emmit and Katelyn and their families were on hand to help accept this year’s check at the South Dakota State Dart Tournament in Sioux Falls. Dart players from across the state have been raising money for Make-A-Wish throughout the season and at the annual tournament since 2000.
Last year’s team from Dakotaland Homes & Storage.
Nearly $34,000 was raised at this year’s South Dakota State Dart Tournament
Wings of Thunder Hunt The 2015 Wings of Thunder Hunt for Make-A-Wish raised more than $20,000 to help us make wishes come true. Thanks to our overall sponsor, Merchants State Bank of Freeman, all of the teams who participated and also to Scheels for its support.
JOIN US FOR THE 15TH ANNUAL MAKE-A-WISH SOUTH DAKOTA GOLF TOURNAMENT Monday, July 20, 2015 Golf at Minnehaha Country Club, 11:30 a.m. Evening events at the Hilton Garden Inn, downtown, Sioux Falls, starting at 5 p.m. including a social, dinner, auction and remarks by our celebrity guest, who will be announced soon! Ticket information: Golf Team: $2,400 (four golfers and eight tickets to the evening event) Dinner: $75 a person or $150 for two Limited space is available. Reserve your team or tickets today by calling 335.8000 or email info@southdakota.wish.org. THANK YOU TO OUR MAJOR SPONSORS:
HOW TO REFER A CHILD Help us achieve our vision of granting a wish for every eligible child. If you know of a child who is between 2½ & 18 years of age that has been diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition, please give us a call at 335.8000 or 800.640.9198 to visit about our referral process.
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wish news wish news Adopt-A-Wish®
Join us in changing the lives of Make-A-Wish kids! Our Adopt-A-Wish program offers individuals, businesses or groups the opportunity to make wishes come true. All contributors who give at least $5,000 to adopt a wish have the opportunity to meet the wish child and his or her family and be involved in a meet-and-greet or wish party. Partners also receive a plaque with pictures of the wish child following the wish. See our recent list of Adopt-A-Wish partners on page 25. Contact us for more information.
More than 40 Schools Participated in Macy’s Campaign We are grateful to kids across South Dakota who wrote letters to Santa this past holiday season. More than 40 schools from all parts of the state participated and delivered or mailed their letters to the Macy’s store in the Empire Mall in Sioux Falls. For every letter, Make-A-Wish received $1, up to $1 million nationwide. Nearly $10 million was given to Make-A-Wish nationally, this past year.
Wish Kid Madison was the special guest on National Believe Day December 12 at the Macy’s Store in Sioux Falls.
Christmas At The Western Mall Pictured is Wish Kid Tommy and his family following a reception at DAKOTACARE in Sioux Falls. DAKOTCARE employees did several fundraisers to raise enough to adopt a wish.
Sam’s Club in Rapid City sponsored Walk For Wishes and raised additional money to help make a child’s wish come true. Pictured is Wish Kid Chris with Sam’s Club employees.
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Record crowds attended this past year’s Christmas At The Western Mall light show in Sioux Falls. Two special weekends included separate appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus and characters from the movie “Frozen”. From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, $22,808 was given, bringing the nine-year total to nearly $210,000 raised. Special thanks to organizer Brian Schumacher, overall sponsor Scheels, Bill Hinks, Great Western Bank, Joe Noe, the businesses at the Western Mall and all of the other businesses who help make the annual show possible.
Light Show 2014
Watertown Event The first Friday in November is known as Make-A-Wish night in Watertown! Hundreds of people from the area come together for a night to raise a generous amount of support to help make wishes come true. Through a silent and live auction, raffles and support from local businesses, this annual event raised nearly $80,000 this year. Plan now for this year’s event on November 6!
NCAA Division II Partners with Make-A-Wish Make-A-Wish South Dakota is grateful for our ongoing partnership with NCAA Division II Athletics. During this past year fundraisers have been held at Augustana College, University of Sioux Falls, Black Hills State University and the South Dakota School of Mines. In addition, wish kids were special guests at the NSIC Tournament and the Elite 8 Women’s Tournament in Sioux Falls. NCAA Division II has been a sponsor of Make-A-Wish since 2003 raising more than $3.5 million dollars nationwide since the alliance’s inception.
Employees of Dacotah Bank in Watertown were presented a plaque for a wish they adopted.
Aberdeen Events Holiday Jam with the Hegg Brothers and the New Year’s Eve Event & Dance were again held in Aberdeen. Both create awareness and raise support for Make-A-Wish. More than $10,000 was raised through both events.
Sioux Falls Stampede Take My Jersey Night Wish Kid Jayden with the Division II National Champions – California University of Pennsylvania.
More than 35 volunteers helped sell raffle tickets at this year’s Take My Jersey Night. This was the first time the event was held at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center. $7,845 was raised for Make-A-Wish.
Wish Kids were honorary team members of each of the teams in the Elite 8 NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Tournament, which was held in Sioux Falls. The kids met the team and coaches, and had a chance to cheer on their team during the tournament.
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wish news wish news New Board Memeber Elected Tasha Unkenholz of Rapid City was elected to the Make-A-Wish Board of Directors in December. She will serve a three-year term. Tasha and her husband Eric are wish parents and owners of Unkenholz Family Dental. Their son Jack received a wish to go to Walt Disney World. He passed away in 2009 at the age of eight. Each year their family raises money for Make-A-Wish in memory of Jack. Welcome, Tasha!
Buy a Star, Be a Star The Family Thrift Stores and Prairie Market in Rapid City sold paper stars April 14-May 14 to help make wishes come true and create more awareness about this year’s Walk For Wishes. Shoppers could give $1, $5 or $10 at the checkout. More than $3,600 was raised. Thank you to the stores for selling the stars and to all of the customers who gave a gift. For information on how your business can participate in a star campaign during the year, please call Melanie Barclay at 791.4500.
Wishes create memories that last a lifetime. You have the power to make wishes come true well beyond yours. Perhaps you’ve already included Make-A-Wish® South Dakota in your estate plan or you’re considering doing so. By simply designating Make-A-Wish South Dakota as a beneficiary of your estate, you will be leaving a legacy that will benefit some very deserving children. Consult your attorney and use this bequest language: “I give the sum of $____ or ___% to Make-A-Wish South Dakota, 1400 W. 17th St., Sioux Falls, SD, to be used or disposed of as its Board of Directors deems appropriate in its sole discretion.” And provide them with our federal taxpayer identification number: 46-0375953. We invite you to learn more about including Make-A-Wish South Dakota in your estate plan. If you’ve already named us in your estate plan, we’d like to recognize you through our Legacy of Wishes Society. Please call Paul Krueger, president and CEO, at 335.8000 or 800.640.9198 for more information.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS JUNE 6 Dakota Sioux Casino & Glacial Lakes Harley-Davidson Ride For A Wish Poker Run, Watertown
7 Lawn Mower Run, New Effington 14 Angels With A Dream Car Show, Sioux Falls 27 Country Tractor Run, New Effington, countrytractorrun.com
JULY 9-12 Hot Harley Nights, Sioux Falls, hotharleynights.com
11 Dacotah Bank Make-A-Wish Golf Tournament, Watertown 17 Farmers Charity Golf Tournament, Rapid City 20 Make-A-Wish Golf Tournament, Sioux Falls 22 Vermillion/Yankton Dinner & Auction, Vermillion 25 FamilyFest, Sioux Falls 25 On the Road for Wishes Poker Run & Charity Ride, Aberdeen
Family Thrift Center employees display stars that they have been selling for Make-A-Wish.
Need a speaker for your service group or other organization? Paul Krueger and Melanie Barclay are available to speak to your group. Contact Paul at 335.8000 or Melanie at 791.4500 to schedule a presentation.
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29 Holmes Murphy & Associates Golf Tournament, Sioux Falls
SEPTEMBER 19 Midwest Class Racers – Race for Wishes, Parker Visit our Calendar of Events at southdakota.wish.org for more information.
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DONATE YOUR MILES! Thank you to everyone who participated in our fourth annual statewide Wishes in Flight Campaign February 28. To date, just more than 2 million miles have been donated, saving us more than $20,000 in airfare to help make travel wishes come true. Special thanks to our main partners who help make the effort possible: KSFY, Midco Connections, Midcontinent Communications and NewsCenter1. Miles from Delta and United can be donated anytime on our website at southdakota.wish.org or by calling our office at 335.8000 or 800.640.9198. Once miles are donated, they never expire. You hold the ticket to a child’s wish. WE ARE GRATEFUL TO THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS FOR DONATING THEIR AIRLINE MILES SINCE OUR LAST NEWSLETTER: Gary & Barb Aadland Sue Aho Francis Aldinger Daniel Amen Stacy Andernacht Karen Back Lisa Bagley George & Margaret Barnett Grace Barse John Bartel Tamra Beaton Jeff & Doreen Benson Elmer & Carol Bietz Charles & Vicky Bragg David & Elaine Broich Robert & Carol Brynjulson Raelene Bucholz James Buck David Buell Florine Burke Betty Bzoski Bryan Carlson Richard Castardo Joyce Christensen Patricia Christofferson Phyllis Clark
Anna Clayton Kathleen Davis Chuck Determan Dan Drew Sandra Duchscher Larry Eclov Drew Edleman Verna Ellenson Pat Erpenbach Todd Fischer Wayne Fischer Judith Fracek Cathy Frager Jerry Frank Noel Gabriel Elmer Gall Craig Gau Jean Goodspeed Wahneta Goon Phyllis Gould Margaret Harris Michael & Heidi Hartnett Sandy Helms Leslie & Wanda Hernes Carolyn Hieb Dennis Hoover Arnold Huizenga
Kay Jenkins Karen Jimmerson Curtis Johnson Raymond Johnson Allan & Ranny Jones Patrick Jones Lind Joneson Mark & Diane Jorgensen Jacqueline Kasten Paul & Toni Kenefick- Aschoff Mitchell & Morgan Kinsinger Vicky Kirkeby Diane Klein Norma Knigge Bonnie Knight Andrew Kool Scott Kopplin Paul & Joni Krueger Julia Kuyper Lynda LaFortune Bernadette Lambert Dolores Lanham Rich & Shirley Lauer Sharon Lee Robert & Dorothy Lees
Wish Kid Grayson had the chance to tour the cockpit on one of his flights to Walt Disney World.
Marilyn Lefers Jenna Legred Angie Mann Madlyn Maszewski Lester McClanahan Donald & Georgia Miller Doris Moriarty Tom Morrison Dennis & Sharon Mower Esther Myer-Anderson Sandra Oliver Barbara Olson Cindy Olson Linden Olson Milo Opp Karen Page Aletha Parke Joyce Platz Corinne Pluimer Chad Popp Deanna Poppen Chris Putzier Heath Rasche Charlene Reed Heather Rogers Robert & Madeline Rose Daniel Rud
Elizabeth Rusek Robert Schat Heidi Schneider Melody Schreck Stacy Schuman William Short Duane Smith Michael Smith Kristi Sonne Daniel & Sharon Staab Rollie Steck Wesley & Sherri Stekl Randy Stern Audie Stoltenburg Sandra Swan Bill Thompson Mark Thomsen Linda Tom Bernie Tyrrell Eric Uthe Patty Vic Dominic Walkes Lorraine Wasem Lynn Welbig Leona Wessel Joseph Wiemann Tamra Winter
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS:
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We gratefully acknowledge the generous gifts given to Make-A-Wish® South Dakota. Gifts included were given between October 17, 2014 and April 30, 2015. We strive to be accurate in our records. Please contact us at 605.335.8000 with questions or concerns. Thank you for your generous support!
IN HONOR OF Larry & Evalyn Beasley Kip & Rhonda James Tom & Tori Borns Carolyn Harding Ben Brannan Sue Durban Brogun Broders Thomas Broders Leone Brown Gabriel Broghammer Amanda Ainslie Robert & Mary Sharp Riley Carlson Paul & Lou Ann Andrews Dr. Patrick Colbert Family Dental Center Staff Cindy Coy Avera Health Patient Financial Services Employees Carter Curran Kirby Leighty & Kerry Pearson Leighty Chuck & Lana Dahl Kip & Rhonda James Lori DeBoer Kip & Rhonda James Buck DeSchepper Jans Corp. Renita Dose & Dennis Elverud Kip & Rhonda James Dr. Orin Ellwein Family Dental Center Staff Joseph & Jordan Gaalswyk Cliff & Cyndee Gelderman Marlys Gehrke Lyle & Dawn Gehrke Dr. Lee Gertsen Family Dental Center Staff Nicole Gilbertson Russell & Barbara Gilbertson Kerwin & Vera Haan & Family Larry & Lori Bunjer & Family LaVonne Hass Clark & Gerry Likness Phyllis Hildebrand LuVerne & Avis Jurgens Rick & Kay Hillestad Kip & Rhonda James Huron Area Children Diagnosed with Cancer Huron Regional Medical Center Rehab Service Dept. Employees Rhonda James Kip James Mike & Sharon James Dr. Vince Jones Family Dental Center Staff Andrew Lakner Myrna Lakner Ocesola Lafontaine Allen & Deb Abbas Dr. Brienne Lineweber Family Dental Center Staff Make-A-Wish South Dakota Staff Tommy & Kerry Pollema
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Junice McKee Steve & Kandy Smith Loyal & Judy Messerschmidt Dawn, Dan & Ann Messerschmidt Russ & Norma Nyhaug Scott & Teri Nyhaug John Pepper Gary Pepper Kerry Pollema Rick & Tammy Otten DeDe Prostrollo Kip & Rhonda James Chris Rice Dana Laun Char Roth Linda Egge Jill Kueter Craig Seas Kip & Rhonda James Jayme Skaggs Elizabeth Busson James & Madolin Skaggs Olivia Slocum Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons Troop #50429 NorthWestern Energy Scott Smith Dana Laun Al & Judy Spencer Dakotaland Homes Employees Dakotaland Lodging Employees Spaders RV Employees Patti Sperry Linda Friez Ron Steenholdt Modern Woodmen Milton & Phyllis Stiegelmeier Jerome Stiegelmeier Brandon Strohfus Dana Laun Terry Strohfus Dana Laun Stacey Strom Kip & Rhonda James Dr. Kim Suga Family Dental Center Staff Kent & Rita Thomsen Kip & Rhonda James Klark Thomsen Kip & Rhonda James Paige Thornton Anonymous Shawn & Kathleen Kunkel Matthew Thornton & Beth Etler-Thornton Lisa Viehweg Melvin & Grace Turbak Marv & Carol Rinehart Evelyn Thiewes Don & Cindy Walker Mike Walker Thomas John Wente II Patricia Lewis Pastor Teresa Whetsel & Family Kip & Rhonda James Michael & Sheila Williams Kip & Rhonda James Chris Wingen Pat & Theresa Wingen
Dorisa Young Boyt & Theresa Young Helen Young Boyt & Theresa Young
IN MEMORY OF Levi Andrew Addy Dustin & Tami Addy
Dorothy Aden Shirley Styke Richard Albers Darwin & Doris DeVries Ruth Aldridge Bev Morrison Genny Allmendinger Debra Dumdie John & Nancy Haefner Laurena Idler Florence Karst CJ & Patty Niemiller Virginia Orr Ellsworth Andal Robert & Carol Smidt Mark Arneson Glenn & Mary Scott Oneith Asmussen Allen & Deb Abbas Lester Austin Allen & Deb Abbas Scott Barnes Grant & Brenda Alvine Anonymous Carroll & Corinne Barnes Family Lisa Barnes Robert & Winnie Behrend
Ken & Joanne Geraets Jo’ell Hoaas Debra Jabbour Eric, Stacy, Drew & Jenna Krouse Tom & Pam McAdaragh Daniel & Linda Mickalowski Allen & Beverly Nelson David & Valtah Ohrt Del & Ruth Ohrt
Donna Ohrt Joyce Olson Mary Pasch Max & Cathy Reincke Jerry & Donna Schafer Mike & Jackie Skroch Janice Sutera Darlene Weis Briar Steven Bartel Hefty Seed Company Shannon Ashbaugh Jeanette “Jan” Beal Anonymous Brad & Denise Ogren Judy Roddel KayCee Beck Ken & Florence Lueth Shar Becker Trudy Konda Mike & Shelly Wieman Dennis Beitelspacher Laurena Idler Dianne Benson Bryan & Chon Sommervold Duane Berens Allen & Deb Abbas Ray Berg Eugene & Karen Berg
Barbara Birnie Jerilyn Birnie Jon Bjordal Marlene Erickson Dean Brandsrud Don & Georgia Miller Donna Bretsch Orland & Karen Lunzman Bill & Penny Stolle Keith Brown Greg & Carol Weber Evelyn Bruckner Laurena Idler Florence Karst CJ & Patty Niemiller Virginia Orr Hazelle Bunde Bev Morrison
Jackson Bunt Frank & Dee Owens Dorothy Buresh Margie Huemoeller Joyce Butler Craig & Pat Steinman Char Byer Don & Georgia Miller Dr. L. Capalao Jerry & Donna Schafer Stephany Carlson’s Birthday Bill & Evelyn Huntimer Marilee Casanova Howard Community Health Center Staff Ashley Charron Brenda Boyer Jerry Curtis Paul Lansky Ellsworth Danielson Allen & Deb Abbas Dave Dedrick Terry & Sunshine Cady Benjamin Dent Jen Weber Gilmer Doop Ruth Feldhus
Russell Dring Randy & Carol Otto Jim Duff Gary & Carlotte Paulsen Dick Edgar Don & Georgia Miller LeeRoy Eikanger Harold & Doris Slinden Cy Ellis Gary & Carlotte Paulsen Virgil Engbrecht Frank & Dee Owens Marilyn Faulkner Laurena Idler Florence Karst Patty Niemiller Virginia Orr Gertrude Fauth Terry & Sunshine Cady Catherine C. Felland Clark & Gerry Likness Andrew Fischer Orland & Karen Lunzman Rolly & Norma Moerke Larry Fischer John & Nancy Haefner Laurena Idler Sylvia Fisher Laurena Idler Florence Karst Patty Niemiller Kayden Foren Lynn Remmers Marjorie Forest John & Connie Nyhaug Brett Fox Bev Morrison Regina Frohling Orland & Karen Lunzman Todd & Pam Lunzman Bill & Penny Stolle Betty Jean Fyler Frank & Dee Owens Leonard Goens Bob & Rita Schiefelbein Edna Garrison Allen & Deb Abbas Harvey Glover Verne Ellston Donald & Phyllis Godel Florence Karst Alan Greenway Greg & Carol Weber Ed Griffen Allen & Deb Abbas Tayden Grohs The Stapleton Family Loren Haan Allen & Deb Abbas Dick Haisch Shirley Styke Luke Hansen Bethany Lutheran Sunday School Steven Hansen Shirley Styke Merle Hanson Bill & Penny Stolle Bette Harte Bev Morrison David Heinz Bill & Penny Stolle Donald Heinz Bill & Penny Stolle Nick Hennings Russell Bills Jim Davenport Mark & Debbie Hennings Norma Hettich CJ & Patty Niemiller
WISHFUL THINKING
Merlyn Holm Gerald & Bonnie Postma Jim Hoogeveen Paul & Joni Krueger Samuel John Horstmeyer Jeff & Erin Horstmeyer Donna Hupp John & Nancy Haefner Louis R. & Dorothy Hurwitz Nancy Hurwitz Beverly Jacobson Alene Wiebesiek Sharon Jakober Rodney Mohr Gladys Jochim Robert & Marie Berndt Donna Bohlmann & LeRoy Sorenson Casey Bunner Duane & Carol Grimme Gordon & Barbara James Shirley Hinzman Gordon & Barbara James Andy Jochim Steven & Leah Mohr Reg & Jo Ann Nelsen Bob & Carolyn Ottum Wilfred & Carmen Peterson Virginia Ripley Valerie Rowen Leonard & Sandra Sheppard Donald Johnson Rolly & Garnet Wosje Joan Margaret Johnson Robert Johnson Marie Coomes Johnson Theresa Coomes Shirley Magnuson Richard Johnson Allen & Deb Abbas Wilbur Johnson Carol Brende Robert Johnston LaVerne & Kathryn Kothe Joyce Kaskie Allen & Deb Abbas Janet Kaufman Donald & Devonna Etrheim Ian Keisacker Mr. & Mrs. Gary Andersen Anonymous The Arends Family Jason, Tracey, Brynn & Kellen Askew Avera Health Foundation Ruth Anne Baker-Earley Charles & Mary Beatch Maddie Borah Sonja Bundy Carl’s Farm Store, Inc. Mike & Kim Cogley Chris & Hayley Davidson Family Darwin & Doris DeVries Matt & Amy Dreke & Family The Eich Family Norris & Carolyn Einertson Cynthia Engels Michael & Janice Farritor Lauri Finnegan Robert & Shirley Garry Richard & Paula Gordon Clay & Mary Gray Dan & Rita Hardes Jon & Angela Hausmann Bryan & Pamela Hedman Kari Heller Quinn Hilber Tim & Pam Hilber Holy Spirit School Jason & Shelly Hunt Jerry & Roxann Johnson
Brad & Chris Jones Curt & Sally Jorgenson Ron & Cheryl Kappenman Bettie Keisacker Bryan & Dana Kouri Marsha Kritzmire Ellen Kroon & Jennifer Shawn & Kathleen Kunkel James & Kathy Larson Rodney & Tina Lenz Gene & Kathy Luke Fern Lund Susan McCoy Jeff & Michelle Mc Elroy Kathleen Mentele James & Sharon Miller Joe, Kathy & Kyle Miller Greg & Dana Mills Josh Murphy & Erin Vaughn Murphy Ray & Bonnie Ode Russ & Linda Odens Mary Olinger Kerry Olson Bill & Linda Pankratz Matthew & Paula Pardy Thomas & Patricia Price Joseph & Renita Ratzloff Jeff & Kelly Rhone Denise Richard Keith & Ann Schaefbauer Gary & Angie Schlenker Charlie & Sara Schoenfelder John & Kelly Seitz Richard & Renee Siegmann The Stapleton Family Tim & Lisa Stotz Larry & Linda Swanson Stanley & Maxine Swanson Travis & Michelle Thie Matthew Thornton & Beth Etler-Thornton Anthony & Sandra Tiefenthaler Nancy Tiffany Mary Valentine Lisa Viehweg Valerie Whitney Robert & Janet Woerman Joe & Kristen Zueger Marvin Kelley Marlyn & Mary Vietor Ralph Kellogg Bev Morrison Tanna Kingsbury Jaykob Knutson Joel Klusmann Allen & Deb Abbas Pam Kneip Michelle Kuiper Lila Knittel John & Nancy Haefner Inez Knock Loren & Mary Lou Nolte Joyce Kosters John & Nancy Kosters Margie Knecht Ben Kraft DuWayne & Jacquelyn Fiedler Cynthia Kramer Sandy Radin Norbert Kramer Darwin & Doris DeVries Clinton Krause Jerry & Marge Solem Joe Krause Don & Georgia Miller Michael Kubal Evelyn Nohava Natalie Kuehl Bill, Dawn & Lauren Taylor
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Ardell Lankhorst Michelle & Cade Kuiper Linda Larson Allen & Deb Abbas Rita Lewis Margie Huemoeller
Luella Rayman Elizabeth Rezek Eleanor Rognas Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Rysdon Deanne Schmidt Dick & Katie Schmidt
Mason Mudlin Bob & Sheila Mudlin Ron & Bonnie Ohlsen Matthew Mudlin Bob & Sheila Mudlin
Marilyn Pencook Virgil Christensen Bob Peterson Richard & Renee Siegmann Doris Peterson Gary & Carlotte Paulsen
Pat Lillemoe Shirley Bahde Emma Lingle Eugene & Marlene Boer Brad Loeffler Bev Morrison Winona Long LuVerne & Avis Jurgens Dick Lueders Trudy Konda Florence Lueth Barb Aasen Dennis & Nancy Beck Bryan Bjerke Lori Bly Ronald & Barbara Bothun Doug & Shawn DeGroot John & Linda Dunleavy Laura Friske Mary Hafstead & Family Bob & Linda Haller William Haugen Terry Heuermann Lloyd & Sharon Hoogestraat David & Laurie Johnson Bernell & Rose Leapaldt Bruce Lindberg Warren & Wilma Luke Jill Abeloe Mead Mark & Connie Miles Lonnie & Sandra Mockler James Moore Eric Rasmussen Laird & Iris Rasmussen
Mark & Tammy Severson Patty, Tom & Anna Suedbeck David & Nancy Thomas James Luke Jen, Alivea & Karter Weber Glen Mack Dave & Elaine Rogers Ethan Maroon Marcie Spielmann Hanky Martilla Orland & Karen Lunzman Treyton Martz Josh & Alyssa Martz Darlene Mattice Belva Dobratz Margaret Maxwell Linda Hanson Greg & Carol Weber James McGinnis Jean McGinnis Dale & Helen Moeller Byron Meier Bernadette Perry Kenny Menke Mary Olinger Marion Menning Gary & Carlotte Paulsen Delores Mertz Orland & Karen Lunzman Bette Miller Orland & Karen Lunzman Clyde Morrison Bev Morrison
Henry Mundhenke Roger & Denise Ihnen Kieron Murphy Shirley Styke Daniel Nagel, Sr. MG Oil Co. Michael Nelson Alene Wiebesiek Joe & Dorothy Newman Jillann Johnson Elvina Nielson Loel & Joan Paulson Lavon Niezwaag Trudy Konda Linda Pankratz Shaune Noem Frank & Dee Owens Rita Nowstrup Trudy Konda Bruce Ode Shirley Styke Mike Olinger Marc & Sue Ford Doug & Jill Hohn SME Inc. of Sioux Falls Board of Directors Jimmy Olson Roger & Roxanne Kasa & Family Ruth Ott Gary & Carlotte Paulsen Brian Pascoe Donna Pascoe
Darlene Plucker LaJean Jensen Fred Plucker Allen & Deb Abbas Roger & Denise Ihnen Glenn Plucker Allen & Deb Abbas Virgil Plucker Roger & Denise Ihnen Luverne & Avis Jurgens Dennis Quissell Avis Aanestad Mary Quissell Earl Rames Mariette Rames Jon Richter Larry & Lori Bunjer Steve & Jennifer Folkens Gerald & Fern Rick Ron & Kathy Rick “Stub” Ries Bev Morrison Rita Schiefelbein Raven Rud John Rud Alice Rystrom Robert & Nyla Zastrow Janice Sandmeier John & Nancy Haefner Sandy Schanzenbach John & Nancy Haefner CJ & Patty Niemiller Sallie Schmid Dana Schmid
WISHFUL THINKING
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Lisa Schneider John & Nancy Haefner Laurena Idler Florence Karst Kathleen Knecht Patty Niemiller Vernon Schult Bill & Peggy Cone Darrell Sieck CJ & Patty Niemiller Duane Skoglund Orland & Karen Lunzman Marlene Smith Linda Pankratz Paul Smith Gary & Cheryl Anderson Kathleen Knecht CJ & Patty Niemiller H. Michael Stahr Gary & Carlotte Paulsen George Steever Allen & Deb Abbas Don Stotz Lanney & Bonnie Nelson Virgie Stulken Laurena Idler Florence Karst CJ & Patty Niemiller Chris Sumner Todd & Jen Hora Mavis Teslow Shirley Styke Margaret Theunissen Laurena Idler Merrill Thomas Allen & Deb Abbas Sally Thorstenson John & Nancy Haefner Lana Thury Larry & Janice Thury Joshua Tiede Anonymous Tyler Baumgart & Amy Mogck-Baumgart Riley Berg Kurt & Dawn Bialas Braley Law Office, Prof. LLC Dennis & Lorna Decker Kendra DeGeest Kerry & Cindy Donahue Barbara Dundas Lisa Heisinger Bradley & Lisa Hohn Michelle Hurley Brian & Deanna Kroeger Billy & Kelly Lindeman Duane & Mary Lindeman Todd & Danita Lucas Katie Murtha Kevin & Becky Murtha David & Patricia Pape Parkston High School Class of 2014 Andrew Roth Mike & Jody Scott Gary & Robin Stoebner Roger & Paula Waltman Greg & Carol Weber Aaron Weber James & Suzanne Weber Beverly Weiss Kevin & Leisha Zwinger Jean Timmerman Allen & Deb Abbas Barbara Toot Gary & Carlotte Paulsen LeRoy Ubben Roger & Denise Ihnen Jack Unkenholz Eric & Karin Hansen Garey & Sherry Knudsen Todd & Tonya Robson 24
Denny & Jeanne Unkenholz Eric, Tasha, Elise & Collin Unkenholz Mr. & Mrs. Grant Unkenholz Sarah Unkenholz Doug Van Hull Allen & Deb Abbas Matthew Virchow Myra Cluts Cindy Volek Laurena Idler Florence Karst CJ & Patty Niemiller Virginia Orr Paul G. Walth Bryan & Chon Sommervold Mary Kay Weber Kenneth McGregor Terry & Karen Olson Edwin Weeldreyer Larry & Lori Bunjer Maggie Weinzirl CJ & Patty Niemiller James Weisser Orland & Karen Lunzman Patrick Whalen Clay & Judy Hegseth Rosalie Wiedman Gary & Carlotte Paulsen Marilyn Wilhelm Gary & Carlotte Paulsen George Willis Mary Olinger Pam Winter Karen Weeden & Family Thomas Wray Darwin & Doris DeVries Dorisa Young Doyle & Barbara Young
Graco Graybar Electric Co., Sioux Falls Great Western Bank, Sioux Falls Heart of the Midlands Combined Federal Campaign HeartPrint Home Care, Vermillion Hedge & Herberg, Inc., Big Stone City High Point Networks, LLC, West Fargo, ND Home Federal, Sioux Falls Hurley Township Combined Fund Drive Hy-Vee Kolbach & Assoc., Rapid City Kronaizl Insurance, Scotland Lang’s Audio, TV & Appliance, Aberdeen Lilac Lane Farms LLC, Hartford Midwest Family Mutual
Scheels, Fargo Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary & Crematory SDDOT Div. of Planning & Engineering Employees, Pierre Simply Unique Cabinetry, Pierre Sioux Empire Combined Federal Campaign Sisson Printing, Inc., Sioux Falls South Dakota Coaches Foundation South Dakota High School Coaches Assoc. Terrco, Inc., Watertown Thrivent Choice Timmer Rentals, LLC, Hill City United Church of Christ, Scotland United Way of the Black Hills United Way of the Midlands UnitedHealth Group Upper Deck Architects, Inc.,
Insurance Co. Mike Bader Construction L.L.C., Sioux Falls Mile High United Way Mitchell Moose Lodge 875, Mitchell MSH Architects, Sioux Falls New York Life Insurance Northern Lights Combined Federal Campaign Paul M. Rezich, DDS, PC, Rapid City POET Nutrition, Sioux Falls Referrals Plus Randall Stanley Architects, Inc., Sioux Falls Runnings Sammons Financial Group, Sioux Falls Sanford Health Scheels, Sioux Falls
Rapid City Vern Eide Chevrolet Buick GMC, Mitchell Vern Eide Ford, Mitchell Vision Eye Care - FNB, Sioux Falls Vision Therapy Center - FNB Employees, Sioux Falls Watertown Optimist Club, Watertown Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign Winsor Township Charity Fund, Arlington Women of the Moose, Mitchell Women of the Moose, Rapid City Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C., Yankton
INDIVIDUAL Chad & Andrea Addy Dee Ann Alvarez Kristin Amundson Candy Anderson The Esther Rothermel Anderson Fund Janenne Anderson Luella Angle & Family Linda Anglin Anonymous Vern Arends Luray & Loretta Asbenson Terry & Valerie Augspurger Carmen Ayala Lewis & Charlene Bainbridge John & Nancy Baker David Baltzer Brad & Melanie Barclay Dean & Susan Baumberger Gene & Kimberly Beaner Jason Benson Lyle & Megan Biegler
BUSINESSES/ ORGANIZATIONS Abbott House Foundation, Mitchell AmazonSmile Animal Health Clinic, P.C. Avera Health Banner Engineering, Aberdeen Beadle County Combined Federal Campaign Bob’s Parking Lot Striping, Vermillion BRB Contractors Inc., Topeka, KS Capital Services, Sioux Falls Cash-Wa, Aberdeen Castlewood Consolidated Fund CenturyLink Ceramic Designs Midwest, Rapid City Cheri’s on Main, Aberdeen CNA, Sioux Falls Community Bank, Avon Cornerstone Poured Foundations, Inc., Sioux Falls Corona Village, Mitchell Dakota Risk Management, Aberdeen Dakota Supply Group Driftbusters Snowmobile Club, Aberdeen Eide Bailly Employees, Sioux Falls Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, Rushmore, MN First Rate Excavate, Inc., Sioux Falls First State Bank Fischer Land Resources, Aberdeen Global Impact CFC Overseas Grace Lutheran Church Fair Stand, Parker
Mary Bierschbach Doug & Marcine Bird Carolynn Biven Jeff & Mark Bock Dave & Jill Bockorny Rosella Boetel Anita Born Paul & Karen Bossman Mrs. Donald Branson Kevin & Kathy Briffett Jonna Brost Britt & Judy Bruner Dean & Marty Buckneberg Carlsen Funeral Home & Drematory Bonnie Carr Jessie Caviezell Melissa Cheetham Michael Choate Joel & Linda Christensen Joan Clark
William & Peggy Cone Sheila Conrads Dee Cowley Bob & Bonnie Coy Alisa Craun Kimberly Curley Brad & Kim Dahl Leonard & Joanne Dankey Doug & Gail Deibert Chet & Melinda De Jong Donna Diedrich Richard & Nina Dressen Craig & Michele Drewes Jeff & Anita Drummond Scott & Julie Early Wayne Earney Scott Eastman Dolores Eaton Jodi Eck David & Jennifer Edwards Jolene Ehresmann Dorothy Eide Stacy Erdmann Kim Euker Cy & Sandy Farner Ken Featherstone Roger & Cathryn Feickert Eltonjon Finck Joseph Fitzpatrick Nathan Fossell Marcia Fossum Claryce Foster Keith & Yvonne Franke Clarine Gaffin Corey & Deanna Gall Nicholas Garry Lyle & Dawn Gehrke Brian & Kathy Grady Lois Graham Judy Gray Wayne & Jacque Gustafson Jim & Sharon Haar Darla Hagel Sylvia Hall Kathy Halvorsen Amy Halverson Elaine Hammer Jill Hansen Jeffrey Hanson & Susan Pfeiffer Hanson Katy Harper Alan & Linda Hartman Richard Hauck Joy Haugan William & Dorris Heaston Linda Hehn Tom & Jane Heinz Barb Herding Mary Hieb Tim & Pam Hilber Mick & Angela Hillestad Tara Hindman Matt & Rachel Hocks Tim & Judy Hodson Shelby Hogue Richard & Debra Hohn Ray Hoiness Jennifer Hopf Todd & Jen Hora Rosalie Horner Paul Hotchkiss Michael Huck Christina Huebner Kelly Huggins John Hughes Will & Joan Hurley Joe Hurst Wayne & Lori Ibarolle Gary Jensen Joel & Sarah Jensen Christopher Johnson & Patricia Hahne
WISHFUL THINKING
Louise Johnson Luke Johnson Steve & Marty Kalkman Cindy Keese Richard Kenton Pat Kerska Wendy Klemetsrud Michael Knapp & Catherine Cantleberry Knapp Robert Knight Cindy Kopren Sandra Kramer Aliceann Krantz Loren Kremer Kristie Krishnan Paul & Joni Krueger Roland & Carla Krumbach Gary & Dawn Krumvieda Pete & Alberta Krush Julia Kuyper Alan Lanphere Russell & Gloria Lauritsen Ron & Cheryl Leasure Bruce & Faye Lee Roger Leebears Christine Leichtnam Philip & Lisa Lentz Ken Lillemoe Craig & Pat Lloyd David & Sharon Lunday Orland & Karen Lunzman Steve Lynch James Macdougall JoLynne Mack Rita Mack Jaime Madsen Troy Mahl Gary & Carolyn Maloney Kathleen Manning Douglas & Susan Marshall Konnie Maunu Stephanie May Shawn & Erin McCarty Eden McGourty Francis McGourty Kevin McGuire Lori McGuire Gene McPherson Matt & Laura Mehlhaff Dolores Merges Susan Michel Meagan Millage Carey Miller Dr. & Mrs. Mark Mogen Calvin Moore Robert & Deborah Mudge Mark Mulder Danny Nagel Janine Neavill Dave Needham Nicole Nelson Richard & Joyce Newhagen Michael & Monica Noble Dale O’Donnell Kay Ortman Michelle Pacheco William & Lola Parke Ronald Pedraza Stephen & Linda Peters Brian Peterson Kelsey Plummer Don & Mary Policky Dan Pusecker Randy Pryor Carol Ramstad Chad & Virginia Rasmussen Deidre Rehfeld Jonathan Reich Dave Richardson Nicholas Rinehart Arien & Brittany Robinson Steven & Tracie Rohlf
Korey Rolfes Dan & Char Roth Monte & Fran Rougemont Alyssa Roy Randall & Glenda Rudebusch Rochelle Rudebusch MaryRose Ruwaath Janice Sage Rosanne Sand Melissa Schaack Kristina Schaefer Randy & Theresa Schaefer Rochelle Schenkel Eric & Jenny Scherr Steve & Kathy Schneider Theresa Schreiner Sue Scribner Kimberly Sechser Secret Santa Dan Sell Marv & AJ Sherrill Paul & Sandy Shillingstad Mark Simet Colleen Simon Larry & Sheila Skatvold Robert & Jill Slobotski Mark Simet William Somerset DenaMarie Springer Marie Stavig Timothy Steppan Jill Stevens Asa & Diane Stiles Pamela Strain Bruce Stubbs T. R. & Natalie Sturm Harland & Joy Taylor Danny & Dawn Teeslink Viola Tetherow Ruth Thaden Albert Thiry Jeff & Jackie Thomas Daniel Thompson Jennifer Thompson Chad & Bobbi Thury Jeff Traill Nancy Tschetter David & Kim VanAsperen Jeffrey & Laurel Van Den Berg Curt & Tanya Vanoort Cynthia Vargas Jerry & Patricia Vaughn Velma Vincent Trust Tony & Joanna Vitek Jamie & Penny Volin David & Marilyn Wachs Mark & Rosemary Wagner Mark & Nancy Wahlstrom Tim & Mia Wald Todd Waring Josh Watson Kimberly Watson Heidi Weber Jen Weber James Weekly Brian Wegener Ryan & Misty Weisenbach Carol Weisz John & Eileen Wenschlag Richard Westhoff Valerie Whitney Donna Wieczorek Marvin & Elaine Wieman Kathy Goodrich Willmes Ruby Wilson Katherine Wittrock Boyt & Theresa Young Myron Zweifel
ADOPT-A-WISH®
Anonymous Building Blocks Childcare & Learning Center, LLC James & Eloise Elmen Foundation Jewelers For Children Kevin & Lauri Gilbert David & Stacy Gonzenbach Max & Jeanne Gonzenbach Mark, Brenda, Abbie & Andrew Hitzemann Aaron & Ashlee Johnson & Family Lubbers Farms, Inc. Eric & Jamie Netjes Kevin & Katherine Randall John & Trudi Robel Sammons Financial Scatterwood Lake Improvement Cary, Jan & Dana Schroeder South Dakota Farmers Union South Dakota Law Enforcement Charities Myrl & Lois Unzelman Valero Renewables, Aurora VanLaecken Orthodontics Watertown Women’s Bowling Association WW Tire Service, Inc.
WISH IN-KIND
A&B Business, Inc., Sioux Falls Alotta Character, Mitchell Anonymous AVIS Bangs McCullen Law Firm, Rapid City Gail Bergman, Green Bay, WI Best Buy, Rapid City Best Buy, Sioux Falls Big Sioux PowerSports, Sioux Falls Anthony Botticella, Sioux Falls Building Blocks Child Care and Learning Center, LLC, Brandon Catering Pros, Sioux Falls Chief’s Luau, Waimanalo, HI Ciao Restaurant, Rapid City Courtesy Subaru, Rapid City Dakota Broadcasting, Aberdeen Delta Airlines Diamond Premier Limo, Rapid City Diamond Vogel Paints, Sioux Falls Discovery Cove James Eirinberg, Sioux Falls Enterprise Rentals Fairfield Inn & Suites, Rapid City Fischer Furniture, Rapid City Flags & Wheels, Rapid City Freed’s Furniture, Rapid City Game Stop, Rapid City Game Stop, Sioux Falls Give Kids the World Great Western Bank, Rapid City Harolds Photo, Sioux Falls HenkinSchultz, Sioux Falls Hyatt Place Orlando Airport NW, Orlando JDS Industries, Sioux Falls Dan & Tracy Kaiser, Sioux Falls Kokenge Painting Service Inc., Sioux Falls LaQuinta Inn, Rapid City Leis of Hawaii Los Banditos, Green Bay, WI
Dave & MJ Lunzman, Aberdeen Make-A-Wish Minnesota Menno Public School Midcontinent Business Solutions, Sioux Falls Liz Navratil, Sioux Falls Panther Graphics, Sioux Falls Paradise Cove Luau Premier Party Bus, Aberdeen The Printing Center, Sioux Falls Ramada Inn & Suites, Sioux Falls Residence Inn Sea World Roemer Chauffeur, Kimberly, WI Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Runnings, Rapid City Sanford Health Scheels, Rapid City Sea Life Park Sheraton Waikiki Signs Plus Graphics, Sioux Falls Sioux Falls Cares Small Cakes, Rapid City Eric Steen, Sioux Falls Stellar Limo, Sioux Falls Mary Storo, Beresford Sutton Rodeo, Rapid City Charlie & Cindy Timmer, Sioux Falls Toys R Us Universal Studios Visual Solutions, Sioux Falls Walt Disney World Wet & Wild Hawaii Whipsaw Sportfishing
FUNDRAISERS Big Soo Coupon Book, Sioux Falls Boss Cowman Fun Run/Walk, Lemmon Chi Omega, Brookings Christmas At The Western Mall, Sioux Falls Eyemart Express, Sioux Falls Floor Tec, Yankton Herberger’s Community Days, Aberdeen Holiday Jam with the Hegg Brothers, Aberdeen Huron Elks Pancake Feed Hy-Vee Operation Helpful Smile, Sioux Falls IONS, Sioux Falls L.B. Williams Elementary Staff Jeans Day Lake Area Technical Institute Car Care Day & Car Show for a Cause Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce Oktobeerfest New Year’s Eve Event & Dance, Aberdeen Northern Bull Riding Tour Rapid City Rush Chuck-A-Puck Rinken’s Rounds Against Cancer, Sioux Falls Gerald Schied, Huron Sioux Falls Stampede Take My Jersey Night South Dakota State Dart Tournament Thunder Basin Coal Company, LLC Watertown Dinner & Dance Wings of Thunder Hunt, Kimball
WHEELS FOR WISHES Loren & Mavis Amundson Robert Atkisson Gary Barber Anthony Benda Patsy Besson George Biggs Ned Bode Courtney Broekemeier Michael Bull Terry Crouse Becky Cypher Harold Deering, Jr. Aaron Delatore Don Drath Karl Dunkle Kaitlin Fredericksen Jason French William Gammeter James Gilbert Ron Graff Orv Grund Constance Haeder Wayne Hahn Ray Hardin Jeannene Haskell Gray Hays Ryan Howard Thomas Johannsen Robert Klinetove Tressa Kool Edward Kraayenhof Tony Kuck William Kuhl James Ladonski Matthew Lammle Janell Lindell Rebeca Lyle Denise Lynn James Maas Michelle Markgraf Donald & Lorraine Martinez Angela Matney Bruce Matzen Lisa McCurry Christine Meckle Charles Miller Steven Moses Jason Myers Barb Niessink Marsha Pasco Hubert Patterson Robin Pearce Douglas Petersen
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Kenneth Peterson Lorraine Price Ed Randall Mike Raue Laura Red Fox Sean Bruce Rennick Thomas Richards Craig Rogers Mike Rollag Jeffrey Rutz Shane Samuels Dennis Shellabarger Jim Smalley Thomas Sorensen Matt Sowden Kyle Stalling Ronald Stewart Jeff Tarrel Shane Tonderum Mark & Nancy Wahlstrom Thad Wasson Karl Wilde Nick Williams Richard Wolf Thomas H. Wudel John Zogorski
WISH MAKERS ON CAMPUS Augustana College, Sioux Falls Black Hills State University, Spearfish Chi Omega, XI Theta Chapter, Brookings Farmhouse Fraternity, Brookings SDSU Theatre – Alpha Psi Omega, Brookings University of Sioux Falls The South Dakota Chapter wishes to thank the following national companies for their contributions: America’s Charities BioTRUST Cheryl’s Isagenix Macy’s Mattel NCAA Prolacta Straight Talk Subaru UnitedHealth Group
WISH KIDS WHO HAVE PASSED AWAY We celebrate the lives of wish children who have passed away in recent months. We also extend our sympathy to each child’s family and friends. Ian Keisacker, 13, Sioux Falls December 21, 2014 Tayden Grohs, 5, Egan December 25, 2014 Joshua Tiede, 20, Parkston February 27, 2015 Ariyanna Miller, 16, Alcester March 3, 2015 Carter Curran, 8, Box Elder April 26, 2015
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GET READY FOR THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF HOT HARLEY NIGHTS! JULY 9-12 With an event this special, it is going to be bigger and better than ever. Throw in all the great music, bikes, events, prizes and wish kids, and we guarantee you will ride, rock and make wishes come true like never before. More than $2 million has been raised for Make-A-Wish South Dakota the last two decades—and the tradition continues. Don’t miss Family Night on Thursday, July 9 at J&L Harley-Davidson. There will be big trucks and things to look at, character visits, food and vendors. Free fun for kids of all ages. The fun continues Friday-Sunday with the bike show, poker run, auctions, the bike parade, food, drinks, live music and more! Find out more at hotharleynights.com or call J&L Harley-Davidson at 334.2721.
WIN THIS HARLEY! For $25 a ticket or five tickets for $100, you can have your chance to win a 2015 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Lo from J&L Harley-Davidson. Retail value is $17,499. Raffle tickets are available at J&L or Glacial Lakes Harley-Davidson or at the Make-A-Wish South Dakota office. The winner will be drawn live from the stage on Saturday, July 11 at approximately 10:15 pm. You don’t need to be present to win, but it’s a lot more fun if you are.