Make-A-Wish® Iowa Hosts Ribbon Cutting

An official ribbon cutting with the Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce was held at Firespring’s Council Bluffs location on April 7th to celebrate a major milestone for Make-A-Wish® Iowa (www.iowa.wish.org). Now with staff representation that will extend throughout the western half of the state, for the first time there will be dedicated individuals available in the area to further the organization’s work in the communities it serves.

Council Bluffs Chamber Ambassadors were in attendance as well as Make-A-Wish Iowa representatives, volunteers and other community supporters.  Mayor Matt Walsh welcomed guests with an opening speech and Amy Forsythe, a Wish Mom, shared her family’s experience with Make-A-Wish Iowa.

Make-A-Wish Iowa grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.  Last year, 189 wishes were granted in Iowa alone.  On average, Make-A-Wish Iowa grants a wish every other day and are on track to exceed that number this year.  In order to do so, they now have 14 staff members in addition to nearly 500 volunteers across the state.  All of the money raised in Iowa stays in the state to grant the wishes of Iowa children.  The foundation doesn’t receive government funding so they rely on the generosity of sponsors, individual and corporate donors.

For more information, please visit www.iowa.wish.org or contact Jen Schroeder at (402) 990-7581 or by email at jschroeder@iowa.wish.org.