Strike A PoseCiearra Everill is an

inspiring and lovely 14 year old who was diagnosed with lymphoma in 2009. She started her first day of seventh grade bald but beautiful. Ciearra said, “I have found through this journey in my life that beauty is so much more than just what is on the outside. Beauty is the entire person inside and out. It does not matter what scars you have on the outside, or what clothes you wear, or what hair you have.” Ciearra has always loved America’s Next Top Model and has seen every episode. Her wish was to become a model herself. After she achieved a victorious remission in her illness, Make-A-Wish Foundation flew Ciearra and her family to New York City for a photo shoot with a renowned photographer from her favorite show. When they arrived he walked up to Ciearra and asked, “May I have this dance?” Her mom said, “she was a little shy at first and then she just blossomed.” Stunning photos were taken that day, and Ciearra looked relaxed and natural, as if she had been modeling all her life. She returned to her hotel with boxes of shoes, dresses and jewelry. Her photographer commented that “the strength

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In This Issue:

Galaxy of Wishes

Wish100: Hope, Strength & Joy

Urban Challenge Utah

Kids For Wish Kids®

Season of Wishes®

Wish Family Activities

Wishbone Donors

Ciearra’s Wish to Be a Model

Legacy of WishesSM

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Local & Nat’l Partners

External Events

Ciearra, age 14 A wish to be a model

Wish Granters: Mandi Peterson, Frank Nilson Wish Sponsor: Woodbury Corporation

and determination of the many girls whom I have photographed for the Make-A-Wish Foundation has played a large part in redefining my idea of true beauty.” Box seats for the Broadway production of “Spiderman” capped a never-to-be-forgotten experience for Ciearra’s entire family. Her mom said, “This was a most amazing day for Ciearra. She felt like a real top model, and I know she hopes to get at least a toe in the door through this experience. She is a beautiful and strong-willed young lady and she accomplishes anything she puts her mind to. She is my ROCK and my HERO!” Ciearra told us that the next step in her journey is to make a difference in every life she touches.We are certain that she will do that - with both her beautiful smile and her indomitable strength.

CEO Message

Chriss’ Wishes

Making an Impact

Recent Wishes

Volunteer Spotlights

Rubber Ducky Derby

Having celebrated our 25th Anniversary year in 2010 with much joy and celebration, we embarked on a new year of significant change as we entered our second quarter century. Change will, in fact, be the hallmark of our operations for the next year or so.

We are introducing two brand new events this season - Urban Challenge Utah in Salt Lake City and Wish100 in St. George. We initiated an outreach to areas of the state in which we are less well-known than the Wasatch Front, and we are developing volunteer groups in outlying areas through the support of a wonderful grant from Humana. This effort is one we will continue into the next decade. And we are emerging from the recession now, certainly not unscathed, but still standing and still strong.

Our board is full of new initiatives under the leadership of Kent Forsgren, and has begun a year-long search process for a new staff leader that will culminate this winter, when I retire after 26 years as the first and only chief executive in the Foundation’s history. This will be a change that will infuse new life and energy into the organization and herald perhaps the biggest public change since we moved into A Wishing Place in 2002.

Times of change are challenging, and perhaps unsettling, but they are also full of explosive hope and promise. Thank you all for joining us for our next quarter century of adventures in wishgranting, ensuring that the hope, strength, and joy of a wish will be available to a whole new generation of Utah children.

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah Board of Trustees

Executive OfficersKent Forsgren, ChairCFO, Spring Mobile

Hope Butler, TreasurerVice President, Zions Bank Michelyn Farnsworth, SecretaryCEO and President, Innovative Staffing

Sheila Deputy, Past ChairChristine Sharer, Ex OfficioCEO, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah

TrusteesEric BarlowManager, Sunrise Capital Management, LLC Brent BinghamVP Sales, Winder Farms David BishopDean Cottle Director Utah Market, Robert W. Baird and Co.Tyler DaboPublisher, Utah Business MagazineOwen FisherCEO, Wealth Navigation, LLCJoye J. GriffinShareholder and Board Member, Griffin Enterprises and Griffin Fast Lube Companies Todd HeinerCEO, Express LocationsRandy HuntVP Sales and Service, Columbus Travel Groups + IncentivesPaul HutchinsonCo-Founder and Private Fund Manager, Real Estate Opportunity Capital Fund LPRichard HymasAttorney, Durham Jones and Pinegar Jann ParkerVP and Relationship Manager, Key Bank Dave RussonPresident/Securites Principal, Investment Management ConsultantsDave ThomasFounder and CEO, ThomasArts

A Message From Our CEO

Christine Sharer helped start the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah with a handful of other volunteers 26 years ago. Since that time, she has led the organization into what it is today, one that has granted over 2,600 wishes of Utah children.

As Chriss looks to open a new chapter in her life, the Foundation looks to honor her. An endowment fund has been created in her name: Chriss’ Wishes. This endowment will ensure a wish is granted each year, in perpetuity, in Chriss’ honor.

We invite you to join us in honoring Chriss by making a contribution to Chriss’ Wishes. By making a donation, you will make a special tribute to an extraordinary woman, while helping to ensure the future wish granting efforts of the Foundation.

To make a gift, visit utah.wish.org/ways-to-help/chriss-wishes/ and download a pledge form or mail in your donation to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah Attn: Chriss’ Wishes, 771 East Winchester, Murray, Utah 84107.

Contact Katherine at giving@utah.wish.org or 801-262-WISH if you have questions or would like to make your gift over the phone.

Introducing Chriss’ Wishes

Help us ensure a wish is granted each year, in perpetuity, in Chriss’ honor

Chriss’ Wishes

Making an Impact

Make-A-Wish Foundationof Utah Staff

Christine SharerChief Executive Officer

Craig CliffordOperations Manager

Katherine FifeDirector of Marketing and

Development Krachel Greenwood

Communications Manager Jenny HeffnerWish Coordinator

Joy JenkinsDonor Care Specialist

Annie JensonWish Hospitality Coordinator

Jessica LinvilleSpecial Events Manager

Christine McAteeDirector of Community Outreach

Frank NilsonDirector of Program Services

If you know a child age 2 1/2 to 18, with a life-threatening

medical condition who might qualify for a wish,

please make sure the family is informed of our services. We want every

child who struggles with the limitations and challenges

of serious illness to have the magical opportunity to make

a heartfelt wish. Send an email to

referrals@utah.wish.org to make your referral today.

Refer a Child

If you want to make an impact, but are worried about how far your dollar will go, you may want to consider the following options:

Wish Web

Vehicle Donations

Frequent Flyer Miles

Follow Us Online

Matching Gifts

More than 70 percent of all wishes granted by the Make-A-Wish Foundation involve travel. Fortunately, most major airlines have created programs that allow members of their frequent traveler loyalty programs to donate their unused miles to charity. Such contributions have enabled the Make-A-Wish Foundation to send children with life-threatening medical conditions and their families on the trip of a lifetime, and have saved the Foundation thousands of dollars each year.

You can help grant wishes to Utah children by donating your vehicle. Wheels For Wishes will make the process quick and easy, so donate your car, truck, motorcycle, SUV, RV or boat today.

Visit http://utah.wheelsforwishes.org/ or call 1-855-417-WISH to get started.

By joining our Wish Web, you will receive periodic e-mail updates regarding wish needs, upcoming events, and other updates. Examples of types of requests made through the Wish Web include Harry Potter themed books, candy, a gently used vacuum and more.

Some companies match their employees’ donations dollar-for-dollar, helping us grant even more wishes through your generous donations. So before you make a donation, be sure to check with your employer to see if you can make your donation go even farther!

You can find more information on any of these opportunities to make a difference by visiting utah.wish.org and clicking on “Ways To Help”.

When we asked Elena who she wanted to meet she said, “Aurora”, to go, “see a real castle”, and to be, “a princess”. It was no surprise when Elena made her wish official by deciding on a trip to Florida to

meet the real princesses.

George, 5Pirate Ship PlayhouseWish Granters: Tom Hagerman, Michelle WrideWish Sponsor: UnitedHealthCare

Carlos, 5Walt Disney World® Resort Wish Granters: Joyce Smith, Ann HarbertsonWish Sponsor: SendOutCards

Lillie, 15ItalyWish Granters: Ashley Horrocks, Tiffany BloomquistWish Sponsor: Kearns Oquirrh Park Fire, Water & Ice Festival

Dayne, 13Meet Jackie ChanWish Granters: Terri Drashner, Kent JohnsonWish Sponsor: 180 in 2011

Cami, 5Walt Disney World® Resort Wish Granters: Joey Rice, Sarah NilsonWish Sponsor: American Family Insurance

Luke, 11Disney Cruise Line®

Wish Granters: Brad Bonham, Megan BonhamWish Sponsor: Cover Pools

Erin, 3Walt Disney World® ResortWish Granters: Renee Lyman, Shweta UgaonkarWish Sponsor: Sky View High School

Kael, 7Walt Disney World® Resort Wish Granters: Carmell Burns, Ilene PetersonWish Partner: Dr. Roger Harrie

Rachel, 17ItalyWish Granters: Lezlie Barber, Elizabeth RiceWish Sponsor: Orem Family Fun Run

Ryan, 13Dune BuggyWish Granters: Irene Wiesenberg,Carolyn NashWish Sponsor: We Promise Foundation

I Wish...

When Carson declared his wish, he was most excited to visit the Animal Kingdom. After coming home,

though, he told us that his favorite part of the wish was meeting Mickey Mouse!

Carson, 3A wish to go to Walt Disney World® Resort

Wish Granters: Sarah Nilson, Elizabeth RiceWish Sponsor: Woodbury Corp

Kambri’s face lights up when she talks about her wish to be a dolphin trainer. Her dad told us that Kambri just kept going and going and wouldn’t let anyone take a minute to rest. She loved swimming

with the dolphins and didn’t want it to end.

Kambri, 10A wish to be a dolphin trainer

Wish Granters: Garrett Smith, Christina MyersWish Sponsor: Willow Creek Pet Center

Trey’s love for football lead him to wish to meet the Minnesota Vikings. After his meet n’ greet he told us, “I loved everything, the whole trip” but for his parents, it meant so much more. “Thank you for giving our son hope and help bring a smile to his face. We will forever be grateful,” they said.

Trey, 9A wish to meet the Minnesota VikingsWish Granters: Deven McCann, Kim HillWish Sponsor: Timberline Middle School

Ray loves to build things, and that lead to his wish to go aboard

and tour an aircraft carrier. When he returned home he told us that

he went on the tour twice because he loved learning about how it worked.

Ray, 7A wish to tour an

aircraft carrierWish Granters: Ivette Paras, Stephanie RodriguezWish Partners: Clayton Middle & Redeemer Lutheran Schools

Elena, 3A wish to go to Walt Disney World® Resort

Wish Granters: Kent Johnson, Heidi HanawaltWish Sponsor: Salem Hills High School

Jordan, 13Meet Rajon Rondo

Wish Granters: Paul Warne, Sarah WarneWish Sponsor: Lone Peak High School

Logan, 9Go to Space Camp

Wish Granters: Kelly Christiansen, Debbie Olsen

Wish Sponsor: 2011 Gala

Arianna, 4Walt Disney World® Resort

Wish Granters: Heather Baxter, Wendy Horton

Wish Sponsor: Monte Vista Elementary

Ian, 16Tuba

Wish Granters: Jodi Scott,Karen Swalberg

Wish Sponsor: B Attitudes Foundation

Bailey, 17Walt Disney World® Resort

Wish Granters: Katie Salmond, Ivette Paras

Wish Sponsor: Edwards LifeSciences

Alan, 5Bedroom Makeover

Wish Granters: Mary Imhoff, Kyle Delquadro

Wish Sponsor: Broyhill

Lauren, 17Road Trip to San Diego

Wish Granters: Mike Mitchell, Cathy Mitchell

Wish Sponsor: B Attitudes Foundation

Ryder, 6Outdoor PlaysetWish Granters:

Jodi Armstrong, Allie RobinsonWish Sponsor: JM Thomas

Forest Products

Hunter, 10Meet Rascal Flatts

Wish Granters:Natasha Woodside, Jenny Medine

Wish Sponsor: Fresh Market

Kaitlin, 13Hawaii

Wish Granters: Nicole Lindsley, Courtney Sheets

Wish Sponsor: Jewelers For Children

I Wish...

Adam wished to go on a Caribbean cruise so he could relax in the sun. He loved exploring the largest ship in the world and told us that he didn’t even get lost. His mom later wrote, “He

was in the hospital with pneumonia 1 1/2 weeks before we were supposed to leave but the thoughts of his cruise kept his

hopes up and looking forward.”

Adam, 17A wish to go on a cruise

Wish Granters: Nancy Wilson, StaffWish Sponsor: Salem Hills High School

Daphne’s love for animals lead her to wish to go to the Sand Diego Zoo. She couldn’t wait to see

all of the animals and did research on all of them beforehand to prepare for her wish. When she returned from her trip the (age) told us that she

loved seeing all the animals.

Daphne, 3A wish to go to the San Diego Zoo

Wish Granters: Kim Sunderland,Ingrid Hendrickx

Wish Partners: Lincoln Academy & Reid School

Trey, 9A wish to meet the Minnesota VikingsWish Granters: Deven McCann, Kim HillWish Sponsor: Timberline Middle School

Mason knew right away that he wanted to wish to ride Lily Bell the Train while in Florida. He wasn’t disappointed when he was able to do just that!

Mason, 4A wish to go to Walt Disney World® Resort Wish Granters: Rob Neumann, Brian Jackman

Alex’s wish to meet Glenn Beck came true as the radio/tv personality spent one-on-one time with Alex, signed a few books and even took Alex and his whole family out for dinner.

Alex, 18A wish to meet Glenn Beck

Wish Granters: Terri Drashner, Garrett SmithWish Sponsor: Young Single Adult Summit Conference

Lakisha loves to be in the sun and to spend time with her family. Her two favorite things about her wish included swimming with

dolphins and parasailing.

Lakisha, 13A wish to go to HawaiiWish Granters: Fay Andrews, Courtney SheetsWish Sponsor: Landstar 2010

Galaxy of Wishes

On June 25th, over 70 of Utah’s toughest, wackiest competitors challenged their mind, body and senses in celebration of the inaugural year of Urban Challenge Utah! Starting at the Gallivan Center, teams navigated through Downtown, competing in challenges ranging from a bucket brigade, answering trivia questions, surviving a grueling boot camp challenge and much more! Teams celebrated afterward at the Gallivan Center with live music and delicious food. Special thanks to our sponsors: Shamrock Plumbing, Bootcamp with Jess, Café Rio, Citadel Broadcasting, Utah Grizzlies, Thomas Arts and Smashburger; event chair Geoff Linville and the Urban Challenge Committee and all our fearless competitors!

April 9th was an out-of-this-world evening as we celebrated our Galaxy of Wishes gala at Clark Planetarium. Guests, dressed in their best “galaxy glam” attire, spent the evening dining on a variety of gourmet food from LeCroissant, bidding on outstanding auction items, and mingling with Star Wars characters. Following dinner, our guests were treated to a wish program and live auction, featuring special guest Senator and astronaut Jake Garn, and some pretty cute wish kids. Special thanks to our sponsors, Codale Electric, LeCroissant, Barrick North America, and Humana; event chairs Terri Drashner and Cheryl Fox; the Galaxy of Wishes committee; and the many volunteers and wish families who made this event such a success!

We celebrated 23 years of the Rubber Ducky Derby on August 20th at the Lindon Aquatics Center. All summer long, community members sponsored duckies for $6 to raise money to grant wishes. Emcee Allen Handy of KBER 101.1 kicked off the event, and spectators cheered on the over 10,000 duckies that raced around the lazy river that day. Lucky ducky Nick Corral was the sponsor of the winning ducky, taking home a $15,000 credit toward a car from Mark Miller Toyota! Wish families had a great day enjoying the water park and a delicious lunch from Chick-Fil-A. Special thanks to our sponsors: Mark Miller Auto Group, the Lindon Aquatics Center and Chick-Fil-A; event chair Doug Long, the Rubber Ducky Derby committee, and all our volunteers and wish families!

Rubber Ducky Derby

Ladies! Trade in those heels for a pair of athletic shoes and join us for Utah’s newest women’s cycling event – Wish100! Course lengths will be offered at 10, 30, 60, and 100 miles, so whether you’re an experienced cyclist or just looking for a quick joy ride, we have something for YOU! After a day out on the course, you’ll receive the royal treatment at our posh finish line celebration, with delicious food, entertainment, a vendor fair and some really cool swag! Visit wish100utah.org to register today.

Wish 100October 22, St. George

Volunteer Spotlights Tara Schofield-Wish GranterTara has enthusiastically jumped into the role of wish granter since being trained in March. She has volunteered for six different wishes since becoming a wish granter, two of which were rush wishes. She expresses creativity and enthusiasm when working with wish families, and she truly makes each wish a magical experience. She is a great addition to the Make-A-Wish volunteer family.

Lezlie Barber- Wish GranterLezlie is an absolute dream to work with as a wish granter. She comes up with new, fun ideas every time she has a new wish! She makes genuine connections with her wish families, and she makes the wish experience very special for them. She has an extremely giving heart and always wants to find more ways to give to her wish families and to Make-A-Wish. We love working with her as a volunteer.

Brenda Burr– Wish AmbassadorBrenda is always willing to help with our Utah County Cookies With Santa party, but her true passion for the Foundation lies in motiviating school kids to give back. This year Brenda hosted an assembly at Taylor Elementary and took time off work to sit at a PTA Fair and talk about our Kids For Wish Kids program. She believes in our mission and is one of the key reasons why so many schools in Utah County continue to give back.

Wendy Horton–Wish AssistantWendy has been a volunteer since 2001 and last fall decided to become a Wish Assistant by covering our front desk on Wednesday mornings. She makes sure that every person she encounters gets her full attention and a cheerful countenance. She is pro-active in finding things to do and is always willing to take on projects the staff asks her to complete.

Urban Challenge Utah

Wish Family Activities

Princess Tea Party: This Spring our little wish princesses were invited to attend a tea party hosted by the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah and the Distinguished Young Women of Utah. Each princess had her make-up done, donned her prettiest dress and walked a red carpet as her name and the far away land she came from was announced by a dashing young prince. Music played as the princesses danced the day away and had their pictures taken with the princes.

Santa Parties: Over 370 wish family members attended parties with Santa in Salt Lake City, Orem, St. George and Ogden. Families participated in crafts and games and had their picture taken with Old Saint Nick. They each received a stocking full of goodies that had been handmade and donated. These parties are made possible by generous donors in the community as well as our Make-A-Wish volunteers across the state.

Halloween: Our Halloween Trick or

Treat brought out almost 200 creatures

and characters this year. Make-A-Wish

families received tricks or treats from each staff member in our

office. After their bags were full the children enjoyed games and activities hosted by

students from BYU as well as employees of the

Banana Republic store in Orem.

Easter Egg Hunt: This year our Easter Egg Hunt moved from Salt Lake City to Ogden. Over 400 wish family members joined us for our hunt in the park courtesy of the Ogden Eccles Dinosaur Park. Thousands of eggs were stuffed and hidden by a past wish child and his Scout troop as an Eagle Scout project. Faces were painted and balloon animals were made. Even the weather held off for us so the Easter Bunny could enjoy the entire day with us and have pictures taken with each child.

Volunteer SpotlightsTori Miller-Wish Magician

Tori has been an outstanding volunteer since the moment she

finished training! Serving on the Rubber Ducky Derby committee

for two years, the Golfing Fore Wishes committee in 2010, and as a sub-committee chair for our new Wish100 event, Tori gives her all

to everything she is involved with! Her passion our mission shows

through everything she does and we are so lucky to have her!

Sue Follett–Wish MagicianSue has been an integral part of building our new Wish100

event from the ground up! As a former Walk for Wishes chair, Sue has been a perfect fit to chair the Logistics sub-

committee for the ride. She has outstanding attention to detail and demonstrates remarkable leadership. Sue is one of those

rare people you can count on to do anything! She is a great

asset to our special events.

Theresa Gelzer- Wish Apprentice

Theresa Gelzer is an outstanding wish apprentice.

She is always on time, and has great energy and excitement about helping

with our wish parties. She walks in the door with a

smile on her face and a lively, happy attitude which makes

our wish families feel right at home. We also appreciate her willingness to save the day by

often taking on assignments at the last minute.

Alexa Burbank–Wish Apprentice

Alexa has shown outstanding performance in helping out at our wish parties. She arrives

early and jumps right in to help with decorating, setup,

welcoming family members or whatever needs to be done. She is kind to our wish families, makes

them feel comfortable and attends to any needs there are throughout

the party. She also served on the Urban Challenge Utah committee.

Recent External EventsParade of HomesOnce again this year, the Salt Lake Home Builders Association helped raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation through the SL Parade of Homes. $7,050 was raised through

this event. In addition, six participating builders voluntarily designed rooms in honor of wishes that were granted by the Foundation, helping raise awareness for the Foundation. Special thanks to KSL for making this all possible.

Utah BusinessThrough the generosity of a board donor, the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah was featured in a special insert in the September edition of Utah Business Magazine. The insert highlighted the mission of the Foundation, companies who support the Foundation in various ways, and listed ways that companies can get involved.

Fresh MarketCustomers shopping at Fresh Market stores during July donated $47,280 through the purchase of paper stars at the registers. It was quite a sight to see all the colorful stars around the stores – as a symbol of a community coming together to grant wishes!

The Whitney Team with The Watts Group Real Estate and The Sharla Ellis team with Cornerstone Home Lending have committed to donate a portion of their earnings from every home sold and loan originated in 2011 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah. Their goal is to donate $180,000 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah, to help grant “wishes” for children with life-threatening medical conditions. So far, they have raised nearly $40,000! For more information and to track their progress with 180 in 2011 visit their website: www.180in2011.com.

Thanks to Cold Stone for hosting the World’s Largest Ice Cream Social on September 27th. And thanks to all those who attended and helped out. We sincerely appreciate all your support in making this annual event such a success!

Local and National PartnershipsThanks to the following Local Partners who recently held fundraisers to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah:

Special thanks to the following National Partners for their support in granting wishes:AllerganAvis Rent A CarBank of AmericaBest Western HotelsBlizzardBroyhillCARSTARCartridge WorldCheryl&Co

Chi OmegaCold Stone CreameryCover GirlCreative MemoriesDiscover Financial ServicesGame StopGhirardelliGiftcraft

HSBCJewelers For ChildrenLearning Care GroupLuxaireMacy’sMattelOtis SpunkmeyerRoyal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.

180 in 2011American Family InsuranceBalanced Man TriathlonCountry Carousel BoutiqueElase AcademyFresh MarketHancey Holiday Light DisplayHoldman Synchronized Holiday LightsHouse of BluesInternational Technifab

J.M. Thomas Forest ProductsKOPFC Fire, Water & Ice FestivalLandstar CarriersMegaplex TheatersOgden Valley Charity Garage SaleRopin’ For WishesSalt Lake Parade of HomesSaltair FarmsSendOutCardsSierra RV

Snowbasin ResortStump Family CarnivalSunflower MarketTeleperformanceUtah ATV Association Utah Business MagazineUtah GrizzliesWasatch Chevy’sWillow Creek Pet CenterZion Ponderosa Ranch

Pediped Footwear SnapfishSpeedcoThings RememberedToys “R” UsTSS Photography UnitedHealthcareWalt Disney Company

The Favorites cookbook is an amazing collection of tried-and-true recipes collected over the years by the Ivory family. This extremely popular cookbook makes a great gift. It is available at our office for $25, $15 of which is a tax deductible donation (used to grant future wishes).

Donate Miles to Wish Kids

Because many wishes involve air travel, donating your airline

miles is a great way to help grant wishes. To donate,

download a form at www.utah.wish.org.

Ways you can share the power of a wish® during this holiday season:

The new Creative Memories Wish Collection is available through the

Creative Memories website and catalogs. These products include traditional and digital scrapbook products. For every Wish product

purchased, Creative Memories will donate between $1 and $2 to

the Make-A-Wish Foundation. To date, with your help,

Creative Memories has raised more than $600,000 in North America to help make wishes comes true. For more details,

visit creativememories.com.

A free empty return envelope or a downloadable

return label is included with each Cartridge World

ink cartridge purchased on www.amazon.com/

printclub. The consumer is instructed to return

their old cartridge, and select one of three charities

indicated on the outside of the envelope to receive

a $.50 donation. If the consumer does not selecta charity, the funds will be split equally between

the three.

Cartridge World is the world’s largest

specialty retailer of ink and toner printer cartridges, providing

top quality refilled and remanufactured printer

cartridges. Cartridge World handles every major

brand of printer cartridge for home, education or

business use – HP, Canon, Lexmark, Dell and more.

Go Big or Go Home!School is in session and we’re gearing up to grant more wishes than ever before. But we can’t do it without your help! Last year, 28 school and youth groups from across the state raised $103,000 for wish kids, making more than 20 wishes come true. This year we don’t want to stop at the $100K

mark; we want to raise enough money to grant 25 wishes during the coming school year!

In the sake of sticking with school spirit, we plan to ‘Go Big, or Go Home!’ But we can’t do it without your help. Kids For Wish Kids is a program that encourages children to help those closest to them: classmates, friends, or other kids in the community facing life-threatening medical conditions. With the support of teachers, advisors, and staff, students raise funds in their schools or communities. To find out how you can take part in this philanthropical effort, call (801) 262-WISH.

Springville High School has been a huge part of the Kids For Wish Kids program, participating every year since 2003.

Special thanks to the following National Partners for their support in granting wishes:

Through participation in Season of Wishes during the holiday season, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah partners offer promotions and opportunities that help raise funds to grant the wishes of kids with life-threatening medical conditions.

One of the best gifts you can give this holiday season is help for a wish come true.

When considering gifts for clients or loved ones this year, consider making a donation in their honor to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. For donations over $1,000, custom cards can be created and even mailed out for you.

For more information, contact Katherine at giving@utah.wish.org or (801)262-WISH.

Host a Make-A-Wish Night at your business by donat-ing a percentage of sales

Become a sponsor

Sell $1 paper wish stars

Make a cash donation

Create a unique fundraiser at your school or workplace

Purchase Make-A-Wish holiday cards

Contact us for more exciting ideas!

Wishbone DonorsWe thank our Wishbone Society members who made cash gifts of $1,000 and above this fiscal year (9/1/10-8/31/11).

Northern Light - $100,000 and aboveHumana Inc

Wish Wizard - $10,000 to $99,999Cornerstone Mortgage CompanyFrancis W Burton FoundationFredrick H. Barth FoundationGeorge S. and Dolores D. Eccles FoundationJourney Healing CentersLone Peak High SchoolLandstar Carrier GroupMorgan StanleyMonte Vista ElementaryMountain America Credit UnionNorma KierSalem Hills High SchoolSendOutCardsSheila DeputyThe B Attitudes FoundationThe FHC FoundationThe Whitney TeamUtah Families FoundationUtah Fraternal Order of EaglesWe Promise Foundation

Dream Weaver - $7,500 to $9,999American Family InsuranceDavis High SchoolHub International TransportationJ.M. Thomas Forest ProductsLandstar Carrier GroupOquirrh Recreation and Parks DistrictRenee WentzSierra RVSpringville High SchoolTimberline Middle SchoolVanguard Charitable Endowment Program

Wish Sponsor - $5,000 to $7,499Bamberger-Allen FoundationBroyhill FurnitureC.R. Bard FoundationCamie ChristiansenCirque PropertyCodaleD. Forrest Greene and Gerda M. Greene FoundationDavid RussonFieldstone FoundationGary WilliamsGay GayGE - AviationGreen River CapitalJames H. SmithJodi BatemanJohn J. ByrneJordan AdlerJTS FoundationKaren SwalbergKatie IvoryKeyBank National AssociationMichelyn FarnsworthMountain America Credit UnionOgden Charity Garage SalePrimary Residential Mortgage CorporationSalt Lake Home Builders AssociationSierra RVSky View High SchoolSouthern Utah UniversityStampin’ Up!The Ashton Family FoundationUnitedHealth GroupWayne WebsterWeber High School

Wish Partner - $1,000 to $4,9997-Eleven

Junior E. and Blanche B. Rich FoundationKarl PaulsenKatherine C. GrimaudKathleen AndreasonKennecott Utah Copper CorporationKent ForsgrenLakeridge Junior HighLarry H Miller Rent AccountLaura WadmanLibertyGives FoundationLincoln AcademyLinda CooperLoad ‘Em In The Dark Cattle Co.Management PlusMasonic Foundation Of Utah, Inc.Max NevesMaxine TurnerMcCarthey Family FoundationMeeting Professionals Intl, Utah ChapterMelanie DesautelsMerit MedicalMerrill LynchMortgage Centre Crmct LtdMoss Family FoundationMountain View High SchoolNewfield FoundationO. D. OstlerO.C. Tanner CompanyOne Love Ski ClubOrem Elementary SchoolPediped FootwearPremier Timeshare ResalePromontory FoundationProvidence Management, LLCRandall HalesRebecca BallstaedtRichard BizzaroRichard HymasRobert DotsonRoger P. HarrieRon RaddonRoss D. StokesScott Bone Drywall Inc.Scott BonhamScott R. ParkerSean McCluskeySigma Phi EpsilonSmart Epoxy Linings LCSnowbasin ResortSpring CommunicationsTaylor Elementary SchoolTed A. McKayTerri StumpThe B Attitudes FoundationThe Boeing CompanyThe Kenneth & Joanne Mayne FoundationThe Marion D. and Maxine C. Hanks FoundationThe Summit Group CommunicationsThomas AndrewsThomas E. BurkeThomasArtsTimberline Middle SchoolT-Mobile Limited / Express Locations LLCUtah Central Credit UnionVanCott, Bagley, Cornwall and McCarthyVern and Marva Wolcott Charitable FoundationVulcraftWasatch Chevy’s LimitedWealth NavigationWomack Machine Supply Co.Workers Compensation FundYour HCG LLCZions Bank

Our donor lists are accurate to the best of our knowledge. If you find an error or omission, please call us at (801) 262-WISH (9474).

American Research Bureau, Inc.America’s CharitiesAndy ButlerAnonymousAshley MurrayAutoliv ASPBaird FoundationBarbara OstlerBarbara ShurtleffBD MedicalBetty CrockerBeverly WeemsBill AndersonBill R. FitzgeraldBlizzardBountiful Junior High SchoolBrad BonhamBrad PowellBrasher’s Salt Lake Auto AuctionBrayden RogowskiBrent BinghamBruce CampbellBryan McElroyC.R. Bard FoundationCamie ChristiansenCampbell Scientific, Inc.Cassalee HulseCharles C. SmithCheryl FoxChi Omega Sorority, University of UtahChristine ArchibaldChristine SharerChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsClark and Christine Ivory FoundationClayton Middle SchoolColleen BrownColumbus TravelConnect Public RelationsCurtis W. BarberDan J. BrunnerDan NessDaniel EnglandDavid GriffinDesert Hills Middle SchoolDick van KlaverenDistinguished Young Women of UtahDura-Crete, Inc.Ed KalskiElase AcademyElase Medical SpaElizabeth GoldenEllyn TannerEugene BanksFidelity Charitable Gift FundFusion Benefits LLCGarrett StewartHannie BaileyHawk SupplyHenry W. & Leslie M. Eskuche Charitable FoundationHenry Walker HomesHill Thrift Shop, Inc.Hope ButlerHouse of BluesImperial Rainbow Court of Northern UtahJason EllisJEPS FoundationJessica CarolanJill MoffatJim MorenoJohn A. BanksJohn FoxJohn NittaJohn PoulsonJon M. WhiteJoseph ColesJoye Griffin

Workplace Giving

You may designate your United Way gift in ANY United Way Campaign to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah, and your donor-designated gift will be passed on to us intact, with no administrative costs taken out. Even if we are not listed as a direct United Way charity in campaign literature, we are fully qualified and can receive any designated gift from any donor.

In Memory... Our thoughts are with the families of wish kids who have passed away 10/01/10-08/31/11.

AriannaBrynleeChantrillDanielDevaun

DeyjaDylanJadenJessicaJonas

JordynKarsonLaurenLylaMadeline

If you are a federal employee, you may designate your gift to us during the CFC campaign. Just choose the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah under the number 51262 in your campaign booklet.

MaggieMarynMelanieNicolePaola

This list is accurate to the best of our knowledge. If you find an error or omission, please call us.

Rex A.Rex S.RubyTannerWhitney

DisneyHand Disney® is proud to be a long-time supporter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation and uses its magic to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. Over the past 30 years, Disney has supported the Make-A-Wish mission, contributing more than $7 million in cash and in-kind donations each year. With more than 7,000 wishes granted every year – including visits to the Disney Parks, Disney Cruises, meeting Disney Characters, attending sporting events and visiting TV and movie sets – Disney-themed wishes continue to be the most popular requests by children to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

In honor of Angie Bogut’s Birthday

Joy Jenkins In memory of Anonymous

Craig CliffordIn memory of Anonymous

Virginia AlexanderIn honor of Anonymous’ Birthday

Gloria AbeleIn memory of Arnold Gann

Carol Lupus In honor of Asa Nielson

Anonymous In memory of Bill and Tribute to Korban

Carolyn GillianIn memory of Boyd Hadlock

JoAnn HerzogIn honor of Bryant Sheppard

Frank LeoneIn trubute of Chloe

Tony BaerIn memory of Cristy & Jerry Diessner

Ellen DiessnerIn memory of Dean Jenson

Kay PhillipsPhilip Montoya

In memory of Dorothy CutherMaureen Beck

“Dot” memorialSonny Heyman

In memory of Dylan ShawDorothy JonesGeorge JeppesenLadene JeppesenMargaret HolmgrenSarah WyattValoy Loveland

Wesley Boman In memory of Erma Knudsen

Shelley OrgillIn memory of Everett Coon

Aloma LofthouseIn honor of Fay Andrews Birthday

Marian PaolettiIn tribute of Giovanni Spitale

GE AviationIn memory of Gretta Hirschi

Janet ShawIn memory of Helen Burn & Robert Madsen

Joyce JuhlinIn tribute of Jake Collard

Marion CollardIn memory of Julia Pixley

Shelley Orgill In memory of K. Dean Jenson

Michael GordonIn honor of Kasey Folkman

Ron FolkmanIn honor of Korbin McEwan

Andrea SmockAnonymous

In memory of La Rue SteinerEdith Young

In memory of Lois JuhlinRobert Juhlin

In honor of Marian Paoletti’s Birthday

Fay AndrewsIn honor of Nicole’s Birthday

Michelle CoxTribute to Nicole Mowers

Kristi AdamsIn memory of Norm Strong

Alex Khairkhahan

Memory/Honor GiftsThe following gifts were made in memory/honor of loved ones 1/1/11-8/31/11.

In Memory... Our thoughts are with the families of wish kids who have passed away 10/01/10-08/31/11.

Alice BeanCharlotte FuhrmanChristine McAteeChuck GuglielmoCraig CliffordDana McKinneyDon HessEd FleisherFrank TelaricoFranklin NilsonGenevieve Strong- ScupholmJack ScherrerJacqueline TarrJennifer HeffnerJessica LinvilleJoseph HohmanJoy JenkinsJulie ReeseKaren HollinsworthKatherine FifeKen KucharskiKrachel GreenwoodLaura VoigtMary HessMilton BreterNeil ShadeNies FamilyPaula ShadeRita PlatteRose SchrieferVirginia Lukowski

In honor of Pat Williams’ Birthday

Joy JenkinsIn memory of Phylis Park

Joyce JuhlinIn memory of Rita Butler

Richard Hodgson

Join the Legacy of Wishes Society and Grant Wishes into the Future The Make-A-Wish Foundation is doing more than just granting the wishes of today’s seriously ill children: It’s preparing to bring joy to future generations when they need it most. You can be part of this effort by including the Foundation in your estate. By naming the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah as a beneficiary, you will leave a legacy that brings hope, strength and joy to children facing life-threatening medical conditions.

Typical bequest language is:

“I give the sum of $_____(or % of estate) to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah, 771 East Winchester, Murray, Utah 84107, to be used or disposed of as its Board of Directors deems appropriate in its sole discretion.”

Each year, 25,000 children are diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions. Our goal is to grant the wish of each eligible child, and your help is essential. If you’ve already named Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah in your estate plans, we’d like to recognize your gift through our Legacy of Wishes Society. By joining, we are able to recognize your generosity today. Go to http://www.utah.wish.org/ways-to-help/donate/monetary-donations/planned-giving/ to join the society or to learn more about the many planned giving vehicles available. If you prefer to speak to someone directly, call Katherine Fife, Director of Marketing and Development, at (801)262-9474 or e-mail her at kfife@utah.wish.org.

Thank you for all you have done to share the power of a wish®.

Rex A.Rex S.RubyTannerWhitney

We want to leave a legacy.

Even without children of our own, our lives are full. We work hard. We travel. We volunteer. And even though retirement is still years away for us, we’ve already made a meaningful gift to the Make-A-Wish Foundation through our will. We know our decision will bring hope, strength and joy to the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions and the families who love them. We’re now part of a family that enfolds the world - the Make-A-Wish family. It feels wonderful.

Special thanks to theWe Promise Foundation, the

charitable arm of HeritageWest Credit Union and SouthWest

Community Credit Union who have recently given generous

donations totaling $125,000 to help make wishes come true in Utah. We are truly grateful for

your support!

In tribute of Rosalie AdamaJulie Harris

In tribute of Sherri & David Clifton

Kazumasa Aoyama Mario RuizNorman Clifton

Tribute to Skylar ToddMaria Due

In memory of Stephen B Harrison

Sandra TillerIn memory of Tess Sorensen

Kathleen VordosIn memory of Thomas Jones

Butch SmalesCenterville City & PoliceDawn AyarbeDee EtcheverryDeon DavisDonald CookFloyd MorleyGail AngerGail OlsenGary HarrisonGeorge MorleyGreta KishJeff CliffordKenneth FraserLarry RhamyLillian BoyerNatalie ThornleyPat KrohPittsburg Corporate PrintRobert DonnelleyShelley OrgillStanford Draper

In memory of Tom GoodrichJoy Jenkins

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