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September 19, 2024 2024 Giving Guide

Make-A-Wish Maine

The finish line of the Trailblaze Challenge, a 23.4-mile hike where participants can tackle the terrain of the Maine Hut Trail.

 

2025 Goals

The goal of Make-A-Wish Maine is to reach every eligible child. We collaborate with partners in the medical community to aid in this effort and a team of more than 200 volunteers state-wide to assist in delivering our mission. In our upcoming fiscal year, we have a goal of granting 80 wishes, which is an average of one wish every five days. Our mission serves children between the ages of 2.5-18 who have a critical illness.

Fundraising events/Opportunities

We host a number of special events throughout the year, including but not limited to:

Wish Night: Our signature event in Southern Maine each fall with live music, auction, entertainment and dancing.

Trailblaze Challenge: A 23.4-mile hike in September where participants can tackle the terrain of the Maine Hut Trail – all in one amazing day!

Tee Up for Wishes: A golf tournament hosted by the Young Leaders Council.

Share the Power of a Wish Telethon: A day-long celebration of the Make-A-Wish Maine mission presented by WGME CBS13.

We are always looking for corporate partners and volunteers to support these inspiring events! Learn more at wish.org/maine.

Attendees are all smiles at Wish Night, Make-A-Wish Maine’s signature event held each fall in Southern Maine.

Giving Opportunities

We depend on individuals, companies and community partners through cash, in-kind and volunteer support to deliver our mission. We welcome the opportunity to share more information about how companies can help strengthen our communities by providing these essential, life-changing experiences for Maine wish kids while inspiring their employees and customers to be heroes at the same time. From annual appeal donations and event sponsorship to cause marketing and WishMakers at Work, there are many ways a business can make a difference in the life of Maine’s wish kids.

Volunteer Opportunities

Whether it’s volunteering at an event, a wish send-off or collecting items through a wish closet drive, there are many ways for businesses and individuals to volunteer their time. Individuals are also invited to learn more about becoming a wish granting volunteer, an experience unlike any other volunteering opportunity, which creates lasting bonds and inspiration.

Leadership

 

Sonya Purington
Interim President & CEO

John Stibal
Board Chair
Senior Vice President, Sales and Client Management, Unum

 

Board Officers

Susan Walther, Board Vice Chair, Vice President, WGME/WPFO – Sinclair Broadcast Group

TJ Herlihy, Board Treasurer, Financial Advisor, Means Wealth Management

Katie Treem, Board Secretary, Realtor, Nichols & Treem Real Estate/Keller Williams

Board Members

Ryan Albert, Senior Vice President, Director of Human Resources & Employee Development, Bangor Savings Bank

Jon Breed, Director, Corporate Communications, Central Maine Power

Jessica Chamberlain, Community Volunteer

Win Dodge, Owner, Bill Dodge Auto Group

Phil Doucette, Managing Partner, Austin Associates

Emily Downing, Director of External Communications, Unum

Adam Dunbar, Partner, Steward Partners Global Advisory

Patrick Gaetani, Vice President & Managing Partner, United Insurance

Emily Getchell, VP, Regional Planning Consultant

Harry Lanphear, Retired, Maine Public Utilities Commission

Jessica Madsen, Principal, RSU 16

Andrew Smith, CPA Principal, Baker Newman Noyes

Sarah Tracy, Partner, Pierce Atwood LLP

Peter Van Alstine, CPA Retired, Allen Financial Group

Jeremy Ward, Chief Information Security Officer, Tyler Technologies

At A Glance

 

Established: 1992

Employees: 7.5

Annual revenue: $3,206,249

Top funding sources

62% Special events

20% Direct public support

15% Corporate support

3% Grants

Contact

66 Mussey Road

Scarborough, ME 04074

(207) 221-2306

www.wish.org/maine

Facebook, X and Instagram: @makeawishmaine

Awards/Accolades

Make-A-Wish was named the No. 1 Most Trusted Nonprofit Operating Locally Across 50 States (2023 Morning Consult®).

Mission Statement

Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

Service locations

We serve the entire state of Maine, granting wishes in all 16 counties. Since 1992, Make-A-Wish Maine has granted over 1,900 wishes to local children.