Wishful Thinking Spring/Summer 2015

SPRING/SUMMER 2015

REACHING MORE CHILDREN

PAUL KRUEGERPresident and CEO

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.

Thank you for all that you do to help us make wishes come true!

NANCY WAHLSTROMChair, Board of Directors

MISSIONWe 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.

BOARD OF DIRECTORSNancy Wahlstrom, Board ChairFirst National Bank, Sioux Falls

Kurt Ratzlaff, Vice ChairHolmes Murphy & Associates, Sioux Falls

Anita Drummond, SecretaryFirst Premier Bank, Sioux Falls

Brian Grady, Treasurer Lloyd Companies, Sioux Falls

Joe EntenmanJ&L Harley-Davidson, Sioux Falls

Tom FritzLynn, Jackson, Shultz & LeBrun, P.C., Rapid City

Tim HilberSioux Falls Ford & Luxury Auto Mall, Sioux Falls

Matt HocksSanford Health, Sioux Falls

Gina HopkinsCorTrust Bank, Sioux Falls

Meagan MillageKDLT-TV, Sioux Falls

Steven MorgansMyers Billion, LLP, Sioux Falls

Paul NelsonStifel Nicolaus, Mitchell

Dr. Alexandra SchallerSanford Pediatric Residency Program, Sioux Falls

Judy SpencerDakotaland Homes & Storage, Sioux Falls

Bobbi ThuryCutler & Donahoe, LLP, Sioux Falls

Tasha UnkenholzUnkenholz Family Dental, Rapid City

MEDICAL ADVISORSDr. Clark LiknessBrown Clinic, Watertown

Dr. Donald OliverBlack Hills Pediatrics, Rapid City

Dr. James WallaceSanford Children’s Specialty Clinic, Sioux Falls

STAFFPaul Krueger, President and CEOMelanie Barclay, Regional Director, Black HillsLori Bunjer, Executive AssistantRoxanne Kasa, Program Services DirectorKerry Pollema, Volunteer & Outreach DirectorMichele Wiggs, Finance Manager

CREDITSDesign: HenkinSchultz Creative ServicesPrinting: Panther Graphics

1400 West 17th Street Sioux Falls, SD 57104Phone: 605.335.8000 - Toll-Free: 800.640.9198Fax: 605.335.8002Website: southdakota.wish.orgEmail: [email protected]

Black Hills Office14 Saint Joseph Street, Suite 302Rapid City, SD 57701Phone: 605.791.4500

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

Wish Perspective

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!!

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Sam, 7, HuronI wish to go to Walt Disney World

Medical Condition: Omenn syndromeAdopted by: Miles & Lisa Beacom, Sioux Falls

Caley, 18, Sioux FallsI wish to go on a Royal Caribbean Cruise

Medical Condition: Liver diseaseAdopted by: Al & Judy Spencer, Sioux Falls

Shaylene, 17, VermillionI wish to go to a Green Bay Packers game

Medical Condition: Williams syndromeAdopted by: Mary Olinger Endowment, Sioux Falls

Chris, 15, WhitewoodI wish to go on a shopping spree

Medical Condition: MedulloblastomaAdopted by: Sam’s Club, Rapid City

Madison, 10, MarionI wish to go to Hawaii

Medical Condition: Congenital heart diseaseAdopted by: Angels With A Dream, Sioux Falls and Anonymous

Tom, 8, Sioux FallsI wish to go to LEGOLANDMedical Condition: Shone’s syndromeAdopted by: DAKOTACARE, Sioux Falls

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Lizzie, 4, Sioux FallsI wish to go to Walt Disney World

Medical Condition: Acute lymphoblastic leukemiaAdopted by: Great Western Bank, Sioux Falls

Reese, 3, Sioux FallsI wish to go to Discovery CoveMedical Condition: Anaplastic ependymoma

Adopted by: Soukup Construction, Inc., Sioux Falls

Becky, FaithI wish to go to Walt Disney WorldMedical Condition: Acute promyelocytic leukemia

Adopted by: Dr. Evelio & Josephine Garcia, Watertown

Jacob, 14, Rapid CityI wish to go on a shopping spree

Medical Condition: Brain cancerAdopted by: South Dakota State Dart Tournament

Isabella, 4, YanktonI wish to go to Walt Disney World

Medical Condition: Acute lymphoblastic leukemiaAdopted by: Krier & Blain, Inc., Sioux Falls

Emmit, 7, BrandonI wish to go to Walt Disney WorldMedical Condition: Cerebral palsy, Petit mal seizures

Adopted by: Building Blocks Child Care and Learning Center, LLC, Brandon

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Solomon, 14, WatertownI wish to go to Universal Studios

Medical Condition: Lupus nephritisAdopted by: Anonymous

Ariana, 13, ClarkI wish to go to Walt Disney World

Medical Condition: Epilepsy, MicrocephalyAdopted by: Watertown Women’s Bowling Association, Watertown

Aimee, 5, GrotonI wish to go to Walt Disney WorldMedical Condition: Hypoplastic left heart syndrome

Adopted by: SmilePalooza, Aberdeen

Grayson, 4, SpearfishI wish to go to Walt Disney World

Medical Condition: AstrocytomaAdopted by: Katherine & Kevin Randall, Rapid City

Bromley, 9, ColomeI wish to go to the Black Hills Stock Show

Medical Condition: Duchenne muscular dystrophy Adopted by: In Memory of Dorisa Young, Brandon

Tylor, 10, MadisonI wish to go to Walt Disney World

Medical Condition: Tetralogy of Fallot, Pulmonary stenosisAdopted by: Anonymous


Braeden, 5, HenryI wish to go to Walt Disney World

Medical Condition: Congenital heart defectsAdopted by: Gonzenbach Family, Milbank

Aiden, 7, Sioux FallsI wish to go to Walt Disney World

Medical Condition: Tetralogy of FallotAdopted by: Sammons Financial Group, Sioux Falls

John, 11, WatertownI wish to have a Star Wars LEGO® Room Makeover

Medical Condition: Chronic kidney diseaseAdopted by: Blair, Valerie, Landry and Grady Folkens

Gavin, 15, YanktonI wish to go to Hawaii

Medical Condition: Acute lymphoblastic leukemiaAdopted by: Jeff & Tammie Broin & Family, Dell Rapids

Gavin, 6, CusterI wish to go to Discovery Cove

Medical Condition: Acute lymphoblastic leukemiaAdopted by: Anonymous


Caleb, 10, Sioux FallsI wish to go to Walt Disney World

Medical Condition: Coffin-Lowry syndromeAdopted by: Limoges Construction, Sioux Falls

Grant, 4, HarrisburgI wish to go to Walt Disney World

Medical Condition: Sialic acid storage diseaseAdopted by: Jason & Heather Ahrendt, Sioux Falls

Quinn, 9, Sioux FallsI wish to have an iPad

Medical Condition: Adrenal cortical carcinomaAdopted by: Anonymous

Jesse, 14, Sioux FallsI wish to go to Walt Disney World

Medical Condition: Brain tumorAdopted by: Sioux Falls Ford

Lydia, 3, CantonI wish to go to Walt Disney World

Medical Condition: Congenital heart diseaseAdopted by: Christmas At The Western Mall, Sioux Falls

Landyn, 7, BrandonI wish to go to Walt Disney World

Medical Condition: Epilepsy, Cerebral palsy, Neuronal migration disorderAdopted by: South Dakota Law Enforcement Dinner

Jaykob, 11, Sioux FallsI wish to go to Atlantis

Medical Condition: Acute lymphoblastic leukemiaAdopted by: Tom Pruner & Family, Sioux Falls


Caleigh, 13, HenryI wish to go on a Disney Cruise

Medical Condition: Acute lymphoblastic leukemiaAdopted by: Country Tractor Run, New Effington

Kaylee, 5, VolgaI wish to go to Walt Disney WorldMedical Condition: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Adopted by: Valero Renewables, Aurora Harry, 13, Brandon

I wish to go to Walt Disney WorldMedical Condition: Burkitt lymphoma

Adopted by: Brandon Valley Middle School


Kaiden, 13, Sioux FallsI wish to go to Hawaii

Medical Condition: Ulcerative colitisAdopted by: Jewelers for Children

Madyson, 10, Sioux FallsI wish to go to Walt Disney World

Medical Condition: Familial thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissectionAdopted by: Angels With A Dream, Sioux Falls

Andjron, 11, Detroit, MII wish to meet Roman Reigns

WISH ASSISTSFrom time to time we assist other chapters in granting wishes. The home chapter reimburses us for all expenses.

Make-A-Wish® South Dakota wishes to thank the following chapters for their assistance in making wishes come true for our kids.

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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.

Amanda AinslieCorral Drive Elementary School, Rapid CityFaith Middle SchoolFaulkton FCCLAFirst Presbyterian Church, Rapid CityFreedom Elementary 5th Grade Students, HarrisburgGeorge S. Mickelson Middle School, BrookingsJaykob KnutsonMadison Middle School 7th GradeMickelson Middle School 6th Grade Students, BrookingsT.F. Riggs National Honor Society, PierrePaige ThorntonVermillion Middle SchoolWarner Elementary Third Grade StudentsWessington 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.

Wish Kid Jaykob from Sioux Falls raised money to help other kids’ wishes come true.

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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.

Make-A-Wish® AmericaMake-A-Wish® Central and Northern FloridaMake-A-Wish® HawaiiMake-A-Wish® Wisconsin

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-HSara: 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.

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 excursion- watching 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 [email protected].

VOLUNTEER


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.

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.

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Driving for DreaMs®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.

A&B BusinessAce Ready MixAO Express, Inc.Associated General Contractors of South Dakota, Inc. - HHU ChapterBowes Construction, Inc. Concrete Dakota Redi Mix, Inc.Concrete MaterialsDiesel Machinery, Inc.Eagle Lawn & Landscape, Inc.Foothills ContractingHarms Oil CompanyH & W ContractingHills Materials CompanyKrier & Blain, Inc.Limoges Construction, Inc.Lloyd FamilyLockwood HoldingsLoiseau Construction, Inc.Myrl & Roy’s Paving, Inc.Northern Truck Equipment Corp.RDO Equipment CompanyRunge Enterprises, Inc.Sayre Associates, Inc.Sheehan Mack Sales & Equipment Inc.Sioux Falls Construction CompanySorlien Electric, Inc.Soukup Construction, Inc.Stan Houston Equipment CompanyWW Tire Service, Inc.

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.

WE ARE GRATEFUL TO THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES FOR PARTNERING WITH US:

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Welcome to our newest Driving For Dreams partner, Eagle Lawn & Landscape, Inc. in Sioux Falls!

Nearly $34,000 was raised at this year’s South Dakota State Dart Tournament

Last year’s team from Dakotaland Homes & Storage.

JOIN US FOR THE 15TH ANNUAL MAKE-A-WISH SOUTH DAKOTA GOLF TOURNAMENT

Monday, July 20, 2015Golf 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 [email protected].

THANK YOU TO OUR MAJOR SPONSORS:

HOW TO REFER A CHILDHelp 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.


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.

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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Employees of Dacotah Bank in Watertown were presented a plaque for a wish they adopted.

Wish Kid Jayden with the Division II National Champions – California University of Pennsylvania.

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. Light Show 2014

ChrisTMas aT The WesTern Mall

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.

WaTerToWn evenTThe 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.

aBerDeen evenTsHoliday 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.

wish newswish newsMore 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.

sioux falls sTaMpeDe Take My Jersey nighT

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.


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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.

Gary & Barb AadlandSue AhoFrancis AldingerDaniel AmenStacy AndernachtKaren BackLisa BagleyGeorge & Margaret BarnettGrace BarseJohn BartelTamra BeatonJeff & Doreen BensonElmer & Carol BietzCharles & Vicky BraggDavid & Elaine BroichRobert & Carol BrynjulsonRaelene BucholzJames BuckDavid BuellFlorine BurkeBetty BzoskiBryan CarlsonRichard CastardoJoyce ChristensenPatricia ChristoffersonPhyllis Clark

Anna ClaytonKathleen DavisChuck DetermanDan DrewSandra DuchscherLarry EclovDrew EdlemanVerna EllensonPat ErpenbachTodd FischerWayne FischerJudith FracekCathy FragerJerry FrankNoel GabrielElmer GallCraig GauJean GoodspeedWahneta GoonPhyllis GouldMargaret HarrisMichael & Heidi HartnettSandy HelmsLeslie & Wanda HernesCarolyn HiebDennis HooverArnold Huizenga

Kay JenkinsKaren JimmersonCurtis JohnsonRaymond JohnsonAllan & Ranny JonesPatrick JonesLind JonesonMark & Diane JorgensenJacqueline KastenPaul & Toni Kenefick- AschoffMitchell & Morgan KinsingerVicky KirkebyDiane KleinNorma KniggeBonnie KnightAndrew KoolScott KopplinPaul & Joni KruegerJulia KuyperLynda LaFortuneBernadette LambertDolores LanhamRich & Shirley LauerSharon LeeRobert & Dorothy Lees

Marilyn LefersJenna LegredAngie MannMadlyn MaszewskiLester McClanahanDonald & Georgia MillerDoris MoriartyTom MorrisonDennis & Sharon MowerEsther Myer-AndersonSandra OliverBarbara OlsonCindy OlsonLinden OlsonMilo OppKaren PageAletha ParkeJoyce PlatzCorinne PluimerChad PoppDeanna PoppenChris PutzierHeath RascheCharlene ReedHeather RogersRobert & Madeline RoseDaniel Rud

Elizabeth RusekRobert SchatHeidi SchneiderMelody SchreckStacy SchumanWilliam ShortDuane SmithMichael SmithKristi SonneDaniel & Sharon StaabRollie SteckWesley & Sherri SteklRandy SternAudie StoltenburgSandra SwanBill ThompsonMark ThomsenLinda TomBernie TyrrellEric UthePatty VicDominic WalkesLorraine WasemLynn WelbigLeona WesselJoseph WiemannTamra Winter

Wish Kid Grayson had the chance to tour the cockpit on one of his flights to Walt Disney World.

WE ARE GRATEFUL TO THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS FOR DONATING THEIR AIRLINE MILES SINCE OUR LAST NEWSLETTER:

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS:

wish newswish newsWishes 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.

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

JULY9-12 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

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.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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!

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.

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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Family Thrift Center employees display stars that they have been selling for Make-A-Wish.

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IN HONOR OF Larry & Evalyn Beasley Kip & Rhonda JamesTom & Tori Borns Carolyn HardingBen Brannan Sue DurbanBrogun Broders Thomas Broders Leone BrownGabriel Broghammer Amanda Ainslie Robert & Mary SharpRiley Carlson Paul & Lou Ann AndrewsDr. Patrick Colbert Family Dental Center StaffCindy Coy Avera Health Patient Financial Services EmployeesCarter Curran Kirby Leighty & Kerry Pearson LeightyChuck & Lana Dahl Kip & Rhonda JamesLori DeBoer Kip & Rhonda JamesBuck DeSchepper Jans Corp.Renita Dose & Dennis Elverud Kip & Rhonda JamesDr. Orin Ellwein Family Dental Center StaffJoseph & Jordan Gaalswyk Cliff & Cyndee GeldermanMarlys Gehrke Lyle & Dawn GehrkeDr. Lee Gertsen Family Dental Center StaffNicole Gilbertson Russell & Barbara GilbertsonKerwin & Vera Haan & Family Larry & Lori Bunjer & FamilyLaVonne Hass Clark & Gerry LiknessPhyllis Hildebrand LuVerne & Avis JurgensRick & Kay Hillestad Kip & Rhonda JamesHuron Area Children Diagnosed with Cancer Huron Regional Medical Center Rehab Service Dept. EmployeesRhonda James Kip James Mike & Sharon JamesDr. Vince Jones Family Dental Center StaffAndrew Lakner Myrna LaknerOcesola Lafontaine Allen & Deb AbbasDr. Brienne Lineweber Family Dental Center StaffMake-A-Wish South Dakota Staff Tommy & Kerry Pollema

Junice McKee Steve & Kandy SmithLoyal & Judy Messerschmidt Dawn, Dan & Ann MesserschmidtRuss & Norma Nyhaug Scott & Teri NyhaugJohn Pepper Gary PepperKerry Pollema Rick & Tammy OttenDeDe Prostrollo Kip & Rhonda JamesChris Rice Dana LaunChar Roth Linda Egge Jill KueterCraig Seas Kip & Rhonda JamesJayme Skaggs Elizabeth Busson James & Madolin SkaggsOlivia Slocum Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons Troop #50429 NorthWestern EnergyScott Smith Dana LaunAl & Judy Spencer Dakotaland Homes Employees Dakotaland Lodging Employees Spaders RV EmployeesPatti Sperry Linda FriezRon Steenholdt Modern WoodmenMilton & Phyllis Stiegelmeier Jerome StiegelmeierBrandon Strohfus Dana LaunTerry Strohfus Dana LaunStacey Strom Kip & Rhonda JamesDr. Kim Suga Family Dental Center StaffKent & Rita Thomsen Kip & Rhonda JamesKlark Thomsen Kip & Rhonda JamesPaige Thornton Anonymous Shawn & Kathleen Kunkel Matthew Thornton & Beth Etler-Thornton Lisa ViehwegMelvin & Grace Turbak Marv & Carol Rinehart Evelyn ThiewesDon & Cindy Walker Mike WalkerThomas John Wente II Patricia LewisPastor Teresa Whetsel & Family Kip & Rhonda JamesMichael & Sheila Williams Kip & Rhonda JamesChris Wingen Pat & Theresa Wingen

Dorisa Young Boyt & Theresa YoungHelen Young Boyt & Theresa Young

IN MEMORY OF Levi Andrew Addy Dustin & Tami Addy

Dorothy Aden Shirley StykeRichard Albers Darwin & Doris DeVriesRuth Aldridge Bev MorrisonGenny Allmendinger Debra Dumdie John & Nancy Haefner Laurena Idler Florence Karst CJ & Patty Niemiller Virginia OrrEllsworth Andal Robert & Carol SmidtMark Arneson Glenn & Mary ScottOneith Asmussen Allen & Deb AbbasLester Austin Allen & Deb AbbasScott 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 WeisBriar Steven Bartel Hefty Seed Company Shannon AshbaughJeanette “Jan” Beal Anonymous Brad & Denise Ogren Judy RoddelKayCee Beck Ken & Florence LuethShar Becker Trudy Konda Mike & Shelly WiemanDennis Beitelspacher Laurena IdlerDianne Benson Bryan & Chon SommervoldDuane Berens Allen & Deb AbbasRay Berg Eugene & Karen Berg

Barbara Birnie Jerilyn BirnieJon Bjordal Marlene EricksonDean Brandsrud Don & Georgia MillerDonna Bretsch Orland & Karen Lunzman Bill & Penny StolleKeith Brown Greg & Carol WeberEvelyn Bruckner Laurena Idler Florence Karst CJ & Patty Niemiller Virginia OrrHazelle Bunde Bev Morrison

Jackson Bunt Frank & Dee OwensDorothy Buresh Margie HuemoellerJoyce Butler Craig & Pat SteinmanChar Byer Don & Georgia MillerDr. L. Capalao Jerry & Donna SchaferStephany Carlson’s Birthday Bill & Evelyn HuntimerMarilee Casanova Howard Community Health Center StaffAshley Charron Brenda BoyerJerry Curtis Paul LanskyEllsworth Danielson Allen & Deb AbbasDave Dedrick Terry & Sunshine CadyBenjamin Dent Jen WeberGilmer Doop Ruth Feldhus

Russell Dring Randy & Carol OttoJim Duff Gary & Carlotte PaulsenDick Edgar Don & Georgia MillerLeeRoy Eikanger Harold & Doris SlindenCy Ellis Gary & Carlotte PaulsenVirgil Engbrecht Frank & Dee OwensMarilyn Faulkner Laurena Idler Florence Karst Patty Niemiller Virginia OrrGertrude Fauth Terry & Sunshine CadyCatherine C. Felland Clark & Gerry LiknessAndrew Fischer Orland & Karen Lunzman Rolly & Norma MoerkeLarry Fischer John & Nancy Haefner Laurena IdlerSylvia Fisher Laurena Idler Florence Karst Patty NiemillerKayden Foren Lynn RemmersMarjorie Forest John & Connie NyhaugBrett Fox Bev MorrisonRegina Frohling Orland & Karen Lunzman Todd & Pam Lunzman Bill & Penny StolleBetty Jean Fyler Frank & Dee OwensLeonard Goens Bob & Rita SchiefelbeinEdna Garrison Allen & Deb AbbasHarvey Glover Verne EllstonDonald & Phyllis Godel Florence KarstAlan Greenway Greg & Carol WeberEd Griffen Allen & Deb AbbasTayden Grohs The Stapleton FamilyLoren Haan Allen & Deb AbbasDick Haisch Shirley StykeLuke Hansen Bethany Lutheran Sunday SchoolSteven Hansen Shirley StykeMerle Hanson Bill & Penny StolleBette Harte Bev MorrisonDavid Heinz Bill & Penny StolleDonald Heinz Bill & Penny StolleNick Hennings Russell Bills Jim Davenport Mark & Debbie HenningsNorma Hettich CJ & Patty Niemiller

Merlyn Holm Gerald & Bonnie PostmaJim Hoogeveen Paul & Joni KruegerSamuel John Horstmeyer Jeff & Erin HorstmeyerDonna Hupp John & Nancy HaefnerLouis R. & Dorothy Hurwitz Nancy HurwitzBeverly Jacobson Alene WiebesiekSharon Jakober Rodney MohrGladys 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 SheppardDonald Johnson Rolly & Garnet WosjeJoan Margaret Johnson Robert JohnsonMarie Coomes Johnson Theresa Coomes Shirley MagnusonRichard Johnson Allen & Deb AbbasWilbur Johnson Carol BrendeRobert Johnston LaVerne & Kathryn KotheJoyce Kaskie Allen & Deb AbbasJanet Kaufman Donald & Devonna EtrheimIan 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 ZuegerMarvin Kelley Marlyn & Mary VietorRalph Kellogg Bev MorrisonTanna Kingsbury Jaykob KnutsonJoel Klusmann Allen & Deb AbbasPam Kneip Michelle KuiperLila Knittel John & Nancy HaefnerInez Knock Loren & Mary Lou NolteJoyce Kosters John & Nancy Kosters Margie KnechtBen Kraft DuWayne & Jacquelyn FiedlerCynthia Kramer Sandy RadinNorbert Kramer Darwin & Doris DeVriesClinton Krause Jerry & Marge SolemJoe Krause Don & Georgia MillerMichael Kubal Evelyn NohavaNatalie Kuehl Bill, Dawn & Lauren Taylor

Ardell Lankhorst Michelle & Cade KuiperLinda Larson Allen & Deb AbbasRita Lewis Margie Huemoeller

Pat Lillemoe Shirley BahdeEmma Lingle Eugene & Marlene BoerBrad Loeffler Bev MorrisonWinona Long LuVerne & Avis JurgensDick Lueders Trudy KondaFlorence 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

Luella Rayman Elizabeth Rezek Eleanor Rognas Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Rysdon Deanne Schmidt Dick & Katie Schmidt

Mark & Tammy Severson Patty, Tom & Anna Suedbeck David & Nancy ThomasJames Luke Jen, Alivea & Karter WeberGlen Mack Dave & Elaine RogersEthan Maroon Marcie SpielmannHanky Martilla Orland & Karen LunzmanTreyton Martz Josh & Alyssa MartzDarlene Mattice Belva DobratzMargaret Maxwell Linda Hanson Greg & Carol WeberJames McGinnis Jean McGinnis Dale & Helen MoellerByron Meier Bernadette PerryKenny Menke Mary OlingerMarion Menning Gary & Carlotte PaulsenDelores Mertz Orland & Karen LunzmanBette Miller Orland & Karen LunzmanClyde Morrison Bev Morrison

Mason Mudlin Bob & Sheila Mudlin Ron & Bonnie OhlsenMatthew Mudlin Bob & Sheila Mudlin

Henry Mundhenke Roger & Denise IhnenKieron Murphy Shirley StykeDaniel Nagel, Sr. MG Oil Co.Michael Nelson Alene WiebesiekJoe & Dorothy Newman Jillann JohnsonElvina Nielson Loel & Joan PaulsonLavon Niezwaag Trudy Konda Linda PankratzShaune Noem Frank & Dee OwensRita Nowstrup Trudy KondaBruce Ode Shirley StykeMike Olinger Marc & Sue Ford Doug & Jill Hohn SME Inc. of Sioux Falls Board of DirectorsJimmy Olson Roger & Roxanne Kasa & FamilyRuth Ott Gary & Carlotte PaulsenBrian Pascoe Donna Pascoe

Marilyn Pencook Virgil ChristensenBob Peterson Richard & Renee SiegmannDoris Peterson Gary & Carlotte Paulsen

Darlene Plucker LaJean JensenFred Plucker Allen & Deb Abbas Roger & Denise IhnenGlenn Plucker Allen & Deb AbbasVirgil Plucker Roger & Denise Ihnen Luverne & Avis JurgensDennis Quissell Avis Aanestad Mary QuissellEarl Rames Mariette RamesJon Richter Larry & Lori Bunjer Steve & Jennifer FolkensGerald & Fern Rick Ron & Kathy Rick“Stub” Ries Bev Morrison Rita SchiefelbeinRaven Rud John RudAlice Rystrom Robert & Nyla ZastrowJanice Sandmeier John & Nancy HaefnerSandy Schanzenbach John & Nancy Haefner CJ & Patty NiemillerSallie Schmid Dana Schmid

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!


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Louise JohnsonLuke JohnsonSteve & Marty KalkmanCindy KeeseRichard KentonPat KerskaWendy KlemetsrudMichael Knapp & Catherine Cantleberry KnappRobert KnightCindy KoprenSandra KramerAliceann KrantzLoren KremerKristie KrishnanPaul & Joni KruegerRoland & Carla KrumbachGary & Dawn KrumviedaPete & Alberta KrushJulia KuyperAlan LanphereRussell & Gloria LauritsenRon & Cheryl LeasureBruce & Faye LeeRoger LeebearsChristine LeichtnamPhilip & Lisa LentzKen LillemoeCraig & Pat LloydDavid & Sharon LundayOrland & Karen LunzmanSteve LynchJames MacdougallJoLynne MackRita MackJaime MadsenTroy MahlGary & Carolyn MaloneyKathleen ManningDouglas & Susan MarshallKonnie MaunuStephanie MayShawn & Erin McCartyEden McGourtyFrancis McGourtyKevin McGuireLori McGuireGene McPhersonMatt & Laura MehlhaffDolores MergesSusan MichelMeagan MillageCarey MillerDr. & Mrs. Mark MogenCalvin MooreRobert & Deborah MudgeMark MulderDanny NagelJanine NeavillDave NeedhamNicole NelsonRichard & Joyce NewhagenMichael & Monica NobleDale O’DonnellKay OrtmanMichelle PachecoWilliam & Lola ParkeRonald PedrazaStephen & Linda PetersBrian PetersonKelsey PlummerDon & Mary PolickyDan PuseckerRandy PryorCarol RamstadChad & Virginia RasmussenDeidre RehfeldJonathan ReichDave RichardsonNicholas RinehartArien & Brittany RobinsonSteven & Tracie Rohlf

Korey RolfesDan & Char RothMonte & Fran RougemontAlyssa RoyRandall & Glenda RudebuschRochelle RudebuschMaryRose RuwaathJanice SageRosanne SandMelissa SchaackKristina SchaeferRandy & Theresa SchaeferRochelle SchenkelEric & Jenny ScherrSteve & Kathy SchneiderTheresa SchreinerSue ScribnerKimberly SechserSecret SantaDan SellMarv & AJ SherrillPaul & Sandy ShillingstadMark SimetColleen SimonLarry & Sheila SkatvoldRobert & Jill SlobotskiMark SimetWilliam SomersetDenaMarie SpringerMarie StavigTimothy SteppanJill StevensAsa & Diane StilesPamela StrainBruce StubbsT. R. & Natalie SturmHarland & Joy TaylorDanny & Dawn TeeslinkViola TetherowRuth ThadenAlbert ThiryJeff & Jackie ThomasDaniel ThompsonJennifer ThompsonChad & Bobbi ThuryJeff TraillNancy TschetterDavid & Kim VanAsperenJeffrey & Laurel Van Den BergCurt & Tanya VanoortCynthia VargasJerry & Patricia VaughnVelma Vincent TrustTony & Joanna VitekJamie & Penny VolinDavid & Marilyn WachsMark & Rosemary WagnerMark & Nancy WahlstromTim & Mia WaldTodd WaringJosh WatsonKimberly WatsonHeidi WeberJen WeberJames WeeklyBrian WegenerRyan & Misty WeisenbachCarol WeiszJohn & Eileen WenschlagRichard WesthoffValerie WhitneyDonna WieczorekMarvin & Elaine WiemanKathy Goodrich WillmesRuby WilsonKatherine WittrockBoyt & Theresa YoungMyron Zweifel

ADOPT-A-WISH®AnonymousBuilding Blocks Childcare & Learning Center, LLCJames & Eloise Elmen FoundationJewelers For ChildrenKevin & Lauri GilbertDavid & Stacy GonzenbachMax & Jeanne GonzenbachMark, Brenda, Abbie & Andrew HitzemannAaron & Ashlee Johnson & FamilyLubbers Farms, Inc.Eric & Jamie NetjesKevin & Katherine RandallJohn & Trudi RobelSammons FinancialScatterwood Lake ImprovementCary, Jan & Dana Schroeder South Dakota Farmers UnionSouth Dakota Law Enforcement CharitiesMyrl & Lois UnzelmanValero Renewables, AuroraVanLaecken OrthodonticsWatertown Women’s Bowling AssociationWW Tire Service, Inc. WISH IN-KIND A&B Business, Inc., Sioux FallsAlotta Character, MitchellAnonymousAVISBangs McCullen Law Firm, Rapid CityGail Bergman, Green Bay, WIBest Buy, Rapid CityBest Buy, Sioux FallsBig Sioux PowerSports, Sioux FallsAnthony Botticella, Sioux FallsBuilding Blocks Child Care and Learning Center, LLC, BrandonCatering Pros, Sioux FallsChief’s Luau, Waimanalo, HICiao Restaurant, Rapid CityCourtesy Subaru, Rapid CityDakota Broadcasting, AberdeenDelta AirlinesDiamond Premier Limo, Rapid CityDiamond Vogel Paints, Sioux FallsDiscovery CoveJames Eirinberg, Sioux FallsEnterprise RentalsFairfield Inn & Suites, Rapid CityFischer Furniture, Rapid CityFlags & Wheels, Rapid CityFreed’s Furniture, Rapid CityGame Stop, Rapid CityGame Stop, Sioux FallsGive Kids the WorldGreat Western Bank, Rapid CityHarolds Photo, Sioux FallsHenkinSchultz, Sioux FallsHyatt Place Orlando Airport NW, OrlandoJDS Industries, Sioux FallsDan & Tracy Kaiser, Sioux FallsKokenge Painting Service Inc., Sioux FallsLaQuinta Inn, Rapid CityLeis of HawaiiLos Banditos, Green Bay, WI

Dave & MJ Lunzman, AberdeenMake-A-Wish MinnesotaMenno Public SchoolMidcontinent Business Solutions, Sioux FallsLiz Navratil, Sioux FallsPanther Graphics, Sioux FallsParadise Cove LuauPremier Party Bus, AberdeenThe Printing Center, Sioux FallsRamada Inn & Suites, Sioux FallsResidence Inn Sea WorldRoemer Chauffeur, Kimberly, WIRoyal Caribbean Cruise LinesRunnings, Rapid CitySanford HealthScheels, Rapid CitySea Life ParkSheraton WaikikiSigns Plus Graphics, Sioux FallsSioux Falls CaresSmall Cakes, Rapid CityEric Steen, Sioux FallsStellar Limo, Sioux FallsMary Storo, BeresfordSutton Rodeo, Rapid CityCharlie & Cindy Timmer, Sioux FallsToys R UsUniversal StudiosVisual Solutions, Sioux FallsWalt Disney WorldWet & Wild HawaiiWhipsaw Sportfishing

FUNDRAISERSBig Soo Coupon Book, Sioux FallsBoss Cowman Fun Run/Walk, LemmonChi Omega, BrookingsChristmas At The Western Mall, Sioux FallsEyemart Express, Sioux FallsFloor Tec, YanktonHerberger’s Community Days, AberdeenHoliday Jam with the Hegg Brothers, AberdeenHuron Elks Pancake FeedHy-Vee Operation Helpful Smile, Sioux FallsIONS, Sioux FallsL.B. Williams Elementary Staff Jeans DayLake Area Technical Institute Car Care Day & Car Show for a CauseMitchell Area Chamber of Commerce OktobeerfestNew Year’s Eve Event & Dance, AberdeenNorthern Bull Riding TourRapid City Rush Chuck-A-PuckRinken’s Rounds Against Cancer, Sioux FallsGerald Schied, HuronSioux Falls Stampede Take My Jersey NightSouth Dakota State Dart TournamentThunder Basin Coal Company, LLCWatertown Dinner & DanceWings of Thunder Hunt, Kimball

WHEELS FOR WISHESLoren & Mavis AmundsonRobert AtkissonGary BarberAnthony BendaPatsy BessonGeorge BiggsNed BodeCourtney BroekemeierMichael BullTerry CrouseBecky CypherHarold Deering, Jr.Aaron DelatoreDon DrathKarl DunkleKaitlin FredericksenJason FrenchWilliam GammeterJames GilbertRon GraffOrv GrundConstance HaederWayne HahnRay HardinJeannene HaskellGray HaysRyan HowardThomas JohannsenRobert KlinetoveTressa KoolEdward KraayenhofTony KuckWilliam KuhlJames LadonskiMatthew LammleJanell LindellRebeca LyleDenise LynnJames MaasMichelle MarkgrafDonald & Lorraine MartinezAngela MatneyBruce MatzenLisa McCurryChristine MeckleCharles MillerSteven MosesJason MyersBarb NiessinkMarsha PascoHubert PattersonRobin PearceDouglas Petersen

Kenneth PetersonLorraine PriceEd RandallMike RaueLaura Red FoxSean Bruce RennickThomas RichardsCraig RogersMike RollagJeffrey RutzShane SamuelsDennis ShellabargerJim SmalleyThomas SorensenMatt SowdenKyle StallingRonald StewartJeff TarrelShane TonderumMark & Nancy WahlstromThad WassonKarl WildeNick WilliamsRichard WolfThomas H. WudelJohn Zogorski

WISH MAKERS ON CAMPUSAugustana College, Sioux FallsBlack Hills State University, SpearfishChi Omega, XI Theta Chapter, BrookingsFarmhouse Fraternity, BrookingsSDSU Theatre – Alpha Psi Omega, BrookingsUniversity of Sioux Falls

The South Dakota Chapter wishes to thank the following national companies for their contributions:America’s CharitiesBioTRUSTCheryl’sIsagenixMacy’sMattelNCAAProlactaStraight TalkSubaruUnitedHealth Group

Lisa Schneider John & Nancy Haefner Laurena Idler Florence Karst Kathleen Knecht Patty NiemillerVernon Schult Bill & Peggy ConeDarrell Sieck CJ & Patty NiemillerDuane Skoglund Orland & Karen LunzmanMarlene Smith Linda PankratzPaul Smith Gary & Cheryl Anderson Kathleen Knecht CJ & Patty NiemillerH. Michael Stahr Gary & Carlotte PaulsenGeorge Steever Allen & Deb AbbasDon Stotz Lanney & Bonnie NelsonVirgie Stulken Laurena Idler Florence Karst CJ & Patty NiemillerChris Sumner Todd & Jen HoraMavis Teslow Shirley StykeMargaret Theunissen Laurena IdlerMerrill Thomas Allen & Deb AbbasSally Thorstenson John & Nancy HaefnerLana Thury Larry & Janice ThuryJoshua 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 ZwingerJean Timmerman Allen & Deb AbbasBarbara Toot Gary & Carlotte PaulsenLeRoy Ubben Roger & Denise IhnenJack Unkenholz Eric & Karin Hansen Garey & Sherry Knudsen Todd & Tonya Robson

Denny & Jeanne Unkenholz Eric, Tasha, Elise & Collin Unkenholz Mr. & Mrs. Grant Unkenholz Sarah UnkenholzDoug Van Hull Allen & Deb AbbasMatthew Virchow Myra ClutsCindy Volek Laurena Idler Florence Karst CJ & Patty Niemiller Virginia OrrPaul G. Walth Bryan & Chon SommervoldMary Kay Weber Kenneth McGregor Terry & Karen OlsonEdwin Weeldreyer Larry & Lori BunjerMaggie Weinzirl CJ & Patty NiemillerJames Weisser Orland & Karen LunzmanPatrick Whalen Clay & Judy HegsethRosalie Wiedman Gary & Carlotte PaulsenMarilyn Wilhelm Gary & Carlotte PaulsenGeorge Willis Mary OlingerPam Winter Karen Weeden & FamilyThomas Wray Darwin & Doris DeVriesDorisa Young Doyle & Barbara Young

BUSINESSES/ORGANIZATIONS Abbott House Foundation, MitchellAmazonSmileAnimal Health Clinic, P.C.Avera HealthBanner Engineering, AberdeenBeadle County Combined Federal CampaignBob’s Parking Lot Striping, VermillionBRB Contractors Inc., Topeka, KSCapital Services, Sioux FallsCash-Wa, AberdeenCastlewood Consolidated FundCenturyLinkCeramic Designs Midwest, Rapid CityCheri’s on Main, AberdeenCNA, Sioux FallsCommunity Bank, AvonCornerstone Poured Foundations, Inc., Sioux FallsCorona Village, Mitchell Dakota Risk Management, AberdeenDakota Supply GroupDriftbusters Snowmobile Club, AberdeenEide Bailly Employees, Sioux FallsEmmanuel Presbyterian Church, Rushmore, MNFirst Rate Excavate, Inc., Sioux FallsFirst State BankFischer Land Resources, AberdeenGlobal Impact CFC OverseasGrace Lutheran Church Fair Stand, Parker

GracoGraybar Electric Co., Sioux FallsGreat Western Bank, Sioux FallsHeart of the Midlands Combined Federal CampaignHeartPrint Home Care, VermillionHedge & Herberg, Inc., Big Stone CityHigh Point Networks, LLC, West Fargo, NDHome Federal, Sioux FallsHurley Township Combined Fund DriveHy-VeeKolbach & Assoc., Rapid CityKronaizl Insurance, ScotlandLang’s Audio, TV & Appliance, AberdeenLilac Lane Farms LLC, Hartford Midwest Family Mutual

Insurance Co.Mike Bader Construction L.L.C., Sioux FallsMile High United WayMitchell Moose Lodge 875, MitchellMSH Architects, Sioux FallsNew York Life InsuranceNorthern Lights Combined Federal CampaignPaul M. Rezich, DDS, PC, Rapid CityPOET Nutrition, Sioux FallsReferrals PlusRandall Stanley Architects, Inc., Sioux FallsRunningsSammons Financial Group, Sioux FallsSanford HealthScheels, Sioux Falls

Scheels, FargoSchriver’s Memorial Mortuary & CrematorySDDOT Div. of Planning & Engineering Employees, PierreSimply Unique Cabinetry, PierreSioux Empire Combined Federal CampaignSisson Printing, Inc., Sioux FallsSouth Dakota Coaches FoundationSouth Dakota High School Coaches Assoc.Terrco, Inc., WatertownThrivent ChoiceTimmer Rentals, LLC, Hill CityUnited Church of Christ, ScotlandUnited Way of the Black HillsUnited Way of the MidlandsUnitedHealth GroupUpper Deck Architects, Inc.,

Rapid CityVern Eide Chevrolet Buick GMC, MitchellVern Eide Ford, MitchellVision Eye Care - FNB, Sioux FallsVision Therapy Center - FNB Employees, Sioux FallsWatertown Optimist Club, WatertownWells Fargo Community Support CampaignWinsor Township Charity Fund, ArlingtonWomen of the Moose, MitchellWomen of the Moose, Rapid CityYankton Medical Clinic, P.C., Yankton

INDIVIDUALChad & Andrea AddyDee Ann AlvarezKristin AmundsonCandy AndersonThe Esther Rothermel Anderson Fund Janenne AndersonLuella Angle & FamilyLinda AnglinAnonymousVern ArendsLuray & Loretta AsbensonTerry & Valerie AugspurgerCarmen AyalaLewis & Charlene BainbridgeJohn & Nancy BakerDavid BaltzerBrad & Melanie BarclayDean & Susan BaumbergerGene & Kimberly BeanerJason BensonLyle & Megan Biegler

Mary BierschbachDoug & Marcine BirdCarolynn BivenJeff & Mark BockDave & Jill BockornyRosella BoetelAnita BornPaul & Karen BossmanMrs. Donald BransonKevin & Kathy BriffettJonna BrostBritt & Judy BrunerDean & Marty BucknebergCarlsen Funeral Home & DrematoryBonnie CarrJessie CaviezellMelissa CheethamMichael ChoateJoel & Linda ChristensenJoan Clark

William & Peggy ConeSheila ConradsDee CowleyBob & Bonnie CoyAlisa CraunKimberly CurleyBrad & Kim DahlLeonard & Joanne DankeyDoug & Gail DeibertChet & Melinda De JongDonna DiedrichRichard & Nina DressenCraig & Michele DrewesJeff & Anita DrummondScott & Julie EarlyWayne EarneyScott EastmanDolores EatonJodi EckDavid & Jennifer EdwardsJolene EhresmannDorothy EideStacy ErdmannKim EukerCy & Sandy FarnerKen FeatherstoneRoger & Cathryn FeickertEltonjon FinckJoseph FitzpatrickNathan FossellMarcia FossumClaryce FosterKeith & Yvonne FrankeClarine GaffinCorey & Deanna GallNicholas GarryLyle & Dawn GehrkeBrian & Kathy GradyLois GrahamJudy GrayWayne & Jacque GustafsonJim & Sharon HaarDarla HagelSylvia HallKathy HalvorsenAmy HalversonElaine HammerJill HansenJeffrey Hanson & Susan Pfeiffer HansonKaty HarperAlan & Linda HartmanRichard HauckJoy HauganWilliam & Dorris HeastonLinda HehnTom & Jane HeinzBarb HerdingMary HiebTim & Pam HilberMick & Angela HillestadTara HindmanMatt & Rachel HocksTim & Judy HodsonShelby HogueRichard & Debra HohnRay HoinessJennifer HopfTodd & Jen HoraRosalie HornerPaul HotchkissMichael HuckChristina HuebnerKelly HugginsJohn HughesWill & Joan HurleyJoe HurstWayne & Lori IbarolleGary JensenJoel & Sarah JensenChristopher Johnson & Patricia Hahne


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 FallsDecember 21, 2014

Tayden Grohs, 5, EganDecember 25, 2014

Joshua Tiede, 20, ParkstonFebruary 27, 2015

Ariyanna Miller, 16, AlcesterMarch 3, 2015

Carter Curran, 8, Box ElderApril 26, 2015

WISH KIDS WHO HAVE PASSED AWAY

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PAIDSIOUX FALLS, SD

PERMIT NO. 7052MAKE-A-WISH® SOUTH DAKOTA

1400 West 17th StreetSioux Falls, SD 57104

Help us keep our mailing list updated! Send updates to the address above or email [email protected].

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.

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.

GET READY FOR THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF HOT HARLEY NIGHTS!

JULY 9-12

WIN THIS HARLEY!

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