Make-A-Wish® Central & South Texas

✨ Wishes Under the Stars: A Gala in the Garden ✨ 📅 Join us on Thursday, September 26, for a magical evening at the San Antonio Botanical Garden. Indulge in culinary creations prepared by Chef Jason Dady, enjoy games on the garden lawn, and get ready to dance the night away with a performance from a very special guest. This evening will leave you feeling uplifted by the transformative power of a wish! 🎫 Tickets and sponsorships are now available for purchase — bit.ly/WUTSSAGala24 💙 Special thanks to our chairs, Jeri May and Monroe May, and the entire Gala Committee! Chatchawin Assanasen Shanna and Allen Dowling Michelle Germano Amanda and Matt Hawkins Lorena Kieser Tracey Krause Alison LeBleu Eve McCue Jonathan McJunkin, Nina Shokrian Bela Silva

August Staff Celebrations 🎊 🥳 Happy birthday to Diandra Buckley, Wish Assist Manager in our San Antonio office! 🎉 Happy 2nd anniversary to Lauren Partridge, Wish Coordinator in our Austin office! 🤩 Join us in celebrating these two amazing staff members who make life-changing wishes come true for children in central and south Texas!

For 20 years, the JENNIFER WILKS FOUNDATION has helped us grant life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses in 40 counties across central and south Texas. We are incredibly grateful for their support, and together, we bring joy and hope to kids and their families when they need it most. 🫶 Special thanks to JWF founders, Mary and Tim Wilks, and MAWCSTX board member, Mike Finke, for visiting us at the Austin office and presenting this generous gift. 💖 Christina Snell, Emily Franke, Kimberly Romero

🌟 Make-A-Wish Central and South Texas is delighted to welcome two outstanding leaders to our Board of Directors, Mike Miller, CFA, CAIA and Bill Paul. 💙 Thank you to Mike, Bill, and our entire board for their service and commitment to supporting our mission of granting life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses in 40 counties across central and south Texas.

Make-A-Wish® Central & South Texas is #hiring! We are looking for a mission-driven and seasoned fundraising professional to join our team and lead our development efforts in San Antonio. If you or someone you know is passionate about creating life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses in the central and south Texas area, reach out to me directly or visit the link in our job listing to apply!

🥳Birthday Wishes to our very own Zack! 💙At age 7, Zack was diagnosed with an inoperable brain aneurysm and was told he wouldn’t make it past 9 years old. Now 24 years old, Zack lives every day to the fullest! “I just want to make a difference,” Zack says. “I want people to remember me when I’m gone. I want to inspire people to do random acts of kindness.” 🎁Zack enjoys paying it forward and every year on HIS BIRTHDAY he hosts a toy drive for Make-A-Wish® Central & South Texas! This year he collected 1,140 toys for our MAW CSTX wish kids for when they need it most! 🎉Happy Birthday, Zack! You inspire us all to #dogood, #give to others, and help our #community. 🥹

For 21 years, Maggiano's Little Italy has contributed over $10 million to help make wishes come true for kids like Hannah, an 11-year-old battling cancer. 💙 Now you can help them grant more wishes! From June 27 to August 22, join their Eat-A-Dish campaign. ✨Purchase a wish star in-restaurant. ✨$1 donated for every Eat-A-Dish menu item. ✨50 cents donated for every drink on the Eat-A-Dish menu. ✨A donation is made for every kids’ meal purchased. 100% of the proceeds go to Make-A-Wish. 🍽️ Add a donation at checkout or donate online at maggianos.com/make-a-wish

🌟 Thanks to Covert Bee Cave for helping grant wishes and creating moments that last a lifetime. Our community partners in central and south Texas are the best and truly make a difference in the lives of our wish kids and their families.

💙 Sebastian's wish is a beautiful reminder of the power of community! Many thanks to our partners, Austin FC and St. David's HealthCare, for helping to create a wish filled with strength, hope, joy, and everlasting impact. ⚽ See Sebastian's wish in action: https://lnkd.in/gF5wWudj (video credit, Austin FC)

🗓 Mark your calendar for Wishes Under the Stars, A Gala in the Garden, on Thursday, September 26, 2024. All proceeds help create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses in 40 counties across central and south Texas. 🌺 Join us at the beautiful San Antonio Botanical Garden for a magical event. Indulge in delectable culinary creations prepared by Chef Jason Dady, a James Beard Foundation Award Semifinalist. Explore the curated silent auction and participate in games on the garden lawn. The evening's highlight will be our program, where you will witness the life-changing impact of a wish and learn how you can help fulfill wishes for local children. Finally, get ready to dance the night away with a performance from a surprise special guest! At the end of the evening, you'll feel uplifted by the transformative power of a wish. 🌟 Special thanks to our co-chairs, Jeri May and Monroe May, for leading this year's event. 🔗 Find event information at bit.ly/WUTSSAGala24