Winter 2007•Volume 1•Issue 3 www.wishms.org Magnolia Wishes We grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. 2007 ANNUAL REPORT Dakota, age 12, enjoyed his wish to go to the Grand Canyon! A Publication of the Make-A-Wish Foundation ® of Mississippi 2 Magnolia Wishes Published Quarterly Volume 1, Issue 3 www.wishms.org Board of Directors Kenny Windham Chairman Marlin Rains Past Chairman Louis Wright Chairman-Elect www.wishms.org Hello again everyone! As some of you may know, I am a person motivated by faith. Raised a preacher’s kid, I share in a deep and abiding calling to serve…whomever is in need. I listen to our mission and find deep connections with what I consider to be true religion. Recently, I read a favorite text which asked, “But, who do you say that I am?” That prompted me to wonder, “How do people view the Make-A-Wish Foundation and your role in it?” Do you mind if I ask you a few questions… Do you know what we do? Treasurer We grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. Secretary Do you know what I think we really do? Paul Arguelles Rick Comegy Gene Delcomyn Mike DuBose Rick Fountain William Head Michelle Heck Stuart Kellogg Pat McCraw Mark McLemore Don Moore Andrea Saffle Richard Schwartz Sherrie Sutherland We change the world into a better place by asking a child to dream. Linda Davis Sharon Wilt, M.D. Staff Paul Griffin Jones, III President and Chief Executive Officer Shellie Marengo Moses South Mississippi Regional Director Jane Walsh Community Development Coordinator Judy Phillips Finance and Operations Manager Chris Kennedy Communication, Information, and Technology Coordinator Beth Holmes Program Manager Office Volunteers Betty Clements Volunteer Coordinator Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Mississippi 4800 I-55 North, Suite 30 Jackson, Mississippi 39211 601-366-WISH (9474) 800-819-4072 601-362-4752 (fax) Do you know what that looks like to me? Caregivers of children with life-threatening medical conditions are caught-up in a maelstrom of fear, sadness, anxiety, confusion, anger, and doubt. The children stop being kids and become patients with tests, shots, doctor visits, scans, tubes, and hospital stays. It is at this point that the power of a wish becomes most potent. In the midst of crisis, the Make-A-Wish Foundation gently lifts the family out of their situation and lets them live for a short period of time in the wishful imagination of a child. Medical patient becomes a kid again, caregivers become mom and dad…wife and husband, brothers and sisters are rediscovered. Once the wish has been granted, the family is gently returned to their situation. However, they now have hope, strength, and joy for their place in life…all found in and through a child’s wish! Do you know what you can do? Realize that you have the power to grant a wish and be compelled to act! Last year, a group of school children in Madison raised over $8,500 in our Kids for Wish Kids program. This year, the nurses of Women’s Hospital in Flowood wanted to Adopt-A-Wish of a local child and will raise enough resources to grant two wishes in the end! We have over 200 wish granting volunteers around the state that we have trained to work with the children and families to uncover the deepest, most heartfelt wish of the children we serve. A myriad of friends help us with fundraising events, office volunteer work, and outreach. Numerous civic groups invite us to present our stories, successes, and challenges at their meetings. Many businesses across the state encourage their employees to engage in an employee giving campaign. We can grant about 75 wishes per year with the help we have now; but there are at least 100 more kids every year that the Make-AWish Foundation of Mississippi can bless through you. So, how do you now view the Make-A-Wish Foundation and your role in it?! We created hope, strength, and joy for another year and we have you to thank. Won’t you please join us for another magical year and bring along a friend too. In hope, strength, and joy, Paul Griffin Jones, III President/CEO South Mississippi Region Advisory Board Mark Alexander Paul Arguelles Eddie Becker Keith Brown Felicia Dunn-Burkes Lauren Byrd Donna Holcomb Susan Hunt Charlotte King Ashley Kremer Rachel Leggitt Paige Millsap Tim Mitchell Sharon Bentz Mustered Stephen O’Mara Ladd Pulliman Terry Roberson Tolby Strahan Jason Thomas Sean Tindell Ann Utterback Susan Wentzel Kelly Williams Ric Williams Staff Shellie Marengo Moses Hello Everyone! It’s hard to believe that I have been with the Make-A-Wish family for six years now. The years have simply flown by, and I remember each wish child and their families with a fondness that I cannot put into words. They have all touched my life in more ways than they will ever know. Well over 150 remarkable children have affected my life in such a positive way, a way that only our volunteers can ever know. You see, once you meet one of our wish kids, they stay in your heart forever and because of them you become forever changed. Their snapshots and stories stay with you and you cannot help but smile. Our wish children certainly hold a large soft spot for me, but I am also grateful for the never-ending commitment of our volunteers, board members and supporters. So many of them are more than their title they are true friends and we are part of a family. And what a wonderful family it is, everyone should be so lucky. While it is great to remember all of the fond times, we must also look towards the future. And what a remarkable future we have; one that includes each of you helping us to make wishes come true. Thank you all for everything that you have done and for playing such an important role in giving hope, strength and joy. Warmest Wishes, South Mississippi Events Shellie Marengo Moses South Mississippi Regional Director South Mississippi Regional Director Wishmaker®s’ Summer Bash – Makeawishaville – May 2008 Martini Shakedown – June 2008 Annual Gulf Coast Golf Tournament – September 2008 Volunteer leadership Melanee Slade Pine Belt Team Leader Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Mississippi South Mississippi Field Office 10216 3rd Avenue, Suite C D’Iberville, MS 39532 228-392-7300 228-392-0705 (fax) Friends, Wish! What a powerful word! We’ve all grown up making wishes and watching wishes come true. It’s appropriate that our organization is rightly labeled the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Mississippi. Amazing work is being done every day in Mississippi by the volunteers and staff of our organization to make the lives of so many children and their families happier. As a result of the generosity and support of so many over the past twenty-three years we’ve seen Make-A-Wish in Mississippi grow from a humble beginning to its strong position today. Our ongoing goal is to not let a single eligible child miss the opportunity to see their wishes and dreams fulfilled. I challenge you to find a way to become involved and share the power of a wish. Your life will be changed and you will help ensure the continued upward progress of Make-A-Wish. Please make those that you touch daily aware of our organization and how they too can share in the joys of seeing children smile and reach beyond the difficult challenges they face. As I have the opportunity to speak for the Board of Directors, let me thank you the volunteers, you the staff, and you the community for all you do for Make-A-Wish and the children and families we serve in Mississippi. Best Wishes, Kenny Windham Chairman, Board of Directors www.wishms.org 3 4 www.wishms.org Dear Friends of Make-A-Wish, Those of you who have had the privilege of being directly involved in a wish know the thrill you received. It’s true that wishes give children and their families hope, strength and joy but we cannot give this to them without receiving it ourselves. We all need to be rejuvenated from time to time and what better way than to attend our 6th annual Wishmaker®s’ Ball which will be held at the Country Club of Jackson on March 29, 2008. This year’s theme is “Under the Big Top”! You’ll have the opportunity to enjoy delicious food, purchase silent and live auction items and dance to the band Almost Famous. The highlight of the evening will be meeting our King and Queen of the Ball – two special wish children from Mississippi! Get your friends together and make plans now to attend this memorable event and re-dedicate yourself to the mission of Make-A-Wish! In addition to the Wishmakers’ Ball, which is our largest fund raiser of the year, our golf tournaments, Walks, fishing tournament and Kids for Wish Kids® program all help us meet our funding challenges. We are grateful to many dedicated volunteers who help with these and other events. Make-A-Wish has become a true passion of mine as I’ve witnessed the smiles on the faces of children as they receive their one true wish. Do we make a difference? Look in just one wish child’s eyes and you will know. Sincerely, Jane Walsh Community Development Coordinator Upcoming Statewide Events January 26, 2008 — Meridian Pancake Breakfast, Applebees, Meridian March 29, 2008 — Wishmaker®s Ball, Jackson April 5, 2008 — Meridian Walk for Wishes®, Meridian Former wish kid Brianna stretches before the 4th annual Brookhaven Walk for Wishes. The Walk was held October 6, 2007 at the Exchange Club Park. Thanks to our many dedicated volunteers in and around Brookhaven, over $30,000 was raised! Dear Friends, It has been six months since I came to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the days have flown by with breath-taking swiftness. My life has been forever touched by the extraordinary opportunity of being involved along with my co-workers and many committed volunteers across the state in this process of granting wishes to wonderful children of all ages. In these six months my eyes have been opened to the power of a wish in a child’s life. In 2007, the Mississippi Chapter had the privilege of granting 76 wishes. We strive to make sure every wish meets the national performance standards of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America and is in line with practices we have established in Mississippi. We take extraordinary care to assure that every wish is granted fairly and consistently, without losing sight of the child who has voiced that wish. It is the uniqueness of the child that makes the wish come alive and sparkle with the child’s creative imagination. The heart of the wish is what that child sees in his mind’s eye when he says, “I wish to ride a horse.” Making the wish as magical as that child’s imagination is the challenge for us. It has been an exciting year in my own life personally as the door of opportunity opened for me to be a part of the Make-A-Wish team. It has enriched my life immeasurably to see the eyes of a child light up when she is told that her wish is coming true. These are kids and families who have been involved in a tremendous battle, and they are being granted so much more than just something material or a vacation experience. It is an interlude – a respite – a brief shelter from the storm that will give them renewed hope, strength, and joy for the journey. Sincerely, Beth Holmes Program Manager Hello Everyone! I have been with the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Mississippi since September 1, 2005. I have to say that it has been a very rewarding job but yet can be sad at times as well. I am the Operations & Finance Manager and am able to assist with the granting of wishes at times. It has been a joy every time I have been part of a wish because it really fills your heart with joy just knowing that you have assisted in making a child’s dream come true. You not only are touching that child’s heart, but the families as well. When the families express how appreciative they are for everything we have done for their child……there is just no way to express the joyful feeling. You can get really attached to the families as if you are a part of their lives. When you receive a Thank You note from the family after the wish has been completed, it really feels great! When I started working with the organization, I sat back and asked if I were given one wish what it would be. Well I have not yet figured that one out! But when you ask a child, they usually know what they want. So when you read this, ask yourself what your wish would be and see how hard it is to come up with something. So join our organization as a volunteer or donor so we can continue to create moments of hope, strength and joy. Warmest Wishes, Judy Phillips Finance and Operations Manager www.wishms.org 5 6 www.wishms.org I wish to go... Randi, 15, “…to the Atlantis Resort.” Wishgranters: Jean West & Shellie Moses Sponsor: Skip Viragh Charities Critter, 17, “…to a Rock Quarry.” Wishgranters: Jean West & Amy Moore William Patrick, 13, “…to the San Diego Zoo.” Wishgranters: Jennifer Barron & Wendie Woods Sponsor: Massachusetts Chapter Dylan, 12, “…to Wrestlemania.” Wishgranters: Betty Clements & Ellen Johnson Sponsor: Richard Schwartz and Associates Demekio, 11, “…on a Disney Cruise.” Wishgranters: Teresa Renkenberger & Lynn Conerly Sponsor: Skip Viragh Charities Kaylyn, 4, “…to Walt Disney World® Resort.” Wishgranters: Geraldine Roberts & Carol Miller Sponsor: Massachusetts Chapter Enoch, 8, “…to Walt Disney World® Resort.” Wishgranters: Regina Williams & Shellie Moses Chelsea, 6, “…to Walt Disney World® Resort.” Wishgranters: Dolly Marascalco & Frank Marascalco Malinda, 14, “…to Walt Disney World® Resort.” Wishgranters: Amy Moore & Judy Phillips Cody, 3, “…to Walt Disney World® Resort.” Wishgranters: Betty Clements & Marlene Crews James, 5, “…to Walt Disney World® Resort.” Wishgranters: Leslie Collins & Joyce Harmon Alexander, 4, “…to Walt Disney World® Resort.” Wishgranters: Deb Hester & Tracy Payne Wiley, 16, “…to Walt Disney World® Resort.” Wishgranters: Barbara Moore & Jennifer Sivak Maycel, 7, “…to Walt Disney World® Resort.” Wishgranters: Barbara Buggs & Shenia Jones Alyssa, 12, “…to Walt Disney World® Resort.” Wishgranters: Regina Williams & Dorothy Reddix Markell, 7, “…on a horse ride.” Wishgranters: Brenda Sudduth & Louis Sudduth Brandon, 14, “…to Walt Disney World® Resort.” Wishgranters: Eleanor Harris & Joyce Humble Sponsor: Mississippi Masons Dakota, 12, “…on a tour of the Grand Canyon.” Wishgranters: Vanessa Brown & Melanie Slade Za-Myrica, 4, “…to Walt Disney World® Resort.” Wishgranters: Judy Watts & Donna Spooner Zachary, 8, “…see the Atlanta Braves.” Wishgranters: Kay Lee & Ashlee Moore Nathan, 7, “…to Walt Disney World® Resort.” Wishgranters: Julie Perry & Judy Punchard Jacob, 11, “…the Pokemon World Championships.” Wishgranters: Ellen Gardner & Teresa Renkenberger Caiden, 7, “…to Walt Disney World® Resort.” Wishgranters: Jerica Bounds & Keely Hyatt Solomon, 12, “…to Walt Disney World® Resort.” Wishgranter: Julie Perry & Judy Phillips Xavier, 11, “…to Walt Disney World® Resort.” Wishgranters: Jane Walsh & Judy Watts Sponsor: Madison Station Elementary School & Hudson Valley Chapter Lakyn, 6, “…to Walt Disney World® Resort.” Wishgranters: Amy Moore & Judy Phillips Dee, 15, “…to Walt Disney World® Resort.” Wishgranters: Jane Walsh & Janice Guckert Michael, 3, “…to Walt Disney World® Resort.” Wishgranters: Regina Williams & Shellie Moses Breanna, 3, “…to Walt Disney World® Resort.” Wishgranters: Jerrica Bounds & Kelley Hyatt Jessica, 15, “…to Walt Disney World® Resort.” Wishgranters: Jean West & Shellie Moses Micah, 3, “…to Walt Disney World® Resort.” Wishgranters: Ann Tackett & Patsy Frederick Sponsor: Hudson Valley Chapter Meagan, 4, “…to Walt Disney World® Resort.” Wishgranters: Brian Gooch & Raina Bahadur Chloe, 2, “…to Walt Disney World® Resort.” Wishgranters: Brenda Golisch & Mitch Chesney Sponsor: Massachusetts Chapter Adam, 4, “…to Walt Disney World® Resort.” Wishgranters: Jane Walsh & Judy Watts Karlee, 2.5, “…to Walt Disney World® Resort.” Wishgranters: Shannon Boyce & JoAnne Carter Felicia, 14, “…to Walt Disney World® Resort.” Wishgranters: Amy Moore & Judy Phillips Sponsor: Massachusetts Chapter Joshua, 9, “…to Walt Disney World® Resort.” Wishgranters: Nicole Talley & Ashley Emile Sponsor: South Dakota Chapter Zhondrese, 15, “…to Walt Disney World® Resort.” Wishgranters: Regina Williams & Shellie Moses Kaden, 6, “…to Walt Disney World® Resort.” Wishgranters: Kathy Jones & Stacey Pearson Sponsor: South Dakota Chapter Colby, 9, “…to Walt Disney World® Resort.” Wishgranters: Tracy Buck & Ellen Gardner Sponsor: Massachusetts Chapter Abby, 8, “…to Walt Disney World® Resort.” Wishgranters: Julie Perry & Lynne Lofton Eli, 4, “…to Walt Disney World® Resort.” Wishgranters: Amy Moore & Judy Phillips Jakob, 7, “…to Walt Disney World® Resort.” Wishgranters: Julie Perry & Ouida Dobson Whitney, 14, “…to Walt Disney World® Resort.” Wishgranters: Theresa Renkenberger & Lynn Conerly Sponsor: Hinds Community College Health Occupations Students of America Demeco, 7, “…to Walt Disney World® Resort.” Wishgranters: Jean West & Rita West Sponsor: Magnolia Cruisers Whitley, 7, “…to Walt Disney World® Resort.” Wishgranters: Regina Williams & Shellie Moses Sponsor: Favre Fourward Foundation Bridgette, 15, “…to Walt Disney World® Resort.” Wishgranters: Ann Mapp & Rita Watts Chloe, 4, “…to Walt Disney World® Resort.” Wishgranters: Carolyn Glass & Donna Hull Girl, 6, “…to Walt Disney World® Resort.” Wishgranters: Deb Hester & Tracy Payne Girl, 12, “…to Walt Disney World® Resort.” Wishgranters: Regina Williams & Dorothy Reddix Girl, 7, “…to Walt Disney World® Resort.” Wishgranter: Sharon Fleming & Judy Phillips I wish to have... Lanisha, 12, “…a shopping spree.” Wishgranters: Peggy Campbell & Charles Alderman Sponsor: South Dakota Chapter DeAngelo, 6, “…a shopping spree at Wal-Mart.” Wishgranters: Melanee Slade & Janet Blouin Jakiya, 4, “…a shopping spree.” Wishgranters: Dolly Marascalco & Frank Marascalco Denham, 5, “…my room redone.” Wishgranters: Tammy Riley & Tasha Riley Ashley, 9, “…my own art studio.” Wishgranter: Shellie Moses & Nicole Tally Jasmine Oshia, 16, “…a shopping spree.” Wishgranters: Jean West & Amy Moore Sponsor: Massachusetts Chapter Taylor, 12, “…an entertainment center.” Wishgranters: Shellie Moses & Nicole Tally Andreka, 9, “…a laptop computer.” Wishgranters: Linda Spring & Mandy Spring Jeramie, 13, “…a shopping spree.” Wishgranters: Geraldine Roberts & Judy DeLaet Arthur, 13, “…a shopping spree.” Wishgranters: Shelby Bolls & Jamie Woods Sheldrick, 16, “…a shopping spree.” Wishgranters: Donna Hull & Carolyn Glass Jimmie, 15, “… a big screen TV & DVD player.” Wishgranter: Hope Carr & Judy Phillips Sponsor: Hudson Valley Chapter Girl, 17, “...a Laptop Computer. Wishgranters: Vanessa Brown & Eleanor Harris Boy, 11, “...a Shopping Spree.” Wishgranters: Betty Clements & Judy Watts Michael, 2 1/2, “…a shopping spree.” Wishgranters: Jean West & Judy Phillips Sponsor: South Dakota Chapter Damian, 11, “…a shopping spree.” Wishgranters: Geraldine Roberts & Carol Miller Sponsor: Massachusetts Chapter Melissa, 17, “…a shopping spree.” Wishgranters: Andrea Saffle & Ashley McDonald Kyle, 17, “…my truck refurbished.” Wishgranters: Julie Perry & Louis Sudduth Sponsor: Belk Foundation Karrington, 8, “…my room redone.” Wishgranters: Beth Messina & Martha Traxler Kaleb, 13, “…a shopping spree.” Wishgranters: Paul Arguelles & Donna Gary Kyran, 4, “…a shopping spree.” Wishgranters: Amy Moore & Judy Phillips Janautica Khinaya, 7, “…a shopping spree.” Wishgranters: Dolly Marascalco & Frank Marascalco Jason, 10, “…a camper trailer.” Wishgranters: Jean West & Eleanor Harris Abbie, 5, “…my own computer.” Wishgranters: Charles Alderman & Don Watkins I wish to meet... Brian, 17, “…Emeril Lagasse.” Wishgranters: Marcia McDowell & Michelle Everett Sponsor: Massachusetts Chapter Andrew, 14, “…the cast of Whose Line Is It Anyway.” Wishgranters: Brenda Golisch & Mitch Chesney www.wishms.org Be sure to visit www.wishms.org for more stories that share the power of a wish®. 7 8 www.wishms.org The Power of One Ever since Hurricane Katrina, the Mississippi Chapter has been confronted with an enormous challenge to grant an ever increasing number of wishes with slow to recover financial and in-kind resources within our chapter territory. In response to our need and in order to help make sure that all qualified children receive their one true wish within the shortest time possible, three of our sister chapters partnered with us to help us grant an additional number of wishes last year, a process we call brokering. The Hudson Valley Chapter brokered three wishes, the Massachusetts Chapter brokered five wishes, and the South Dakota Chapter brokered four wishes. Without their partnership, the Mississippi Chapter would still have 12 kids waiting on their wishes. In recognition of the growing spirit of unity within our 67 chapter federation, something we call the Power of One, the Board of Directors of the Mississippi Chapter publicly declares deep and abiding gratitude towards the Hudson Valley Chapter, the Massachusetts Chapter, and the South Dakota Chapter. Moreover, the Hudson Valley Chapter, Massachusetts Chapter, and the South Dakota Chapter should be listed among our roll call of the faithful for their fidelity, generosity, and openness to a friend in need. We celebrate the Power of One and hope one day soon to offer ourselves to other chapters in similar need. Make-A-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts -- $29,336.05 Make-A-Wish Foundation of South Dakota -- $8,526.83 Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Hudson Valley -- $11,965.36 Partners In Wishes September 1—August 31, 2007 In thanksgiving and gratitude we recognize those who have contributed to the Mississippi Chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The following are our friends and partners who have joined the Mississippi Chapter in fulfilling and extending our mission. On behalf of all of the Wish Kids and their families, we humbly recognize those individuals, organizations, corporations, and foundations who are truly our partners in granting wishes. $25,000 Plus Brett Favre Fourward Foundation Chi Omega - MSU Skip Viragh Charities, Inc. $10,000 to $24,999 Atmos Energy Attala Steel Industries, LLC BankPlus - Ridgeland Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi Beebe, Elton G. Business Communications, Inc. Chi Omega - Millsaps Magnolia Cruisers Noblitt, Holley and Don $5000 to $9999 Check Exchange of Mississippi, Inc. Creekmore, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Wade Epsilon Delta of Chi Omega - USM Hinds Community College Howard Industries Hughes, J. Stacy Madison Central High School Madison Station Elementary School Mark S. Jordan Family Foundation McIntyre, John Schwartz and Associates, Inc. The Belk Foundation United States Marine, Inc. Wilt, Bill and Dr. Sharon $2,500 to $4,999 Anonymous (2) Baker, Ms Billie AT&T Biloxi Regional Medical Center Blakely, Jeffrey Cole, Lee M. COPAC, Inc. Entergy Services, Incorporated Enterprise Rent-A-Car Excess Risk Reinsurance, Incorporated Fountain, Rick & Margot Johnson, Michael Junior Auxiliary of Philadelphia Kroger - Pearl Mississippi Baptist Health Systems, Inc. Mississippi Power Foundation State Bank and Trust - Brookhaven Trustmark National Bank Wells Moore Simmons & Hubbard, PLLC $1,000 to $2,499 Alexander, Lon F. & Mona Alliance Trust Company AMEX Anonymous (12) BancorpSouth Barksdale Bonding and Insurance, Inc. Bessemer Trust Company Bonderer, David W Brookhaven Check Cash Brookhaven Moose Lodge #1968 C. H. Robinson World Wide, Inc. Cedarstone Construction Corporation CellularSouth Central Mississippi Medical Center Clements, Betty & John Citizens National Bank - Meridian Community Foundation of Greater Jackson Craddock, Ben and Hilary Doherty, Bud and Kim Donald, Robert & Tammera Ergon Florence Gardens, LLC Gandy, Michael C. Gertrude Ford Foundation Glass, Inc. Golisch, Brenda Gosselin, David R. Gray, Kenneth & Michelle Gray-Daniels Harper, Rains, Knight and Company, P.A. Harvey Construction Company HCS Management, Inc. Head Auctions Hicks, Mildred Highland Village LLC Hollis Shoemaker, Inc. Hubbard, Jr. G. Bennett and Karen King’s Daughters Medical Center - Brookhaven John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Leo Seal Family Foundation Little Willie’s Meat Market Madison Station PTO McGinnis Lumber Company, Inc. McHugh Fuller Law Group, LLC McKenzie, Patrick and Anita Meridian Oncology Associates, PLLC MGM Mirage Voice Foundation Montague, Sean & Natalie Mississippi Coast Mustang Club, Inc. Mississippi Muscle Car & Street Machine Club New Perspectives, Inc. Nissan North America, Inc. North Mississippi Helping Hands Phelps Dunbar, LLP Pruet Oil Company, LLC Pyron Goup, Inc. Rains, Marlin and Barbara Whistle Stop Red Hat Society Riley Hospital River Oaks Hospital Rooks, Tim & Kim Rowell, Stephen Sand Hill Baptist Church Scott, Sullivan, Streetman & Fox, P.C. Shoemaker, Scott and Leigh So Farm Bureau Life Southeast Properties, LLC St. Dominic Health Services, Inc. Structural Steel Services, Inc. The Annual Carefree Classic Tolley, Preston & Valerie Van Zyverden, Inc. West Lincoln Attendance Center Wadlington, Keyla S. Wal Mart #1025 Wal Mart #1271 Wal Mart #1346 Wal Mart #2715 Wal Mart #495 Wal Mart #716 Wal Mart #816 Wal Mart #981 Wal Mart Foundation Warren Paving Wesley Medical Center Western Container Whitney National Bank Woodridge Capital $500 to $999 Aaron’s Alexander, Mr. & Mrs. David B. American Sleep Diagnostics, LLC AmFed Companies, LLC Anderson, Jennifer Anonymous (9) B and D Equipment Bacot, Fred Balch and Bingham LLP Baldwin, Gabe and Ashley Bank of Brookhaven Barr, Robert F. Benefits Management Group, Inc. Boggs, Vic & Nedra Bradford - O’Keefe Funeral Home, Inc. Brandon Discount Drugs Brice, C.A. “Buddy” Brookhaven High School CBL and Associates Management, Inc. Clifford G Curd VFW Post 10734 Columbus Lumber Compass Imaging Craft, Lucretia R. Cybergate, Inc. Educational Materials Specialists, Inc. Ezell, George Featherston, William First Choice Medical Supply Forman, Perry, Watkins, Krutz and Tardy, LLP www.wishms.org Fox-Everett Gearhart, Greg and Judy Give Kids the World Goodsitt, Jodi L. Gulf Coast Oral and Facial Surgery, PA Hall, Dick Hamm, Brian & Lindsey Hancock Bank Harper, Janis M. Harrah’s Operating Company, Inc. Hattiesburg Clinic Hewes, Senator Bill High, Sherrill & Debra Hixon, Tommy Hollywood Casino Hutton, Margaret Insurance and Risk Managers J. L. Roberts Mechanical Jim Moran and Associates, Inc. Johnson, Charles G. Jones, Paul and Missy Katool, Joseph & Madeline Keel, Michael S. Kellogg, Stuart & Beth Lake Garner, DMD Langston and Langston, PLLC Loper, III Dr. & Mrs. William E. Loveless, Chris and Bobbie Marengo, Sylvia McKenzie, Sr. Rachel & Duffy N. McKissack, Howard A. McMullan Chrysler Jeep Dodge McMullan Equipment Company McReynolds, Betty MegaGate Broadband Metro Communications, Inc. MISSISSIPPI Life and Health Mississippi Physicians Care Network Mississippi Power Community Connection Murray, Donald and Amy NAIFA - Meridian National Awards Neese, Larry Stan New York Life Nicholson and Company, PLLC Parkway Properties, LP Pearl River Valley Electric Power Association Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Quality Welding & Fabrication, Inc. Quon, Dr. and Mrs. Dan Rainbow Chrysler Dodge Jeep Rebel Testers, Inc. Reed’s Metals, Inc. Richardson and Son Construction Riser, Dale and Emily Rotary Club of North Jackson South Mississippi Electric Power Association Sefco Electric Supply Company, Inc. Shattles, Rainer and Edith Sims, Stephen Smokey’s Discount Tobacco #5 Southern Beverage Company Southern Farm Bureau Classic Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company Sprayberry Dentist Suit, Achim and Cindy Sutherland, Sherrie T Best Motor Cars TAP Connected to the Community Giving Campaign The Peoples Bank Baxter, Richard & Carol Bay St. Louis Masonic Lodge #429 Baywood Travel Beasley, Angela Beatty, William Thompson, Mr. & Mrs. W. L. Thriffiley, Todd N. Wal Mart #112 Wal Mart #1168 Wal Mart #1530 Wal Mart #3528 Wal Mart - Hattiesburg Walters, Nick & Lisa Watson Quality Ford Watts, Verbalee B. White and Company, CPA’s Windham, Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth E. Women of the Moose Young, Cliff Bednarzyk, Daniel & Tammy Bell, Michael & Maranda Bell, William and Catherine Ben M. Radcliff Contractor, Inc. Benigno, Marina Beyond Play Therapy Group, LLC Bingham, Morgan E. Bishop, Jr. Kenneth and Julie Bond, Juliana West Boswell, Neil C. Boucher, Aaron D. and Jennifer Boyette, Stephanie Bramlett, Lee and Judith Brantley, Dr. Terry K. Brashier, Jim and Linden Brookhaven Honda Brookhaven Rent-All Brooks, MD Tami Brooks, William J. Brown, Andy and Donna Brown, Keith and Darlene Brunini, Grantham, Grower & Hewes, PLLC Bryant, Joe and Jo Jo Buckner, David Bush Construction Company, Inc. Bush, Mr. & Mrs. James Wray Butler, Jr. Leigh and George C.I.A., Inc. Cady, James and Amy Cain, Tripp & Marlee Calloway, Nonaree B. Campbell, Peggy M. Cannon, Christina Cantrell, Patrick & Pamela Cash Distributing Cash Inc of Mississippi Cavin, Mr. & Mrs. Herman D. Chamber Plus, Inc. Chaplain, Christopher and Laurie Chapman, J. W. and Cheryl Chapman, Philip and Anne Chavez, Shirley Check Cashers and More, Inc. Chesney, Mitchell Chris Posey, Inc. Chustz, James and Katie Circle S, Inc. Clinton Civitan Club Coca-Cola Bottling Company Cochran, Staci M. Collins, Gregory M. Comm Tech Solutions, Inc. $100 to $499 172nd Air Wing Abigail’s Closet Adams Dozer Service Adams, Lamar and Vicki Lynn ADCAMP, Inc. ADT Advantage Suzuki Ainsworth, James and Deborah Aire Serv Akers, John and Jacqueline Albritton, Adam Alderman, Mr. & Mrs. Charles D. Aldridge, Robbie and Beth Alexander, Roderick Allen, Wade & Amanda Allied and Associated Contracting, LLC Allstate Giving Andrew Denham Lodge #611 Anonymous (15) Apostle, Nick & Alice Ard, Benny and Julie Arnold, Bobby Arnold, Judy B and G Equipment of Hattiesburg, LLC Bank First Financial Services BankPlus - Belzoni BankPlus - Waynesboro Barden, Ken and Margie Barefield, Mr. & Mrs. Stone D. Barkley, Sissy Barnes, Jasmine and Jacqueline Barnett, Elizabeth H Barnette, Ralph & Susan 9 10 Commercial Roofing Company, Inc. Community Bank - Meridian Community Development Partners Conerly, Charlie and Lynn Cooley, L. and Karen Cox, Chris and Karen Craig, James W. 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Zaxby’s Zello, Richard & Loriann In-Kind Gifts Action Limo Alumni House Sports Grill The Alluvian Hotel Atlanta Braves AVIS Car Rental Bay Point Resort Bermuda Limo Best Buy Book, Samantha Cake Shoppe Central Mississippi Medical Center Chick-Fil-A Chuck E Cheese CiCi’s Pizza Clements, John and Betty Club Libby Lu Coco Loco Mexican Restaurant Continental Air Lines Country Creek RV Super Center, Inc. Courtyard Marriott Days Inn and Suites Dean Trailways of Michigan Delta Air Lines Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center Empire State Building Extreme Excursion Give Kids The World, Inc. Golden Gulf Limousine Grand Hyatt Gulfport - Biloxi Airport Harper, Rains, Knight and Company, P.A. Hilton - Jackson Howard Industries, Inc. Isle of Capri Casino Jackson-Evers International Airport Janet Blouin Janie’s Bakery Jumpers, LLC Kroger Lenny’s Sub Shop Logans Roadhouse Mark Stafford Maximum Limo McDonalds Memphis International Airport MSCPA Natural Science Museum Netdoor New York Pizza Ottis Ward Construction Philip Williamson Pizza Hut Quality Inn Residence Inn Ringling Bros Rush Medical Group San Diego Zoo Sea World Seafood at Market Square Service Master Shannon Boyce Shore Lanes - Dylan Smith SouthWest Airlines Statue of Liberty, Inc. Steve A. Gary Turner Field US Airways Wal Mart Wranger Furniture While we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this list, we are aware that mistakes occasionally occur. If your name was inadvertently omitted or misspelled, please accept our sincere apologies. Contact us at 800-819-4072/601-366-9474 or via email at [email protected] so that we can correct our records. Make-A-Wish Foundation of Mississippi Statement of Functional Expenses Period ending 8/31/2007 Program Services Direct Program Expenses Fund Raising Management & General Total Support Services Total 435,813 0 0 0 435,813 0 0 0 0 0 162,652 52,623 23,919 76,542 239,194 Employee Benefits 13,985 4,525 2,057 6,581 20,566 Payroll Taxes 11,688 3,781 1,719 5,500 17,189 3,304 1,069 486 1,555 4,858 12,519 4,050 1,841 5,891 18,410 7,779 2,517 1,144 3,661 11,440 Postage and Delivery 10,315 3,337 1,517 4,854 15,170 Occupancy 35,617 11,523 5,238 16,761 52,378 2,882 932 424 1,356 4,238 Printing and Publications 12,854 4,159 1,890 6,049 18,903 Travel Expense 10,948 3,542 1,610 5,152 16,100 Conferences, Events, and Meetings 11,717 3,791 1,723 5,514 17,231 Gifts and Awards 643 208 95 303 946 Membership Dues 816 264 120 384 1,200 Insurance (Included in Nat'l Dues) 0 0 0 0 0 Office Relocation 0 0 0 0 0 22,716 5,452 2,120 7,572 30,288 Miscellaneous Expense 1,144 370 168 538 1,682 Depreciation and Amortization 1,469 475 216 691 2,160 758,861 102,618 46,287 148,904 907,765 11% 5% 16% Program Services Grant Expense Salaries Professional Fees Office Supplies Telephone Maintenance National Partnership Dues Functional Percentage 84% 100% In order to foster the highest levels of transparency and stewardship, copies of our most recent IRS Form 990 and Annual Audit are available on our website for review. Please do not hesitate to contact the chapter office if you have any questions. www.wishms.org 15 16 www.wishms.org The Mississippi Chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation® proudly joins 66 other chapters throughout the United States and its territories on mission to enrich lives with hope, strength, and joy! did you know? We’ve Moved! Our offices are now located in Suite 30 of LeFleur’s Gallery, 4800 I-55 North in Jackson. Thanks to all of the fine folks that made our move possible: LeFleur’s Gallery for allowing us to be there! Red Arrow LeFleur’s Gallery I-55 North (2nd Floor) Regions Bank for the great office furniture! Business Interiors for outfitting Judy Phillips’ office Piccadilly The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Mississippi is a §501(c)(3) charitable organization and, therefore, donations are deductible according to IRS guidelines (T.I.N. # 64-0730362). By choice, we receive no direct governmental assistance, but rely solely on the support of those who share the vision and mission of Make-A-Wish. The official registration and financial information of the Mississippi Chapter may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office by calling (888) 236-6167. Registration by the Secretary of State does not imply endorsement by the Secretary of State. 4800 I-55 North, Suite 30 Jackson, Mississippi 39211
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