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Date

October 23, 2017

Location

Seattle, WA

Make-A-Wish® Alaska and Washington Announces New Staff

Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington, the local nonprofit organization that grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions, is pleased to announce the following new staff additions.

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Date

June 23, 2017

Location

Spokane, WA

Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington Announces New Hire

Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington has hired Grace Johnson as its new wish and administrative coordinator.

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Date

June 20, 2017

Location

Seattle, WA

Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington Grants Michael’s Wish Thanks to $1.25 Million Donation from Bristol-Myers Squibb

Michael, who has leukemia, received his wish to have his brother visit from Honduras.

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Date

June 15, 2017

Location

Fairbanks, AK

Make-A-Wish teams up with Jewelers for Children to grant local child’s wish for an art room

Since the partnership began in 2005, Jewelers for Children has granted a total of 11 wishes for Alaska children.

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Date

May 19, 2017

Location

Seattle, WA

Retired West Seattle teacher doesn't just make wishes on his birthday - he grants them

Local man to complete annual run benefitting Make-A-Wish® Alaska and Washington.

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Date

May 15, 2017

Location

Seattle, WA

Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington Announces New Hire

Make-A-Wish® Alaska and Washington has hired Annelise Matsuo as its new volunteer coordinator.

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Date

March 22, 2017

Location

Anchorage, AK

Taco Bell® partners with Make-A-Wish®to grant wishes for Alaskan children

Local Taco Bell® locations partner with Make-A-Wish®to grant wishes.

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Date

March 17, 2017

Location

Seattle, WA

Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington Announces New Hire

Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington, the local nonprofit organization that grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions, has hired Jessica Quijada as a new part-time events coordinator.

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Date

February 27, 2017

Location

Seattle, WA

Artists partner with Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington to bring local teen's imagination to life

Wish recipient to meet several of the artists responsible for making his wish come true at Comicon.

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Press Contact

Jeannette Tarcha
Vice President, Communications & Marketing
811 1st Ave #520
Seattle, WA  98104

Phone : (206) 623-5338
Fax : (206) 623-5333
wrnaarggr@nxjn.jvfu.bet

In the News & Blogs

Macy’s National 'Believe Day' celebrates local teen

Q13FOX.com

Macy’s National 'Believe Day' celebrates local teen

December 08, 2018

Max wished to meet the Seahawks.

Seahawks.com

Video: Max's Wish to Meet the Seahawks

September 26, 2018

Lucas

Skagit Valley Herald

Local boy gets his wish

September 17, 2018

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Latest Status Update

  • Did you get enough #chocolate yesterday? Well, we have some more sweet treats for you! Only 20 spots remain, to get super fun swag from Hot Chocolate 15k & 5k at #HotChocolateSeattle. You must register as a volunteer (https://bit.ly/2T2qReF) by February 18th to receive a #HotChocolate15K sweatshirt similar to those pictured, a #MakeAWish beanie and a plethora of chocolate treats. Pretty sweet deal, don't you think? Be sure to sign up before it's too late: https://bit.ly/2T2qReF The race will be Sunday, March 3, 2019 at the Seattle Center!

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News & Updates

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Thank you for giving wishes wings!

August 02, 2018

Wish recipient Aiden receives a high five on stage as his wish art sells for a record-breaking total.

Thank you! Wish Night raises $1.85 million for local wishes

March 12, 2018

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In the News & Blogs

Macy’s National 'Believe Day' celebrates local teen

Q13FOX.com

Macy’s National 'Believe Day' celebrates local teen

December 08, 2018

Max wished to meet the Seahawks.

Seahawks.com

Video: Max's Wish to Meet the Seahawks

September 26, 2018

Lucas

Skagit Valley Herald

Local boy gets his wish

September 17, 2018

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Make-A-Wish® Alaska & Washington
811 1st Ave #520
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 623-5300
Toll Free (800) 304-9474
Make-A-Wish® Alaska & Washington, Eastern Washington Office
104 S Freya St
Green Flag Bldg #210
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 458-2618
Toll Free (888) 790-7005
Make-A-Wish® Alaska & Washington, Alaska Office
430 W 7th Ave #110
Anchorage, AK 99501
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