Kylee, 6 CancerI wish for a Princess Party

2014 Report to the Community

Board of DirectorsOfficers

Nathan J. Andrisani, Esq., ChairCara Williams Fry, Vice Chair

E. Barry Smith, CPA, TreasurerJ. Michael Troutman, Secretary

DirectorsRachel Biblow-Leone, MSW, LCSW

John ClarkMelanie Comito, M.D.

Paul J. DiMuzio, M.D., FACSAngela M. Ellison, M.D., MSc

Denise Hale, PHRJamie Hartman

Jeffrey S. JubelirerStephen H. Kalis, Esq.

Scott D. LeffFrank MarielloAmy Nelson

Michael NennerMegan O’Connor

Nathan Pickard, Ph.D.Skylar Shepard – Non Voting Member

Karl Singleton, M.EdAndrew F. Smith

Jose Enrique Urdaneta

StaffM. Paulette Battenfelder, Regional Executive Director

Elizabeth Burker, Volunteer and Wish CoordinatorAshley Coyle, Wish Coordinator

Molly Gatto, Director of Program ServicesDennis J. Heron, President & CEOPatricia O’Connell, Office Manager

Robin Olson, Director of Individual GiftsLorrie-Beth Miley, Events Manager

Alyssa Szymanski, Wish CoordinatorPatricia Terrey, Wish Coordinator

Karen Traten, Director of Partnerships and CommunicationsSpring Velazquez, Database and Social Media Manager

Susan Zehren, VP & Chief Operating Officer

Make-A-Wish® Philadelphia, Northern Delaware and Susquehanna Valley 2014 Report to the Community

Make-A-Wish® Philadelphia, Northern Delaware and Susquehanna Valley 2014 Report to the Community 1

Dear Friend of Make-A-Wish®:

This past year has been rather exciting and very busy for everyone at Make-A-Wish! Our chapter fulfilled 275 amazing wishes for local children and we celebrated the fulfillment of our 5000th wish since our inception in 1986. Our valuable work on behalf of sick children has led to our further expansion. As of September 1, we completed a geographic realignment of our service area. In addition to serving our ten county territory in Pennsylvania; we have now expanded into Northern Delaware where we will be fulfilling wishes for children living in New Castle County, Delaware. Our new chapter name is Make-A-Wish® Philadelphia, Northern Delaware & Susquehanna Valley. As our wish-granting program grows, so too will our focus on fundraising. With the cost of wishes continuing to grow, the need to find new sources of revenue is vital to our continued success. As such, we will continue to reach out to our many generous friends, explore ways to get others to support our efforts and expand outreach in Delaware to support wish fulfillment in that area.

In addition, we are pleased to announce that as of July 16, we moved into our new headquarters at 5 Valley Square, Suite 210 in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. The new and improved space will enable us to host volunteer meetings and trainings and will provide more physical space for our growing staff. Please feel free to stop by and visit us.

Make-A-Wish® is funded entirely by the generosity of our donors and our energetic and dedicated volunteers. Without philanthropy and volunteerism, wishes could not be granted. With the average cash cost of a wish above $6,700, your continuing support means even more to the children we serve.

Make-A-Wish provides an experience – a gift – that no medical treatment can replace. On its own, a wish is not a cure, but wishes do have the power to change lives. Wishes settle deep inside the hearts of seriously ill children and become a source of strength they can draw upon to manage or even overcome their medical conditions.

Again, thank you for your gift of time and financial resources. With your continued support, we can ensure that Make-A-Wish will bring hope, strength and joy to every eligible child during their battle to overcome their illness – now, and in the future. Please note that our new logo is featured in this piece; however, donations included in the report reflect the Philadelphia & Susquehanna Valley region.

With sincere gratitude,

Nathan J. Andrisani, Esq.Chairman of the Board

Dennis J. Heron President & CEO

Make-A-Wish® Philadelphia, Northern Delaware and Susquehanna Valley 2014 Report to the Community

Make-A-Wish® recognizes the following individuals who have contributed $1,000 or more annually. These donors are investing in the future of our organization by increasing our capacity to grant more wishes in our community and represent the hope of achieving our vision to grant the wish of every eligible child.

WISH BENEFACTOR $25,000-$49,999Joseph and Annette DuffyEstate of Jane M. MetzgerEstate of Robert C. Wells

WISH GRANTER$10,000-$24,999The Andrisani FamilyJohn DaghmizianEdward and Janine DeAngelisSusan R. MoulEstate of Edward J. OmrodMr. and Mrs. Marvin SauderFritzie Tenney

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STAR OF JOY $5,000-$9,999Reina CohenDouglas and Lisa CurtisJohn and Debbie DoyleWilliam and Susan FedericiBruce and Amy FellMr. Michael FromholdLester GarnerJ. William GaynorJoseph and Donna GlaceDavid and Diana GriggsBrian HalliganJames McGrathMr. Daryl MillerPatrick and Megan O’ConnorWilliam StephensonMs. Cheryl TrottaLawrence UhlMrs. Margaret WillPaul Youngberg

STAR OF STRENGTH $2,500-$4,999Dean BakerMr. and Mrs. John BiglinAndrew BongarDaniel P. BrennanHarry and Laura CarpenterTrevor ConlonMr. John DecesareMrs. Sheryl DepanfilisJames and Rosemaria Gallo

Mrs. Shannon GetzMort and Betty GoldfieldBill and Trish HardyPhilip HarveyAju JacobDaniel JensenMr. Mike KennedyMaryellen Kraft

Mr. Gary Letterhouse, Sr.Estate of Arthur Levy

Mary Lou McGillRobert Mills and Martha KellyMr. John P. MoranJohn O’ConnorMr. Chris RiendeauRodney VersteeghMs. Marsha Wagner

Michelle, 4 Congenital Anomalies

I wish to go to Disney World® Resort

THE WISH SOCIETYSM

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STAR OF HOPE $1,000-$2,499Lisa Acker MoulderRichard and Charlene BevilacquaKurt BiedlingmaierSteven BizarEstate of Neil BradleyVincent and Jacqueline BuonasorteChristine BurleinMr. and Mrs. John ClarkNorman CohnMs. Cynthia L. CooperJennifer DeanKeith DeVantierMr. Kenneth DietzCarla and Paul DimuzioMichael DominickErica DouglasAdam FeinJames FlanaganPatrick GillespieClaude GirouxMr. J. Elvin GlickJeff GlockenMr. David A. GoldsteinMichele GummelMr. and Ms. Carl HartmanSamuel HongTheresa Iacono

Joseph ImhofChristopher IsbrechtJeff and Tracy JubelirerSteve KantorElizabeth KarieEmily Kass

Sharee KennaShawn KillingerMichael KramerRobert KratzVince and Lynne LainoMr. Bruce LarsonLarry and Connie LesserChristopher MancusoAnthony Matteo, M.D.William and Patricia McDermottBrendan McGillFrank and Esther McGillMr. and Mrs. Owen McGirrMr. and Mrs. Kevin McGoldrickMark McGovern

John McManusDebra McNattEileen McVetyKristoper MendozaThom and Karen MillerKeith and Linda MockMrs. Eileen Montgomery

Abigail, 9Hematologic DisorderI wish to go to Disney World® Resort

Majed, 9Hematologic DisorderI wish to go on a Disney Cruise

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John and Elizabeth NegreyPatricia O’ConnellThomas OrlikMichael O’SheaJo OverholtMs. Candace Peck-HamptonRichard and Debbie PhillipsThomas and Martha ReillyLandmark ReoMrs. Karen RhoadsMr. and Mrs. Joseph RobinsonColleen SabolPhyllis SaftGerald SalernoNicholas SantoroMr. Anthony SaracinoSteven and Ann SchillerMr. Joseph A. SclafaniAndrea SeidmanEd ShearerRichard and Amy SilfenE. Barry Smith, CPAPeter SmithHoward SolomanSusan SteinJohn StuartAlex TallickLawrence TamboneJ. Michael TroutmanRichard Weiner

Mr. Nicholas WhittemoreMs. Vicky WigginsStephen WilesMrs. Peggy Ziegler

WISH FRIENDS$500-$999Mr. and Mrs. James AdamsColin Mack AllenMichelle Amelio

Fred and Deirdre AndersonJames Anderson

Damian and Jennifer AndrisaniThomas ArchibaldMary AttigKaitlin BairdLora BallMs. Ann BarshingerAlan and Linda BelfusDr. Derk BergsmaJustin BiscontiMr. and Mrs. Hugh BlaxallJoanna BowenBrittany BoyerChristopher BruckLinda BubenMr. Kevin BucherMs. Sheila ButlerJoseph Camac

Christian, 15Nervous System DisorderI wish to go to Italy

Daniel, 10Nervous System DisorderI wish to be a Weatherman

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Isabelle, 18Gastrointestinal DisorderI wish to go to Iceland

Americo CarboneDavid CentafontMargaret ChengGrace CosenzaMr. Gregory Crawford, Sr.Mary Alice CrossLisa CurtisMrs. Gina DagueLinda DavisThomas DavisJennifer DeCurtisGlenn and Nancy DeverAmy DiBellisChristian DiCicco and Diane JohnsonMichelle DjamoosRachel DuffyJames EbbertChristina Eckhardt and Sara MeintelDavid and Betsy EingornDeana FarleyAndrew FarneseMr. and Mrs. Joseph FeilDolores FettermanMr. Brian FleischerMrs. Charlotte FletcherStephen and Kathy FrankCara FryMark FuntMr. Paul Gartland

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald GauvinJacqueline GehringMs. Barbara L. GenuardiMiichael Golinkoff

James and Irene GoraCarl and Tara GordinierMillie GorsonJames GroffDaniel GuaglianoneMartha D. GuerraKorinne Guza

Ms. Denise HaleGreg HauptMrs. Nancy HeiserGary HensonDennis and Sue HeronScott HetrickMr. John HickeyJosh HoffmanTroy HullMr. Chad HurstMrs. Kristen JohnsonThomas KalejtaRaj KapoorRobert D. KatzMr. Timothy KauffmanLorie KhalilMr. Raymond King

Steven, 9 Cardiac ConditionI wish to go to Disney World® Resort

Make-A-Wish® Philadelphia, Northern Delaware and Susquehanna Valley 2014 Report to the Community

Kyle MillerGregg MolchanMs. Sara MooseSusan Mumma

Mr. David MusserJoseph MusserNarv NarvekarJames NiarhosThomas OakesEdward OchrochJay and Joan Ochroch

Nicholas and Robin OlsonJames PerellaMr. Richard PerryStephen PhelanFrancis PhillipsJeriesha RawlsThomas ReesAnthony and Matilda RichterMr. Ross RiederRonda RippleyNancy RosenauDr. Robert RosenthalHarry RothHoward RubinMr. C. Craig SamtmannJodi SassoonMrs. Joan SchaumNikhil SeshamMark and Diana SeverJanet ShawCarol SheppardMr. and Mrs. Raymond ShifflettMaxim ShtrausMichael ShuttyJohn and Lisa SpartaMr. Clifford StoltzfusGlen and Susan StuartJim SullivanMichael TedescoLillian ThorntonMartha TomichFrancesco TrapaniKaren TratenSpring VelazquezMr. Keith WagnerMr. and Mrs. Thomas WagnerEdward WardellKristin Wermuth

Stephen and Carol KirtonMr. Galen KleinfelterMichael KleinschmidtFrank and Ellen KoonsMs. Wendi KotzenThomas KowalczykMiss Anna Kramer-GolinkoffPaul KreckerJim LafondMrs. Leah LeamanDr. and Mrs. Steven LuckingJustin LussierDaniel MaherMichael MallozziDavid and Marie MarksonKrista MastrangeloRobert and Charlotte MatrisianDenis McCaffertyJohn McConomyDaniel McElhaughSharon McFarlandJennifer McGillSean McKillipsMichele McLeanGeorge MeschterRonda MichelDenise MillerKatherine Miller

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Liam, 16Nervous System DisorderI wish to go to Paris

Make-A-Wish® Philadelphia, Northern Delaware and Susquehanna Valley 2014 Report to the Community

Edward WhelanShannon WilsonMs. Joan T. WingMr. Jeffrey YarnallEdward Zajkowski

ANNUAL STAR SPONSORSWe gratefully acknowledge the following businesses, schools, foundations, clubs & organizations for their generous support of our mission. Fulfilling our mission is possible due to their annual contributions.

WISH CHAMPION $100,000 and above25th Annual Mother’s Day ConvoyDe Lage Landen Financial ServicesMacy’s US Restaurants, Inc.West PharmaceuticalsWheels For Wishes

WISH STAR $50,000-$99,999J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, Inc.Compass Support ServicesExelon Pro-Am For WishesKeith Valley Middle SchoolLehigh Valley Dairy FarmsWalk For Wishes

WISH ADVOCATE $25,000-$49,999Club Managers Golf ClassicConsolidated Services GroupFour Seasons Produce, Inc.Lititz Academy of DanceLubert Family Foundation

WISH GENIE $10,000-$24,999AAA Mid-AtlanticAllied Wire & CableAlphabet AcademyAssociated Wholesalers, Inc.Daniel E. Bennis Memorial Golf OutingBrandywine Global Investment Management

Cedarbrook Country Club Fashion ShowDilworth PaxonGermantown AcademyThe Robert J. Gunterberg Charitable FoundationHawkey Family FoundationLegg Mason & Co., LLCMaggiano’s Little ItalyMerck Foundation – Matching GiftsMerck Partnership for GivingSheetz IncorporatedThe Donald B. and Dorothy L. Stabler FoundationSteelman TriathlonVerilogue

WISH SPONSOR $5,000-$9,999Advanced Recovery SystemsARAMARKThe David R. and Patricia D. Atkinson FoundationBallard Spahr, LLPRobert Berger Pediatrics Society, PCOMBerks County Community FoundationBoyertown Junior High School EastBroadway WishesCentral Penn Land Transfer LLC

Nicholas, 18 Wilms TumorI wish for recording studio equipment

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CheapCarribean.comChi Omega Fraternity Phi Lambda – Franklin & MarshallChildren’s Hospital of PhiladelphiaChristenson Investments PartnersEden Charitable FoundationThe 1830 Family FoundationThe Engle FoundationFamily Owned MarketsFourjay FoundationFox Rothschild, LLPReuben & Mollie Gordon FoundationHot Rods for HopeIBM Employee Services CenterInternational Union of Elevator Constructors, Local #5J.A.M. Anonymous FoundationLebofsky & Denish Families – Monte Carlo NightLinden FoundationThe Manitowoc Company FoundationThe Mutual Fire FoundationOxford Area FoundationPenn State Hershey Children’s HospitalPriceWaterHouseCoopersReiter’s Service StationRICOHSephoraShutouts for KidsG.B. Stuart Charitable FoundationTrace3, Inc.Traffic Control ServicesTrusted ChoiceUpper Merion Aquatic Club, Marlins Swim TeamWeis Markets, Inc.

WISH PATRON $2,500-$4,999Aetna Foundation, Inc.A-Frame Technology ServicesAssociated Builders and ContractorsBannon Metals CompanyRichard S. and Ann B. Barshinger FoundationLouis N. Cassett FoundationCentral Bucks East High-Patriot PlayersChi Omega Fraternity – Beta Alpha Chapter

CNH AmericaEthel Sergeant Clark Smith Memorial FundConstruction Risk PartnersCumberland Valley Harley Owners GroupDart Container CorporationDeer Country Farm & Lawn, Inc.Eastern CatalyticExtraordinary Give CampaignFox Rothschild, LLPSue H. and Sidney A. Friedman Family FoundationGive with LibertyHealthease, Inc.Hospital of the University of PALawrence L. & Julia Z. Hoverter Charitable Fdn.IKEA – Plymouth MeetingIS Partners, LLCKline’s Services, Inc.KPMGLoxley’s RestaurantMount Saint Joseph AcademyPA Outlet ManagementPottsgrove Middle SchoolPrudential Foundation Matching GiftsQVC Inc.Safelite AutoGlass Foundation

Marlon, 9Renal DisorderI wish to have a shopping spree

Make-A-Wish® Philadelphia, Northern Delaware and Susquehanna Valley 2014 Report to the Community

Security Life Insurance Company of AmericaSteffey’s TowingStetson Middle SchoolSusquehanna BankSwiss Premium DairyValSource, LLCThe Vert Charitable TrustVillanova University, Facilities ManagementVolvo Construction Equipment RentsWalmart FoundationWells Fargo AdvisorsWest Chester University – Sigma Phi EpsilonZurich

WISH BENEFACTOR$1,000-$2,499Active Social & Beneficial AssociationJackie Agnes FoundationAkron Lions ClubAmerisourceBergenAncient Order of HiberniansAndrisani Family Charitable FundApplecross Country ClubAquillas Peachey LumberAT & T Employee Giving CampaignAthletic Performance AcademyBAPS CharitiesBayer HealthCareJohn Beck Elementary SchoolBelfi Bros. & Co., Inc.Blank Rome, LLPBloomberg, L.P.Boeing Company EmployeesThe Breidegam Family FoundationBristol-Myers Squibb Company Employee GivingBryn Mawr Trust Co.Chi Omega Fraternity, Iota Lambda ChapterA.L. CirineoCitizens BankCocktails Against CancerComcast SpotlightCrawford Transport, LLCCulinart, Inc.W.S. Cumby

Currie Hair Skin & NailsDave & Buster’s-Plymouth MeetingDelaware River Striper TournamentDolfinger-McMahon FoundationThe Fann Family FoundationEdwin Forrest SchoolEldreth PotteryElizabethtown CollegeMyra Friedman Family FoundationGarber Farms, Inc.Genesis Engineers, Inc.Grainger Matching Charitable GiftsHalligan’s PubBobby R. Harold Family Charitable TrustJames S. Herr FoundationHigh Corporate Services, LLCHome for Orphans of Odd Fellows of PAING Charitable Giving ProgramK & J Leasing, Inc.Klehr, Harrison, Harvey, Branzburg, LLPLancaster County Motors, Inc.LaSalle College High SchoolLimoTodayMadison Kelly ContractorsMarket Strategies, Inc.Marketing Systems GroupModern Gaming Pennsylvania LLCMorgan StanleyMSC GroupMurry Management CompanyNew Holland Farmers Day AssociationNFP Property & CasualtyP.J. Bair II Post No. 7418Polar Bear PlungePPLLester M. Prange, Inc.Progress Fire Company Home Assn.PRO2 RespiratoryRed Crown Bowling CenterReed Technology and Information ServicesThe Dale L. Reese FoundationThe Reidler FoundationRiverside Camping AssociationRunninWild, LLCSafeguardSafeway Moving System, Inc.Henry Schein, Inc.Schutte & Koerting – EmployeesSeventh Ward Republican Club

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Make-A-Wish® Philadelphia, Northern Delaware and Susquehanna Valley 2014 Report to the Community

Snavely’s Mill, Inc.Southern End Transportation, LLCSpringfield Aquatic ClubSteuben Lodge Charity FoundationStrasburg RailroadTaylor Community FoundationTire Sales & ServicesTrio Solutions Services, LLCVeterans of Foreign War

V.L.C.M.Wells Fargo Community SupportWest Chester Area School DistrictWestern Village RV ParkWilliamson Corinthian LodgeZurich American Insurance CompanyXTIUM, Inc.

KATELIN MAGUIRE SOCIETY OF HOPE

The Katelin Maguire Society of Hope recognizes the generosity of participants in our Planned Giving Program. Katelin was a wish child who touched the lives of many and sadly passed away. We honor the memory of Katelin with this important program to help ensure the future of our organization.

MEMBERSAnonymous (1)M. Paulette BattenfelderMr. David J. BeccariaVincent BreschMr. Stephen L. Cartledge Mr. Karl Clemmensen

Terri DelaneyPeter and Caroline GreenfieldMs. Karen TratenMs. Cheryl TrottaMr. and Mrs. Joseph Tumolo

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Rialee, 11Ewing’s SarcomaI wish to go to California

Make-A-Wish® Philadelphia, Northern Delaware and Susquehanna Valley 2014 Report to the Community

The 25th Annual Mother’s Day Truck Convoy welcomed over 300 drivers and raised nearly $300,000 for the chapter.

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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR NATIONAL SPONSORS

America’s CharitiesAvisBrooks BrothersBuild-A-Bear WorkshopChi OmegaDave & Buster’sThe Walt Disney Company

IsagenixJewelers for ChildrenMacy’s Maggiano’s Little ItalyMattelNCAA Division IISouthwest

OUR CARING SPONSORS

Verilogue employees present a check for more than $16,000 as a result of their charity golf outing.

Straight Talk WirelessSubaru of AmericaTrusted ChoiceUnitedHealth GroupWWE

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De Lage Landen Financial Services presents President & CEO Dennis Heron with a substantial $250,000 check at their Annual Charity Golf Outing. DLL also hosted a party for one of the chapter’s wish children.

West Pharmaceuticals and its generous employees donated over $100,000 to the chapter and hosted a wish party for four families at their Exton campus.

OUR CARING SPONSORS

Mount Saint Joseph Academy held Broadway Wishes raising $10,000 for the chapter. The evening performance was organized by students at Mount Saint Joseph and LaSalle High School. Funds were raised through ticket sales, concession sales, an online donation page and a pre-event bake sale.

Alphabet Academy students and employees raised $17,208 for the chapter by hosting a Bunny Hop and auction fundraisers.

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OUR CARING SPONSORS

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Functional Expenses (2013)

Program Services – 84%Management – 8%Fundraising – 8%

Special Events – 30.5%Businesses – 37%Individuals – 24%Schools – 5%Foundations – 3.5%

Sources of Funding

MANAGING OUR FUNDS

WISHES IN REvIEW (2013-14)

Wishes by Type

Male – 53%Female – 47%

Wishes by GenderWishes by County

Children’s Hospital (CHOP) – 44%

Wishes by Referral Source

Other – 25%

Penn State Hershey Medical – 19%

Nemours AlfredI. Dupont – 7%

St. Christopher’s Hospital – 5%

Philadelphia – 29%Montgomery – 16%Lancaster – 14%Chester – 10%Bucks – 9%Dauphin – 7%Delaware – 6%Lebanon – 5%Cumberland – 3%Perry – 1%

Disney World – 50%International Travel – 12%Other – 8%Celebrity – 7% Shopping Spree – 6% Cruise – 5%Hawaii – 4% Other Travel – 4%Room Makeover – 3%Computer & Electronics – 1%

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