The Wish House Podcast

EPISODE TIMESTAMPS00:39 – About Christina 02:08 – About Kelly 11:29 – Full circle 20:37 – Getting involved with Make-A-Wish 26:56 – Kelly’s wish 33:29 – Shooting Stars Segment 53:40 – Macy's Believe CampaignEPISODE LINKSDonateVolunteerChristina and Kelly volunteering at our Walk for Wishes walkathonKelly's wish to go to HawaiiMacy's Believe Campaign (Santa Letter Writing)Questions? Email us at info@hudson.wish.org ----LEARN MOREhttps://hudson.wish.org/FOLLOW US!Instagram: http://instagram.com/makeawishhvTwitter: http://twitter.com/makeawishhvFacebook: http://facebook.com/MakeAWishHVLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/13048070/

EPISODE TIMESTAMPS00:41 – All about George 04:30 – Seeing the 3,000th wish 10:39 – Nonprofit perspective 13:24 – Celebrating 17 years of service 22:11 – Shooting Stars SegmentEPISODE LINKSDonateVolunteerQuestions? Email us at info@hudson.wish.org ----LEARN MOREhttps://hudson.wish.org/FOLLOW US!Instagram: http://instagram.com/makeawishhvTwitter: http://twitter.com/makeawishhvFacebook: http://facebook.com/MakeAWishHVLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/13048070/

For the past three years, Aviated Precision has captured photos and video of wishes and events, while being transformed and changed in the process.EPISODE TIMESTAMPS01:05 - How WWE's John Cena connected Gino to MAW07:40 - David's wish to have an adaptive ATV09:56 - How livestreaming work21:26 - Shooting Stars SegmentEPISODE LINKSDonateVolunteerDavid's wish to have an adaptive ATVWalk for Wishes (2021)Questions? Email us at info@hudson.wish.org ----LEARN MOREhttps://hudson.wish.org/FOLLOW US!Instagram: http://instagram.com/makeawishhvTwitter: http://twitter.com/makeawishhvFacebook: http://facebook.com/MakeAWishHVLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/13048070/

Special thanks to our event sponsors:CareMount Medical Group⁠ (website)Colasanti & Iurato LLP⁠ (website)Diamond Properties⁠ (website)ITI Strategies Inc.⁠ (website)Mahoney Asset Management (website)⁠Mutual of America Financial Group⁠ (website)PKF O'Connor Davies⁠ (website)Tompkins Mahopac Bank⁠ (website)Spavia Day Spa - Thornwood⁠ (website)

EPISODE TIMESTAMPS00:49 – Getting involved with Make-A-Wish 8:20 – JP Doyle’s Annual Charity Softball Game 12:31 – Joining the Board of Directors 20:44 –Working with the FDNY 30:11 – Shooting Stars Segment EPISODE LINKSDonateVolunteerJP Doyle’s (website)Michael’s wish to be a FDNY firefighter (video) Gregory's wish to be a police officer (video)Ben's wish to go to the MLB All-Star Game (video)Stars At Home - 2020 (Dry Martini Trick)Stars At Home - 2021 (Rope Rapeling)Questions? Email us at info@hudson.wish.org ----LEARN MOREhttps://hudson.wish.org/FOLLOW US!Instagram: http://instagram.com/makeawishhvTwitter: http://twitter.com/makeawishhvFacebook: http://facebook.com/MakeAWishHVLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/13048070/

In addition, they both have been important members of our community who have been part of many pivotal moments during our history including our move to the Wish House and helping grant wishes.EPISODE TIMESTAMPS02:00 - Getting to know Liz07:24 - Getting to know Anthony12:38 - Establishing the Alumni Committee29:44 - Our purpose and the Silver Ranger wish33:30 - Shooting Stars SegmentEPISODE LINKSDonateVolunteerAlumni Committee Roundtable (Podcast Episode)Alumni Committee members in 2008 (photo)Alumni Committee members at Applebee's (photo)Alumni Committee members at Donovan's Silver Ranger Premiere (photo)Donovan's Silver Ranger Wish (photo)Walk for Wishes (General Donation)Questions? Email us at info@hudson.wish.org ----LEARN MOREhttps://hudson.wish.org/FOLLOW US!Instagram: http://instagram.com/makeawishhvTwitter: http://twitter.com/makeawishhvFacebook: http://facebook.com/MakeAWishHVLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/13048070/

EPISODE TIMESTAMPS01:16 – Jason Needle 06:09 – The call to fundraise 10:10 – Jason’s Army & Walk for Wishes 17:24 – Volunteering, giving back, and ways to help 23:29 – Shooting Stars SegmentEPISODE LINKSDonateVolunteerJason's Army (Facebook Page)Walk for Wishes (Jason's Army)Toy Closet (Wish List)Camping World - Kingston (Jaxon's wish)Fund-A-Wish (Contact our Community Relations Manager, Clare Sharrock, at csharrock@hudson.wish.org )Questions? Email us at info@hudson.wish.org ----LEARN MOREhttps://hudson.wish.org/FOLLOW US!Instagram: http://instagram.com/makeawishhvTwitter: http://twitter.com/makeawishhvFacebook: http://facebook.com/MakeAWishHVLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/13048070/

The skills learned and work put into her early days with the chapter have continued to benefit and impact her work, and the stories and insights from wish families and chapter supporters continue to inspire her today.EPISODE TIMESTAMPS02:21 – How it all started 10:04 – Early events at the Chapter 34:59 – Shooting Stars Segment 42:54 - Relationship with Denise45:27 – Why you should get involved 52:00 – Starting the Volunteer conference EPISODE LINKSDonateVolunteerJane Sherman (Podcast Episode)Walk for Wishes (Montefiore Nyack)Mike Kwinn (Podcast Episode)Joey's wish to have a big TV (Spongebob Delivery - photo)Questions? Email us at info@hudson.wish.org ----LEARN MOREhttps://hudson.wish.org/FOLLOW US!Instagram: http://instagram.com/makeawishhvTwitter: http://twitter.com/makeawishhvFacebook: http://facebook.com/MakeAWishHV

EPISODE TIMESTAMPS01:04 – Getting involved with Make-A-Wish and joining the Board 14:09 – Fundraising for Hope 19:35 – 2021 Walk for Wishes: Keep Calm and Wish On 30:42 – Shooting Stars Segment EPISODE LINKSDonateVolunteerAshley Reisler (Podcast Episode)2021 Walk for Wishes (Keep Calm & Wish On)Premier PupsQuestions? Email us at info@hudson.wish.org ----LEARN MOREhttps://hudson.wish.org/FOLLOW US!Instagram: http://instagram.com/makeawishhvTwitter: http://twitter.com/makeawishhvFacebook: http://facebook.com/MakeAWishHV

EPISODE TIMESTAMPS07:28 - Secret of Make-A-Wish 10:15 - David's wish to meet the POTUS 17:38 - Serving on the Board 27:08 - Fundraising for Make-A-Wish 39:23 - Chappaqua involvement & Horace Greeley HS 45:35 - Shooting Stars Segment EPISODE LINKSDonateVolunteer2021 Walk for Wishes (Register Now)Chapter co-founder, Steve Cohen (podcast episode) Wish kid David meeting with the POTUS (photo)Wish kid Ben reflects on his MLB All-Star Game experience (via Yahoo Sports)100 Percent Beads (MAW Necklace & Bracelet Collection) Bookmark Buddies, Lanie (Stars At Home Video Submission)Questions? Email us at info@hudson.wish.org ----LEARN MOREhttps://hudson.wish.org/FOLLOW US!Instagram: http://instagram.com/makeawishhvTwitter: http://twitter.com/makeawishhvFacebook: http://facebook.com/MakeAWishHV

We chat about what volunteering looks like during this time and the trainings we have coming up for community supporters to take part in.EPISODE TIMESTAMPS02:22 - Getting to know Jillian09:42 - Pivoting & volunteers during the pandemic20:55 - Volunteering today and in the future23:20 - Office volunteering29:20 - Event volunteering33:10 - Wish granting & enhancing wishes37:21 - Community supporters40:57 - Bilingual volunteers48:43 - Shooting Stars SegmentEPISODE LINKSDonateVolunteer2021 Walk for Wishes (Register Now)Questions? Email us at info@hudson.wish.org ----LEARN MOREhttps://hudson.wish.org/FOLLOW US!Instagram: http://instagram.com/makeawishhvTwitter: http://twitter.com/makeawishhvFacebook: http://facebook.com/MakeAWishHV

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From hosting his own golf outing to serving on the Board of Directors, Bob’s dedication to the transformative power of wishes shows the true impact that our mission can have on everyone involved. EPISODE TIMESTAMPS01:56 – About Bob 04:09 – Early days with the Chapter & the impact of his annual golf outing 24:54 – Serving as a Board Director 26:06 – Shooting Stars Segment EPISODE LINKSDonateVolunteer2021 Walk for Wishes (Register Now)Nextoy (Website)Bob with President Bill Clinton (Photo)Questions? Email us at info@hudson.wish.org ----LEARN MOREhttps://hudson.wish.org/FOLLOW US!Instagram: http://instagram.com/makeawishhvTwitter: http://twitter.com/makeawishhvFacebook: http://facebook.com/MakeAWishHV

EPISODE TIMESTAMPS00:53 - Volunteering with Make-A-Wish02:19 - Robbie's wish experience12:30 - Motivation to become a Social Worker14:16 - Wearing many hats as a volunteer18:50 - Misconceptions about getting involved21:00 - Working on challenging wishes27:48 - Walk for Wishes (Team Robbie)31:28 - Strategy around fundraising39:09 - Organize a fundraiser46:22 - Donating your vehicle (Wheels for Wishes)55:00 - Twitch fundraising59:00 - Robbie Stories63:55 - Shooting stars segmentEPISODE LINKSDonateVolunteer2021 Walk for Wishes (Register Now)Questions? Email us at info@hudson.wish.org ----LEARN MOREhttps://hudson.wish.org/FOLLOW US!Instagram: http://instagram.com/makeawishhvTwitter: http://twitter.com/makeawishhvFacebook: http://facebook.com/MakeAWishHV

EPISODE TIMESTAMPS01:18 - Interning with the office05:25 - Transitioning to volunteering10:30 - 30 wishes granted15:15 - Working with Bruno19:05 - Getting young adults involved20:50 - Connection to Jason Kaplan25:47 - Toy closet donations29:10 - Shooting stars segmentEPISODE LINKSDonateVolunteer2021 Walk for Wishes (Register Now)Toy closet wish list (website)Ashley's toy donation (photo)Ashley volunteering at Wish Ball (photo)Questions? Email us at info@hudson.wish.org ----LEARN MOREhttps://hudson.wish.org/FOLLOW US!Instagram: http://instagram.com/makeawishhvTwitter: http://twitter.com/makeawishhvFacebook: http://facebook.com/MakeAWishHV