Make-A-Wish Participates in Carson City Airport Open House – Raising Funds to Grant Local Wishes
Make-A-Wish Northeastern California and Northern Nevada are participating in the Carson City Airport Open House, 2600 College Parkway, on Saturday, June 20 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Chapter will have representatives on hand to educate attendees on the power of a wish granted to a child with a life-threatening medical condition. Local wish family, Kathy and Joseph Roller, parents of wish child Isaac, will share their story of joy and inspiration. Isaac battled a complex heart defect and DiGeorge Syndrome, a condition in which he suffered from low muscle tone, a weak immune system, developmental delays and countless surgeries. He was granted a wish and received the trip of a lifetime to Disney World. Sadly, Isaac passed away on January 26, 2015.
In memory of her son, Kathy Roller created a non-profit organization — iPads From Isaac — which helps give a voice to non-verbal children like Isaac. Roller has graciously donated an iPad to be raffled for Make-A-Wish during the event. Tickets are available for $5 each or 6 tickets for $25. In addition to the Rollers, other Wish families will be present to share their experiences and what Make-A-Wish® means to them.
Make-A-Wish volunteers Sara Martel and Marty Elzy will be providing complimentary arts and crafts entertainment for attendees. Everyone is encouraged to stop by the Make-A-Wish® tent to show their support. Prior to the event, raffle tickets can be purchased by contacting, Sara Martel at 775.721.5506 or Marty Elzy at 775.232.4770.
About Make-A-Wish® Northeastern California and Northern Nevada
Make-A-Wish of Northeastern California and Northern Nevada was established in 1983 as one of the early local chapters of Make-A-Wish® America, which is the leading wish-granting organization in the country. Since then, it has granted more than 5,300 wishes to children within its 37-county service area. The mission of Make-A-Wish is to grant wishes to children, age 2 ½ to 18, with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. For more information about Make-A-Wish Northeastern California and Northern Nevada, call 916.437.0206 or visit necannv.wish.org.
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