Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Southwestern Ontario
We grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions
to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.
About Us
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Staff

Lori Quick, Executive Director
Empress of Empowerment
lori.quick@makeawish.ca
 
Carol Stuart, Office Administrator
Keeper of Keys and Treasures
carol.stuart@makeawish.ca
 
Carissa Desjardine, Manager of Wish Granting
Countess of Sparkle and Cheer
carissa.desjardine@makeawish.ca
 
Stephanie Field, Manager of Communications & Development
Princess of Creativity and Inspiration
stephanie.field@makeawish.ca
 
Roberta Derikx, Volunteer Coordinator
Duchess of Divine Deed Doers
roberta.derikx@makeawish.ca
 
Erin Latam, Special Events Coordinator
Duchess of Festivities
erin.latam@makeawish.ca
 
Rosy López-Gross, Office Assistant
Princess of Giggles and First Impressions
rosy.lopez@makeawish.ca
 
Laura Tran, Wish Assistant (Career Edge Intern)
Apprentice of Magic
swontariochapter@makeawish.ca
 
Windsor Satellite Office (housed within Ground Effects Ltd.)
Katherine Melanson, Windsor Satellite Office Coordinator (part-time)
Duchess of Essex County
katherine.melanson@makeawish.ca

Board

President: Phil Hunt
Vice-President: Graham Casson
Treasurer: Paul Huston
Past President: Craig Emptage
Carole Fleming
Chris Bowden
Jeffrey Elliott
Jodi Orr
Kelly Hurst
Sandra Drozd
Steve Coulahan
Director at Large: Judy Gifford
Medical Advisor: Dr. Jack Jung

About Our Chapter

The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Southwestern Ontario grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

Since our inception in 1986 we have granted over 840 wishes for children in the counties of Brant, Bruce, Chatham-Kent, Dufferin, Elgin, Essex, Grey, Haldimand-Norfolk, Huron, Lambton, Middlesex, Oxford, Perth, Waterloo and Wellington.

In 2009 we granted 84 wishes.

In 2010 we have already granted 50 wishes. Currently we are working with over 100 families at various stages of the wish process. 

For more information about the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southwestern Ontario, please see our Fact Sheet

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Recent Publications

Wishing Well E-Newsletter

Our monthly e-newsletter provides updates on our most recent events, activities and wishes.

To add your name to our e-mail distribution list, please submit your e-mail address in Join Our Mailing List on our home page.

WishLife Newsletter

Our bi-annual newsletter WishLife helps us connect with our volunteers, partners, wish families and supporters to share all of the wonderful activities happening in our region. Highlights include upcoming events, exciting partnership news and inspiring wish stories.

To receive a copy of WishLife by mail, please contact Stephanie Field at (519) 471-4900 ext. 25 or stephanie.field@makeawish.ca.

Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Southwestern Ontario Annual Report

Our 2008 Annual Report is now available, thanks to the generous donations of design by MAD Media and printing by Senton Printing and Packaging Incorporated.  To receive a copy of our 2008 Annual Report by mail, please contact Stephanie Field at (519) 471-4900 ext. 25 or stephanie.field@makeawish.ca

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