Posts by Crystal Alifanow
W.I.S.H. Society kicks off in the Lowcountry
January 24, 2024
On January 18, 2024, dynamic women from the Lowcountry came together to kickoff Make-A-Wish South Carolina’s 2024 season of W.I.S.H. Society. Each lady was named an Honoree in the program…
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15 Upstate women come together to bring hope to critically ill children
January 17, 2024
On January 11, 2024, dynamic women from the Upstate came together to kickoff Make-A-Wish South Carolina’s 2024 season of W.I.S.H. Society. Each lady was named an Honoree in the program…
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Wish Night Gala invites community to create hope for local children
January 15, 2024
Hope is powerful medicine in a child’s battle against a critical illness. At Wish Night on March 2, 2024, at 6:00pm, the South Carolina community can partner with Make-A-Wish South…
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Fairway Subaru joins Make-A-Wish South Carolina as the Trailblaze Challenge presenting sponsor
January 15, 2024
Hope can radically change the narrative in a child’s battle against a critical illness. Subaru Loves to Care® and understands the power of hope. So, this year Fairway Subaru has…
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South Carolina volunteer receives national award from Make-A-Wish® America.
November 20, 2023
On November 15, 2023, South Carolina resident and Make-A-Wish volunteer, Anthony Guidice, was recognized for his service with a national award. Anthony was selected to receive the Suzie Allen Volunteer…
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Hiker summits a milestone for Make-A-Wish® South Carolina
October 5, 2023
In the world of endurance sports, you often hear, “don’t peak too early.” For Matthew Wall, that simply doesn’t matter when he wakes up at 3:30 a.m. to conquer another…
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Meredith Dial joins Make-A-Wish® South Carolina Board of Directors
September 26, 2023
This month, Make-A-Wish® South Carolina was proud to elect Meredith Dial, marketing manager for Dial Grimm and Rupert, to the chapter’s board of directors. “We are overjoyed to add Meredith…
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Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announces new Major Gift Officer
September 26, 2023
Make-A-Wish® South Carolina is pleased to announce that Mary Delaney is joining the staff of the chapter as its new Major Gift Officer for the Coastal Regions. In her role,…
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South Carolina child with critical illness receives pontoon wish
August 24, 2023
Six-year-old Stanley Marcum from Eutawville, S.C. made a wish, and it came true! Stanley battles a life-threatening nervous system disorder, so much of his time is spent at doctor’s appointments…
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Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announces three new appointments to Board of Directors
March 10, 2022
Make-A-Wish South Carolina is proud to announce that it has appointed Bill Smith, director of sales of Brother International, LLC, Chris DiGiusto, Vice President of the Managed Services Organization at…
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Make-A-Wish South Carolina recognizes eight women in South Carolina for philanthropic achievement
January 24, 2021On January 21, 2021, Make-A-Wish® South Carolina had the pleasure of recognizing eight South Carolina women for their philanthropic achievements via a virtual award ceremony. Each dynamic woman was a…
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Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announces three new appointments to Board of Directors
November 16, 2020Make-A-Wish South Carolina announced that it has appointed Ben Walker, vice president of southeast commercial division of Gregory Pest Solutions/Terminix Global Holdings, Debbie Tucker, vice president of talent and organizational…
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Local Child’s Puppy Wish Is Granted
November 12, 2020
A special delivery arrived for 3-year-old Wyatt from Greer on Wednesday. Gathered with his family at Fairway Subaru in Greenville, Wyatt received a bernedoodle puppy from Make-A-Wish® South Carolina. Wyatt…
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Panera Bread kicks off Summer of Wishes campaign to raise funds for Make-A-Wish South Carolina
June 30, 2020
20 participating locations of Panera Bread® across the state are hosting the third annual “Summer of Wishes” campaign. The campaign will run July 1- September 30 in participating South Carolina…
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Community raises record funds to grant wishes for local kids at The Wish Ball
March 3, 2020On February 22, 2020, Make-A-Wish® South Carolina hosted their seventh annual Wish Ball presented by TrueScripts® and together with 350 attendees celebrated trips that transform – wishes that have taken…
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The Hubbell Foundation donates $20,000 to Make-A-Wish® South Carolina
January 24, 2020
Make-A-Wish® South Carolina is the chosen recipient of a major gift from The Harvey Hubbell Foundation, the charitable arm of Hubbell Incorporated, parent company of Greenville-based Hubbell Lighting and Columbia-based…
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Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announces New VP of Mission Advancement
June 28, 2019
Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announced that Amanda Osborne is joining the staff of the chapter as its new Vice President of Mission Advancement. In her role, Osborne will help build relationships…
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Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announces new VP of Mission Advancement
June 28, 2019
Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announced that Amanda Osborne is joining the staff of the chapter as its new Vice President of Mission Advancement. In her role, Osborne will help build relationships…
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Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announces new VP of Mission Advancement
June 28, 2019
Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announced that Amanda Osborne is joining the staff of the chapter as its new Vice President of Mission Advancement. In her role, Osborne will help build relationships…
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W.I.S.H. Society debuts in Greenville led by outstanding women in the community
June 18, 2019
Gregory Pest Solutions® Presents the Inaugural Ladies’ Society Program to Benefit Make-A-Wish® South Carolina Wishes for children battling critical illnesses need caring community partners. Make-A-Wish and Gregory Pest Solutions are…
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Wishes in Bloom raises record funds in the Lowcountry for Make-A-Wish and reveals a Wish LIVE
May 23, 2019
On May 19, 2019, the Lowcountry community enriched the garden with hope and strength for wish kids at the third annual Wishes in Bloom garden party hosted by Magnolia Plantation…
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“Make-A-Wish South Carolina Day” to celebrate the chapter’s 35th Anniversary
April 25, 2019
The wish-granting community of South Carolina has a special day to look forward to. The S.C. Office of the Governor has issued a proclamation naming April 27, 2019 as “Make-A-Wish®…
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Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announces new President & CEO
April 15, 2019
Make-A-Wish South Carolina announced Misty Farmer as its new President and CEO. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Farmer moved to Greenville, SC in 2014 to become Make-A-Wish South Carolina’s new…
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Make-A-Wish® South Carolina granted a Wish LIVE at The Wish Ball
March 5, 2019On February 23, 2019, Make-A-Wish® South Carolina celebrated granting wishes at their sixth annual Wish Ball. Event sponsors, attendees, and guests together raised a record of more than $271,000 to…
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Make-A-Wish® South Carolina granted a Wish LIVE at The Wish Ball
March 5, 2019On February 23, 2019, Make-A-Wish® South Carolina celebrated granting wishes at their sixth annual Wish Ball. Event sponsors, attendees, and guests together raised a record of more than $271,000 to…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move, philanthropy
Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announces CEO succession plan
January 29, 2019Make-A-Wish South Carolina announced that William Tiller, president and CEO, will depart the organization this month after a successful 5-year career helping to drive the organization’s overall strategy and vision.…
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Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announces CEO Succession Plan
January 29, 2019
Make-A-Wish South Carolina announced that William Tiller, president and CEO, will depart the organization this month after a successful 5-year career helping to drive the organization’s overall strategy and vision.…
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The Harvey Hubbell Foundation donates $25,000 to Make-A-Wish® South Carolina
January 24, 2019Make-A-Wish® South Carolina is honored to be the chosen recipient of a major gift from The Harvey Hubbell Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Hubbell, Inc., parent company of Greenville-based…
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The Harvey Hubbell Foundation donates $25,000 to Make-A-Wish® South Carolina
January 24, 2019Make-A-Wish® South Carolina is honored to be the chosen recipient of a major gift from The Harvey Hubbell Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Hubbell, Inc., parent company of Greenville-based…
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Heyward Hilliard joins Make-A-Wish® South Carolina board of directors
November 25, 2018Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announced that Heyward Hilliard, Vice President of Operations at HMR Veterans Services, Inc., has been elected to the chapter’s board of directors. “We are overjoyed to add…
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Heyward Hilliard joins Make-A-Wish® South Carolina board of directors
November 25, 2018
Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announced that Heyward Hilliard, Vice President of Operations at HMR Veterans Services, Inc., has been elected to the chapter’s board of directors. “We are overjoyed to add…
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The Sixth Annual Wish Ball aims to raise $275,000 to benefit Make-A-Wish® South Carolina
November 6, 2018Stars shine at Make-A-Wish South Carolina’s premiere event, The Wish Ball. More than a gala, The Wish Ball celebrates wish granting for children in South Carolina battling critical illnesses. With…
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The Sixth Annual Wish Ball aims to raise $275,000 to benefit Make-A-Wish® South Carolina
November 6, 2018
Stars shine at Make-A-Wish South Carolina’s premiere event, The Wish Ball. More than a gala, The Wish Ball celebrates wish granting for children in South Carolina battling critical illnesses. With…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move, philanthropy
South Carolina volunteer awarded Volunteer of the Year award from Make-A-Wish® America
October 19, 2018400 Wishes and counting! Erin, Shiasia, Sara Kate, Jayden, Declan, Arkeim, Hunter, Diondre… these names represent just a few of the lives that Dana Miller has impacted as a Volunteer…
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South Carolina volunteer awarded Volunteer of the Year award from Make-A-Wish® America
October 19, 2018
400 Wishes and counting! Erin, Shiasia, Sara Kate, Jayden, Declan, Arkeim, Hunter, Diondre… these names represent just a few of the lives that Dana Miller has impacted as a Volunteer…
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Tammy Whaley joins Make-A-Wish® South Carolina board of directors
September 26, 2018Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announced that Tammy E. Whaley, Chief Communications Officer for the University of South Carolina Upstate, has been elected to the chapter’s board of directors. “We are overjoyed…
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Tammy Whaley joins Make-A-Wish® South Carolina board of directors
September 26, 2018
Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announced that Tammy E. Whaley, Chief Communications Officer for the University of South Carolina Upstate, has been elected to the chapter’s board of directors. “We are overjoyed…
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Karen Lucht joins Make-A-Wish South Carolina as new Regional Development Officer
August 20, 2018Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announced that Karen Lucht is joining the staff of the chapter as its new Regional Development Officer. In her role, Karen will help build relationships and engagement…
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Karen Lucht joins Make-A-Wish South Carolina as new Regional Development Officer
August 20, 2018
Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announced that Karen Lucht is joining the staff of the chapter as its new Regional Development Officer. In her role, Karen will help build relationships and engagement…
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SC Bar Young Lawyers Division presents major gift to Make-A-Wish and aims to increase 2018 donation
April 30, 2018In 2017, The Young Lawyers Division of the South Carolina Bar made an incredible impact in the lives of local kids battling critical illnesses. Led by a philanthropic committee within…
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SC Bar Young Lawyers Division presents major gift to Make-A-Wish and aims to increase 2018 donation
April 30, 2018In 2017, The Young Lawyers Division of the South Carolina Bar made an incredible impact in the lives of local kids battling critical illnesses. Led by a philanthropic committee within…
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Applebee’s aims to raise $145,000 for kids battling critical illnesses
April 4, 2018Apple Gold Group, a franchisee of Applebee’s Grill & Bar, is excited to kick off its annual Make-A-Wish® South Carolina fundraising campaign. The fundraiser will take place from April 1…
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Applebee’s aims to raise $145,000 for kids battling critical illnesses
April 4, 2018
Apple Gold Group, a franchisee of Applebee’s Grill & Bar, is excited to kick off its annual Make-A-Wish® South Carolina fundraising campaign. The fundraiser will take place from April 1…
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Make-A-Wish granted a Wish LIVE at The Wish Ball
March 8, 2018On February 24, 2018, Make-A-Wish® South Carolina celebrated granting wishes at their fifth annual Wish Ball. Event sponsors, attendees, and guests together raised a record of more than $266,000 to…
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Make-A-Wish granted a Wish LIVE at The Wish Ball
March 7, 2018On February 24, 2018, Make-A-Wish® South Carolina celebrated granting wishes at their fifth annual Wish Ball. Event sponsors, attendees, and guests together raised a record of more than $266,000 to…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
The Harvey Hubbell Foundation donates $25,000 to Make-A-Wish® South Carolina
January 10, 2018Make-A-Wish® South Carolina is honored to be the chosen recipient of a major gift from The Harvey Hubbell Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Greenville-based Hubbell Lighting and Columbia-based Hubbell Power…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move, philanthropy
The Harvey Hubbell Foundation donates $25,000 to Make-A-Wish® South Carolina
January 10, 2018Make-A-Wish® South Carolina is honored to be the chosen recipient of a major gift from The Harvey Hubbell Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Greenville-based Hubbell Lighting and Columbia-based Hubbell Power…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move, philanthropy
Trailblaze Challenge information meeting – January
December 22, 2017
Putting one foot in front of the other just took on a whole new meaning! Join the Trailblaze Challenge and with every step you take, you can help a seriously…
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The Fifth Annual Wish Ball aims to raise a record $300,000 to grant wishes for S.C. wish kids
December 19, 2017In February 2017 all eyes were on the stage as wish kid, Grayson, walked onstage at the Wish Ball. The audience held their collective breath as the emcee told Grayson,…
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The Fifth Annual Wish Ball aims to raise a record $300,000 to grant wishes for S.C. wish kids
December 19, 2017In February 2017 all eyes were on the stage as wish kid, Grayson, walked onstage at the Wish Ball. The audience held their collective breath as the emcee told Grayson,…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
