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The Women Inspiring Strength
and Hope Society is a Make-A-Wish Foundation initiative designed to recognize remarkable women who are succeeding
both professionally and philanthropically throughout the community. The W.I.S.H. Society honorees are uniquely talented, compassionate leaders who are invited
to serve as partners to the organization, empowering them to grant the wishes of
local children battling critical illnesses and medical conditions by raising much-needed wish funds. These wishes make the impossible, possible and help children replace fear with confidence, sadness with joy, and anxiety with hope.
“All of these women have been asked to raise a minimum of $3,500 and we are confident that this amazing group of women will shatter their goal,” said Marie Sanderson. “Without everyone coming together, these wishes might not come true. To feel the love and generosity of all these amazing women who share their time and talents to make a lasting impact on a child’s wish is so appreciated,” added Sophie Nord.
Look to see how many of these amazing women you might know or have met out and about throughout the Gulf Coast community.
And when the two-month campaign draws to a close, these outstanding women will
be honored during the W.I.S.H. Society appreciation breakfast on May 14. The philanthropic and professional achievements of the honorees will be recognized, and the W.I.S.H. Society of the Gulf Coast will name the 2024 Woman of the Year. Community partners and top donors will also be recognized.
Make-A-Wish Mississippi will celebrate its 40th anniversary this year and plans to grant a record number of wishes in 2024. “That
is only possible because of the generosity of the community and those who believe in our mission,” says Shellie Moses. “Because of those partnerships, we are able to transform the lives of our Wish kids, one wish at a time.”
Top Left to Right:
Alicia Souza, Daisy Ferrill, Janet Lawrence, Katherine Swetman, Kaycee Thomas,
Kaylee Johnson, Lori Croal, Maegen McCabe, Natasha Riemann, Pam Pannell, Patra Roberts, Laine Bertucci, Stephanie Cowart
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