Teams from four energy companies in Calgary competed in the 2nd annual Pull For Wishes fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Canada on Sunday, collectively raising $140,000.
RELATED VIDEO: On World Wish Day we spoke to Christie Buono from Make-A-Wish Canada and Wish Mom Tamara Sherdahl and her Matty about the importance of making dreams come true for children who have an incurable or critical illness – Apr 29, 2024Calgarians came together on Sunday to help grant wishes for kids fighting against all odds.
“We say the symbolic value of a wish is about $10,000,” she explained. “So we’re definitely granting 14-15 wishes with these funds, which is huge for southern Alberta.”For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Several kids were celebrated on Sunday, including Sloane Masikewich who was diagnosed with Stage 4 neuroblastoma in May 2023. Thanks to the support of Albertans, her wish was granted at the event.“I think a lot of people have a misconception of what means – thinking it’s a last wish. So it was really emotional,” Masikewich said. “Throughout this process, we’ve come to realize that Make-A-Wish is about lasting memories and lasting wishes.
Her mom said Sloane’s cancer diagnosis ignited the family’s desire to support others who are fighting as well. Earlier this year, the family raised funds for pediatric cancer research. “We’ve actually just received our charitable organization status at the end of August,” Masikewich explained. “So the ‘Strong Like Sloane’ foundation is officially a charitable organization in the province of Alberta.”Calgary lifts water restrictions following repairs to feeder mainActivists call on province to remove Boogie the Monkey from Ontario zooViewed
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