Special thanks to our Michigan supporters who make a difference in the lives of the very special and courageous kids we serve. Michigan partners, such as those listed, have contributed more than $25,000 per year and have committed to supporting the Foundation's mission. They have contributed special memories that will last a lifetime for our wish children and their families.

Charter One
Charter One is offering customers a banking program they truly can feel good about with its Make a Difference Debit Cards. When you open a deposit account, you can choose a Debit Card that supports the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan. Every time you use your card for signature-based purchases, phone and online transactions, and repeating monthly payments, Charter One will make a contribution to Make-A-Wish. Open an account, use the card, and help Make-A-Difference in the life of a child! For more information about this program, please visit charterone.com.

Country Fresh
Country Fresh has long strived to bring the highest quality dairy products to communities in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana, and their involvement continues to grow with their in-kind support of several Make-A-Wish events, including Walk for Wishes and Wish-A-Mile Bicycle Tour.

Special thanks to Country Fresh for partnering with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to touch lives and make wishes come true.

Savory Sweets
Savory Sweets continues to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan and the surrounding chapters in five states by providing fresh, made-to-order cookie dough, available in nine awesome flavors. These cookie dough tubs can be purchased at a considerable savings and be used for your own fundraisers that help benefit Make-A-Wish. In addition to the funds your group raises, Savory Sweets will donate $.01 per tub of cookie dough to the Make-A-Wish Foundation in your area.

If your school, organization or company is looking for a 'Sweet Deal' and would like to join Savory Sweets in helping to make dreams come true, please contact Savory Sweets at 800.878.2583 or visit the Savory Sweets Website and let them know you want to be a part of this 'Sweet Deal!'

Greenridge Realty and the Greenridge Dreamteam Foundation
Founded in 1999 by the Greenridge Real Estate Agents, the Greenridge Dream Team Foundation has made wishes come true for more than 40 children battling life-threatening medical conditions. The Dream Team Foundation is an internal Foundation established by Western-Michigan based Greenridge Realty, solely to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Benefits to Make-A-Wish come in the form of funds generated through the commission checks from the independent realtors. Every time a sale of a house occurs the Make-A-Wish Foundation receives a percentage from the closing costs after the Greenridge Realty Corporation generously matches that percentage.

The Dream Team Foundation's many contributions to the Make-A-Wish Foundation exemplifies their desire to be an organization that gives back to the community. The mission statement of the Dream Team Foundation is "to give hope, compassion and to improve the quality of life for children in the areas we serve," and they are certainly improving the lives of many Michigan wish children.

With Greenridge recently expanding into Lansing, so will the relationship between our two organizations. Look for Greenridge in your local newspapers and see how they help your community with the dreams they make come true for homeowners, and also for wish children!

UAW-GM, Plants, Dealers and Facilities
In 1999, the International Union, UAW, and the General Motors Corporation (GM) committed to the largest sponsorship in the history of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Their generous sponsorship has made it possible to grant thousands of children's wishes all across America.

In support of this sponsorship, UAW members, GM employees, and GM dealers in Michigan and around the country have personally committed to volunteerism, fund raising, and wish granting… truly Making Smiles Standard Equipment^® for courageous Make-A-Wish children.

Berline
Providing creative advertising design services to the Foundation, Berline's advertising expertise continues to ensure that the Foundation's key messages are heard by our friends throughout the Michigan community. From print ads to television commercials, their donation of time, talent and resources is much appreciated.

Next Door Stores
Stop in for gas at the Next Door Stores and support the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan with your purchase of a wish cloud that will raise funds for our special wish children in Michigan. With more than 29 stores and stations, many wishes will be granted from their support. Thank you Next Door Stores for making wishes come true!

Whitfield Design
Whitfield Design's commitment to the Foundation through its generous donation of in-kind graphic design services helps keep the Foundation looking polished and professional. Whether its our corporate newsletter, event brochures and invitations, or posters, Whitfield Design continuously strives for excellence in everything it does.

Aldinger
Aldinger, Inc., a printing and mailing company based in Lansing, has graciously supported the Foundation's annual Holiday Magic program year after year by providing paper stock and printing services. Thanks to their generous support, 100% of the proceeds from the Holiday Magic program comes back to the Foundation.

The CEO Advantage
The CEO Advantage, a strategic consulting firm, continues to keep the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan on course with its pro bono strategic counseling and leadership coaching services. The Foundation is grateful to the CEO Advantage for its strategic coaching and direction.

Other Supporters:
For a complete list of supporters please refer to our Annual Report (PDF)