Stories of Light- Donor Recognition Celebration
March 14, 2005
Bottleneck Blues Bar, Ameristar Casino, St. Charles

"Making children happy, one wish at a time,” was the theme as Make-A-Wish® supporters assembled to celebrate the Annual Stories of Light Community Campaign. George Depper from Emmis Communicataions served as the emcee for the event.

Guests enjoyed musical entertainment provided by The Heather Dawn Band, and former Wish Child, Jill, provided a unique perspective on the power of a wish. Cocktails, heavy appetizers and a photo display of recent wishes came true made for a wonderful celebration.

Star Award recipients included Emmis Communications St. Louis (Friend in the Media), Wish Teen Christopher’s Bowlathon and Windsor High School (Kids For Wish Kids Exceptional Friend), Gas House Car Wash, Grant Killough Memorial Concert, and MasterCard Trivia Night (Friend in External Fundraising), Fred Thal (Exceptional Friend), UMB Bank (Exceptional Support), Mr. Russo (Enduring Friendship), Brown Smith Wallace LLC, and St. Louis Sportswear and Dan Eagan (Unsung Hero), and The Kurt Warner’s First Things First Foundation (Outstanding Wish Friend).



This year’s star winners proudly display their awards.


From Left- Campaign Chairs, Paul Sly and Fred Thal, Ameristar representative, Nicole Dawson, and Make-A-Wish Board Chairman, Mark Hadfield


From Left- Make-A-Wish Board Chairman Mark Hadfield, George Depper, and Board Member Dean Mutter, both of Emmis Communications.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Missouri thanks the many individuals, organizations, and corporations that have made it possible to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy.