In this episode, we chat with wish alum, Lisa Torrieri Caiazza. Lisa’s wish for a Sweet 16 party in 2001 was a celebration that marked the completion of her treatment for Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Now a Registered Nurse, Lisa’s journey has contributed to a positive mindset as she provides care and uplifts others in need.

In this episode, we chat with chapter supporter and photographer, Rana Faure (pronounced "four"). Rana’s eye for capturing the magic in the moments has gifted our community with an insider’s view of the wishes we grant.

From taking photos behind the scenes to being an integral part of multiple wishes, Rana’s talent captures all of the work, planning, magic, and candid moments of our chapter’s wishes and events.

In this episode we chat with Steve Cohen. Chapter co-founder and former Make-A-Wish America Board President Steve Cohen has always had an eye on philanthropy. His passion and dedication to transforming lives one wish at a time helped us get our start over 35 years ago in the Hudson Valley, but on a national level as well with team efforts toward providing structure and standardizing procedures across all chapters.

Our guest this week is our very own Director of Marketing & Volunteer Management and Podcast host, Abraham Almanza. Abraham is interviewed by Make-A-Wish America CEO, Richard Davis, and he discusses the impact of his wish on his life and professional career.

In this episode, we chat with four original members of our chapter's Alumni Committee. In 2006, Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley paved the way for wish alum to meet their peers when they established the Alumni Committee - being the first in the organization's history to have such a group of wish recipients.

As part of a larger network of wish kids, the Alumni Committee gives wish kids the opportunity to not only keep in touch but also fosters a sense of community and belonging.

Stars at Home Virtual Talent Show is BACK for Season Two!

Just like last year, talent videos will be posted online and anyone can “vote” by donating in support of their favorite video. The video with the most votes/dollars wins!

In honor of our 35th Anniversary, we're aiming to raise a minimum of $35,000! Together as a community, you can help create hope for local wish kids by supporting our participants!

In this episode, we chat with volunteer, Nicole Cameli. For Nicole, granting wishes and volunteering at events is a way for her to be involved and give back to her community.

Over the last 4 years, her desire to help out kids who are in need of hope has helped her grant over 10 wishes & volunteer and participate in the fundraisers that allow us to grant each unique wish.

Our guest in this episode is wish dad and chapter supporter, Jim Dezell. In 2012, Jim Dezell’s son Frankie had his wish granted to meet Tom Brady. From diagnosis to treatment to embarking on the wish journey and seeing Frankie as his hero, Jim’s experience as a wish dad speaks to the heart of our mission of transforming lives, one wish at a time.

In this episode, we chat with wish dad and volunteer, Bill Gonzalez. Bill believes in the power of giving back to his local community - especially after experiencing the life-changing experience of a wish.

In this episode we chat with wish alum, Mike Herb. When it comes to full-circle stories and the impact of a wish, wish alum Mike Herb fits the bill to a T.