Medora WISH
“We must try to find ways to keep costs low for families to attend Medora activities.” —Harold Schafer
A MEANINGFUL MISSION
Medora WISH was created by Don & Pat Clement and Michael & Vicki Zaun with the purpose to create more free opportunities for kids in Medora.
Since its inception, the endowment has grown to $2.2 Million with a goal of $7 Million while gaining an ever-growing list of WISH Wranglers.
NEW THIS YEAR: The WISH Branders option has been introduced with inaugural gifts from the Arthur & Edith Pearson Foundation (Bottineau & Renville Counties) and Myra Foundation (Grand Forks County).
SINCE 2019, MORE THAN 6,400 KIDS 17 AND UNDER HAVE ATTENDED THE MEDORA MUSICAL & OTHER ATTRACTIONS AT NO COST THANKS TO MEDORA WISH.
Wranglers
Cumulative support of $25,000 and above to the Medora WISH endowment will recognize folks as lifetime WISH Wranglers!
Funds at this level go toward creating more free children’s activities in Medora, as well as sponsoring special trips for people who otherwise could not experience Medora due to physical, mental, or financial limitations.
Our WISH Wranglers are recognized:
- On a lifetime listing on this website
- On digital donor boards at the Life Skills Center and Burning Hills Amphitheatre
- In the TRMF Annual Report
Branders
Annual support of $10,000 and above to Medora WISH will recognize donors as annual WISH Branders!
Funds at this level go toward free Medora Musical tickets made available to children living in the county supported by the Brander.
Our WISH Branders are recognized:
- On digital donor boards at the Life Skills Center and Burning Hills Amphitheatre
- In the TRMF Annual Report
- In email blasts to guest lists within the specific county geo
Meet Medora’s 2023 WISH Recipient Jacob!
In August of 2023, the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation was thrilled to welcome 15-year-old Jacob, along with his brother, father, and grandmother, to Medora for a VIP experience as part of the Medora WISH Endowment in partnership with the Anne Carlsen Center.
News coverage of the Medora WISH:
“Spearfish man’s wish comes true with trip to Medora” – KXMC-TV story by Steve Kirch
“Medora Wish Granted” – KFYR-TV story by Megan Hoffman
“New Medora fund to make children’s wishes come true” – Fargo Forum, by Iaian Woessner
Medora WISH Wranglers & Branders
These donors have contributed at least $25,000 to this endowment
Created and initially funded by Don & Pat Clement and Michael & Vicki Zaun
Ardis Afseth
Dan & Shelly Armbrust
Sandy Boehler
Casey & Jessica Clement
Kelly Clement
Jim & Mary Domaskin
Bruce & Lorraine Furness
Larry & Dorothy Goodall
Terry & Kristina Heintz
Margo Helgerson
Nancy Johnson
Jim & Joanne Kack
Nick & Bobbi Jo Lonski
Mike & Kathy O’Keeffe
Wes & Bonnie Thomas
Mark, Monica, Megan & Madison Musich
Sandy Tjaden & Roger Myers
Todd & Shelly Steinwand
Spencer & Kaye Wilkinson
Arthur & Edith Pearson Foundation
Myra Foundation
Tom & Frances Leach Foundation
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Contribute to Medora WISH.
We invite you to join us by making a contribution to Medora WISH. Gifts of all levels will help the endowment grow and provide support for kids and families.
We are also happy to assist you in contributing with an IRA rollover or estate giving options, or to help you take advantage of tax savings by contributing to this qualifying endowment.
