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Medora WISH

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 $4.6 million with a goal of $7 million while gaining an ever-growing list of WISH Wranglers.

“We must try to find ways to keep costs low for families to attend Medora activities.” —Harold Schafer
SINCE 2019, MORE THAN 13,000 KIDS aGES 17 AND UNDER HAVE ATTENDED THE MEDORA MUSICAL & OTHER ATTRACTIONS AT NO COST THANKS TO MEDORA WISH.

Wranglers

ENDOWMENT FUNDS

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

Meet Medora’s 2024 WISH Recipient McKenzie!

Medora has a special place in the hearts of many. The beauty, the spectacular entertainment, and the quiet resolve have drawn people in from all over the United States and the World. However, for some, the trip is more than that, the trip is something they have wished for. McKenzie made such a wish and was able to visit Medora on July 13th of this year.

McKenzie and her family participated in quite a few activities in the 24 hours they spent in Medora, from getting lunch at the new Badlands Pizza buffet to taking in the marvelous Medora Magic show, cooling down with ice cream, building a Teddy bear, and finishing the evening with the Pitchfork Steak Fondue and the Medora Musical. This was all possible thanks to our partnership with the Anne Carlsen Center in Jamestown, ND.

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

Loren Anderson

Richard E. & Darlyne (dec.) Anderson

Anonymous

Dan & Shelly Armbrust

Arthur & Edith Pearson Foundation

David & Pamela Bangen

Rick Berg & Tracy Martin

Sandy Boehler

Casey & Jessica Clement

Kelly Clement

Russell & Inez Coenen

In Memory of William & Alice Daniel

Carroll L. & Crystal S. Dewing

Mary & Jim (dec.) Domaskin

Bruce & Lorraine Furness

Elsie (dec.) & Leland (dec.) Gilbertson

Larry & Dorothy Goodall

Great River Energy

Randy & Laurie Hatzenbuhler

Terry & Kristina Heintz

Margo Helgerson

Keith Huschka

Nancy Johnson

Jim & Joanne Kack

Marv (dec.) & Jane Kaiser

Kenneth & Rachel Kellogg

Joyce Krabseth

Mary Jo Larsen

Nick & Bobbi Jo Lonski

Tammy J. Miller & Craig A. Palmer

Mark, Monica, Megan & Madison Musich

Sandy Tjaden & Roger Myers

Myra Foundation

Mike & Kathy O’Keeffe

Evey Russell

Errol & Cheri Schoenfish

Todd & Shelly Steinwand

Walt & Kathy Stieg

Dennis & Cathy Stromme

Marlene Summers

Wes & Bonnie Thomas

Roger & Michelle Tollefson

Tom & Frances Leach Foundation

Touchmark

Spencer & Kaye Wilkinson

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.