Make-A-Wish reunifies for statewide organization

Make-A-Wish announces a statewide reunification of its Northern Nevada region and Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada to create Make-A-Wish Nevada.

While the reunification was effective Sept. 1, this announcement was timed with Nevada Day to celebrate the newly formed statewide nonprofit that will serve children diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses throughout the entire Silver State, including rural areas.

The new Make-A-Wish Nevada sign was unveiled at The Wishing Place, headquarters of the organization in Las Vegas. The lighting ceremony was attended by board members, donors, staff, friends and family of the organization.

Make-A-Wish Nevada Board member Lou Borrego, who resides in Reno and has long been affiliated with the organization, will continue to head the Northern Nevada regional committee to help identify eligible children and fundraise for wish support in the region.

But all administration and operations for Make-A-Wish Nevada will be provided by the nonprofit's statewide office in Las Vegas.