MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION
Valley Pools & Spas is a proud preferred provider of the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of America. We are the proud recipient of the Make-A-Wish Honor for the largest MN in-kind (spas, hot tubs & pools) and dollar donations to their foundation.
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Touching Stories
Marquis Hot Tub Provides Well-Deserved Respite for Local Wish Kid
Marquis, Valley Pools & Spas & Make-A-Wish® team up to grant 11 year-old Michael’s wish.
St. Paul, MN- The bubbly, warm water of a hot tub is irresistible to 11-year-old Michael. The soothing jets and relaxing steam are nothing short of therapeutic for him. It is for these reasons and many others that Michael used his one true wish to wish for a hot tub of his very own. Courtesy of Make-A-Wish and with the help of Marquis and Valley Pools & Spas, Michael’s wish was granted. Valley Pools and Spas is one of the many Marquis dealers across the country helping to make wishes come true for children with life-threatening medical conditions.
Valley Pools & Spas contribution is part of the sponsorship, created by Marquis to benefit Make-A-Wish chapters throughout the United States. As the preferred provider for Make-A-Wish hot tub wishes, Marquis has helped grant more than 1000 life-changing wishes since 2000.
“Marquis and Valley Pools & Spas have made a lasting, positive impact on Michael and his family,” said Katrina Sletto, Wish Program Coordinator of Make-A-Wish Minnesota. “Michael’s hot tub will provide fun, joyous moments for the whole family during an otherwise incredibly difficult time.”
The sponsorship of Make-A-Wish was inspired by 17-year-old Andrea’s wish in 2000 to have a hot tub in her backyard. The hot tub eased the physical distress from her chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Now, 14 years later and cancer-free, Andrea continues to enjoy her Marquis hot tub. Her wish inspired Marquis to help with similar wishes. So far, the sponsorship has generated more than $3 million in spa donations and discounts for Make-A-Wish.
Antonio's Wish
In May 2011, Marquis and Valley Pools & Spas helped make Antonio's wish come true by donating a Marquis Hot Tub and accessories.
This letter was received June 1st, 2006 from Make-A-Wish
"Dear Larry,
Thank you for the generous donation of steps, cover lift, delivery and instruction for our wish child, Antonio. As you know, Antonio wished for a hot tube with a gazebo enclosure around it, so he could use it year round for therapy and fun. is wish day, on May 10th was wonderful, from the weather to the details.
Antonio's mom told me yesterday that the wish was perfect timing because he hasn't been feeling well recently, and could really use this fun hot tub to brighten his spirits and feel good. Antonio's family is so grateful for all the donations and support provided for his wish.
It is directly because of generosity and support such as yours that we have been able to grant more than 3000 wish in Minnesota. You help make these magical moments come true for children who may not have time to wait.
On behalf of all of us an Make-A-Wish Foundation of Minnesota and Antonio, thank you for the gift of long lasting memories and smiles.
Best Wishes,
LaChelle Semanko
Director of Program Services"
