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Make-A-Wish Minnesota holds 2019 fundraising gala

By and photos by Matt Blewett

For the Minnesota Star Tribune
June 28, 2019 at 12:30PM
Brenna Cliff, Sophie Keeler, Siri Olson and Hope Loosbrock at the 2019 Make A Wish Foundation gala. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, Matte B Photography, matt@mattebphoto.com, Make A Wish Foundation, Minneapolis, May 18, 2019, Minnesota, SAXO 1008522664 FACE063019
Brenna Cliff, Sophie Keeler, Siri Olson and Hope Loosbrock. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

More than 600 guests gathered at Mystic Lake Center in Prior Lake for the 2019 Wish Ball. Sponsored by Make-A-Wish Minnesota, the evening included live and silent auctions, a banquet and inspiring stories. Dessert and a doughnut luge provided a sweet ending to the annual event. Make-A-Wish Minnesota helps empower children going through critical illnesses, granting between 250 and 300 wishes a year.


Jordan, Earl and Aaron Ellis at the 2019 Make A Wish Foundation gala. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, Matte B Photography, matt@mattebphoto.com, Make A Wish Foundation, Minneapolis, May 18, 2019, Minnesota, SAXO 1008522664 FACE063019
Jordan, Earl and Aaron Ellis. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Matthew & Samantha Waller at the 2019 Make A Wish Foundation gala. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, Matte B Photography, matt@mattebphoto.com, Make A Wish Foundation, Minneapolis, May 18, 2019, Minnesota, SAXO 1008522664 FACE063019
Matthew & Samantha Waller at the 2019 Make A Wish Foundation gala. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, Matte B Photography, matt@mattebphoto.com, Make A Wish Foundation, Minneapolis, May 18, 2019, Minnesota, SAXO 1008522664 FACE063019 (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Mara Whitten and Kelly Moss at the 2019 Make A Wish Foundation gala. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, Matte B Photography, matt@mattebphoto.com, Make A Wish Foundation, Minneapolis, May 18, 2019, Minnesota, SAXO 1008522664 FACE063019
Mara Whitten and Kelly Moss at the 2019 Make A Wish Foundation gala. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, Matte B Photography, matt@mattebphoto.com, Make A Wish Foundation, Minneapolis, May 18, 2019, Minnesota, SAXO 1008522664 FACE063019 (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Jerry & Sarah Crimmins at the 2019 Make A Wish Foundation gala. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, Matte B Photography, matt@mattebphoto.com, Make A Wish Foundation, Minneapolis, May 18, 2019, Minnesota, SAXO 1008522664 FACE063019
Jerry and Sarah Crimmins. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Kasey Dormanen and Teagan Landgraf at the 2019 Make A Wish Foundation gala. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, Matte B Photography, matt@mattebphoto.com, Make A Wish Foundation, Minneapolis, May 18, 2019, Minnesota, SAXO 1008522664 FACE063019
Kasey Dormanen and Teagan Landgraf. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Briana Koch and Nakesha Caldwell at the 2019 Make A Wish Foundation gala. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, Matte B Photography, matt@mattebphoto.com, Make A Wish Foundation, Minneapolis, May 18, 2019, Minnesota, SAXO 1008522664 FACE063019
Briana Koch and Nakesha Caldwell. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Keith & Deb McCracken at the 2019 Make A Wish Foundation gala. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, Matte B Photography, matt@mattebphoto.com, Make A Wish Foundation, Minneapolis, May 18, 2019, Minnesota, SAXO 1008522664 FACE063019
Keith and Deb McCracken. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Mia Volpe and Carley McHenry at the 2019 Make A Wish Foundation gala. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, Matte B Photography, matt@mattebphoto.com, Make A Wish Foundation, Minneapolis, May 18, 2019, Minnesota, SAXO 1008522664 FACE063019
Mia Volpe and Carley McHenry. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Ben & Kari Ollendick at the 2019 Make A Wish Foundation gala. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, Matte B Photography, matt@mattebphoto.com, Make A Wish Foundation, Minneapolis, May 18, 2019, Minnesota, SAXO 1008522664 FACE063019
Ben & Kari Ollendick at the 2019 Make A Wish Foundation gala. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, Matte B Photography, matt@mattebphoto.com, Make A Wish Foundation, Minneapolis, May 18, 2019, Minnesota, SAXO 1008522664 FACE063019 (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Teresa Meyer and Elijah Wieberdink at the 2019 Make-A-Wish Minnesota Wish Ball. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, Matte B Photography, matt@mattebphoto.com, Make-A-Wish Minnesota Foundation, Minneapolis, May 18, 2019, Minnesota, SAXO 1008522664 FACE063019
Teresa Meyer and Elijah Wieberdink. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Miranda & Melanie Wayne at the 2019 Make A Wish Foundation gala. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, Matte B Photography, matt@mattebphoto.com, Make A Wish Foundation, Minneapolis, May 18, 2019, Minnesota, SAXO 1008522664 FACE063019 Melanie is the mom
Miranda and Melanie Wayne. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Tiffany Mingo and Andrea McCann at the 2019 Make A Wish Foundation gala. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, Matte B Photography, matt@mattebphoto.com, Make A Wish Foundation, Minneapolis, May 18, 2019, Minnesota, SAXO 1008522664 FACE063019
Tiffany Mingo and Andrea McCann at the 2019 Make A Wish Foundation gala. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, Matte B Photography, matt@mattebphoto.com, Make A Wish Foundation, Minneapolis, May 18, 2019, Minnesota, SAXO 1008522664 FACE063019 (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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