A Special Wish Foundation, Inc. logo
A Special Wish Foundation, Inc. logo
A Special Wish Foundation, Inc. logo
A Special Wish Foundation, Inc. Teddy Bear graphic
436 Valley Street
Dayton, OH 45404
Phone: 937-223-9474
Toll Free: 1-866-414-9474
Fax: 937-223-0374
aspecialwish@
childrensdayton.org

About Us

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The mission of A Special Wish Foundation is to grant the wish of a child or adolescent (birth through age 20) who has been diagnosed by a physican with a life-threatening disorder.

The counties served by the Dayton Chapter include Montgomery, Miami, Darke, Greene, Mercer and Shelby. The Dayton Chapter of A Special Wish Foundation over the past 20 years has granted almost 1,000 wishes to children living in its six county area. We are thankful to the many Dayton area companies, organizations, individuals and volunteers for their generous donations and support.

  • A Special Wish, Dayton Chapter began in 1983 and has grown to become the largest Special Wish Chapter.
  • We are the only wish granting organization in the nation serving both children and adolescents from birth through age 20.
  • We are funded entirely through the generosity of Miami Valley residents and organizations.
  • We never use phone solicitation or professional fund-raising organizations.
  • We are a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization.
  • All contributions to the Dayton Chapter of A Special Wish Foundation are tax deductible.

To obtain a copy of our most recent IRS Form 990, click here.


Board of Directors

Name Board Title Company
Gary Auman Chairman Dunlevey, Mahan & Furry - Attorney at Law
Richard Smith MD Vice Chairman Pediatric Associates of Dayton (retired)
Ruth Wiles Secretary Office Manager (retired)
Esther Judson Treasurer MeadWestvaco - CPA
Mike Babb GateSafe, Inc.
Shirley Haeuptle Mad River Local Schools
James Haubrock Clark, Schafer & Hackett - CPA
Jim Heikes Oakwood High School -
Counselor (retired)
Susan Hoying GE Consumer Finance
Judi Newell United Way - Director, Campaign Management
Tom O'Neill Children's Med. Center/Home Health
Wanda Priester GE Consumer Finance
Mark Walsh MCM Electronic Distribution
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