{"id":413846,"date":"2026-09-29T15:58:08","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T15:58:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/413846\/"},"modified":"2026-09-29T15:58:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T15:58:08","slug":"make-a-wish-southern-florida-names-chair-officers-for-board-of-directors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/413846\/","title":{"rendered":"MAKE-A-WISH SOUTHERN FLORIDA NAMES CHAIR, OFFICERS FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS"},"content":{"rendered":"

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September 28, 2026 \u2013 The Board of Directors for Make-A-Wish\u00ae Southern Florida<\/a>, a nonprofit that grants life-changing wishes for critically-ill children, has chosen Dennis Crowley as its chairman. He\u2019ll lead the group of business professionals and community volunteers that govern the organization during its next two fiscal years.<\/p>\n

Crowley, who is also chairman of the board at Doctor\u2019s Choice Pharmacy, will be joined as an officer on the Make-A-Wish board by Vice Chair Ricky Patel (Akerman LLP) and Treasurer Karen Ford. Diego Ojeda (Rilea Group) joins as a member.<\/p>\n

\u201cSome people want things to happen. Others pray that they happen,\u201d said Crowley, a Make-A-Wish board member since 2016. \u201cBut what I\u2019m especially proud of is that this team works together to ensure things do happen that benefit kids and families.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

The medically-eligible children Make-A-Wish serves most often \u2018wish to be\u2019 (something), \u2018wish to meet\u2019 (someone), \u2018wish to go\u2019 (somewhere), \u2018wish to have\u2019 (something), or \u2018wish to give\u2019 (to a cause) and the organization makes this happen for the child and his\/her entire family at no cost or obligation. In addition to helping determine the nonprofit\u2019s strategic direction, board members actively fundraise to make these dreams come true.<\/p>\n

\u201cDennis has had a significant impact on our success during his many years on the board and, most recently, as vice chair,\u201d said Norman Wedderburn, president & CEO of Make-A-Wish Southern Florida. \u201cHe is a dynamic leader that believes in our mission to his very core and we\u2019re fortunate he\u2019s committed his time and talent to our efforts.\u201d<\/p>\n

Make-A-Wish Southern Florida (www.wish.org\/sfla<\/a>) has granted more than 15,000 life-changing wishes since 1983 for critically-ill children. It aims to grant a wish for every medically-eligible child in its territory and understands wishes aren\u2019t just nice, they\u2019re necessary for kids and families at some of the most difficult times in their lives.<\/p>\n

The Southern Florida chapter\u2019s territory includes 22 counties\/four regions: southeast and southwest Florda, the Suncoast, and Tampa Bay. It also includes the U.S. Virgin Islands.<\/p>\n

Follow and engage with Make-A-Wish Southern Florida on Facebook<\/a>, X<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, LinkedIn<\/a>, and TikTok<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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