Mission

Indiana Wish inspires hope and creates joy for Indiana children and their families by granting wishes to children ages 3-18 who are diagnosed with a life-threatening illness.

Vision

In Indiana, every child who needs the power of a wish can experience one.

What We Do

Indiana Wish is an Indiana-focused wish-granting organization. Since 1984, we have granted more than 3,500 wishes to Hoosier children in 88 of Indiana’s 92 counties. Indiana Wish is not affiliated with any other local or national wish-granting organization. Funding for wishes is made possible through the support of individual giving, corporate partnerships, and fundraising events. Working together, we can impact even more Hoosier children and families throughout Indiana.

Meet Our Team

Indiana Wish has four full-time staff members with a combined tenure of over 75 years and one wish mom. Dedicated, passionate, and driven, our staff forms the beating heart of our mission. Each member brings a unique set of skills and experiences to the table, united by a common goal: to create positive change in our community and beyond. From tireless advocates who champion our cause to behind-the-scenes heroes who ensure smooth operations, our team embodies the spirit of service and empathy. Together, we strive to make a difference, one step at a time, fueled by compassion.

Staff

J’Lynn Edwards
Hillary McCarley
Julie Hauck
Courtney Bickett
Events and Marketing Coordinator

Board of Directors

Tim Schlichte
President
Kurt Cohen
Vice President
Brad Reay
Treasurer
Carlton Anker
Secretary
Steven E. Bainaka
Executive Committee Member
Phil Gumpert
Executive Committee Member
Sandeep Batra, MD
Medical Advisor and Board Member
Amy Heincker
Medical Advisor and Board Member
Meg Zakrewski, MBA, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC
Medical Advisor and Board Member
Stephanie Flittner
Board Member
Casey Garamoni
Board Member
Cebronica Luft
Board Member
Dane Nutty
Board Member
Greg Papagiannis
Board Member
Gina Spacey
Board Member
Erika Steuerwald
Board Member
Susan Tsangaris
Board Member
Matt Wooten
Board Member