Make-A-Wish® gives children with critical illnesses renewed strength to fight their illnesses, bringing families closer together and uniting entire communities. Sierra Lyon, representing Make-A-Wish Minnesota and a former Rotarian, will share how the organization fulfills life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses across the state. Her presentation will highlight the lasting impact of a wish on children, families, and communities, as well as opportunities for Rotary members to support Make-A-Wish through volunteer engagement and community partnerships.

Sierra Lyon manages corporate partnerships at Make-A-Wish Minnesota, where she connects companies with opportunities to help grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. A former member of the Rotary After Hours Club of La Crosse, Sierra is passionate about community engagement and continues to live out the Rotary value of “Service Above Self” through her work. Minnesota,