Adventures & Experiences for Local Families w/Special Needs Children & At-Risk Youth

Make-A-Wish For Pete’s Sake Success Stories:

  • Boat Rides, Sunset Cruises, Tubing on Candlewood Lake

  • Offroad Trail Ride Adventures, Hayrides in Gaylordsville

  • Golf, Tennis, Pickle Ball Lessons / Outings at CLC

  • Swimming, Bocce, Shooting Range, Gameroom

  • Sporting and Concert Events, Zoo Trips

How Make-A-Wish For Pete’s Sake Works:

  • Generous donors provide access to fun and exciting adventures and experiences for families with children with disabilities and at risk youth

  • HDHM has relationships with local organizations including 21 Strong, Sisters of Life and Jericho Partnership to identify potential client matches

Candlewood Lake Joy Ride

  • I have the need for speed on Candlewood Lake!

  • Golf Lesson by John at CLC - It's In The Hole!

  • No other place I'd rather be.

  • Can't wait to tube...

  • ...and wave to my fans.

  • Wait for it...

  • ...now we're having fun...

  • ...hey you guys, I got next.

  • Girl power.

  • Fun for the whole neighborhood.

  • Who knew bocce was so much fun.

  • Not as safe as a roller coaster.

  • Check her license.

  • Watchout for the iceberg straight ahead!

  • I have the need for speed.

  • Posing with Skipper Mark.

  • God paints beautiful pictures in Sunset Cove.

  • Freaky deaky Forest of Fear.

  • Think I just pee'd my pants.

  • It's got wheels, let's take it for a ride in the parkinglot.

  • Don't get too close they might bite.

  • We're not in Danbury anymore!

  • Maybe we're in Kansas.

  • Must be feeding the roosters around here steroids.

  • Bobbleheads.

  • Don't tell your mom...

  • Thumbs up for Pete!

  • Father, son bonding over God's canvas.

  • Thumbs up means faster.

  • Ready to ride.

  • I hope this helmet doesn't mess up my hair.

  • Please, please, please can we go again?

Do you have Make-A-Wish type experience to donate?
Please email us here to help us make a dream come true.