Make-A-Wish hopes to help more North Idaho children

The Make-A-Wish organization's North Idaho office is partnering with the Silver Lake Mall to raise funds to grant the wishes of an additional 20 North Idaho children with life-threatening illnesses this year.

"We are experiencing a huge increase in wishes. Last year we granted 38 wishes and this year we are determined to do more," said Melanie Lambrecht, regional manager.

The funds will be raised through a wall mural project at the mall, located in Coeur d'Alene. The mural, destined for the mall's soon-to-be-renovated children's play area, will be made up of tiles sponsored by businesses and individuals.

Premier locations on the mural are limited. Those wishing to support Make-A-Wish's efforts in North Idaho are encouraged to secure their spaces on the mural as soon as possible.

Make-A-Wish grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the experience with hope, strength and joy. Make-A-Wish Idaho serves children throughout the state, and grants 90 wishes each year with the help of generous donors and more than 200 volunteers.

The Make-A-Wish office in Coeur d'Alene has been helping local children since 2011. They expect to grant 50 wishes in North Idaho this year.

To donate or for more information, contact Lambrecht at (208) 627-8254.