Make-A-Wish® CT Hires Burlington Resident

Tillinghast is thrilled to be a part of the Connecticut chapter, especially at this exciting time when new volunteer opportunities are coming to life along with the new Wishing Place!

She comes to the organization from the American Cancer Society with an extensive background in volunteer management, community service and event planning. Tillinghast personally finds great joy in volunteering and has a true passion and appreciation for volunteer work and her fellow volunteers, as she volunteered as part of the AmeriCorps Program, is a Family Pal for The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp and now a volunteer Wish Granter.

She lives in Burlington with her husband, two-year-old daughter and two cats.

“Amber is a great addition to our team,” shares Make-A-Wish Director of Outreach Susan Carron. “Her experience inspiring and engaging volunteers is invaluable as we re-imagine wish granting with our new Wishing Place. Amber’s positive approach helps to motivate and bring out the best in our volunteers, creating amazing experiences for our wish kids and families.”

ABOUT MAKE-A-WISH CONNECTICUT

Make-A-Wish® Connecticut creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We seek to bring every eligible child's wish to life because every child deserves a childhood. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight their illnesses. Together, generous donors, supporters, staff and volunteers across the state unite to deliver hope to wish kids and their families when they need it most. In total, Make-A-Wish Connecticut has granted more than 3,600 wishes to local children. For more information about Make-A-Wish Connecticut, visit wish.org/ct.