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Make-A-Wish in Trumbull Gets $1 Million Gift

The funds come from The James and Eileen Manning trust.

Make-A-Wish Connecticut was given a $1 million gift from The James and Eileen Manning Charitable Remainder Trust to help support the organization’s mission.

The Trumbull Times reports that grandson of James and Eileen Jimmy Satalino became closely involved with the organization through friend and board member Denny Gates.

Make-A-Wish has granted 30 percent more wishes annually in recent history.

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