Makspire Foundation

Hi all! Today is the day we've been working for all year - Dance Marathon at University of Washington is HAPPENING! I've served as Executive Director for this program raising funds for one of my favorite places - Seattle Children's ! I would LOVE your support!

College students are coming out to the marathon to hear patient stories and see their volunteering and donation impact. I've linked my fundraising page below, we would love any support to go for the Seattle Children's Uncompensated Care fund to ensure every kiddo has access to the world-class care they need. https://events.dancemarathon.com/participant/Makenna-Schwab

❤️Makenna

Makenna Schwab A fundraising page for Makenna Schwab

I'm excited to be sharing my story at Dance Marathon at the University of Washington today! I've had the opportunity to be part of the team for this event benefitting Seattle Children's . Please consider donating to help change kids' health to change the future! Thank you ❤ Makenna
Link below:
https://events.dancemarathon.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=951710&language=en&referrer=mf%3A951710%3Ayou-copy

Makenna Schwab A fundraising page for Makenna Schwab

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At one week old, Makenna started going to Seattle Children’s Hospital. Since then, she has had over 20 surgeries. Makenna is now 18 years old and a recent high school graduate. With inspiration from her support from Seattle Children's Hospital, Makenna created her own nonprofit organization called Makspire, 'Makenna and Inspire'. With this nonprofit, Makenna strives to support families who face medical conditions, similar to the challenges that she and her family faced throughout her childhood. In the past 10 years, Makspire Foundation has raised over $1 Million for Seattle Children's, Camp Korey, and Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington. Thank you for your constant support and inspiration, Makenna!

Today is 2021, the rarest day of the year!

Rare is many 👩‍👩‍👧‍👧
Rare is proud 🦸
Rare is strong 💪

How are you raising awareness for people living with a rare disease and their families?

4 years ago yesterday, my life changed forever. I went from being in constant knee pain to having hardly any at all. It's a bit scary when your doctor has to create a surgery because your body won't follow what regular procedure is. I couldn't be more thankful for my team of doctors and nurses at Seattle Children's. They've given me my independence and even more importantly, my life. Very thankful for the last 4 years and the new normal that comes with it.
❤Makenna

Really excited to be a part of the Seattle Children's Heroes Project! So many great celebrities and athletes have joined together to support the hospital and I am honored to be representing as a Patient Ambassador! Huge thanks to Topps Baseball Cards and Bartell Drugs for helping make this happen! I totally scored with an autographed Ken Griffey Jr. in my box! Don't miss this great opportunity to support Seattle Children's!
❤Makenna

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Hey guys! We are wrapping this year's project THIS WEEK! Donate now at https://www.makspire.com/donate-1 Thank you for so much love and support for kids and families facing serious medical conditions! We are working with Camp Korey, Make A Wish, and Seattle Childrens right now on how to use the funds. I'm so excited about this year's impact!!
❤Makenna

Today is Make A Difference Day!!!! And while I am so sad we won't be together in person this year, we are still coming together as a virtual Make A Difference Day team! Visit www.makspire.com to donate!
❤Makenna

How will you show that Rare is many, Rare is strong, Rare is proud on Rare Disease Day? Don’t forget to use and tag in your posts!

On , we're thinking of all the kids who are fighting cancer. Camp Korey was founded in honor of Korey Rose, who lost his battle with osteo sarcoma at the age of 18. Inspired to bring the joy of SeriousFun Children's Network to the PNW, Korey's family set out to build a place where kids like Korey could find adventure, laughter, and lasting connections. Today, programs like Camp to You hospital outreach bring the magic of camp to kids with life-altering conditions like cancer, so they can take a break from treatment to simply enjoy being kids. ❤️

Makspire is proud to help sponsor this new unified baseball opportunity through Eastmont Youth Baseball. Please help share the word!
❤Makenna

Thank you to those that joined us this weekend! It was a beautiful sunny day. 🌞 Many are asking if they can still donate and the answer is YES it's not too late! You can send checks to Makspire Foundation, 7 N Wenatchee Ave Suite 300, Wenatchee or go to our website to make a donation here: https://www.makspire.com/donate-1

Thanks for making a difference!
❤Makenna

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TODAY IS MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY! We will be out at (146 Easy Way in Wenatchee) supporting ! We are raising money for Radio Flyer Wagons which are a fun, safe, easy way to transport patients like me around the hospital! When I was little, I had hip casts from my chest to my toes until I was about 5, so wagons were my main mode of transportation. We are also raising funds for MakPaks, packs of food for inpatient families who cannot afford it, or who can't leave their child to get food! Come out and Make A Difference with us, enjoy 's photo booth, a fry truck, CrunchPak apples, and 's hair color spray. Come drop off a donation or volunteer with us!! See a need do a good deed!!
❤Makenna

WE NEED YOU this Saturday! Please take a few minutes to stop by and lend a hand or drop off a donation. It's going to be a fun day MAKING A DIFFERENCE! We'll be at Wenatchee Pediatric Dentistry, 146 Easy Way, from 10:00am to 1:00pm
❤Makenna

If you can't make it but would like to donate go to:
https://www.makspire.com/donate-1

I got to spend some time with the Children's Miracle Network Champions for 2020 yesterday! I had the opportunity to share my story and my experience of being a Champion! I loved getting to hear all of their stories! It was such a fantastic experience, getting to meet the new Champions and their families! Thank you for this AMAZING opportunity to get to pass the Champion torch! I can't wait to see what this new group of Champions is going to do!
❤Makenna

It's hard to believe that this is our 9th annual Make A Difference Day project. 😀 Check out this quick video that summarizes what we have been able to accomplish and why I hope to get kids out to volunteer and be positive forces in the world! 🤩Thank you to my amazing community for all the support over the years. Join us Saturday to be part of the fun!
❤ Makenna

https://www.makspire.com/donate-1


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Meet Makenna—Larsen Syndrome Patient and Founder of the Makspire Foundation Makenna’s Larsen Syndrome causes bone dislocations and affects her airway, spine and joints. She’s had a remarkable 15 surgeries in her 15 years of life. But...

Such an amazing day with Dr. Geoff Ping Wenatchee Pediatric Dentistry going around the Wenatchee Valley's dental community collecting donations for Make A Difference Day coming up on the 26th! Thank you so much to all the dental offices for donating, I can't wait to see what we can do for kids and families facing some tough times Children's! Just a little over a week left until the big day! Can't wait!
❤Makenna

To donate go to:
https://www.makspire.com/donate-1

Makspire Foundation was proud to sponsor a hole for the Hole In One For Hannah Golf Tournament this weekend. Hannah is battling cancer and this tournament is helping her and her family go on a well-deserved vacation. The Johnson family is such a sweet and generous family in our community, and it's an honor to support them as they face this challenge. Go Hannah!
❤ Makenna