1. Make-A-Wish Foundation’s Illinois
Chapter Hosts Annual Gala
By David Neagle

2. Introduction
• As the founder and president of Life Is Now Inc.,
David Neagle has helped entrepreneurs and other
professionals around the world to achieve growth in
their client base, income, and overall sales
performance. An experienced sales coach, speaker,
and author, the Chicago-based entrepreneur has
earned publication in leading media outlets,
including Forbes and Business 2 Community. In
addition to his professional activities, David Neagle
is a dedicated supporter of the Make-A-Wish
Foundation.

3. Make-A-Wish Foundation
• On May 16, the Illinois chapter of the Make-A-Wish
Foundation broke records with its annual Wish Ball,
the organization’s largest yearly fundraiser. The
event, titled Wish in Full Color, was sponsored by
Balasa Dinverno Foltz LLC and hosted at Navy Pier.
Wish in Full Color raised over $2 million to help
grant wish experiences for children with life-
threatening medical conditions across the state. The
Make-A-Wish Foundation’s Illinois chapter
welcomed more than 1,000 people, inviting them to
“wish in full color” in the venue’s vibrantly
decorated grand ballroom.

4. Conclusion
• Wish in Full Color featured celebrity guests such as
the morning anchor team at NBC 5 Chicago, Stefan
Holt and Zoraida Sambolin, who served as the
evening’s hosts. The evening also included
testimonials from parents, providing an opportunity
for them to share the transformative impact that the
experience has had on their children’s spirits. In
addition, the gala included a special appearance by
Jay Leno, who auctioned off four opportunities for
attendees to spend a day with him at his Big Dog
Garage in Burbank, California.