Referring a Child to

Make-A-Wish

Foundation of Illinois

Referring a Child to Make-A-Wish

Foundation of Illinois

Managing Director and U.S. Head of Special Situations and Restructuring with

Canaccord Genuity Inc., Geoffrey Richards has been with the firm since 2013.

Geoffrey Richards prioritizes working with nonprofits, such as the Make-A-Wish

Foundation, where he previously served on the Contributions Committee.

Referring a Child to Make-A-Wish

Foundation of Illinois

Headquartered in Chicago, the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois is a nonprofit

that helps children with life-threatening medical conditions by granting them a

wish to strengthen and inspire them. The organization follows several steps in

granting children’s wishes. First, it reviews referrals from doctors and family

members to determine eligibility. Next, the organization sends a team to talk to

the child about his or her wish. Finally, after preparation, it makes that wish a

reality.

Referring a Child to Make-A-Wish

Foundation of Illinois

Make-A-Wish Illinois considers only children who have been referred by family

members or a medical professional. To be eligible, a child must be at least 30

months old and no older than 18 and have a life-threatening condition. Referrals

may be submitted online or in person.