Courtesy Wesson Group
Two critically ill children in Northeast New York will soon have their wishes granted thanks to a $20,000 donation presented this morning by The Wesson Group. The Johnstown-based construction company presented the check at Make-A-Wish Northeast New York’s J. Peter McPartlon Wishing Space in Saratoga Springs.
“Every child deserves to experience the transformative power of a wish,” said Scott Lewis, Chief Operating Officer of The Wesson Group, during the presentation. “We’re proud that our contribution will help create life-changing moments for these children and their families, bringing them hope when they need it most.”
The donation builds on The Wesson Group’s significant impact in the region. In 2024 alone, their support helped grant four wishes, including a Walt Disney World Resort trip for a twelve-year-old with cystic fibrosis, an accessible swimming pool for a five-year-old with epilepsy, a shopping adventure for an eight-year-old with cystic fibrosis, and college-tuition assistance for an eighteen-year-old with chronic myelomonocytic leukemia.
“The Wesson Group’s continued generosity demonstrates their deep commitment to our mission,” said Jamie Hathaway, President & CEO of Make-A-Wish Northeast New York. “Their support has helped transform the lives of six local children facing critical illnesses, creating moments of joy and hope that extend far beyond the wish itself.”
The check presentation took place at the newly opened Dr. J. Peter McPartlon Wishing Space, located at 92 Congress Street in Saratoga Springs. The space features interactive elements including the Wishing Woods, a reading room, and a 180-degree immersion theatre, all designed to inspire wish kids and their families.
The Wesson Group specializes in sustainable solutions for wind, solar, marine, infrastructure, heavy civil, and transportation projects, maintaining a strong tradition of community support throughout Northeast New York.
For questions, please contact Make-A-Wish® Northeast New York Director of Communications Emily Malley at emalley@neny.wish.org.