Details

Created: October 24 2014

Todd Linden. DAVIE, FL – Todd P. Linden, chief acquisition officer at the Aventura-based real estate investment company Advenir, Inc., will lead Make-A-Wish® Southern Florida's Board of Directors during its 2014-15 fiscal year.

Linden has been a member of the board for five years and most recently founded "Make-A-Wish Champions," a group of like-minded business people who contribute to the chapter's mission while enhancing their professional network. A member of the executive committee for three years, Linden succeeds Michael Ortega, under whose leadership the organization granted 526 local wishes during its most recent fiscal year.

"I've personally witnessed the 'power of a wish' and its life-changing impact for children and families and one of my goals in the coming year is to share that magic with audiences who may not be aware of the significance of what we do," said Linden, a Miami Beach resident.

Taylor Gang (Evensky & Katz Wealth Management), Shareef Malnik (The Forge), and Jodi Siravo (Norwegian Cruise Line) join Linden as officers of the board for the coming year.

"We're indebted to everyone who helps us bring happiness into the lives of children and families coping with difficult circumstances," said Norman Wedderburn, Make-A-Wish Southern Florida president/CEO. "Their unselfish devotion to our cause enables us to provide life-altering wish experiences that empower both the recipients and all those connected to it."

Make-A-Wish Southern Florida has delivered nearly 10,000 wishes to children who have life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. Wish kids most often 'wish to be' (something), 'wish to meet' (someone), 'wish to go' (somewhere), or 'wish to have' (something) and the nonprofit organization makes this happen for the child and his/her entire family at no cost to them.

The Southern Florida chapter, which includes 13 Florida counties and the U.S. Virgin Islands, grants a wish every 16 hours, at an average cost of $5,000. It completes its mission without

federal or state funding, raising money through corporate sponsorships, special events, foundation grants, and individual contributions.

For more information, to make a donation, volunteer or refer a child, call (888) 773-WISH or connect at www.sfla.wish.org  and on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube