Lori Dietrich - Director of Development for Make-A-Wish Susquehanna Valley Region/The Power of a Wish - Ep.173

Lori Dietrich - Director of Development for Make-A-Wish Susquehanna Valley Region/The Power of a Wish - Ep.173

April 1, 2026 · 49 min · Episode 173

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Lori Dietrich discusses her role at Make-A-Wish and the impact of community engagement on granting wishes for children with critical illnesses.

Episode 173: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Lori Dietrich Director of Development for the Make-A-Wish Foundation here in the Susquehanna Valley Region. In this episode, we sit down with Lori Dietrich, Director of Development for Make-A-Wish in the Susquehanna Valley Region. Lori shares her journey working in community engagement and nonprofit development, including many years supporting local public libraries before joining the Make-A-Wish mission. Today, she leads fundraising and community partnerships that help grant life-changing wishes for children facing critical illnesses. We also discuss one of the organization’s most recognizable events, the Make-A-Wish Mother's Day Truck Convoy — a powerful community tradition that brings together hundreds of truck drivers, volunteers, and supporters to raise awareness and funds for local wish children. If you’ve ever wondered how wishes are granted or how you can support the mission, this episode is for you. Make-A-Wish Mother's Day Truck Convoy SHOW SPONSORS: Cleona Coffee Roasters. A small batch coffee roastery & coffee shop, veteran & first responder owned located inside 911…

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