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Episode 140: Let’s Talk @ Ignite: Creating Life-Changing Moments with Sunshine Foundation's Wanda Curtis

Jeff Wick, First Vice President of Client Solutions
Val Vest, Executive Vice President and Chief Experience Officer
Wanda Curtis

For more than 20 years, Wanda Curtis has helped make dreams come true for children facing severe physical, developmental, and intellectual challenges through her work with Sunshine Foundation, Cambridge's 2026 Ignite charity. Recorded live from Ignite, co-hosts Jeff Wick sits down with Wanda to explore the impact of granting dreams to children who may not qualify for other wish-granting programs and the lasting difference those experiences can make for families.

Through stories from her time as Dream Village Director, Wanda offers a firsthand look at the moments that inspire Sunshine Foundation's mission and the role generosity, community, and compassion play in making those moments possible.

Join Jeff and Wanda as they explore:

  • Why Sunshine Foundation fills an important gap for families who may not qualify for other wish-granting organizations
  • What makes Dream Village a unique and unforgettable experience
  • How advisors and associates can help make more dreams possible

Tune in for an inspiring conversation about hope, service, and the power of creating meaningful moments that can last a lifetime.

About Wanda Curtis

Wanda Curtis has dedicated more than 23 years to helping make dreams come true for children through her work with Sunshine Foundation. As a passionate advocate for children facing chronic illnesses, physical challenges, and other hardships, she has played a key role in delivering life-changing experiences to families across the country.

Sunshine Foundation's mission is to answer the dreams of children ages 3 to 18 whose families may not have the resources to fulfill them, including many children who do not qualify for other wish-granting organizations. Through programs such as Dream Village in Central Florida, Wanda helps provide unforgettable, all-expense-paid family vacations that offer joy, hope, and lasting memories away from the challenges of hospitals, therapies, and medical treatments. Her commitment to the organization's mission has helped bring smiles to thousands of children and their families.