Milgard and Cascade Lumber Help Make Daniels Wish Come True
Tacoma, Wash. (September 7th, 2016) – Milgard® Windows & Doors along with Cascade Lumber were pleased to support Make-A-Wish of Alaska and Washington by providing wish kid Daniel, with a new playhouse.
Daniel spent almost half a year in the hospital in 2014, and during that time, he got very interested in a television show called Treehouse Masters which featured amazing tree houses. He constantly wished treehouses could be accessible by wheelchair so he could experience one for himself. Daniel is also very vulnerable to hypothermia, so if a treehouse was in his future, it needed to be a warm place to play.
“Daniel loves the outdoors but, it’s often physically hard for him to get outside because of his wheelchair,” said Jeannette Tarcha, vice president of communications and marketing. “Now he has an easy to access playhouse right off his back deck, thanks to Cascade Lumber and Milgard Windows & Doors.”
The playhouse was a team effort with many businesses coming together to help make this wish come true, including: Thermally improved aluminum windows provided by Milgard; lumber provided by Cascade Lumber; window installation by Impel and Madrona Beach Construction; carpentry by Bumson construction, skylights by Crystalite; painting by Nicholson, roof by ABR; flashings by RSI Metals and the plan designed by Bill Lippens of Designs Northwest Architects.
“The use of thermal barriers in aluminum framed windows vastly improves insulating ability,” said Jeff Cain, sales manager of Milgard Windows & Doors, Tacoma. “Our thermal break windows were chosen for this project for their energy efficiency, which will help keep Daniel warm in his new playhouse.”
In addition to being warm and comfortable in his treetop surroundings, Daniel now has a great place to hang out with his friends and brothers. Squirrel watching is now on the top of his list for fun activities. Daniel’s wish has allowed him to experience the woodsy feel of his backyard in a way that he has never been able to before, given the limits of where his wheelchair could go. Plus, it has given him something to think and talk about that has nothing to do with his health concerns and has really lifted his spirits.
About Milgard Windows & Doors Corporation
Milgard Windows & Doors, a Masco company based in Tacoma, Washington, offers a full line of vinyl, wood, fiberglass and aluminum windows and patio doors for builders, dealers and homeowners, all backed by a Full Lifetime Warranty, including parts and labor. The company has been recognized for manufacturing the nation’s highest quality vinyl windows eight times in a yearly survey sponsored by Hanley-Wood Inc., publishers of BUILDER Magazine. Milgard has approximately 3,800 dealer locations nationwide. For more information, visit milgard.com or call 1.800.MILGARD.
About Masco Corporation
Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS), parent company of Milgard Windows & Doors, is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of branded home improvement and building products. Our portfolio of industry-leading brands includes Behr® paint; Delta® and Hansgrohe® faucets, bath and shower fixtures; KraftMaid® and Merillat® cabinets; Milgard® windows and doors; and HotSpring® spas. We leverage our powerful brands across product categories, sales channels and geographies to create value for our customers and shareholders. For more information about Masco Corporation, visit Masco.com.
About Make-A-Wish
Since 1986, Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington has granted wishes to more than 5,800 children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. According to a 2011 U.S. study of wish impact, most health professionals surveyed believe a wish-come-true can influence the health of children. Kids say wishes give them renewed strength to fight their illnesses, and their parents say these experiences help strengthen the entire family. Currently, there are more than 500 children awaiting their wishes and there are more who qualify for our services, yet we are unable to reach them and grant their wishes due to a lack of funds and capacity. In fact, every year, one in four seriously-ill children in Alaska and Washington do not receive a wish because of a lack of funding. For more information about Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington and how you can share the power of a wish®please call 800.304.9474, visit akwa.wish.org or connect with us at facebook.com/makeawishakwa or on Twitter @MakeAWishAKWA.
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