Whitley's Wishes, Inc.

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We are a registered 501c3 non-profit organization created in memory of my daughter, Whitley Hedger. She was 13 years old. Many causes were close to her heart.

Whitley's Wishes is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization established to honor the memory of my daughter, Whitley Sue Hedger who died March 30, 2015 from a brain tumor called DIPG, diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma. Whitley was active in dance, piano and softball and was an honor roll student at Lincoln Middle School. I am very proud of my daughter not only for her achievements, but for her caring and giving nature. Whether it be other sick children or abused or endangered animals, Whitley was always looking out for the disadvantaged. Whitley's Wishes is based on these causes and things that she actually wished for in her short time here with us.

10/31/2026

Our first Muggles, Magic and Mayhem trunk or treat was a big success! Thanks so much to all the businesses that participated including The Goddard School, TorHoerman Law, Blankson Enterprises, Preloved, Patriot Mowing, The McNelly Family, SIHF Healthcare of Bethalto, Sever’s Market, Minuteman Press, LeighAnn Acra Remax Alliance, Pasta House, YMCA Preschool, and Prima Dance and Tumbling! You all did an amazing job on your trunks! Thanks also, to Riverbend Bounce, Brinley Orthdontics, Professor Longhair and 618sips for adding some extra fun to an already great night! And a huge thanks to all of my volunteers! I am so grateful for you! I couldn’t do this without you!
If you missed it, I hope you’ll participate next year! We will definitely be doing this again!

10/06/2026

We work hard during our Collaborative meetings, sharing ideas, learning from one another, getting updates on research and so much more but we also get a little down time. We got to explore downtown Salina and the Masonic Temple, both of which were lovely! Thanks again to the Love, Chloe Foundation for hosting! We learned so much from our time there and enjoyed every minute!

10/03/2026

We attended the Love, Chloe Gala in Salina, KS last weekend along with other members of the DIPG/DMG Collaborative. It was a lovely evening! Heidi and her team did an excellent job! It’s always good to get to attend these events and help our partners raise money for our mission to find a cure.

09/29/2026

We attended the DIPG/DMG Collaborative meeting over the weekend in Salina, Kansas. It was very productive! I always come away from these meetings feeling motivated and inspired! Our partners in this mission are my super heroes! More pics to come!

09/22/2026

Thanks to SIHF and Dr Christopher Suhre for registering for a spot in our upcoming Trunk or Treat! We’re so happy to have you!

Reserve your spot today! This is a great way to:
- advertise your business
- show your love for Harry Potter
- help us find the cure for DIPG

09/16/2026

Are you a family that’s crazy about Harry Potter? Want to help find a cure for childhood brain cancer? Reserve a spot in our trunk or treat now!

09/15/2026

This is my Whitley. She died from pediatric brain cancer when she was 13. She had her whole life to live and was just getting to the fun stuff. Dances and boyfriends and pretty dresses and football games, driving and road trips with her friends, college and so many other beautiful memories never made.
Sadly, her story is not unique. Thousands of children die each year from cancer. You can help us change that though. You can make a difference. Please donate today!
www.whitleyswishes.org

09/14/2026

Be Immortal! Help us make history! Be part of the movement that finds the cure! Donate today at www.whitleyswishes.org!

09/13/2026

Thanks to Blankson Enterprises, LLC for being our first business to sign up for our trunk or treat! We are so excited to have you! Our goal is to have at least 10 entries so we need 9 more!

Here are a few guidelines for our event.

You can advertise your business as much as you want. The only requirement we have is that you decorate your trunk in a Harry Potter theme.

You can use a trunk, truck bed or even a small trailer/flatbed if you want to go all out! It just has to fit in a single parking spot.

We hope you will join us for this fun event! And don’t forget, we are offering a cash prize to the best decorated trunk! The prize will be determined by the numbers of entries we have! The more entries, the bigger the prize! 🤑

Address

PO Box 924
Edwardsville, IL
62025

Telephone

(618) 779-1508

Website

http://www.whitleyswishes.org/

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