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Ordinary Magic 2024

An Annual Community Celebration and Fundraiser in Support of Wilder's Mission

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Celebrate and build community with Wilder!

Join us for Ordinary Magic on Thursday, May 2, 2024, for a magical evening in support of Wilder and the people and families that we serve. The evening features a reception with activities and an auction, plus light dinner and an inspiring program hosted right at Wilder Center.

Let’s celebrate the power of Ordinary Magic to transform lives. The event helps raise critical funds to fuel Wilder’s mission to improve lives today and for generations to come by combining knowledge, compassion and action.

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Ordinary Magic is sold out!

We are overwhelmed by the incredible response to Ordinary Magic 2024! We're thrilled to announce that the event is sold out. Thank you for your enthusiastic support of Wilder and our mission.

Although seats are full, there are still plenty of ways you can be part of the magic!

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Join the Celebration

Volunteer

Help make Ordinary Magic a success by volunteering at the event. Volunteers help celebrate and build community with Wilder. Shift options vary from 2-5 hours, and opportunities include set up, greeting, checkout and more.

Volunteer for Ordinary Magic

Make a Fund-a-Need Gift

Support Wilder's programs and services by making a gift in advance of the event. Donate today, and your gift will be doubled by a dollar-for-dollar match at Ordinary Magic.

Donate to the Ordinary Magic Fund-a-Need 

 

Participate in Our Silent Auction

Preview starts April 18th and bidding opens on April 25th. Visit the Ordinary Magic page to join the fun!

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Gifts to Wilder help provide

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Wilder gave us so much - they gave John mental stimulation and activities with dignity and compassion. They helped me process my grief, learn about caregiving and showed me that sorrow and hope can and do co-exist.

Chris, caregiver who used Wilder Healthy Aging and Caregiving Services

Thank you, Ordinary Magic Committee!

Ordinary Magic Committee: Julie Brunner, Christina Cooley, Stephanie Johnson, Judy Kishel, Maggie O’Gara, Kate Pearce, Sue Piva, Kathryn Schleich, Carla Sellner, Katie Schmidt, Stephanie Wolkin, Pahoua Yang Hoffman and more than 40 volunteers that help make Ordinary Magic a success every year!  

THANK YOU ORDINARY MAGIC 2024 SPONSORS

Thank you to our generous sponsors for making Wilder's annual celebration and fundraiser possible this year!

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Thank you to the businesses that donated to the 2024 Ordinary Magic auction!

Stories of Ordinary Magic

Longtime Wilder supporters Craig and Kathy Binger welcomed guests to the event and shared their connection to Wilder that spans generations. 

Hear examples of how Wilder Research and direct services staff partner to have the greatest impact possible. 

Stories of Ordinary Magic

Preschool-age boy wearing blue graduation cap and gown

The McKinney family chose the Child Development Center for its diversity and focus on kindergarten readiness in a supportive environment

When Lawrence and Charmaine McKinney started looking for child care for their oldest child, they wanted to find something near their neighborhood. They also wanted an opportunity to interact with a racially and ethnically diverse group o...More about this story »