Winnebago and Cousins RV teamed up in August with Make-A-Wish to grant a boys’ desire for an outdoor adventure.
On Aug. 14, Thomas and his family began a five-day RV trip at Tiger Run Resort in Breckenridge, Colorado. The family spent the week in a 2022 Grand Design Imagine RV courtesy of Winnebago and Cousins RV, an RV Retailer store.
“We had an amazing time,” said Monica Schrank, Thomas’ mom. “The boys loved the RV and all the activities. We are humbled by the amazing opportunity gifted to Tommy.”
Thomas spent five days exploring nature and taking in the Colorado scenery. He visited several local parks with his parents and brother. Thomas, a train enthusiast, also rode the Georgetown Loop Railroad, fulfilling another one of his wishes.
Cousins RV and Winnebago Industries outfitted the Imagine RV with personal touches, including Thomas’ favorite games, additional treats and camping supplies.
“RV Retailer is honored to collaborate on this incredible experience,” said Jon Ferrando, president and CEO of RV Retailer. “Our partnership with Winnebago Industries and our stores in Colorado allowed us to supply Thomas and his family with a spacious bunk house RV from Grand Design. They were able to enjoy outdoor exploration together, and we are excited to continue our collaboration with Make-A-Wish to help brave children like Thomas who are battling critical illnesses.”
Stacy Bogart, Winnebago Industries senior vice president, corporate responsibility, said the manufacturer was thrilled to be a partner in granting Thomas’ wish.
“Helping families enjoy outdoor exploration is a meaningful goal of ours as an outdoor lifestyle company,” Bogart said. “Partnering with Make-A-Wish and exceptional dealer partners, such as RV Retailer, allows for more families across the country to have their camping wishes come true.”
This wish was the first wish granted in a recently announced camping experience partnership pilot with Make-A-Wish. The partnership aims to engage more Make-A-Wish chapters and RV dealers across the country over two years.
“The partnership with RV Retailer and Winnebago plays an important role in making sure we can reach more kids like Thomas,” said Richard K. Davis, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish America. “Enabling extraordinary experiences for families is a mutual goal because wishes have proven physical and emotional benefits that can give a child a better chance of surviving and thriving.”
