Mission Statement
Ally’s Wish, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes, specifically the sole purpose of Ally’s Wish is to provide a last “wish” to young, terminally ill mothers with small children. We hope to provide a memory for the family that will last a lifetime. Our goal is to do this by providing services, gifts, transportation, lodging, or any other “wish” the mother may have. We will provide this through fundraising and donations given through Ally’s Wish, Inc. Ally’s Wish is a 501c3 approved organization.
Board of Directors
Missy Phipps
Founder/President
missy@allyswish.org
Damon Hurst
Treasurer
With nearly 15 years of experience in the financial industry, Damon has established himself as a seasoned professional, community partner, and Certified Wealth Strategist committed to optimizing financial success for individuals and families. As a servant minded leader, Damon has heart for forging impactful relationships by collaborating with local organizations and fostering unity between companies and community partners for sustainable growth. Damon’s intentional approach to cultivating relationships focuses on how to best serve and add value to others.
In his free time, Damon enjoys spending time with his wife and daughters, reading, cooking, and playing multiple sports including basketball & golf.
Kelly Heslep
Secretary
Kelly has a rich history of service and professional experience. For over 16 years, she has held the position of Director of Programs and Events at the Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce. Before joining the Chamber, Kelly served as a branch manager at a prominent Texas banking center. Throughout her life, Kelly has been dedicated to service in professional business and the community.
She has a daughter Allie, who is married to Kyle and has two beautiful children Olive and Jones. Her daughter Emma is married to Cash and has a little boy named John Paul.
Marta Dunlap
Lead Wish Grantor
Marta is the Lead Wish Grantor for Ally’s Wish. She lives in Flower Mound, TX with her husband, Mark, their two amazing children, Jessica & Jack, and two beloved labs. After years of success in IT Consulting Sales, Marta was blessed with the opportunity to be a SAHM. Now that her kids are in college and high school, she works part-time at the high school. Marta enjoys spending time with family, running, gardening and pretty much all sports.
David Hodges
Board Member
Founders
Pat Conner
Allyson's Mother
As the mother of Allyson Hendrickson, the inspiration for Ally’s Wish, Pat understands the value of memories for families who experience loss. The mother of 3 and grandmother of 9, She lives with her husband, Larry, in Georgetown, Texas. After a long career in professional ministry, Pat now works part-time as a church consultant.
Heather Bryan
Co-Founder
Melissa Cary
Co-Founder
Holly Reed
Co-Founder
Team
Lauren Buya
Executive Assistant
Lauren is the Executive Assistant for Ally’s Wish. Originally from Houston, she now lives in Flower Mound with her 2 wonderful children, amazing husband and cuddly doodle. After spending some time in the corporate world, Lauren now juggles her children’s activities, enriches the lives of students through substitute teaching, and brings magic to moms through Ally’s Wish. In her spare time she loves watching sports, being with her family and snuggling her dog.
Lesley Carver
Financial Specialist
Alisan Mobley
Intake
Alisan resides in North Texas alongside her husband, Bill, and two sons, Tristan and Corbin. With over a decade of dedication to Children’s Ministry on a part-time basis, she finds joy in reading, traveling, and cherishing moments with her family and friends. As a Breast Cancer survivor, Alisan embraces each day as a precious gift and expresses gratitude for being involved in Ally’s Wish, contributing to the creation of lasting memories for families.
Evan Stewart
IT Specialist
Raised in North Texas, Evan has spent 10 years in the IT industry. With his family, he has lived Tanzania ministering to church leaders and families and continues to develop software and training for Bible schools across Africa. Choosing joy in every circumstance is a family mission for the Stewarts. Losing one child as an infant, Evan has experienced the power of joy in tragic situations and knows the power of sharing that joy to others.
Wish Grantors
Tiffany Sinclair
Wish Grantor
Tiffany is a Wish Grantor and native of North Texas. She is a Nurse Practitioner who lives locally with her wonderful husband, Eric, and their two incredible children, Benjamin & Abigail. When she’s not traveling or spending time with friends and family, Tiffany enjoys exercise, decorating and event planning.
Meredith Dowdy
Wish Grantor
Meredith is a dedicated wish grantor from Lantana, Texas, and has been a part of Ally’s Wish since June 2022. Married to Mike and a proud mother to Addison and Bronson, Meredith calls Lantana home and is committed to making a difference in the lives of others. Outside of her fulfilling role as a wish grantor, Meredith thrives in the tourism industry, excelling in event planning and marketing with an exceptional attention to detail. In her downtime, Meredith enjoys reading, listens to podcasts, and cherishes quality moments with her family.