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Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Nevada volunteer of the year Kady Casullo describes her work with the organization as an addiction. After starting as an event volunteer in 2013, she graduated to wish granting, acting as a liaison between the foundation and the families of kids with life-threatening illnesses to make their wildest dreams come true. From Disney cruises to room makeovers to meeting the Patriots, the Vegas native has helped grant dozens of wishes, as well as raising more than $26,000 for the foundation this year. But it's the wish reveals, when Casullo gets to tell a sick child that their dream is becom- ing reality, that mean the most to her. "It's the one time that they don't have to think about doctor appointments and chemo or whatever medical condition they have. To bring good into their lives when there are so many hard things going on, it's indescribable." snv.wish.org As a NASCAR pit reporter for Fox, Jamie Little has been lending her famous face and voice to charities for years as an emcee at various events and parties. Recently, she's taken her philanthropy further, joining the board of an organization close to her heart and her day job, Speedway Children's Charities, founded by Las Vegas Motor Speedway owner Bruton Smith. With chapters based at each of the tracks that Smith owns, SCC is a clearinghouse that distributes money to numerous groups that help children in need with education, health care, food and fun. "Last year we awarded about $250,000 to 50 local charities," says Little. "We really try to share the wealth with those who need it most. We want to know that the money's going to go directly to the kids." speedwaycharities.org 100 vegasmagazine.com kady casullo Make-a-Wish Foundation oF southern nevada jamie little speedWay Children 's Charities hair for Kady Casullo: TraCie eChols. maKeup for Kady Casullo: samanTha Taormina