Building More Than Buildings: Crossland Cares and Make-A-Wish Partner to Grant a Wish
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Some projects go beyond steel and stone. They build hope. They build courage. They build magic.
This year marked our third partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and once again, it filled our hearts. Together, we helped a brave 9-year-old named Jeremiah transform into a Construction Superhero for the day. Decked out in his own safety vest and hard hat, Jeremiah arrived ready to defeat a mischievous villain determined to sabotage the jobsite. But with his unstoppable grin, and a little help from Crossland, he saved the day.
The Crossland crew made sure Jeremiah wasn’t just a guest, he was the hero. We welcomed him with custom signs, cheered him on as he took a victory lap in a Lamborghini (yes, you read that right), and shared a Chick-fil-A lunch together. “Seeing him light up and live out his dream brought tears to my eyes,” said one Tulsa team member. Another shared, “We love building things, but this? This was different. We got to build a memory that may just change a life.”
“We love what we do — building projects that shape our communities. But today was different. Watching Jeremiah’s excitement grow as the day unfolded reminded us that we’re not just building buildings, we’re building moments that matter. Granting this wish was an honor.” – Stephen Eastham, Crossland Tulsa Division
Jeremiah’s wish carried even more weight knowing he is in remission from T-cell leukemia — after years of medications and treatments, he’s finally on the path to a healthy recovery. In the words of Make-A-Wish Oklahoma’s CEO, “He and his family will remember the magic that happened here forever.”
“Being part of Jeremiah’s wish today was absolutely thrilling. It was powerful to see Crossland Construction come together to make this moment happen. Jeremiah and his family will remember the magic that unfolded here forever — and that’s the beauty of a wish fulfilled.” – Deborah McAuliffe Senner, President & CEO, Make-A-Wish Oklahoma
These moments are about far more than playtime. They are about giving children the strength, hope, and joy they need to carry on through critical illness. For Jeremiah and his family, this wasn’t simply a day on a construction site, it was a moment that will last a lifetime.
Supporting our communities isn’t a checkbox, it’s woven into who we are. Whether it’s Make-A-Wish, the Children’s Hunger Fund, or celebrating teachers on their day, we believe showing up for people matters. Across the 11 communities we call home, we keep asking ourselves: How can we help?
We’re not here to just build structures; we’re here to help lift up the people in our communities as well. Because wishes, support, and small acts of kindness can bring light into the hardest days and remind us all of what truly matters.
