Make-A-Wish Iowa marked its 5,000th wish granted during its annual Riverbend Gala on Saturday in Bettendorf. On stage at the event, 15-year-old Joshua Smith, who has leukemia, had his wish granted, receiving a Blenheim Cavalier King Charles spaniel puppy. Hy-Vee presented the 5,000th wish at the event. A partner with Make-A-Wish for 35 years, the company has helped grant more than 120 wishes and contributed over $1.45 million to support Iowa children. “Granting our 5,000th wish in World Wish Month is an extraordinary milestone for Make-A-Wish Iowa because it represents children and families we’ve served in all 99 counties across the state,” said Sara Kurovski, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish Iowa.