Hot tubs can be therapeutic for anyone, but for five-year-old Aubrey Isbell of Kerr County, Texas, being in the warm water means more mobility and happiness. Make-A-Wish, SouthWest Water Co., a Texas utility provider, and hot tub maker Marquis partnered to gift Aubrey her own hot tub.
Aubrey’s grandmother Rebecca Germany, who is her full-time caretaker, told local press that Make-A-Wish originally contacted the family about taking Aubrey to Disney World. Germany said the family requested a hot tub instead because it would provide continuing pleasure and comfort for her.
The five-year-old has a rare brain disease, which has caused her to lose mobility and the ability to communicate verbally. But she enjoys being in the water.
Make-A-Wish worked with the family and medical team to select a hot tub model from hot tub partner Marquis. The manufacturer offers 10 different hot tub models, including accessories, for Wish families to choose. Aubrey received the Wish model, which was created by Marquis in honor of its partnership with Make-A-Wish.
Local Marquis dealer Premiere Hot Tubs warehoused and delivered the tub. For its part, Premiere provided free delivery.
“It’s a great program and we’re happy to support it in the manner we can, by providing the logistic services,” said Bill Meyer, president of Premiere Hot Tubs in Austin.
Marquis has been a Make-A-Wish partner for 17 years, and Jim Johnson, VP of marketing at Marquis, considers the relationship an important part of the company’s culture.
“Beyond the valuable product and financial contributions over the years, the commitment to doing good adds to company morale and teamwork, and as a result, good business.” he said.
Any dealer can participate in the partnership. When Marquis receives a wish request, the firm reaches out to the closest dealer for help fulfilling the wish.
