Annette Knebel has been married to her husband Ron for 25 years. They have 4 kids and 3 grandkids. Her passion has always been helping others. They were foster parents for many years and have owned their construction business for over 35 years. Annette loves to put smiles on people’s faces, especially kids. She keeps busy with school functions and sports. Her happy place is at their place in Crouch enjoying the beautiful mountains on their RZR, floating the river, and making memories with their kids and grandkids. She and Ron also enjoy going to car shows with his 1949 Studebaker truck.

As a Wish Granters board member, she loves getting to help with the memories these families get to make together that will last a lifetime. She’s honored to be a part of an amazing organization that does such wonderful things.

Laurie grew up on Long Island, 20 minutes east of New York City. She and her husband Dean have been married for 21 years, together for 24 years. Bailey, their daughter, is 13 going on 30; she is a bright and quick-witted young lady. They have two dogs: Russell, an 8-year-old mini Goldendoodle, and Winnie, a 4-year-old Bernedoodle.

Before moving to Boise 17 years ago, Laurie lived in Baltimore, MD, and Napa, CA. She and Dean wanted to be closer to his family, so they left Napa and came to Boise. She spends most of her time with family, dogs, and friends. She loves to travel, go on short hikes, and walk the dogs with her husband.

She chose to get involved with Wish Granters because of the overwhelming joy it brings to people. To be a part of an organization that allows her to participate and contribute to someone else’s happiness during a challenging time in their lives is beyond explanation and immensely fulfilling.