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A Moment of Magic
at St. Norbert College
DE PERE, WISCONSIN
Meet A Moment of Magic at Saint Norbert College
A Moment of Magic SNC is dedicated to harnessing the power of play to spark joy, foster connection, reduce isolation, and support the mental health and emotional healing for medically vulnerable children and their families.
We have proudly served the greater De Pere community since 2020 by engaging students at SNC. Together, we bring moments of magic, hope, and healing to children when they need it most.
Give Today. Change a Child’s Tomorrow.
Your donation supports local hospital visits and mental health programming led by SNC volunteers. All gifts made here stay with the SNC chapter to support children in the surrounding community.
Our Supporters
Feedback & Testimonials
We believe in letting our impact speak for itself — and these testimonials say it best.
Discover how small moments have made a big difference in the lives we serve.
"Being non-verbal, Selah is often overlooked in large gatherings. The life of a special needs parent is endless paperwork, expensive equipment and therapies, and helping everyone else know and see your child's value. AMoM was like a breath of fresh air to work with, having simple and easy communication, generous willingness to drive to our area, and natural giftedness around childen with disabilities."
Amara Etheredge,
Parent
"Made the participants proud to be themselves!Always a pleasure working with Moment of Magic!"
Darlene Zimmerman,
Home Away Acres
"She lights up when she gets a visit from one of your volunteers. It’s a beautiful distraction from the PTSD and anxiety she carries as a cancer survivor. Every single visit call has been pure magic."
Meg Hammett,
Parent
![For our next meet the e-board, meet Evelin Bestul!! Evelin is a sophmore, Elementary Education major with an English Minor for English Education. Evelin is the costume coordinator for the SNC chapter.
Evelin decided to join AMOM,
“because [she] wants to bring joy to kids lives, even if it just for a moment.” 💜](https://scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/307004710_782405673011298_5447482376199785626_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=Fj_ajbMInJcQ7kNvwEIyvdo&_nc_oc=AdnfZ5-zMXB72shFb2LHrMhoFaQb-W4m3E7exXYqWk4wEW4R8XklJnvq2UQyrocpiws&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=SapYO28yxYMs1nTFpVFNCg&oh=00_AfiR_pyPAD_D-GsSFa1A9CL-VkIQWVsscp6RY51l5_q7IA&oe=691983AD)
Brielle Bertler
Chapter President, Training Coordinator
Madison Mokosaik
Vice President, Costume Coordinator
Lena Farnum
Treasurer, Finance & Fundraising Chair, Secretary
Our Programs
Magic Makers
Character Program
Our flagship program brings beloved characters to children as part of trauma-informed, play-based healing. Magic Makers—trained in child development, emotional regulation, and dignity-centered care—collaborate with hospital teams and caregivers to reduce anxiety, foster joy, and support each child's circle of care.
Express, Create, Heal
Targeted Intervention Program
Express, Create, Heal is a peer-led, trauma-informed program for children affected by cancer, developed with mental health professionals to address grief, anxiety, identity, and more. Through storytelling and creative expression, children ages 3 to 18 engage in guided activities that foster belonging and emotional resilience during a time of profound upheaval.
AMoM Unlimited
Virtual Programming
AMoM Unlimited is a free, on-demand digital library designed for medically vulnerable children who can’t receive in-person visits. With storytimes, themed activities, and uplifting videos led by trained volunteers, the program delivers play-based healing anywhere—removing barriers and ensuring every child can access the magic.
More Ways to Give
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Help us deliver joy directly by purchasing supplies and gifts for children and volunteers.
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Get Involved with AMoM
at St. Norbert College
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New to AMoM? We're so excited you're here. As a volunteer, you’ll have the chance to create real impact in children’s lives and grow in leadership, empathy, and confidence along the way.
Whether you’re interested in joining as a character or Magic Maker, there’s a place for you in our chapter.
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Already a volunteer? This is your hub for everything you need to thrive in your role — from training to scheduling to leadership development.
Sign for visits, log volunteer hours, access trainings, and stay connected
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