Thru the Lens: Shawmut Design and Construction partnered with Make-A-Wish to grant wish for a Swiss Family Robinson-themed treehouse

Shrewsbury, MA Shawmut Design and Construction partnered with Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island to grant 5 year old Shrewsbury resident Maxwell’s wish for a Swiss Family Robinson-themed treehouse. The Shawmut team designed and built the treehouse, which included a wrap-around deck, porthole window, and lookout tower. The 20-person volunteer team constructed the treehouse in Shawmut’s workshop, reconstructed it in Maxwell’s backyard, and unveiled the final product in front of friends and family on October 23.

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Maxwell was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma, and after 14 rounds of chemotherapy and a month of radiation, was declared cancer free on October 22.  

Shawmut Design and Construction is a $1.2 billion national construction management firm with a reputation for completing extremely complex and logistically challenging projects for the most high-profile clients in the industry. As an ESOP (employee-owned) company, Shawmut has created a culture of ownership, proactive solution-making, and forward thinking. Eighty percent of its business comes from repeat clients proving there is a strong focus on building lasting partnerships. Shawmut’s unique business model allows project teams to better service clients by focusing their specialized expertise within one of the following areas: academic, tenant interiors, cultural & historic, healthcare & life sciences, hotel, restaurant, retail, and sports venues. Shawmut has offices located in Boston, Providence, New York, Miami, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. 

Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island grants wishes for children between the ages of 2½ and 18 years of age with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. For a child with a life-threatening illness, a wish fulfilled provides profound joy and lasting hope to keep fighting and dreaming for the future. In its 28-year history, the organization has granted more than 7,000 wishes for children in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.  Visit Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island at massri.wish.org for more information, to make a donation, or to learn about volunteer opportunities.