A dream visit made possible by Make-A-Wish

Published by admin on Fri, 06/19/2026 - 12:58pm

Levi Hillestad’s Wish Comes True Through Make-A-Wish, Levi Hillestad (center) received a trip to see and participate in his favorite game show, The Price is Right. Above, he and his parents, Eric (far left) and Mandi, were able to meet the stars of the show, host Drew Carey, announcer George Gray, and models Rachel Reynolds and Devin Goda. ~ Courtesy Photos

by Mimi Larsen, Staff Writer

“To our Number One fan – Levi! Come On Down! You’re the next contestant on the Price is Right!” Levi Hillestad and his mother Mandi left their seats and walked down the aisle to chants from the crowd: “Levi! Levi! Levi!”

Ten-year-old Levi and his parents, Eric and Mandi Hillestad of rural Claire City, traveled to Los Angeles last December on a four-day trip arranged by the South Dakota/Montana Make-A-Wish Chapter, and funded by the New Effington-based Country Tractor Run. For more on this story and many more please purchase a copy of the Sisseton Courier on news stands now or purchase a copy of the E-edtion on this website.

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