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.

Shawmut volunteer team with Maxwell Mitchell.

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.