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SouthState Bank grants Make-A-Wish in Greenville

February 23, 2026 • 
Julia Pizzuto
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A group of people stand posed for a photo, with a young girl at the center holding a poster that says "WISH GRANTED: Alana, you're going to Disney World!" with SouthState Bank branding on the bottom.

SouthState Bank has partnered with Make-A-Wish South Carolina for several years, as both the organization’s banker and a fundraising host.

Photos courtesy of Carrol Foster

Alana, a Greenville 12-year-old, had a dream to meet her favorite Disney princess, Tiana. Thanks to SouthState Bank’s fundraising efforts with Make-A-Wish during World Wish Month, Alana’s wish has been granted.

SouthState team members and customers contributed to a successful donation campaign, surprising Alana and her family with a trip to Walt Disney World.

Alana is just one of many Greenvillians SouthState has impacted. Check out more ways our local branches give back, from Wish kids to affordable housing.

Read more of Alana’s story

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