Frank Shankwitz Day - May 1st

Frank Shankwitz Day - May 1st

The Prescott, AZ City Council voted on April 27th, 2021, to recognize Frank's many contributions by declaring May 1st Frank Shankwitz Day. Local organizers expect hundreds of motorcyclists and visitors to gather in Prescott, AZ on May 1st to honor the life of one of the “10 Most Amazing Arizonans”, Frank Shankwitz, a Creator and Co-Founder of the Make-A-Wish Foundation who recently passed.

The motorcycle ride will start in New River, AZ at the Roadrunner Restaurant and Saloon and will end at the Prescott Rodeo Grounds at 1:00 pm with an event filled with tributes, food, and entertainment all to celebrate a hero.

Tributes have been made throughout Prescott to honor Frank Shankwitz from the Western Heritage Center to the Palace Restaurant and Saloon which was part of the movie set for the 2019 feature motion picture, Wish Man, about Frank’s life. One of the actors of the film is here in town for the event to emcee and pay her respects along with hundreds of riders, celebrities, friends, and family.

In addition to his efforts with Make-A-Wish, Frank Shankwitz was a board member on several other charities, including U.S. Vets, The Wounded Blue, and Level Up Seattle. Frank was a U.S. Air Force veteran, had a long and distinguished career in AZ law enforcement. Frank was an author of several books including “Wish Man” and the children's title "Wishes Won't Wash Dishes". Frank was also widely loved and respected in the biker community.

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