Women of Distinction: Eileen Lane

Eileen Lane founded Workshop of Wishes in 2025, a nonprofit dedicated to granting wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses. Along with her husband, Hangry Brands CEO/Founder Jason Beudert, Lane has seen the charity help more than 500 children, connected by three local hospitals and a hospice.

But the work is more than just one-time wishes. Ongoing programs include providing meals to children and their families during hospital stays, private outings to favorite kids’ destinations and even date nights for moms and dads who deserve a respite. Lane herself has five adopted children with her husband, including two sets of twin girls, one set born this past January.

“I watched my parents, who have always been super charitable,” Lane says. “But when I was young, I didn’t know I would make this my life’s work.”