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Shanice Gets a Wish AND a Birthday Surprise!

January 30th, 2009

Translation I recently worked on a wish for a very special young lady named Shanice. Shanice is from Texas and has a condition known as SMD which is a rare genetic disorder that results in dwarfism, skeletal abnormalities and vision problems. Shanice does not let this keep her down, though. When asked about her wish [...]

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Kids Wish Network “Cooks Up” an Awesome Orlando Birthday Treat for Shanice

January 29th, 2009

Translation   Elgin, TX– A little girl with a bone growth disorder and a penchant for cooking has the birthday of a lifetime at The Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe in Orlando, Florida, courtesy of Kids Wish Network.   As eleven-year-old Shanice was wheeled into the room, her eyes lit up and surprise was written all [...]

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Jaiso – Hero of the Month

January 26th, 2009

Jaiso was sexually abused in her Kindergarten class. She underwent this every traumatic event as well as the unpleasant medical procedures involved with a sexual abuse case.

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Cold Hands, Warm Heart

January 20th, 2009

Translation   All of the children I am working on finding sponsors for live up north. Right now the northern states are having record breaking cold weather. I expected this week to go by slowly. I figured many people would be stuck inside there homes with the heat turned up in a warm, cozy blanket. [...]

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Girl with Seizure Disorder Goes on Trip of a Lifetime to Disney World

January 17th, 2009

Translation   Rochester, MI- A sweet, young girl suffering from hydrocephalus and epilepsy enjoyed a spectacular Disney adventure, thanks to a little “guardian angel” magic from Kids Wish Network.   Nine-year-old Caitlyn was diagnosed with hydrocephalus before she was even born.  The condition describes an abundance of spinal fluid that had accumulated in Caitlyn’s brain.  [...]

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Priscilla’s “Wish on a Star” Comes True

January 11th, 2009

Translation PARIS, Ky. – A little girl with a life-threatening illness has the wish of her life with Kids Wish Network. When a child’s wish becomes a reality, it is truly a magical experience. When that wish changes the child’s life for the better, there are simply no words to describe it. This is exactly [...]

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Alpena Girl Travels to Florida for Dolphin Swim

January 10th, 2009

Translation Alpena, Mich. – A 7-year-old girl from Alpena had her wish granted to swim with dolphins thanks to the help of national charity Kids Wish Network. Before her first birthday, Mariah was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and epilepsy. She has seizures on a daily basis, and relies on a walker or a wheelchair for [...]

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Thank You To Our Sponsors

January 9th, 2009

Translation In the past month I have had three wishes that we consider “rush” wishes.  These wishes have to be done very quickly due to the condition of the children’s health.  These wishes are very intense because instead of the 45-60 day lead time we have just a few weeks or sometimes just a few [...]

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73,197 kids helped this year through our many programs and services.

Our Mission

Kids Wish Network is a national charitable organization dedicated to infusing hope, creating happy memories, and improving the quality of life for children having experienced life-altering situations. Kids Wish Network assists children and their families through several key programs.