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Boy with life threatening illness gets wish granted

May 7th, 2009

Kirksville, Mo. – Ryan, who is 10-years-old and suffers from Muscular Dystrophy, is living proof that wishes do come true. He just had his wish granted for a new Playstation 3 – which plays both Playstation 2 and 3 games – granted through national charity Kids Wish Network. When Ryan was 4-years-old, he was diagnosed [...]

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Local Boy has a Meeting with “Lightning” and Loves It!

May 6th, 2009

WEST ORANGE, N.J. – A little boy with a life-threatening illness has the wish of his life visiting theme parks in Florida with a little help from Kids Wish Network. Just last year, after almost constant testing, 5-year-old Michael was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called Williams-Beuren Syndrome. This is a neurodevelopmental disorder that [...]

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Local Boy’s Only Wish Comes True

May 5th, 2009

AMARILLO, Texas – A little boy with a life-threatening illness enjoys a whole day of shopping with a little help from Kids Wish Network. Four months after his birth, JaQualin was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia, which is an inherited blood disorder. Those suffering with this disease experience severe episodes of pain and eventual organ [...]

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Local Girl’s Only Wish Comes True

May 5th, 2009

GALLION, Ala. – A little 5-year-old girl with a life-threatening illness travels to Florida for a few days of “fun in the sun” with a little help from Kids Wish Network. When Billie Jo and Stuart received a call from national children’s charity Kids Wish Network asking about their daughter, they weren’t sure what to [...]

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Teen gets wish granted by children’s charity

May 4th, 2009

A 15-year-old living with a life-threatening illness had her wish to visit the Grand Ole Opry granted by national children’s charity Kids Wish Network. Danielle was born with Spina Bifida and Scoliosis. Spina Bifida is one of a group of birth defects called neural tube defects which affects the spinal cord. Danielle has had various [...]

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Local Boy’s Wish to Meet Alan Jackson Comes True

May 3rd, 2009

MCKENZIE, Tenn. – Kids Wish Network sends 10-year-old Christopher on the wish of his life to meet his favorite country music star. At the age of two, Christopher was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, which is a group of spastic neural disorders that severely effect the body’s movement and posture. This little boy was also found [...]

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Local Boy Hosts Fundraiser for the Organization that Granted his Only Wish

May 2nd, 2009

Local Boy Hosts Fundraiser for the Organization that Granted his Only Wish HAMILTON, Ohio – A little boy’s wish is granted by national children’s charity Kids Wish Network, and now he wants to help raise funds for the wishes of other children. 11-year-old Bradley was diagnosed with Tuberous Sclerosis and Epilepsy when he was just [...]

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Little boy with life-threatening illness gets wish granted

May 2nd, 2009

Baton Rouge, LA – A 5-year-old boy suffering from a life threatening illness had his wish granted to see dinosaur bones with the help of national charity Kids Wish Network. Just after Anthony was born, he was diagnosed with an illness called Biliary Atresia. It is a disease which causes the bile ducts of the [...]

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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.