Translation Today I received a survey from one of our facilities regarding the pallet of toys we sent to them. After rating the program a “5” (out of 5), this is what the facility had to say: “The other day a little girl (age 4) who had been in for a full abuse assessment, including [...]
Translation I love when people ask me how much of their donation goes towards the wishes; it’s the question I enjoy answering the most!! I always tell people that KWN’s Guardian Angel Fund is one of the things that sets Kids Wish apart from other charities — and it’s wonderful to be able to say, [...]
Translation WINONA, Minnesota – A little boy with a life-threatening illness had the wish of his life with Kids Wish Network. Seven-year-old Zane was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at the tender age of one. Since then, he’s been completely dependent on other people and devices. Zane is confined to a wheelchair most of the day [...]
Translation Richmond, Calif. – A teenage boy who has Ewings Sarcoma recently had his wish granted for a Best Buy shopping spree. His wish was made possible with the help of national Charity Kids Wish Network. In 2008, Felix developed a cough and noticed some pain in his arm. Upon visiting his doctor, a tumor [...]
Translation PALM HARBOR, Fla. – To support national charities Kids Wish Network and the Ulman Cancer Fund, local marathon runner Joel Wonicker-Cook ran 40 miles over the Labor Day weekend. Not only did he run 40 miles for his 40th birthday, he also ran it for the charities in the sweltering heat of a summer [...]
Translation One thing I love about KWN is sitting at my desk and seeing all the smiling faces from the pictures of my wish kids on their wishes. It is so nice to get photos back from my wish families, and it is probably my favorite part of being a wish coordinator. So all you [...]
Translation Barbara and I are back from Vegas in one piece! As I mentioned before our departure, we went there to attend The ABC Kids Expo at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The show was busy and full of a lively atmosphere. We got to see and thank many of the wonderful companies who donate [...]
Translation I’ve spent my entire career in sports & entertainment marketing. My daily responsibilities would touch upon areas such as: advertising, branding, writing, special events, and promotions. Selling was never my “thing”; I’ve never been assertive/aggressive in that sense. My thoughts… If you don’t want it, no worries – don’t buy it! Needless to say, [...]
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