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Ian’s Disney Adventure with Kids Wish Network

November 27th, 2009

SUITLAND, Md.- A little boy with a life-threatening illness has the wish of his life with Kids Wish Network. It all started with a conversation between a nurse and Ian’s mother, Natasha, about Kids Wish Network, an organization that grants the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses. You see, Ian has Type A Hemophilia. This [...]

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Local Boy’s Only Wish Comes True

November 26th, 2009

DUNCAN, Okla. – A boy suffering from Crohn’s Disease has his only wish granted through children’s charity, Kids Wish Network. Earlier this year, 13-year-old Shawn was asked what he wanted if he were to wish for anything in the world. He replied quickly that he wanted an Apple flat screen desktop computer. With the help [...]

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CSX Santa Train Trip

November 25th, 2009

Wow, where do I start? What an amazing adventure! I am still on a high from the whole experience! I had planned on blogging every day when away, but this didn’t work out because I had far too much to do there. So, I’m going to try and give you a daily synopsis and hopefully [...]

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Dreams really do come true!

November 24th, 2009

It was a special and rare instance for me to be able to share in a magical experience last weekend. This past Saturday, I was fortunate enough to be able to spend the afternoon with a very special wish child and a “jolly ol’ soul” in a red suit. From my very first conversation with [...]

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This Thanksgiving

November 24th, 2009

This is a short week at Kids Wish Network. Not because there isn’t work to do, but because Thanksgiving is Thursday and we have Friday off, too. For many people, Thanksgiving is about food, family and spending time with the ones they love. It is a time to remember what is important and to give [...]

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My Thanksgiving Wish

November 24th, 2009

I just wanted to wish everyone a warm and wonderful Thanksgiving! Vanessa Wish Department

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I’m Thankful For…

November 24th, 2009

When I came to Kids Wish Network over a year and half ago, I had been laid off. My background was in mortgages and, with the market being so unstable, there was really nothing left for me to do in that industry. However, that was okay with me because I felt like I had reached [...]

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From the Desk of Barbara Askin…

November 24th, 2009

As the Director of Distribution for Kids Wish Network, I am grateful for our ever faithful donors that give to our organization. Every day I come into the office and my goal is to ensure that every child we encounter will have what they need and then some. It brings me so much joy to [...]

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103,672 kids helped this last fiscal year through our many programs and services.

Our Mission

Kids Wish Network is an international 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.