TUCSON-A 16-year-old boy, who fell from a mountain while rock climbing, has been awarded December’s Kids Wish Network’s Hero of the Month for University Medical Center for his bravery and positive outlook. Eli – accompanied by four of his friends – was out hiking at Pima Canyon when he saw an area of the mountain [...]
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Teen honored as ‘hero’ after dangerous fall
December 30th, 2009
Bryson’s Rockin Shopping Spree!
December 29th, 2009Bryson from Cincinnati, OH recently had a blast on his wish. On December 22nd Bryson was picked up by limo and headed out to his three favorite stores, Rockin Rooster, Meijer and Best Buy. He had the time of his life! If you would like to view Bryson on his spree, check out this link [...]
‘TIS THE SEASON AT KIDS WISH NETWORK!
December 28th, 2009The holidays hold various meanings, feelings and associations for different people, whether financial, emotional or spiritual. When it comes down to it, a large portion of the festivities revolve around the children – the treats, cartoons, presents, Santa Claus’ “naughty and nice” lists, etc. Unfortunately, this year will be less than celebratory for many families [...]
Abe Enjoys his Personal Playground
December 27th, 2009Name: Abe Age: 6 State: Wisconsin In 2003, Abe was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. This is a rare genetic disorder in which the left side of the heart is severely underdeveloped. He endured his first surgery when he was only two weeks old and has had two more heart surgeries since then. Abe [...]
Visit Walt Disney World
December 26th, 2009Name: Aidan Age: 5 State: Kansas Just before Aidan’s third birthday, doctors told his family that he had Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, a cancer of the blood. He has gone through a lot since his diagnosis, such as blood transfusions, platelet transfusions, blood marrow testing and two-and-a-half years of chemotherapy treatments. All the chemotherapy has taken [...]
Alexander Enjoys a Dream Vacation to Hawaii!
December 25th, 2009Name: Alexander Age: 7 State: Michigan Alexander was born with congenital complete third degree A-V heart block. This is a very serious condition whereas the heart’s electrical signal doesn’t pass from the upper chambers of the heart to the lower chambers. Essentially, this causes the heart to beat at an extremely low rate. Living with [...]
Bear Grylls and Cody: A Tale of Two Survivors
December 24th, 2009Name: Cody Age: 9 State: New York Cody Meets his Hero When he was only a day old, Cody was diagnosed with Hirschsprung’s disease. This is a condition in which there are no nerve cells in certain organs. In his short ten years, Cody has undergone over 70 surgeries to correct and treat his ailment. [...]
Bringing Light in Dark Situations
December 23rd, 2009I have been with Kids Wish Network for almost two years now and have had the opportunity to experience so many different things. I feel so blessed to be part of something that not only gives back but brings hope and happiness for so many different children that walk on so many different paths in [...]
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