As I returned to the office today, I thought about my great experience meeting with the most wonderful family over the past weekend. I met wish teen Cindy, her mom and sister in Pittsburgh, where her wish came true to meet the Pittsburgh Steelers. We all arrived at the Steelers practice field on Saturday and [...]
Thanks to our wonderful HERO OF THE MONTH participating facilities, it was another great month for submissions! In fact, we received more nominations in November than any other month on record – 103 total – which translates into one hundred & three lucky children who now have the opportunity to buy themselves something special during [...]
I watched the special on CSX’s Santa Train that aired on Great American Country over the weekend and it was amazing. If you haven’t seen it yet, I suggest you do. I am extremely proud to say that Kids Wish Network was a part of this wonderful endeavor to help the children and families in [...]
This is my wish kid Kira telling Santa what she wants for Christmas! By the look on his face, I’d guess that she wanted a whole closet full of clothes and accessories for her little Lhasa Apso pup, Sammy! I hope that all of you enjoy happy holidays this season. Jen Wish Department
I have been working on a wish for a young man named Playford from El Paso, Texas. Playford is going to be 16 on Christmas and his wish is to have his 1997 Jeep Sahara “made over” with a hardtop, doors and a lift kit. After many calls I was able to get Rough Country [...]
The wish applications that are mailed to Kids Wish Network get sent to me. I always enjoy opening up the envelopes and meeting a new child that we may end up granting a wish for. Sometimes there are very sad pictures of little boys and girls who wear their illness on the outside, and other [...]
I can’t believe that Christmas is next week! For me, the holidays are a time to spend with family and friends; a time for giving, wonderful food and smiling faces. Very little brings me more joy than seeing the looks on the faces of my family members when they receive the perfect gift. Excitement, laughter [...]
I’d just like to welcome Jill, our new internet researcher. She’s getting some really great information for our wish funding specialists and is well on her way to becoming a real “Development Diva”! We’re glad to have you, Jill! Welcome to the team! Melissa Development Department
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