Translation Name: Nevaeh Age: 3 State: CT Three-year-old Nevaeh struggles daily with cerebral palsy and severe seizure disorders. C.P. is characterized as a group of brain disorders that typically result in impaired mobility and spasticity. She is confined to a wheelchair, must be attended by an aide and attends frequent physical therapy sessions. In addition, [...]
Translation Name: Olivia Age: 4 State: MI At the age of three, Olivia was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. This is a rapidly progressive cancer of the bone cells in which underdeveloped white blood cells flood the bone marrow and crowd out all of the normal cells. These malignant cells then spread to other organs, [...]
Translation Name: Priscilla Age: 4 State: KY Four-year-old Priscilla is an adventurous little princess with a passion for all things Disney. She just adores Mickey Mouse and the famous Disney princesses, though her favorite is Cinderella. Priscilla’s favorite color is, of course, pink and one of her favorite things to do is bounce on the [...]
Translation One of the most rewarding aspects of my role is recruiting new facilities to join our HERO OF THE MONTH Program. Sure, it can be a bit disappointing and frustrating when I contact facilities that (a.) don’t return my emails/phone calls, or (b.) dismiss the program without knowing the details, but I thoroughly enjoy [...]
Translation As the Director of the Kids Wish Network Distribution Department, I see so many wonderful toys and products for children come through our warehouse. It makes my heart so happy to know that children across the nation are going to smile and be comforted by the various different toys and merchandise that companies so [...]
Translation A great deal of my time here at Kids Wish Network is spent working on our Hero of the Month program. This program was designed to recognize those children who do not suffer from life threatening illnesses but have been through an extraordinary experience and have managed to overcome it despite the odds against [...]
Translation A four-year-old Alpena girl had her wish come true earlier this month with the help of Kids Wish Network, a national charity that grants wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses. On Jan. 17, Marissa Powell returned from a five-day trip to Disney World with her mother, Karmen, grandmother, Nyla Huggler, and six-month-old sister, Hailey. [...]
Translation Name: Zane Age: 7 State: MN 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 and must use an alphabet board and a communication device for talking. During his [...]
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