DENVER – Kids Wish Network and the Mile High AMBUCS gave an 8-year-old Denver boy his dream: a new bike. Jonathan suffers from Microcephaly, Cerebral Palsy and a seizure disorder. He requires supervision and undergoes various therapies each week. He must wear special braces while walking and has very low muscle tone and stamina. “A [...]
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June 30th, 2010
I had an awesome time in California!
June 30th, 2010Name: Dalton Age: 11 State: OH Dalton is a determined 11-year-old who suffers from two life-threatening conditions. He was diagnosed with a selective antibody immune deficiency and type 1 diabetes. He relies on an insulin pump and takes shots daily to regulate his glucose levels. He previously had a port implanted to receive medicine to [...]
A Wish Come True
June 30th, 2010Adam Brass, 8, of Bailey, had an unusual request for the Kids Wish Network – he wanted a greenhouse so he could grow vegetables. Karen Brass, Adam’s mother, said the request was a surprise to the Kids Wish Network, which is based in Florida but has offices all over the country. In the three decades [...]
From the Desk of Shelley Breiner
June 30th, 2010As I sit here at my desk, surrounded by memories, I can’t help but reminisce about when my husband Mark and I first started this charity. All of these years have been amazing and when I think about what we’ve accomplished for so many children, all I can do is smile and say, “Wow!” It’s [...]
Savannah Met John Cena!
June 29th, 2010Name: Savannah Eve Age: 14 State: WV When Savannah was born, her intestines were not connected and she had to be life-flighted from one hospital to another to receive the proper treatment. She was also born with Down Syndrome and suffers from Apraxia, which is a neurological disorder that prevents Savannah from comprehending even simple [...]
A Dream Come True
June 29th, 2010I recently interviewed a mom of one of our wish kids for a press release. Her daughter, Julia, was granted a wish through Kids Wish Network to visit the various theme parks in the lovely Sunshine State. Julia suffers from a wide-range of medical issues caused by her premature birth. Before she had even been [...]
Rawlings dog attack victim dubbed hero by hospital staff
June 29th, 2010RAWLINGS — Jacob Van Pelt may be the biggest superhero to ever visit West Virginia. The Rawlings 4-year-old was named Hero of the Month at West Virginia University Children’s Hospital for all that he endured following a serious dog attack near his uncle’s Rawlings home in April. “Every month all of our children’s hospital staff [...]
Jennifer meets Marc Jacobs in NYC
June 29th, 2010I recently was able to plan a wish for a young lady named Jennifer from California who is recovering from Hodgkins Lymphoma. Jennifer wished to meet Marc Jacobs, the world famous fashion designer. We soon had confirmation that her wish would take place in New York City. Jennifer and her family flew into New [...]
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