Almost half of the kids who have their wishes granted through Kids Wish Network wish to visit the awesome theme parks here in sunny Florida. Whether they prefer the Walt Disney World Resort or the Universal Studios Resort, it doesn’t matter; they just have too much fun! Either way, at both awesome parks, the kids [...]
How exciting! I just finished granting a wonderful wish for a little boy named Adam, who wanted a greenhouse to grow vegetables. Today, I received a very warm and appreciative letter from Adam’s parents. It made me so happy to read it! I don’t know who was more excited: Adam when he received his greenhouse, [...]
One can’t open a copy of the Wall Street Journal or turn on CNN without reading/hearing distressing news about the country’s economic struggles. Like many business big and small, charities are undoubtedly feeling the effects of this downward spiral: doors are closing, budgets are diminishing and donations are dwindling. But a recent study shows that [...]
Name: Ebonnyse Age: 9 State: GA At less than one month of age, little Ebonnyse was diagnosed with a life-threatening condition called Sickle Cell Disease. This is a devastating and debilitating illness that affects the blood and causes serious episodes of pain. When she was about 1-year-old, Ebonnyse had her spleen removed, and because of [...]
Name: Deacon Age: 5 State: WI When he was three, Deacon was diagnosed with having Duchenne muscular dystrophy. This is a progressive neuromuscular disorder that begins by primarily affecting the legs and pelvis and later affects the entire body. Deacon has already endured a muscle biopsy in his legs and currently has limited mobility. He [...]
Minerva, Ohio – National charity Kids Wish Network and some local Minerva sponsors gave a 7-year-old boy a memorable experience he won’t soon forget. In May of 2008 Cade was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a life-threatening condition that affects every muscle in the body. Cade is unable to walk long distances and must use [...]
Name: Nathan Age: 10 State: OH In April of 2000, Nathan was diagnosed with a life-threatening condition known as Shone’s Syndrome. This is a condition that affects the heart and causes several severe defects including obstructing the flow of blood to his heart. Nathan has had various heart surgeries in his 10 years, including an [...]
For almost exactly a year now, groups of volunteers from local Kohl’s stores in Clearwater and New Port Richey have been stopping by and helping out in our warehouse. While they’re out there, they do all sorts of awesome things like packing and sorting toys for the children we help. It’s amazing what they do [...]
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