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A Wry Baby is an Awesome Baby

March 31st, 2011

Translation Happy spring everyone! Whew, we made it through another winter and I couldn’t be happier! Here, we have been busy little bees getting ready for lots of exciting upcoming events, but I wanted to hop on this blog for a minute and tell everyone out there about an awesome donation we just received from [...]

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Ethan Dotson all smiles at Bristol Mall with Kids Wish Network

March 31st, 2011

Translation BRISTOL – Ethan Dotson grinned widely Wednesday when he learned that the electronics store in the Bristol Mall had the laptop computer he was seeking. Like many other teenagers, the 19-year-old senior at Hurley High School enjoys computers and video games. Unlike his classmates, however, a serious health condition limits his mobility and can [...]

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Fulfilling a dream: Kids Wish Network sends Brighton teen with cancer to Vegas to meet U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds

March 30th, 2011

Translation In late 2009, while spending time with his grandfather, 18-year-old Matt Durland blacked out. “It panicked him more than it panicked me,” Matt remembered. “He made sure I got a doctor’s appointment.” Matt’s grandfather insisted he go to the doctor and, in an attempt to diagnose the cause of Matt’s blackout, a nurse marked [...]

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Kids Wish Network grants wish for cancer stricken Altamonte Springs teen

March 30th, 2011

Translation ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fl. — Julio was diagnosed with retroperitoneal carcinoma in September of 2009. This is a very rare and aggressive cancer that causes tumors to grow in the chest and abdominal organs. Julio was treated for his cancer at the onset, but it has since metastasized. Julio is still undergoing chemotherapy and radiation [...]

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Lindsay Met the Florida Gators!

March 29th, 2011

Translation Name: Lindsay Age: 18 State: FL In October of 2008, Lindsay dislocated her knee while playing soccer and was taken in for surgery. Afterwards, Lindsay just kept bleeding and her doctors discovered that she had hemophilia A, a hereditary blood disorder that causes the blood not to clot correctly. For this, Lindsay is currently [...]

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Daniel’s Wish Comes True!

March 25th, 2011

Translation Daniel is from Illinois and was born with cerebral palsy which has left him with limited use of his arms and legs. When I asked Daniel what his wish was he said without hesitation that he wanted a bike that he would be able to ride. I began calling some of our faithful sponsors [...]

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Have you Earned your Guardian Angel Badge?

March 24th, 2011

Translation As a national charity, Kids Wish Network has worked with thousands of businesses and organizations that have helped us positively impact the lives of our kids. With the help of our generous donors and sponsors – also known as our official Guardian Angels – Kids Wish Network is able to grant wishes, award our [...]

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Brianna – Hero of the Month

March 24th, 2011

Translation Name: Brianna Age: 8 State: Missouri Facility: CoxHealth Systems The patient that I am nominating had a strange and difficult diagnosis/injury. The patient is 8-year-old Brianna from Missouri. Brianna had been playing in her playroom when she decided to take a rest and watch TV. She was using the wheel/axel of a toy baby [...]

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73,197 kids helped this year through our many programs and services.

Our Mission

Kids Wish Network is a national charitable organization dedicated to infusing hope, creating happy memories, and improving the quality of life for children having experienced life-altering situations. Kids Wish Network assists children and their families through several key programs.