Name: Brian Age: 16 State: TX When Brian was born, it was discovered that he had a life-threatening medical condition called cerebral palsy. Brian is not able to walk, dress himself or do many other daily tasks that most 16-year-olds can do. He relies on an electric wheelchair for mobility and must have someone with [...]
Well, like I said in the title, happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone! Today, we have the Kohl’s volunteers helping out in the warehouse with me; they’re definitely making our lives out here a little easier. We’ve assigned them to making activity bags and bead kits and they’re doing a fantastic job of it. Who am [...]
WYOMING, Mich. – As a baby, Mikayla was diagnosed with having cystic fibrosis. This is a devastating disease that clogs the lungs, pancreas, liver and intestines with sticky mucus. This condition can lead to serious lung infections and also interferes with food absorption. Every day, Mikayla suffers through nebulizer vest treatments and different breathing treatments [...]
When I contacted the Police Department in Altamonte Springs to help fulfill a wish for Julio, I didn’t know how important that one phone call would be. I spoke with Officer Anthony who let me know that the police will escort Julio through his shopping spree, but more importantly, they will also be honoring him [...]
I just recently started working for Kids Wish Network and last week I was blessed with the opportunity to volunteer for the Holiday of Hope event at Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Tampa. I was very excited about volunteering and passing out toys to kids. I have a 3 year old of my own, and [...]
I am always excited when we get merchandise in because I know how much happiness it will bring to the kids. The beads we receive from Big Baby are definitely a great example of that. As a matter of fact, at our Holiday of Hope party at Shriner’s in Tampa this month, one of the [...]
Augusta, Georgia – The tournament was to support an Augusta child with Sickle Cell disease. Genysis Mortley of Augusta, placed a wish with the “Kids Wish Network” to meet Singer Beyonce. 8 teams of about 10 students each competed to help raise money to make Genysis Mortley’s wish come true. Aimee Hartle-SGA(Student Government Association) Volunteer Committee Chairperson-”This [...]
As a writer, I tend to keep quietly typing in my corner here at Kids Wish. When I do that, I get to hear all the great things going on around me. Aside from the typing, shuffling papers and opening/closing drawers, I usually hear laughter, varied forms of ‘congratulations’ and people offering help to other [...]
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