Name: Malcolm Age: 7 State: PA When Malcolm was born, he was given only a 50% chance of surviving because he suffered from a heart condition called acute aortic stenosis. This occurs when the heart’s aortic valve is too narrow. Because of this, Malcolm has undergone two open heart surgeries to replace his aortic valve, [...]
Favaughn Germaine is bound to be the envy of other teenage boys after meeting not only a pro wrestler in Florida, but a parliament of “Hooters” girls–– the buxom kind that serves hot wings and tends to put a smile on an adolescent’s face. “The Hooters manager was going to take a photo with him, [...]
Name: Emma Age: 3 State: IL Emma suffers from retinoblastoma, which is a rapidly developing cancer that produces tumors in the retinas. In Emma’s case, it is bilateral, meaning she has it in both eyes. At six months old, Emma was started on chemotherapy treatments, cryotherapy and laser treatments. Unfortunately, surgeons had to remove her [...]
Last year, Kids Wish Network was honored to assist our military service men and women by participating in The Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop. This event, which is organized by Fort Bragg’s airborne community, supplies toys and gifts to orphans and families in need throughout the Fayetteville, N.C. area. After hearing about the operation’s [...]
In 2010, Kids Wish Network launched a revolutionary new program called Kids Wish Network On Tour. The program’s goal is to reach out to at-risk children all around the country who are facing abandonment, abuse, homelessness, neglect, and are also in dire need of something to bring smiles to their little faces. With the unfortunate [...]
For many, many years, gardening has been considered a relaxing, stress-free activity. There is no better way to experience the thrill of having something grow and flourish because of your own love and care. That’s why this activity is perfect for the kids who benefit from our Holiday of Hope Gift Bank program and our [...]
Since the beginning of the instantly popular FOX reality television competition American Idol, the show’s hosts, stars and producers have been extremely generous to our programs and the children we serve here at Kids Wish Network. Since 2003, the stars of American Idol have granted two amazing wishes and shared their outstanding talents with even [...]
Name: Connor Age: 5 State: VA Connor was born with a heart condition called dilated cardiomyopathy. This is a condition in which the heart is enlarged and severely weakened, which causes it to lose its ability to pump blood effectively. In fact, the heart Connor was born with only pumped 3% of his blood. For [...]
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