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The A-Team is Back!

July 22nd, 2011

Hey everyone! It has been another happy yet hectic day here but I wanted to take a minute and tell you about a very important part of our team at KWN: our volunteers! We are very fortunate to have some terrific volunteers and I want to tell you about who came to help us out [...]

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Mark’s LEGOland Adventure

July 19th, 2011

Name: Mark Age: 9 State: MA When he was just 2-years-old, Mark was diagnosed with having an inflammatory condition of the esophagus called eosinophilic esophagitis. This condition causes his esophagus to close up, making it difficult to swallow. Recently, this condition has worsened, forcing Mark’s family to give up their pets, keep Mark on a [...]

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5 Years at Kids Wish

July 19th, 2011

I have been here for 5 years in the distribution department. Like all companies, this time has not been without a good amount of growing pains. On the other hand, at times working here is the best! I’ve got stories about both sides, but for now I’ll tell you some of the good stuff, you [...]

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Beyoncé meeting a wish granted

July 18th, 2011

For Genysis Mortley, it was a dream come true.  Well, two dreams come true.  And it was all due in part to the Kids Wish Network.  Mortley, 16, who is preparing to move to Walton County later this month, was born with a blood disorder called sickle cell anemia. While she tries to live her [...]

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Aaron’s Wish

July 14th, 2011

Kids Wish Network is fulfilling Aaron’s wish to meet the cast of his favorite TV show, “iCarly”. Thanks to the efforts of Lieutenant Brian Michelli of the Fruitport Fire Department and many other generous sponsors from the Fruitport community, Aaron will make memories he will never ever forget. Yesterday at the Fruitport Fire Department, Aaron [...]

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Anonymity

July 14th, 2011

We just received an anonymous donation here at Kids Wish Network! While we receive plenty of anonymous donations, this one touched my heart because it came from two children. Their letter read that they had searched the internet to determine what charity they would want to make a donation to. They came across Kids Wish [...]

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Wry Baby Comes to the Rescue Again!

July 14th, 2011

Lots of people think that we only grant wishes to children with life threatening illnesses when, in fact, we have some fantastic programs that benefit infants as well. Our Gift Banks and Kids Wish Network On Tour are two programs where we are able to give gifts of clothing and other necessities to infants and [...]

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My First Wish

July 13th, 2011

Hello! My name is Nafie and I’m a Wish Funding Specialist here at Kids Wish Network. I have to tell you that I am very excited right now because I just funded a wish for a little girl named Alyssa from California! YEAHHHHHHHH! Alyssa’s wish is to visit the set of her favorite show, “iCarly,” [...]

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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.