Have you ever wondered how Santa’s elves must feel when Santa takes off in his sleigh to deliver toys to boys and girls worldwide? I bet I know EXACTLY how they feel: a bit tired but extremely joyful. I bet they can’t stop smiling, just like me. I just got back from helping out on [...]
Name: Dylan Age: 15 State: MI When he was four months old, Dylan was diagnosed with having a condition called cystic fibrosis. This illness causes thick mucus to build up and clog the lungs, which can lead to life-threatening lung infections. Dylan must endure daily treatments with a percussion vest to break up the mucus [...]
Name: Garret Age: 15 State: ID Garrett was diagnosed with having a condition called common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) at the age of two. This is a genetic condition that causes the body to produce an insufficient number of antibodies to fight off illnesses, leaving the person extremely susceptible to illnesses of all sorts. This causes [...]
Name: Jesus Age: 18 State: CA Jesus is an independent teen who loves to watch football, especially when the Oakland Raiders are playing. He also enjoys playing games on his Xbox 360, listening to his favorite music and watching every single one of the “Fast and Furious” movies. A little over a year ago, an [...]
When 4-year-old Lilly Phillips hears her mom talk about the recent vacation they went to at Disneyland, she gets excited remembering her favorite ride – Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride. “That was my favorite, Mom!” she exclaims with certainty, until her older sister, Makayla, reminds her about the Matterhorn Bobsleds ride. Lilly adds quickly, “That was [...]
Kids Wish Network would like to wish a most happy Veteran’s Day to the men and women of the armed forces from today, tomorrow and yesterday. Their service has helped made our country as grand as it is and their dedication is unmatched. For all you have done and continue to do, thank you from [...]
In 2004, our Wish Department received an application for a girl named Melissa whose condition was rapidly deteriorating. In 2003, Melissa had been diagnosed with Stage IV Astrocytoma – the most rapidly growing and devastating form of brain cancer there is. Melissa underwent two surgeries to remove the tumor in her brain and was also [...]
Name: Joey Age: 18 State: NJ In 2008, Joey’s personality began to change, he started experiencing slurred speech and having severe headaches. A CT scan showed his doctor that there was a tumor in his brain and he was taken to surgery to relieve some of the pressure the tumor was placing on his brain. [...]
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