From the Executive Director’s Desk

Photo: Ed Rode Photography, edrode.com

Another Successful Santa Train!

November 28th, 2011

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 [...]

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From the Desk of Shelley Breiner

June 30th, 2010

As I sit here at my desk, surrounded by memories, I can’t help but reminisce about when my husband Mark and I first started this charity. All of these years have been amazing and when I think about what we’ve accomplished for so many children, all I can do is smile and say, “Wow!” It’s [...]

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The Karma at Kids Wish

May 28th, 2010

Karma, ˈkär-mə also ˈkər-, n. The force generated by a person’s actions to determine the nature of the person’s destiny. They say that karma follows you everywhere and, boy, is it true here! Not only am I talking about the karmic balance of the universe, I’m also talking about Karma, our new office mascot: Karma [...]

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For My Mother

May 7th, 2010

Most of all the other beautiful things in life come by twos and threes, by dozens and hundreds. Plenty of roses, stars, sunsets, rainbows, brothers and sisters, aunts and cousins, comrades and friends – but only one mother in the whole world. ~ Children’s Author Kate Douglas Wiggin Who would have thought that our aspiration [...]

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A Tribute to Rocky

February 22nd, 2010

As I sit here in my office, I look around and I am surrounded by the smiling faces of my family, friends and pets. I gaze at their pictures and I remember all the things that are important in my life. The reason I’m sitting here is because I am reflecting on an amazing life [...]

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I’ll Spend a Weekend Meeting Heroes

January 21st, 2010

This weekend, the winner of the Corvette Dream Giveaway will be presented with his two very special Corvettes; the Hero of the Year will also be presented with his award during the ceremony. I simply cannot wait!!! It is a special honor to be able to meet these two heroes face to face. Our Hero [...]

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The Website is Changing

January 16th, 2010

We’ve made some major changes to the new website and it’s coming along nicely. There are plenty of great things to see and read about on the site with more going online every day! We’ve been hard at work tweaking and changing, reworking and rearranging…it will all look so wonderful! I’m so excited to see [...]

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A Note from the Executive Director

December 14th, 2009

I watched the special on CSX’s Santa Train that aired on Great American Country over the weekend and it was amazing. If you haven’t seen it yet, I suggest you do. I am extremely proud to say that Kids Wish Network was a part of this wonderful endeavor to help the children and families in [...]

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103,672 kids helped this last fiscal 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.