Tag: barbara askin

What Happens in Vegas…

September 24th, 2009

Barbara and I are back from Vegas in one piece! As I mentioned before our departure, we went there to attend The ABC Kids Expo at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The show was busy and full of a lively atmosphere. We got to see and thank many of the wonderful companies who donate to [...]

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Giving versus Receiving

September 10th, 2009

I am so excited to be part of the local gift bank program that we do here at Kids Wish Network. This is my second Holiday Season that I am preparing for with local facilities that house homeless and abused children. The need for toys and items for them is tremendous this year and Kids [...]

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Nick Meets the Chicago Cubs

September 5th, 2009

Worth, ILL – A young boy who suffers from various life-threatening illnesses recently had his wish granted to meet Chicago Cubs player Aramis Ramirez. The wish was made possible with the help of national charity Kids Wish Network. Nicholas, who is 11-years-old, was born with Hydrocephalus, a cleft lip and palate, and Crouzan Syndrome, which [...]

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Heart Warming

August 30th, 2009

This morning when I came in it was business as usual. I said good morning to everyone and sat down in my office to begin my day. As I worked through my pile of surveys, emails, etc. I came across one of the most heart warming surveys yet. We recently gave a gift bank to [...]

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Marvelous Merchandise Makes for Many Merry Minors

August 11th, 2009

What a week! We received so much awesome merchandise! Thank you so much to all of our “Guardian Angel” donors! Of course, it goes back out the door as fast as it comes in, but that’s the way it should be. It’s all about the kids!!!

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Great Days Start with Even Better Mornings

August 1st, 2009

What a nice Friday Morning Surprise! Barbara Askin and I just got a call from a wonderful van line company who want to donate their services to us by delivering 3 Gift Banks to hospitals in IL and KY. Thank you guys so much for your kindness and generosity. Joyce, you Rock! You have made [...]

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Vegas Here We Come!

July 20th, 2009

All work and no play makes Ashley a dull girl…No, seriously. I know it sounds like fun, but we will definitely be working! Kids Wish Network really needs baby items for distribution so next week we’re heading to Vegas for the Annual ABC Kids Expo. I have no doubt we will meet many, many nice [...]

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Kids Wish Network is an international 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.