Tag: CSX

Volunteers to gather Wed. night to prepare for Santa Train

November 17th, 2010

KINGSPORT, TN – Volunteers will gather at Food City on Wednesday, Nov. 17, to assemble more than 15 tons of gifts that will be given out by Santa from the Santa Train on Saturday, Nov. 20.  This event kicks off the Santa Train festivities. This year’s Santa Train marks the largest donation of toys in [...]

Read more →

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 [...]

Read more →

CSX Santa Train Trip

November 25th, 2009

Wow, where do I start? What an amazing adventure! I am still on a high from the whole experience! I had planned on blogging every day when away, but this didn’t work out because I had far too much to do there. So, I’m going to try and give you a daily synopsis and hopefully [...]

Read more →

CSX Santa Train

November 17th, 2009

Well, the big day is very close now and I am super excited!! It is the 67th year of the CSX Santa Train and I get to go on it! How lucky am I??? This train ride has become a very memorable tradition for the many families living in the Appalachian Mountains. It’s an early [...]

Read more →

From the Desk of Barbara Askin…..

October 11th, 2009

OMG! I am so excited to announce that Kids Wish Network has been chosen as the Charity of Choice for CSX! Kids Wish will literally be “Santa’s little helper” while participating in The Santa Train event, and it’s such an honor! The Santa Train is an annual event that goes through the Appalachian Mountains where [...]

Read more →

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.