Tag: Cystic Fibrosis

NCIS Cast Grants Special Wish

December 1st, 2011

Translation Just received this really great news: A little girl with a life-threatening lung condition has her wish to meet the cast and crew of the TV show NCIS granted by national children’s charity Kids Wish Network and gracious sponsors. Kasey is only 11 years old and she has already overcome more obstacles in her life than [...]

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I Want to Meet Triple H!

November 28th, 2011

Translation Name: Dylan Age: 15 State: MI Dylan is a bright teen with a passion for playing music and watching WWE wrestling; he is in his school’s marching band, plays guitar and collects wrestling memorabilia. Dylan also loves watching comedic movies, especially ones starring Jim Carrey. His favorite subject in school is math and he [...]

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Kids Wish Network and Seahawks grant special wish to Bellevue boy

November 7th, 2011

Translation A Bellevue boy suffering from cystic fibrosis has his wish to meet the Seattle Seahawks granted through national children’s charity Kids Wish Network. Jake was born with cystic fibrosis, a life-threatening lung condition, and has been in and out of the hospital constantly since he was born. He must take daily medications, endures nebulizer and [...]

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I Love my Nintendo 3DS!

October 27th, 2011

Translation Name: Jacob Age: 7 State: TN In March of 2010, young Jacob was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. His family noticed that he was showing signs of abdominal pain and would remain hungry. After having blood work and stool testing done, it seemed as though nothing was wrong. A second doctor did another set of [...]

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I Loved My Best Buy Shopping Spree!

November 19th, 2010

Translation Name: Mikayla Age: 9 State: MI As a baby, Mikayla was diagnosed with having cystic fibrosis. This is a devastating disease that clogs the lungs, pancreas, liver and intestines with sticky mucus. This condition can lead to serious lung infections and also interferes with food absorption. Every day, Mikayla suffers through nebulizer vest treatments [...]

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Paige’s Aquatic Wish

November 5th, 2010

Translation Name: Paige Age: 7 State: MI By the time she was 6-months-old, Paige’s doctors told her parents that she had cystic fibrosis, a devastating disease that causes mucus buildup to clog various organs including the lungs, pancreas, liver and intestines. This condition often leads to life-threatening lung infections and also interferes with food absorption. [...]

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I Loved Disney World!

November 5th, 2010

Translation Name: Hayden Age: 5 State: MI Hayden is a creative little 5-year-old with a passion for the great outdoors and the Old West, especially cowboys, Indians and anything to do with Daniel Boone. Hayden also enjoys playing army complete with green army men and helicopters, building things with his Legos, swimming and riding his [...]

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Cystic Fibrosis

May 7th, 2010

Translation Cystic Fibrosis is a life-threatening, inherited medical condition that is caused by abnormal cells that produce sweat, mucus and digestive juices. In normal cells, these liquids are thin and slippery, but patients with Cystic Fibrosis have thick, sticky secretions that clog air passages in the lungs, pancreas and other organs. Cystic Fibrosis primarily affects [...]

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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.