Tag: dolphins

A Miracle in the Water

August 1st, 2011

They said he would never be able to walk or talk again. They said he would never be able to feed himself or do anything on his own. They were wrong. After a horrific umbrella accident left Danny LaFace with a traumatic brain injury when he was just 11 years old, doctors said he would [...]

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Family trip to Cape May a wish come true for teen cancer patient

August 4th, 2010

LOWER TOWNSHIP — Cancer survivor Peter “P.J.” Chwazik didn’t know exactly what to expect from his free five-day vacation in Cape May from the Kids Wish Network, but the bottlenose dolphins on the ferry ride over from Delaware were a nice touch. Chwazik, 19, of Arnold, Md., was a special guest in the wheelhouse of [...]

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Nathan Loved his Splish Splash Wish!

January 24th, 2010

Name: Nathan Age: 6 State: CA In 2007, two days before his third birthday, Nathan was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, a cancer of the white blood cells. Since that day, Nathan has had to endure chemotherapy treatments every day, infusions every month and a spinal tap every 3 months, which is an awful lot [...]

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Alpena Girl Travels to Florida for Dolphin Swim

August 3rd, 2009

Alpena, Mich. – A 7-year-old girl from Alpena had her wish granted to swim with dolphins thanks to the help of national charity Kids Wish Network. Before her first birthday, Mariah was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and epilepsy. She has seizures on a daily basis, and relies on a walker or a wheelchair for mobility. [...]

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Small town America

August 1st, 2008

In trying to fulfill a wish for my wish kid, Dalton, in a small town in Illinois I called on an engineering firm. I told the lady that answered about Dalton and she promised she’d get back to me. This is a great story…..She called me back the next day-the firm could not afford a [...]

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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.