WESTLAND, Mich. – When Brenda asked her daughter Amanda what she wanted if she could have any wish, Brenda already knew that Amanda would say she’d want to meet country star Dolly Parton. “Amanda just thinks the woman is amazing. She always has. She loves her music, her literacy program and all she does,” [...]
I recently was able to plan a wish for a young lady named Jennifer from California who is recovering from Hodgkins Lymphoma. Jennifer wished to meet Marc Jacobs, the world famous fashion designer. We soon had confirmation that her wish would take place in New York City. Jennifer and her family flew into New [...]
After granting the wish of one Chattanooga child through national charity Kids Wish Network, the International Brotherhood of Police Officers Local 673 challenges other fraternal police organizations to match their donation. Kids Wish Network is a national children’s charity dedicated to infusing hope, creating happy memories and improving the quality of life for children in [...]
Keagan is an intelligent 4-year-old boy who was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy before his first birthday. He has severe quadriplegia and is unable to walk, hold his head up, or use his arms or legs. Keagan relies on assistance for the simplest tasks, including bathing and feeding himself. He has serious muscles spasms in his [...]
1. You care. 2. You can make a difference in the life of a child. 3. Kids deserve to have their dream come true. 4. Kids deserve to just be kids for a little while. 5. You want to help a sick child. 6. You can afford to. 7. It’s the right thing to do. [...]
I hope that all of our Wish Kids, Wish Families, Hero Kids, Hero Facilities, Sponsors and Donors have the most happy of holidays. May your wishes come true and may your hearts be light this season. All my best to you and yours, Alicia Editorial Department
I began working on a wish for a young lady from the Chicago area who has Spina Bifida a few months ago. Her 15th birthday was coming up and she told me her only wish was to have a Quinceanera party for her birthday. The Quinceanera is a coming-out celebration that every Hispanic girl goes [...]
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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