Tag: HOTM

David – Hero of the Month

May 30th, 2011

Name: David Age: 16 State: Ohio Facility: Shriners Hospitals for Children Cincinnati David is truly a HERO as he sustained his burn injury because he went back into his house to rescue his mother and younger sister from a house fire. David was burned on 95% of his body. The doctors gave his family little [...]

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Becky – Hero of the Month

April 1st, 2011

Becky is a 12-year-old dynamic young woman who has demonstrated her strength and resiliency in many ways. Becky began receiving counseling services with us late last year.

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Noe – Hero of the Month

April 1st, 2011

Noe is a 16-year-old Haitian earthquake survivor. He was trapped under the rubble of what was once a building he found safety and refuge in.

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Stephen – Hero of the Month

April 1st, 2011

Stephan sustained 3rd degree burns to his feet when a grease fire resulted in the complete loss of their home.

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Rakai – Hero of the Month

April 1st, 2011

Rakai is 5 years old and truly a courageous Hero after surviving a horrific car accident that caused fatalities to two of his extended family members.

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Brianna – Hero of the Month

March 24th, 2011

Name: Brianna Age: 8 State: Missouri Facility: CoxHealth Systems The patient that I am nominating had a strange and difficult diagnosis/injury. The patient is 8-year-old Brianna from Missouri. Brianna had been playing in her playroom when she decided to take a rest and watch TV. She was using the wheel/axel of a toy baby stroller [...]

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Dakota – Hero of the Month

February 20th, 2011

Name: Dakota Age: 15 State: South Bend, IN Facility: Memorial Children’s Hospital Dakota has been in the hospital for over 36 days. He came to us in septic shock, following a long list of illnesses at home prior to his admission. He has spent his days with us in and out of surgeries and on [...]

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Sadie – Hero of the Month

February 14th, 2011

Name: Sadie Age: 5 State: Wilkes-Barre, PA Facility: John Heinz Rehabilitation Center Although she is just 5-years-old, Sadie has been through a lot of trials. She was born with a congenital condition which required doctors to amputate both of her legs just above her knees. Doctors have been able to fit Sadie with prosthetic legs, [...]

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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.