Tag: Kids Wish

5 Years at Kids Wish

July 19th, 2011

Translation I have been here for 5 years in the distribution department. Like all companies, this time has not been without a good amount of growing pains. On the other hand, at times working here is the best! I’ve got stories about both sides, but for now I’ll tell you some of the good stuff, [...]

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Summer is Here!

June 23rd, 2011

Translation It’s true what our parents have been telling us for many generations: “The older you get, the quicker the years fly by”. If it wasn’t for the sticky, warm temperatures and frequent thunderstorms, I would find it hard to believe that it’s summer time already. While I personally love the summer, spending my weekends [...]

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Kids Wish Network to participate in the 2011 Operation Toy Drop!

May 5th, 2011

Translation Last year, Kids Wish Network was honored to assist our military service men and women by participating in The Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop. This event, which is organized by Fort Bragg’s airborne community, supplies toys and gifts to orphans and families in need throughout the Fayetteville, N.C. area. After hearing about the [...]

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day at Kids Wish

March 17th, 2011

Translation Well, like I said in the title, happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone! Today, we have the Kohl’s volunteers helping out in the warehouse with me; they’re definitely making our lives out here a little easier. We’ve assigned them to making activity bags and bead kits and they’re doing a fantastic job of it. Who [...]

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Megatrux Goes Above and Beyond for Kids Wish!

December 10th, 2010

Translation If you haven’t heard about our exciting new event, Kids Wish Network on Tour, you’ve been missing out. This exciting and new program is going to bring some much needed joy (and some pretty awesome toys and gifts) to some very deserving and very needy children in Madisonville, Tenn. KWN on Tour is just [...]

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Dreams really do come true!

November 24th, 2009

Translation It was a special and rare instance for me to be able to share in a magical experience last weekend. This past Saturday, I was fortunate enough to be able to spend the afternoon with a very special wish child and a “jolly ol’ soul” in a red suit. From my very first conversation [...]

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The Thing About Miracles is that they Happen

November 17th, 2009

Translation I have an ache in my heart today. Not because I have experienced something sad personally, but because I know that there are hearts out there that are hurting. The other day I called a family that I received a wish referral for. They have a 3-year-old son who has a cancerous tumor on [...]

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Chelsea’s Walk-On “Roll” in CBS’ Gary Unmarried

November 5th, 2009

Translation I have been working on a wish for a 16 year old young lady from Pelion, SC named Chelsea. She told me that her biggest dream was to be on a TV show. Chelsea has always wanted to be a star and she was certain this was her number one wish. Chelsea was diagnosed [...]

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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.