Tag: Spina Bifida

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My Wish is to Meet the Cast of Glee!

June 11th, 2013

“I want to meet the cast of Glee! I watch episode after episode, I love the characters.” Meet Daniella, an upbeat and sociable 11 year old who is a true dedicated Glee fan who likes to catch the latest episode on her computer. She loves the movie Soul Surfer because it embodies her most favorite [...]

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Kids Wish Network and UT Longhorns Grant Special Wish for Teen with Life-Threatening Illnesses

November 21st, 2012

AUSTIN, Tex. – International children’s charity Kids Wish Network announced today that, thanks to the University of Texas Longhorns and generous sponsors, a Texas boy’s fondest dream has come true. Mikal Gasch attended a Longhorns practice session, met the coaches and the team, and attended his first Longhorns game. Kids Wish Network is an international charitable [...]

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Longhorns grant a wish to Cuero teen

November 15th, 2012

Among the game balls coach Mack Brown handed out last Saturday after Texas’ 33-7 victory over Iowa State was one to Mikal Gasch . A staunch Longhorn fan, the 17-year-old from Cuero was a special guest of the UT football team for the weekend culminating in the game, a visit arranged through the international children’s charity Kids Wish Network. [...]

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I Met the Texas Longhorns!

October 5th, 2012

Name: Mikal Age: 17 State: TX Mikal was born with spina bifida, a neural tube defect which can cause paralysis in the legs. Later on, he was also diagnosed with having hydrocephalus – a buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in the skull – and Chiari malformation, which affects balance. Mikal has endured 20 surgeries to correct [...]

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Our Guardian Angels are the Best!

August 6th, 2012

We recently posted the wish story for a young girl named Sarah from Ohio. She suffers from spina bifida, hydrocephalus and a brain stem malformation called Chiari malformation; her dream is to stay at the Wilderness at the Smokies resort in Tennessee. In working to grant this wish, we reached out to her community to [...]

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I Loved My Visit to the Wilderness at the Smokies Resort!

June 19th, 2012

Name: Sarah Age: 15 State: OH Sarah was born with a condition called spina bifida, which occurs when the spinal column fails to close properly during a baby’s development. This condition can cause various complications, including paralysis; Sarah has been paralyzed since birth and relies on a wheelchair for mobility. She also suffers from hydrocephalus [...]

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Tropical Cruise Wish Granted by Kids Wish Network and Sponsors

June 19th, 2012

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – A girl with a life-threatening illness has her wish granted by international children’s charity Kids Wish Network and generous sponsors. Hope is a local teen who has been diagnosed with a disease called spina bifida, a birth defect that occurs when a portion of the spinal column fails to close properly. [...]

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I Got to Meet Howie Mandel!

March 12th, 2012

Name: Cassandra Age: 7 State: OR Cassandra was born with her spinal column exposed, through a condition called myelomeningocele, which is a form of spina bifida. Spina bifida is condition that causes significant problems including paralysis and a compromised immune system, which can lead to other life-threatening illnesses. Because of this condition, Cassandra is unable [...]

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114,912 kids helped this last fiscal year through our many programs and services.

Our Mission

Kids Wish Network is an international 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.

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