SEFFNER, Fla. — Local organizations and businesses went above and beyond to help national charity Kids Wish Network raise money for a local girl to have a wish granted. Kids Wish Network has various programs that reach out to children in crisis across the country including a wish granting program for children with life-threatening illnesses. When [...]
NEW PHILADELPHIA, OH — Stacia Eckhardt, daughter of Derek and Susan Dummermuth of New Philadelphia, has had a wish come true. Kids Wish Network granted Stacia and her family a trip to Orlando, Fla., complete with hotel accommodations, meals and entry to the amusement parks Stacia has dreamed of visiting. In early August, the family [...]
Name: Fatima Age: 8 State: FL Fatima is 8-years-old and is fighting against a cancer of the spine called Astrocytoma. Because of the tumor’s location and continued growth, Fatima must rely on the use of a wheelchair, as her ability to walk has been claimed by the cancerous growth. She is currently in Hospice care. [...]
The majority of our wish kids ask to visit Disney World and all the other awesome theme parks that call Florida home. Believe it or not, despite all the press releases I’ve written about kids visiting the theme parks, I still like hearing the stories these children and their parents have about the parks. Having been born and [...]
Living here in Florida you get a little used to the “sunny” weather. Lately, though it’s nearing the middle of November, the weather has maintained that “summery” feel. This distresses me to no end because, though I’m not a fan of cold weather, I would like to feel some crisp fall breezes to at least [...]
Many people ask what our most common wish request is. Well, it’s probably no surprise that many of our kids want to visit the Florida Theme Parks. In fact, it accounts for 38% of the wishes we grant! It’s a great vacation for the entire family that includes airfare, accommodations, a car rental, tickets to [...]
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