Hunter, who has been bravely battling Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), a progressive kidney disease, recently enjoyed an unforgettable weekend at Purdue University. He participated in a 3-on-3 scrimmage, explored the campus during a private tour where he visited legendary landmarks, and received a special donation from Alienware, among other experiences!

Indie adores princesses, and already knows she wants to be Princess Ariel when she grows up. More than anything, this hopeful royal wished she could go to Disney and meet The Little Mermaid. Kids Wish Network is giving Indie her own happy fairytale, sending her family to Disney World and more!

Kids Wish Network made Laila’s dream come true, giving her adventures in a new reality with a Meta Quest 3 512GB Virtual Reality Headset.

Colt thought he was going to his favorite restaurant Johnny Carino’s for his birthday dinner. He was, but there was also another big reason to celebrate…

Felicity was enjoying The Sandcastle Waterpark when a wave of excitement caught her attention. She heard her name over the loudspeaker, followed by a special announcement. Kids Wish Network was making her dream come true!

Teresa was beaming with anticipation when she opened a special gift box from Kids Wish Network. The envelope labeled “open me,” contained the answer to her exciting unknown…

Serenity adores Disney Princess Jasmine, and really hoped she could meet her one day at Disney World. Kids Wish Network is making her trip to Disney happen, sending her family to Orlando for her own fairytale adventure!

Joseph continues to struggle with the symptoms of ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory condition that makes him feel different than other teens his age. He has big ambitions, wanting to build his own computer. Kids Wish Network made his dream come true, purchasing him generous Best Buy gift cards so he can shop for the components to build his dream machine!

Madelyn’s family was at Los Portales Dyersburg, enjoying her brother’s post baseball practice dinner with friends like they often do. While it felt familiar, this dinner would be very different with something amazing to celebrate…

Lucia was away with her family when she received the coolest surprise, a visit from Princess Elsa! It was a magical time of childhood fun for Lucia and her siblings, spending time with the princess jumping, twirling and giggling as they played Freeze Dance. Elsa also had another surprise that she just couldn’t hold back anymore…

Kids Wish Network flew Anais and her mom cross country to Florida for her dream getaway. It was Anais’ first time on an airplane, and she felt so special getting to meet the pilots on her flight, and receiving her first pilot wings. It was a memorable beginning to all the fun ahead.

Kids Wish Network made Valentina’s dream come true, sending her family to see the spectacular production Disney on Ice in Tupelo, Mississippi. Valentina’s wish was further elevated with a VIP experience, getting seats literally just off the ice…

Ryker loves watching sports, especially basketball and baseball. Kids Wish Network is making it possible for him to attend a professional game, purchasing him a generous Ticketmaster gift card so he can choose his team, location and seats for his ultimate game day experience.

Lillian loves watching DIY shows, and never imagined she’d get to experience her own Insta-worthy bedroom makeover like the ones on TV. Her family’s visit to The Home Depot in South Elgin seemed like any other, but it actually had a meaningful purpose with a big surprise waiting for Lillian.

This week, four brave Kids Wish Network children fighting critical illnesses experienced a galaxy far, far away through a multi-day Star Wars-themed wish event at Disneyland Resort – Blaze Your Path: A Star Wars Adventure. Kids Wish Network collaborated with Disney to make this dream come true for children who wished for an immersive Star Wars experience. The event featured droid building, scavenger hunts to assemble lightsabers, surprise character appearances, and an exclusive dinner and dessert party at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland Park.

Robert was full of wonder visiting the Radford Fire Department with his family. He was in complete awe of the fire trucks and firefighters he looks up to, wanting to be just like them when he grows up. Robert didn’t know it yet, but he wouldn’t have to wait.