John Deere Reveal Has Wish Kid Seeing Green

BUTLER, Pa. (October 2019): Morgan McLaughlin’s parents never have to ask him twice to help his dad mow the lawn. It’s something he wants to do any chance he gets. He also collects toy tractors, but his most treasured is the real tractor he uses for his outdoor play. Enjoying the great outdoors refocuses Morgan’s attention on nature and off the stresses of his life-threatening condition. 

Kids Wish Network, a children’s charity that grants wishes for kids with life-threatening illnesses, is making his dream come true and surprised Morgan with a special reveal that had him seeing lots of green.

It was a typical Monday afternoon, or so Morgan thought. He and his family headed to West Central Equipment, a John Deere retailer in Butler, Pennsylvania. Morgan asked, “Is dad buying a new tractor?” He was in for a heavy-duty surprise. 

When they arrived, Store Manager Gary Karns warmly greeted Morgan and his family and graciously gifted him a bountiful gift basket filled with an extraordinary assortment of John Deere toys and merchandise. 

“The staff was so amazing, and Morgan received a ton of gifts,” said his mom Tammy. Morgan was in disbelief, asking, “Is this all for real?” It was, and there was even more. Karns presented him with another package containing a John Deere puzzle and a card that revealed Kids Wish Network was making his dream come true. Morgan was so excited to find out that he’ll soon be flying to Waterloo to visit John Deere’s leading plant and spending the afternoon surrounded by visions of green and yellow with exclusive behind-the-scenes tours and experiences. He’ll also learn more about John Deere’s history by visiting the John Deere Tractor and Engine Museum.

Kids Wish Network Executive Director Tam Lai said, “Morgan’s wish is all-encompassing in what  sparks his joy.”

Anyone can become a wish granter and help provide memorable connections and opportunities. Medical professionals, family members, and others can also refer kids to receive hope-infusing wishes.

Visit www.kidswishnetwork.org to learn about our different programs.

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Kids Wish Network has been making dreams come true for children since 1997. We are dedicated to infusing hope, creating happy memories, and improving the quality of life for children experiencing life-altering situations. We started with the single purpose of granting wishes to children suffering from life-threatening conditions but have since created additional programs to benefit kids nationwide, including Hero of the Month, Project Toy Drop, Holiday of Hope Gift Banks, and A Child Forever Funeral Assistance.