Nic’s Wish is Golden With 2-Time NBA MVP Superstar Stephen Curry and Kids Wish Network
Kids Wish Network scored big for Wish Kid Nic, who dreamed about meeting legendary basketball star Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors. Nic has ulcerative colitis, causing long-lasting inflammation and ulcers in his digestive tract. It also continues to affect his joints and skin. Kids Wish Network, a children’s charity that grants wishes for kids with life-threatening illnesses, found out that Nic has a passion for basketball, and is greatly inspired by Stephen Curry. With this very special wish, Curry continued his streak of 3 pointers, meeting our Wish Kids Nic, Mikel, and Chase for a fun day of gaming and family togetherness.
Nic was going to have a ball! NBA star Stephen Curry said, “Have a great time, enjoy life and each other’s company… we’ve got some fun to be had!” Nic loved spending time with Curry, having pictures taken together, getting a jersey signed, and playing alongside him in minigolf. “I finally got to meet my idol who I look up to all the time,” said Nic. “He was really funny and down to earth. It was great spending time with him.” The basketball superstar brought along extra cheer with some members of the Golden State Warriors Dance Team to play video games and take photos with the kids. They had an amazing once-in-a-lifetime experience with their hero – it was a game-changer.
Nic had a very special gift of appreciation for Curry - a personalized leather devotional with his name and a Bible passage inscribed on the cover. Nic also received an amazing memento from Curry… all Wish Kids received a customized gift package including an Under Armour backpack, JBL headphones, and treasured sneakers in their size from Stephen Curry’s line of athletic shoes. Curry’s hospitality continued, graciously autographing the sneakers for Nic.
During the wish, Nic and his mom enjoyed accommodations at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pleasanton at the Club and dinner at Zephyr Grill. It was a momentous wish for Nic… it was also his first time flying in an airplane.
“It was really special watching Curry’s interaction with Nic,” said his mom Kathy. “They were playing putt-putt golf and they had this moment where they did a fist bump. It’s wonderful knowing he’ll always have these memories. Kids Wish Network went above and beyond in everything… thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
“We’re always so thrilled to make a dream come true – especially when it’s meeting someone who greatly inspires our Wish Kids,” said Kids Wish Network Executive Director Tam Lai. “We’re so appreciative to Stephen Curry for creating so much happiness that our kids will always remember.”
Kids Wish Network is a national charitable organization dedicated to infusing hope, creating happy memories, and improving the quality of life for children with life-threatening conditions and struggling with life-altering situations. KWN provides trip expenses, meals, accommodations, and additional spending monies to all wish families whenever traveling as applicable. Visit www.kidswishnetwork.org to learn about our different programs, and find out how you can help make dreams come true and sponsor a wish for a deserving child.
Visit www.kidswishnetwork.org to learn about the different programs.
