FOLEY, Ala. (August 2023): Zackariah was born premature at 26 weeks, he weighed less than two pounds. There were so many uncertainties, and he remained in the NICU for nearly 6 months. Zackariah has cerebral palsy and epilepsy, and also struggles with additional complications that affect his eyes, hearing, feeding, cognitive skills and mobility. Zackariah crawls and utilizes his wheelchair to get around, and has faced many challenges with therapies. He currently sees 14 specialists, and had over 200 medical appointments this past year alone.

Zackariah has the widest and brightest smiles when he’s in the water, he loves being able to move around so much more freely. Kids Wish Network made his dream come true with tickets to Tropic Falls OWA, a massive tropical indoor water park with all types of wet play zones under a convertible glass roof. Tickets for his family were courtesy of the attraction. Kids Wish Network also purchased a generous Hotels.com gift card, enabling his family to choose their preferred accommodations for their tropical aquatic getaway.   

Many Thanks 

Kids Wish Network could not have provided this wish to Zackariah without the help of Tropic Falls at OWA, and the many supporters who believe in making wishes come true for kids who need hope. Visit www.kidswishnetwork.org to learn about our different programs.

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.

Every kid’s wish is worth the investment because every wish changes a life.

If you would like to sponsor a child’s wish, or if you know a child who is suffering from a life-threatening illness and may be in need of Kids Wish Network’s wish-granting services, please call 727-789-0008.