Makenna’s world feels transformed when she’s swinging

The severity of Makenna’s cerebral palsy makes her dependent on others for all her needs. She also relies on a feeding tube for nutrition due to an additional swallowing disorder. It’s the simplest of moments that make her smile. Makenna’s world feels transformed when she’s out of her wheelchair and joyfully enjoying the carefree freedom of swinging on the playground. Kids Wish Network, a children’s charity that grants wishes for kids with life-threatening illnesses, made Makenna’s dream come true with an adaptive high-back bucket swing, giving her ongoing moments of bliss in her backyard. Sparks@Play, a consulting, design, installation, construction, and maintenance services company for commercial and governmental clients, offered the high-grade commercial playground swing at a generously discounted rate.

“It’s so wonderful that Makenna can now experience the joy of her swing whenever she feels like it and in the tranquility of her yard,” said her Wish Coordinator Kim Kreiner.

Visit www.kidswishnetwork.org to learn about the 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.