Children's Wish Foundation International, Inc.

September is Childhood Cancer awareness month. Did you know that every 3 minutes a parent will hear the horrifying words” your child has Cancer.”

That is over 15,700 children a year in the US who are suffering from this horrible disease.

You can make a difference by helping us support our kids who have Cancer. To donate today visit www.childrenswish.org.

Rose got the trip of her life last month when she traveled to Give Kids the World from Ireland. Rose’s dream was to visit Disneyworld, and she got exactly what she wanted and more!

Rose enjoyed a 3-day Park hopper pass to use at all four of Disney’s parks, a two-day park to park at Universal Orlando's Resort, and a day at SeaWorld. Rose got to meet her favorite Disney characters and enjoyed all the ice cream she wanted, FREE!

Mom told us “Rose had a wonderful time, her favorite part of GKTW was swimming in the Villa pool. We are so grateful to you and GKTW for this special trip, thank you.”

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After a wait of 3 years due to sickness and a Bone Marrow transplant, Elijah’s dream to visit Yellowstone finally came true!

Elijah and his family enjoyed horseback riding, rode slingshots and electric bikes, endured a Wildlife Safari, and battled Snake River on a whitewater rafting trip. They even got to visit the Buffalo Bill Center of the West.

The family traveled through Utah and Wyoming staying at Air BNBs through the trip. Elijah told us, “it was truly the trip of a lifetime!!! Thank you so much!

We want to thank our amazing donors who helped us put this trip together. Elijah truly had an unforgettable trip.

If you would like to help, please like and share. To donate, visit www.childrenswish.org.

Wesley, 15, battling neuromuscular disease has a love for “Ryan”, from Ryan’s World. After watching Ryan’s YouTube video of visiting Pirate Island in Legoland, Wesley has dreamed of going! He will have a big Surprise when he visits not only Legoland Park, but the Waterpark as well! Special shoutout to the Children’s Museum of Florida for providing complimentary passes for Wesley’s trip as well.

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Battling Hydrocephalus- a buildup of fluid in the brain and spinal cord along with a brain cyst since the day she was born, Natalie has always been a cheerful little girl.

She spends much of her time during hospital treatment watching the movie Frozen on repeat.

On August 26th, Natalie will have a “Frozen” themed birthday party! She will enjoy pizza, cake, and snacks with family and friends. The big 4 is going to be amazing for Miss Natalie!

We could not have made this Wish happen without the help of our donors.

If you would like to help, we have more Wishes waiting. Please like and share, and if you would like to donate, you can visit www.childrenswish.org.

Carli, 10, got a night to remember on Saturday when she attended the Luke Combs concert at the Bank of America Stadium. She excitedly sang along to all the songs Luke performed.

The best part of this Wish for Carli was that she got a meet and greet with Luke. She was very excited to have her photo taken with him. Mom told us that she had a blast and could not be happier that Carlie was able to experience this opportunity.

The fun didn’t stop there though. On Sunday, Carli and mom visited Caro Winds Amusement Park. They enjoyed the rides and games together, making memories to last a lifetime.

If you would like to help, we have more Wishes waiting. Please like and share, and if you would like to donate, you can visit www.childrenswish.org.

Lucas, 8, has battled a Wilm’s Tumor in his right kidney since he was 2 years old. Finally, Cancer free and healthy enough to travel, he had his wish fulfilled this past Tuesday. Lucas was invited to batting practice by the Atlanta Braves! Lucas watched the players practice, received autographed balls, and attended the game thereafter.

Luca’s fun didn’t end there. He and his family also went to the Georgia Aquarium, and the Game Escape Atlanta! Mom told us they had the best time, and are so happy Lucas finally received his Wish.

We want to thank the Atlanta Braves Foundation for helping us put this special Wish together for Lucas. Another special thank you to Springhill Suites for donating a room, and of course the Game Escape Atlanta for their generous donation of the game "playground." Without our donors, this Wish wouldn't have been so special!

If you would like to help, we have more Wishes waiting. Please like and share, and if you would like to donate, you can visit www.childrenswish.org.

Willie, 13, has suffered from Spina Bifida since birth. Ever since he was a toddler, he has loved Mickey Mouse, and always dreamed one day he would meet him.

Willie got his wish! He had a magical time at Disney World visiting Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. Upon his arrival at the Holiday Inn, he felt like the luckiest boy in the world. The manager, Eric, had a special gift waiting for him in his suite. Willie had a blast meeting Minnie and Mickey, Goofy, and so many more magical characters. Willie’s mom told us this was his first time at Disney, and he was very grateful for his Wish. Willie said, “Thank you for fulfilling my dream, I had a wonderful time.

We could not have made this trip happen without the help of our donors. Special thank you to the Holiday Inn for donating a suite to Willie and his family.

If you would like to help, we have more Wishes waiting. Please like and share, and if you would like to donate, you can visit www.childrenswish.org.

Elijah, 15, is heading to Yellowstone National Park! Battling Leukemia and undergoing a Bone Marrow Transplant has taken precious time away from most of his life. Elijah and his family will enjoy sightseeing, a wildlife safari, and experience white water rafting for the first time! We are certain this is going to be a trip Elijah will never forget. We cannot thank our donors enough who helped put this trip together.

We have more wishes waiting and would love your support. Please share and like. To donate please visit www.childrenswish.org

Carli is a sweet, bubbly, 10-year-old who battles a heart condition known as Tetralogy of Fallot. She was not expected to live past her infant years, and by some miracle she has made it almost to her teens!

Ever since she was a toddler, she has always loved Luke Combs music. Her biggest Wish is to meet Luke Combs, and Children’s Wish Foundation is sending her on her way this coming weekend!

Please help us fulfill other wishes by sharing, liking, and donating today.

Thank you to our donors who made this Wish possible!

Willie, 13, had his Wish come true this week when he arrived in Orlando to visit Disney World. Upon his arrival at the Holiday Inn, the manager, Eric, had a special gift waiting for him in his suite-a Minnie and Mickey towel, plus a bag full of goodies. Willie felt like the luckiest boy in the world.

This week he will visit Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom.
We could not have made this trip happen without the help of our donors. A special thank you to Eric at the Holiday Inn on Major Blvd for donating a suite to Willie and his family. Adding a special gift for Willie upon arrival was icing on the cake for him.

If you would like to help, we have more Wishes waiting. Please like and share, and if you would like to donate, you can visit www.childrenswish.org.

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July!!

Aaron, 16, is described by mom as an “old soul”. While in the hospital receiving treatment for Polycystic Kidney Disease, he found comfort in listening to anything from the 1600’s to the late 1980’s.

Aaron absolutely loves country music, especially Cody Johnson. When asked what his last Wish would be, it was a no brainer. Aaron wanted to attend a Cody Johnson concert and meet him of course!
His Wish came true this past week when he attended the concert at Weidner Field. When Aaron walked into the meet and greet, he broke down crying of happiness and couldn’t believe his Wish was coming true. Aaron said, “this is the most magical day of my life, I can die happy now.”

Thank you so much to our donors at Broodmoor Seven Falls, Academy riding Stables, Cog Railway and of course, Cody Johnson’s team for helping making Aaron's Wish so special. You have no idea how much joy you brought to a critically ill child.

We have more Wishes waiting. Please like and share, and if you would like to donate, you can visit www.childrenswish.org.

Elijah is an adorable 4-year-old who loves Pizza, Pizza, Pizza! Little Caesars to be exact.

Battling Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia has taken a toll on him, especially with his recent hip surgery
that has left him wheelchair bound for some time.

Children’s Wish Foundation gave Elijah a Pizza party through the Young Minds Program to brighten his spirits! He enjoyed time with his friends and family while snacking on his favorite snack, macarons, and of course Pizza!

We couldn’t have made this party happen without the help of our amazing donors; we appreciate you!

We still have children in need for all our programs. Please take a moment to like, share, or donate today!

Elijah, 4, has suffered from Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia since he was two years old.

Just recently he became wheelchair bound due to hip surgery.

He needs a pick me up, and Children’s Wish Foundation had the perfect idea! A get-well party!!!

Elijah will have a small party this weekend through our The Young Minds Program!

Thank you to our donors for bringing a day of smiles to Elijah!

Syesha, 14, is described by mom as smart, funny, and easy going. She has missed a lot of milestones in her life including her Kindergarten graduation and first grade.

When mom first found out Syesha was battling Soft Tissue Sarcoma in her neck and behind her nose, she could not contain her tears. She knew she had to plan for the worst and ask Syesha what her last Wish would be.

Syesha’s Wish was to visit garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs. Due to treatments and relapses, her wish was postponed until now.

Syesha and mom had the time of their life zip lining, visiting the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and enjoying a private jeep tour through Garden of the Gods. Syesha’s mom stated they had a blast and thanked everyone involved for providing them with an amazing trip!

We have more wishes waiting!
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Emilio, 5, has had a rough go in his last three years of life. Diagnosed with Wilm’s Tumor at just two, he has always managed to keep a smile on his face and lots of questions regarding his diagnosis.

He loves to spend time with the people he loves, and is described by mom as social, friendly, and funny.

Emilio loves to run around, but recently he has been undergoing treatment. One day while sitting in the hospital, he told mom he “wished he had new shoes so he could “be fast like Spiderman.”

Children’s Wish Foundation gave Emilio more than “fast shoes”. We provided him with a shopping spree. Now Emilio can buy his shoes, spiderman toys, and anything else he wants to keep a smile on his adorable face!
To learn more about Children’s Wish or to donate, please click on the link below.

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Ripplen is an adorable 3-year-old who suffers from developmental delay, hypotonia, and Autism. His genetic diagnosis ultimately leads to a shortened lifespan with progressive declines.

Ripplen is fully dependent on his caregivers, functioning at the age of 18-24months.

These conditions affect every aspect of his life. He sees many specialists and has lost basic skills such as being able to eat by himself.

Ripplen is a very happy child who spends most of his days in the doctor’s office or therapy giving 110% at every appointment.

His Wish was for an Amazon Kindle to keep himself entertained in between appointments. The Children’s Wish Foundation was happy to provide Ripplen with a Kindle through our Young Minds Program. Mom said, “thank you so much for gifting him the kindle. He loves it!”

A special shoutout and thank you to all our donors who helped make this possible!

To learn more about the Children’s Wish Young Minds Program or to donate, please click on the link below.
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Jackson, 12, is described by mom as an old soul. Battling Rhabdomyosarcoma since he was 5 years old has taken a toll on his younger years. He has seen more than most adults in his short life. When he was at Cancer Camp the other children would ask what is wrong with his eye as the left side of his face has stopped growing after radiation. Jackson bravely tells them “It is part of my battle with Cancer.”

Jackson loves being around people, especially playing Soccer. Recently, while playing one of his friends asked him what his Wish is. He was ecstatic to tell them that it is to meet Jack Black, and it is coming true!

Children’s Wish Foundation flew Jackson and his family to St Augustine where they were invited by Jack Black to his show! Upon leaving home, Jackson knew he was getting a Wish, but had no idea what it consisted of. Dad told us,” He figured it out on the drive to the concert, but when we were backstage and Jack Black was calling his name, "Is Jackson back here?" He was super excited and there was a long hug between the two Jacks 😊 his reaction: unbridled child joy- a big grin and jumping up and down.”

Thank you to all our donors who helped make this possible!
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Grace was born with Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome, a chronic kidney disease in which her kidneys leaked protein and made her deathly ill as an infant. At nine months old, Grace had her kidneys removed and she was put on dialysis for about 7 months. While there she went to the clinic for dialysis 5 days a week. After a couple months, she was large enough to be placed on the wait list to receive a new kidney. On May 18, 2007, a call that changed everything was answered. There was a donor for Grace. She received her kidney transplant on May 19, 2007, at 15 months old.

Grace is finally well enough to enjoy her Wish.
She wished to go to see Phantom of the Opera on Broadway. Her biggest wish was to meet the cast backstage. Children’s Wish foundation fulfilled her Wish to the fullest. Grace and her family traveled to New York City where Grace had the opportunity of a lifetime. The family attended Phantom of the Opera on Broadway.

As they were sitting down, one of the managers came and retrieved the Phantom of the Opera book that had been signed by the cast. After the show, the same manager came back to Grace and her family and escorted them to the back where they met the cast!

Grace’s face lit up when she realized what she was seeing. The cast was so gracious and made Grace feel like a VIP. They spent time with Grace after the show, and the dancers even gave her a signed pair of ballet shoes!

Thank you to all our donors who helped make this possible!
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Diagnosed with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma at the age of 18 months took a toll on 7- year- old -Victoria. She received treatments for 2 years that included: chemotherapy, radiation, stem cell transplant, immunotherapy, and multiple surgeries.

As of January 2023, Victoria has had clear scans, and is well enough for her wish. Victoria’s wish was to visit Disney World, specifically, Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom.

Children’s wish Foundation gave Victoria the wish of her life. She enjoyed meeting Minnie and Mickey, Lilo and Stitch, and of course, meeting the Princesses.

Victoria also visited SeaWorld. She had a blast playing with the dolphins, she even made a special friend while she was there- A dolphin named Sasha. Mom said, “We loved seeing all the sea life (dolphins, manatees, sting rays, sharks) also the penguins. The girls also really enjoyed Sesame Street land and the games where you win a stuffed animal, this has been the best start of 2023 for Victoria, thank you so much!”

Happy Birthd’ay, Travis d’Arnaud!

Kingston, is a happy little one year old who loves sensory toys. He has been suffering from Hypoxia Dysphagia since the day he was born. Due to this condition, Kingston functions at the age of a 1 month old infant. Mom reached out to us requesting a package from our Young Minds Program for Kingston which consists of sensory based activities, a rocking chair, and books. We are thrilled to fulfill his wish!!

17-year-old Hugo not only suffers from Scoliosis, and Neurofibromatosis, but he is life limited now due to a fibrous tumor that became malignant and untreatable. His dying last wish is to have a playable stylized model of himself for his surviving brothers (he is a triplet) so they can play with him in a video game after his death. We are doing our best to make this wish happen!!!!

Victoria got her wish to Disney World! She had the time of her life visiting Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and SeaWorld! She told mom "this is the best week of my life." We are thrilled Victoria had a blast! Too bad we couldn't go with :)

Jake was born with muscular dystrophy and cerebral palsy. Unfortunately, the summer before his senior year, he was diagnosed with gastro paresis. He was forced to be home schooled his senior year. It was hard enough that he was home because of the pandemic, but Jake managed to keep focus and graduate early from high school.

When he was done with his school work he found pleasure in gaming. Jake wished for a dual monitor water cooled gaming PC. Jake not only received the monitors and system, he also received a new keyboard, mouse, and headphones! Mom tells us "Jake is over the moon with his wish." We are thrilled that we gave another sick child a day to remember!

We have finally gotten back into travel! What a long wait it was for our wish kids! We have so many more wishes waiting to travel-especially to Disney, and we would love your support!

Any donation helps. Give us a call at 770-393-9474 today!

Little Julia is a cheerful and bubbly 4-year-old. Diagnosed at age 2 with Leukemia, she has been through a lot on her journey through treatment. Despite the struggles of pain her deadly illness, Julia always goes to the clinic with a smile.

She has missed out on so many events and activities due to treatments and illness, but her family always reminds her of how strong and special she is. One of Julia's favorite activities is playing educational games on her sister's tablet. When Julia wished for a tablet of her own, Children's Wish Foundation fulfilled her wish right away.

"Now during treatments Julia will have something to keep her distracted from the pain and reminder of her illness".

Julia received her tablet, and is so excited to open it!