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Newspapers, magazines and other media do a lot to spread the word of the Foundation’s work. Click a story below to see incredible stories about wish kids, volunteers and more.

Read inspirational wish stories from news outlets nationwide.

Tonawanda (N.Y.) News — May 19, 2009
A New York kindergartner recycles empty juice pouches at his school and turns them into a sweet fundraising opportunity for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Western New York. [ view full article ]

O, The Oprah Magazine — May 01, 2009
O, The Oprah Magazine, the Make-A-Wish Foundation and some of the biggest talents in fashion and beauty team to give four young women a dream day as supermodels -- and surprise makeovers for their moms, too. [ view full article ]

Niagara Gazette — April 16, 2009
Niagara University students raise more than $5,000 to grant Lockport, N.Y., girl's wish to have a dance/gymnastics studio in her basement. [ view full article ]

Kennebec Journal — April 12, 2009
Candlelight vigil celebrates Maine teenager Ricky Gibson, who rallied people around the country with his wish to have lights and bleachers for his high school's football field. [ view full article ]

Centre Daily Times — March 26, 2009
A wish trip to Hawaii 10 years ago came at the right time for a Pennsylvania woman, who is enjoying life as a daycare teacher and mother. [ view full article ]

Phillies.com — March 18, 2009
The 2008 World Series-champion Philadelphia Phillies have granted five incredible wishes during this year's spring training in Florida. [ view full article ]

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review — January 21, 2009
Eight-year-old Jacob had always wanted to suit up for the Pittsburgh Penguins. But he wasn’t the only one who scored when he signed his contract to join the Pens – the occasion also marked the 10,000th wish granted by the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Pennsylvania and Southern West Virginia. [ view full article ]

PGA Tour — January 09, 2009
Tim Schucker survived bone cancer and recently lived his dream of playing golf at TPC Sawgrass, the site of his favorite PGA tournament event. But when wish granters surprised him with appearances from two tour pros, it really became a day at the links Tim will never forget. [ view full article ]

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