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View the Foundation's latest news release or browse news releases from previous years to learn more about the Foundation's activities, milestones, events and sponsors. Select a year to see news releases from that year.

ESPN "My Wish" Series Returns to SportsCenter Starting July 5
PHOENIX -- Thursday, July 02, 2009
Sponsored by Disney, the "My Wish" series chonicles five sports-related wishes granted by...

Sports Illustrated Kids Features Heather's Steelers Wish in July Issue
PHOENIX -- Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Wish kid Heather meets her favorite Steelers and serves as guest editor for July issue of Sports...

SportsCenter ‘My Wish’ Series Returns July 5-9
PHOENIX -- Wednesday, July 01, 2009
For the fourth straight year, ESPN will present its critically acclaimed SportsCenter “My Wish”...

Register at LATISSE.com for LATISSE® Wishes and Help Share the Power of a Wish®
PHOENIX -- Monday, June 15, 2009
Join campaign ambassadors Brooke Shields and “beauty expert to the stars” Anastasia Soare to help...

Nine Wish Kids to Enjoy Week-Long Cruise in the Caribbean with Make-A-Wish Foundation® and Royal Caribbean International
PHOENIX -- Friday, June 05, 2009
Nine children with life-threatening medical conditions will enjoy a fanciful journey in the...

NBA TV Special Featuring Four NBA All-Star Wish Kids from Make-A-Wish Foundation® Debuts May 8
PHOENIX -- Wednesday, May 06, 2009
NBA TV special follows four wish kids on their experiences with basketball's biggest names at NBA...

Maggiano's Little Italy® Celebrates Sixth Annual "Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish®"
DALLAS -- Thursday, April 30, 2009
Scrumptious special menu items, gift cards and Star Cards to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation...

Four Wish Recipients Receive Celebrity Treatment in May Issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
PHOENIX -- Monday, April 13, 2009
Four wish recipients and their mothers are featured in a special Mother's Day photo shoot.

WWE® Superstar John Cena Becomes Wish Ambassador for Make-A-Wish Foundation®
PHOENIX -- Monday, April 06, 2009
WWE Superstar John Cena joins Wish Ambassador Council to enhance Foundation's wish-granting efforts.

WWE® Celebrates 25 Years of Granting Wishes with Make-A-Wish Foundation®
PHOENIX -- Friday, April 03, 2009
The Make-A-Wish Foundation and World Wrestling Entertainment® will celebrate 25 years of wish...

Allergan Announces the LATISSE™ Wishes Campaign, Committing $1 Million to the Make-A-Wish Foundation®
IRVINE, Calif. -- Friday, March 27, 2009
The LATISSE™ Wishes campaign launched with an initial donation of $500,000 from Allergan to the...

Oregon Child's Wish to Meet the Legendary Michael Jordan Comes True
Portland, Ore. -- Thursday, March 12, 2009
Chief Wish Ambassador Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand employees grant memorable wish for...

Betty Crocker® and the Make-A-Wish Foundation® Bake Up Multi-year Partnership To Bring Magic To Lives of Children
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- Monday, March 02, 2009

Make-A-Wish Foundation® Names Texas Architect Thomas Parrett as National Board Member
PHOENIX -- Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Jordan Brand Presents $100,000 Donation to Make-A-Wish Foundation®
PHOENIX -- Thursday, February 12, 2009
Two deserving teenagers will attend NBA All-Star Game and have surprise visit with Michael Jordan...

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