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October 16, 2024

5th Annual Happy Holin-Days

Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida proudly presents "Happy Holin Days", a holiday concert with a performance from one of our wish alumni, Holin Saucer.
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425 Wishes Granted
October 16, 2024

Make-A-Wish® Central and Northern Florida: A Historic Year of Wishes Granted

In an inspiring achievement, the chapter granted a record-breaking 425 wishes during the 2024 fiscal year, bringing its total to over 7,500 wishes since opening its doors in 1994.
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September 19, 2024

Disney Florida License Plates Raise $3 Million for Make-A-Wish

The Walt Disney World specialty license plate just hit a huge fundraising milestone! With 100% of the proceeds from plate sales going directly to Make-A-Wish® Central and Northern Florida.
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Cora's Wish Celebration
August 22, 2024

Special Night Makes Princess Dream A Reality

Underwood’s Jewelers graciously hosted a special wish celebration for Cora and her family before they set out on their wish adventure. Cora is bravely facing 11 complications and heart defects.
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Jason Aldean
August 07, 2024

Jason Aldean Helps Fulfill Young Fan's 'Dream Day' in Emotional Make-a-Wish Moment

Jason Aldean took some time off from his packed schedule before a concert to create a special memory with his fan Frankie, a 12-year-old boy whose "idol" is Aldean.
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Jason Aldean with Frankie
August 06, 2024

Young Boy With Muscular Dystrophy Says Meeting His Idol, Jason Aldean, Was The ‘Best Day Ever’

Aldean met with the young boy ahead of his show in Savannah, Georgia.
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Kathleen and Good Neighbor
June 27, 2024

A good neighbor donates $21k to Make-A-Wish

After the donation from a good neighbor... more kids in northwest florida will be able to live out their dreams.
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Emersyn
June 26, 2024

Push to get results for 3-year-old with rare disease in Brevard County

Three-year-old Emersyn loves to go outside, but she needs some special equipment to do so safely. It's why Make-A-Wish and other groups are raising funds to transform her backyard into a safe place.
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Stone
April 24, 2024

Orlando Police fulfil 4-year-old boy's dream of being an officer

A new officer joined the ranks of the Orlando Police Department, and he got a hero’s welcome.
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April 24, 2024

OPD and Make-A-Wish surprise 4-year-old with a day as an officer

Orlando Police Department landed a top new recruit to join their ranks for the day, thanks to OPD and Make-A-Wish on Wednesday.
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