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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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