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Fanatics event
October 24, 2023

Changing The Game For Critically Ill Kids

Fanatics is honored to support Make-A-Wish with granting sports-related wishes for critically ill children and their families with life-changing experiences. This includes fulfilling sports-related wishes and providing monetary and in-kind donations in partnership with Make-A-Wish Foundation.
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Once Upon A Wish Party
October 23, 2023

Princess-in-training gets her wish granted

Disney and Make-A-Wish teamed up to surprise Scarlett with a special invitation to attend the Once-Upon-a-Wish Princess Ball at Walt Disney World.
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Gronk Wish
October 10, 2023

Gronk grants wish of teen cancer survivor at Gillette Stadium

Four-time Super Bowl Champion Rob Gronkowski may be retired, but he is still creating unforgettable memories for his young fans.
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MAW CNFL Family on Univision
October 02, 2023

Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida Family Featured on Univision Orlando

Conocemos a un niño venezolano de 14 años, futbolista y residente de Orlando, que superó la leucemia y que Make-A-Wish cumplió su deseo de viajar a Hawaii.
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Victoria Gomez
October 02, 2023

Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida Medical Featurette

Aprendemos más de Make-A-Wish, una organización que por más de 40 años se ha encargado de cumplir los deseos de niños y adolescentes con enfermedades críticas, cambiando sus vidas y las de sus familias.
More on Univision Orlando
License Plates
September 19, 2023

NEW Disney License Plate Benefitting Make-A-Wish Now Available in Florida

Florida drivers: The most magical license plate on earth just got a fresh new look!
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State Farm
August 31, 2023

State Farm Agents Make $21,000 Donation to Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida

Over 20 State Farm agents recently came together to make a donation to help grant future wishes for children with critical illnesses.
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JAX WMB Article
August 28, 2023

Chandler Morgan, John Bachman emcee annual Make-A-Wish Wishmaker’s Ball

This morning, families in Jacksonville are one step closer to making lifelong memories.
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Once Upon A Wish
August 28, 2023

Disney Hosts World Princess Week Party for Wish Families Across America

It was an extra special week for us here at Walt Disney World as we welcomed more than 50 incredible wish kids and their families from organizations like Make-A-Wish for our largest wish-granting event ever: “Once Upon A Wish Party.“
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channel 9 news
August 23, 2023

CECF Donates $600,000 to Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida

WFTV 9 Family Connection is the community outreach arm of WFTV- Channel 9 in Orlando, Florida.
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