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Wish Kid Nikhil holding up a gold coin he found in the sand.
July 23, 2021

Six year old boy granted a pirate treasure hunt after battling cancer

It was all hands on deck Friday morning for a Texas family at Camp Helen State Park, where six-year-old Nikhil Shah’s pirate dreams came true with a treasure hunt lead by real-life buccaneers.
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Make-A-Wish Star
June 07, 2021

Make-A-Wish grants wish for 20-year-old who had brain tumor

Make-A-Wish is helping make dreams come true one person at a time and Monday they delivered the news to one lucky recipient that his wish to become a biomedical engineer is coming true.
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Wish kid Arianna sitting on her new pink bed.
May 25, 2021

Wish Kid Arianna Receives a Magical Room Makeover

One special little girl gets a room makeover after battling cancer, and it’s all thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Savvy Giving By Design.
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IBC Bank CEO, Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas CEO, and IBC employees stand with helmets on top of 600 Congress
May 21, 2021

Going "Over the Edge" of a 32-story Austin skyscraper...


On June 5th, hundreds of brave souls will summon up the courage to scale a 32-story skyscraper in downtown Austin. They're doing it to help grant wishes for critically ill children in Central Texas.
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Wish kid Ana Kate rappelling off of 600 Congress.
May 17, 2021

Summon the courage to go "Over the Edge" for central Texas Make-A-Wish kids!

Ana Kate Partridge and Shawn Partridge joined We Are Austin to chat about their wish journey, this fundraiser, and how they are paying it forward for other kids.
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Archer plugging his ears after pressing the button.
May 16, 2021

6-year-old helps TxDOT demolish 183 flyover

TxDOT partnered with Make-A-Wish, letting Archer Foltermann push the button. Archer, a Leukemia survivor, was diagnosed at just 10 months old.
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Solomon holding basketball on his brand new court.
May 11, 2021

New Court Provides Hope to Basketball Player after Battle with Cancer

Steve Marshall knew from an early age that his son Solomon was interested in the game of basketball. He vividly remembers watching the 2006 NBA Finals with Solomon when he was just a baby...
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Lauren standing next to her boxes full of comfort items for the kids at Dell Children's.
April 23, 2021

Instead of a big trip, Make-A-Wish kid Lauren gives back to kids fighting cancer

Although her time at Dell Children's Medical Center was challenging, 17-year-old Lauren, who was diagnosed with Lymphoma, made the best of it by decorating her room to make it feel like home...
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Miles smiling with thank you posters
December 21, 2020

ProSource Supports Make-A-Wish with a $30,000+ Donation

Generous donations from a ProSource Member and vendors add $20,000+ home theater for a Wish Kid who loves movies and candy.
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Ruben and Youtuber Mizkif with cookie cake.
November 25, 2020

Ruben's Wish to have Production Equipment

After collapsing a few years ago, Ruben has been living with a heart condition that makes every day a gift. But now, he has a gift to give him a future.
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