FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - What may seem like a regular afternoon softball game was part of a dream come true for one Grand Forks girl on Sunday.

This afternoon, 8-year-old Everly Peterson had the opportunity to be a part of the UND Softball team lineup. The opportunity was part of an effort in honor of World Wish Month which recognizes the first wish granted by Make-A-Wish back in April 1980.

Kaycee Fuder will be the first to tell anyone that it takes a village to make the work of Make-A-Wish North Dakota happen. Whether it is fundraising or actual wish granting, so many people make the positive, inspiring work possible.

Make-A-Wish Foundation volunteers fulfill Lane Henderson's dream by transforming his bedroom into a state-of-the-art gaming room, providing joy amidst his battles with rare health conditions.

Because medication has proven to not truly help Aacen, he will have a corpus callosotomy on March 5,2024 , which is a surgery that will ultimately split his brain in half by severing the corpus callosum.

The hope is this surgery will greatly reduce or possibly stop the drop seizures.

So, with such a big surgery around the corner, Make-A-Wish North Dakota, local community members and Aacen’s family and friends jumped came together to make his wish come true.

The most generous day in our region is almost here! On today’s Make-A-Wish Monday segment, Tori Schrantz is here with us to discuss Giving Hearts Day, the impact it has on the children Make-A-Wish serves and how you can become a giving heart today through Thursday, February 8th.

Briley Thompson was surprised by Make-A-Wish North Dakota with a trip to St. Thomas, in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Small towns have the biggest hearts, according to Make-A-Wish North Dakota. The local branch of the internationally renowned youth, family and community charity is preparing for Giving Hearts Day, “the most generous day in our region.”

Wahpeton Elementary School collectively raised $3,032 for Make-A-Wish North Dakota. Make-A-Wish North Dakota is the local branch of the beloved charitable organization. Wishes are available to youth between ages 2-18 and can include trips, experiences and improvements.