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More than 550 critically ill children across Washington and Alaska are waiting for their wishes to be granted, but Make-A-Wish needs more volunteers to make the magic happen. Two longtime volunteers share why helping grant these life-changing wishes creates connections that inspire everyone involved.
A young cancer survivor chose to spend their Make-A-Wish on other children battling illness, donating Legos to a hospital. Instead of a personal dream, this child turned their wish into hope for others.
When Jude Baker beat Ewing sarcoma at 14, he could have wished for anything through Make-A-Wish Georgia. Instead, he asked to help the homeless people he'd seen during his hospital visits.
After beating leukemia with three years of chemotherapy, 16-year-old James Walter from Apex is heading to Super Bowl LX in California. Make-A-Wish and Fanatics are making his dream come true, sending him and his family to watch the big game this Sunday.
When 14-year-old Jude Baker beat rare bone cancer, he used his Make-A-Wish not for a dream vacation but to help people experiencing homelessness in his Georgia town. His selfless choice fed 300 people and inspired a community to keep giving.
When Ollie Faircloth beat cancer, he used his Make-A-Wish to buy LEGO sets for kids still fighting at his hospital. His selfless choice sparked a community movement that delivered over 500 sets to young patients.
When cancer survivor Ollie Faircloth got his Make-A-Wish, he didn't ask for a trip or toys for himself. Instead, the 12-year-old requested LEGO sets for other kids battling illness at the hospital where he was treated.
A Nashville cancer survivor chose to donate LEGO sets to hospitalized children instead of taking a dream trip. His selfless wish inspired over 500 additional donations for young patients.
After beating cancer three times, BJ Radhe now spends his days bringing hope to sick children through Make-A-Wish, often with his service dog Lily by his side. His journey from patient to volunteer shows how surviving the darkest moments can light the way for others.
Students at DuBois Area School District are proving that academic excellence and compassion go hand in hand. From national vocabulary champions to young philanthropists raising over $50,000 for sick children, these Pennsylvania kids are showing what's possible when education meets heart.
A woman who had never rowed before just completed a 3,200-mile Atlantic crossing to make children's wishes come true. Nicky Allen and her crew battled waves, leaks, and even an accidental laxative incident during their 54-day journey.
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When a terminally ill gamer faced missing the highly anticipated GTA 6 release, his family member's heartfelt plea reached the right people. Rockstar Games and Take-Two's CEO stepped up to make his dream come true.
Elizabeth Solis of Albuquerque defeated cancer and is now heading to the Vatican for the experience of a lifetime. Make-A-Wish New Mexico is making her dream of meeting Pope Leo XIV come true this May.
When Make-A-Wish asked Ollie Faircloth what he wanted, the 12-year-old cancer survivor chose to buy LEGO sets for kids still fighting at the hospital where he was treated. His selfless wish sparked a community movement that delivered 514 LEGO sets to young patients.
As AI tools remove creative barriers for billions, organizations face a new challenge: knowing what's worth building, not just what's possible. In 2026, the question shifts from capability to purpose.
Emma Soto, who battled leukemia since age 3, got her wish to be a police officer for a day and caught the "Sprinkles Bandit" doughnut thief. The Las Vegas Metro Police went all out to make her dream come true.
Country star Luke Bryan surprised a cancer survivor on the American Idol set, 11 years after granting her Make-A-Wish. Ashley Persson, now cancer-free and working at Clemson University, got to reconnect with the singer who made her teenage dreams come true.
When most kids get a Make-A-Wish, they dream big for themselves. A Tennessee 12-year-old chose to brighten the days of other children fighting cancer instead.
A devoted Patriots fan from Maine who beat cancer is heading to Super Bowl LX in San Francisco, thanks to Make-A-Wish. Avery MacNair of Penobscot earned this once-in-a-lifetime experience after fighting through treatment with courage and determination.
Justin Leusner turned his childhood dream into a world record attempt and a massive fundraiser for Make-A-Wish. He raised $100,000 while visiting every NBA arena in a single month.
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