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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.
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.
Isabella Solis beat a rare ovarian cancer that produced a 14-pound tumor, and Make-A-Wish is sending her to meet Pope Leo XIV in Rome. The 16-year-old from Albuquerque now plans to become a pediatric oncology nurse to help other kids fighting cancer.
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.
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.
A drum & bass DJ is attempting to become the first person ever to DJ while running the entire 26.2-mile London Marathon, all to raise money for sick children. The wildest part? He's doing it the morning after performing a sold-out show for 2,000 fans.
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.
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.
Sabrina Cassano spent her 15th year battling Hodgkin's lymphoma. Two years later, the Colorado Avalanche made her Make-A-Wish dream unforgettable.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Four-year-old Merrick Bolthouse, a cancer survivor from Ontario, stepped onto the ice at Little Caesars Arena to play goalie with his hero John Gibson and the Detroit Red Wings. Thanks to Make-A-Wish Foundation and Trinity Health, the young fan got full Warrior Hockey gear and stopped shots from his favorite team.