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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.

Lauren Gregor, 19, Hankinson, is battling one of the hardest fights.

Gregor was diagnosed with Stage II Hodgkin's lymphoma in December 2021. According to Gregor and her family, the two and only really significant initial signs were itching and a lingering cough. Gregor’s Stage II cancer was described as a “bulky” Stage II, meaning there were no cancer cells below her diaphragm. Before her diagnosis, however, Gregor went months undiagnosed and became very sick.

“I was essentially watching my baby die and there was nothing I could do about it and no information being shared,” said Sara Krump, Gregor’s mother.

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Finding strength in a challenging life event can be hard.

12-year-old Zahra Storseth is living with Bethlem Myopathy, scoliosis and restrictive lung disease, but she still finds joy during difficult times.

On Monday, Storseth had her wish come true after school.

She’s dreamed of being a YouTube star since she was two years old.

Jozie Kiecker was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect after she was born.

Make-A-Wish North Dakota relies heavily on there many “Valued Volunteers.” Last January’s volunteer of the month, Amy Cookman talked about her experiences with Make A Wish ND and how it’s changed her life.