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Mac's wish to take flight

WRAL 5 - Raleigh, North Carolina

Mac’s wish to fly in a helicopter was granted two days after his birthday. Raleigh’s NBC affiliate, WRAL-TV, offered its Sky 5 news helicopter to give the 8-year-old "the best day ever."

More videos about Mac, and other wishes granted by Make-A-Wish Eastern North Carolina, can be found here.

Blind teen visits Florida company that changed his life

10 News - Tampa, Florida

Following his kidney transplant, Andrew wished to go to Florida and meet the people who help him navigate the Internet. Watch Andrew’s visit to Freedom Scientific and learn about JAWS, a tool that breaks down online obstacles for people with visual impairments.

Ringing in the New Year with a Wish

KSFY - Sioux Falls, South Dakota

New Year’s Eve in Times Square was a wish come true for Alexis. The 17-year-old, who battled cancer in 2016, was a VIP guest for 2017’s celebration in New York City.

Bowl Game Lets Andi’s Musical Wish Come True

NCAA.com

“It was a dream come true,” Andi said after singing to 75,000 cheering fans at the Chik-fil-A Peach Bowl. Watch Andi’s performance and go-behind-the scenes for events leading up to her big day on the football field.

Wish kid honored for helping the homeless

WMUR9

Wyatt, 15, was honored by the Manchester city council after he wished to have backpacks filled with supplies and distributed to the homeless in Manchester and Concord.

Connecticut Boy Surprised with a Ballpark in His Backyard

In just 34 days over 100 people came together to recreate Fenway park in a 10-year-old boy’s backyard.

Two Wish Boys Experience Historic World Series

MLB

Wish kids Ted and AJ attended Game 4 of the World Series and appeared on the field before the sixth inning for baseball’s Stand Up to Cancer moment.

6-year-old Cancer Survivor’s Wish To Sign With The Royals Comes True

Star-Telegram

6-year-old Rhylan wish came true when he signed with the Kansas City Royals, under the watchful eye of manager Dayton Moore.

Idaho Teenager Uses Wish To Feed The Hungry

KMVT 11

Emma has undergone surgery three times and has a fourth one coming up. When she was offered a wish, the 13-year-old rallied her community to donate 13,148 pounds of food to the homeless.

Paralyzed Teen Musician Uses Wish To Donate to Music Therapy Foundation

CBS4 Denver

Wish kid Gracie, who is paralyzed by a rare illness, used her wish to donate $5,000 to the Grace Fisher Foundation that works to expand music therapy.