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Braxton
November 28, 2023

Lakeland boy with rare illness will have large community parade through Make-A-Wish

Braxton is non-verbal but loves lights and music. For his birthday, his family throws a parade in February. His mom is now working with Make-A-Wish to hold a larger-than-life parade for Braxton even sooner.
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fanatics
October 25, 2023

Aaron Judge, Tom Brady and Jayson Tatum team up for a surprise

The athletes joined forces with Fanatics and Make-A-Wish to give kids a chance to get in the game with high fives, hugs, autographs and some exciting experiences.
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fanatics
October 24, 2023

Fanatics, Make-A-Wish get help from Tom Brady among other athletes to kick off groundbreaking partnership

Aaron Judge and Jayson Tatum also head to Barclays Center Tuesday to surprise 9 Make-A-Wish kids
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Fanatics event
October 24, 2023

Changing The Game For Critically Ill Kids

Fanatics is honored to support Make-A-Wish with granting sports-related wishes for critically ill children and their families with life-changing experiences. This includes fulfilling sports-related wishes and providing monetary and in-kind donations in partnership with Make-A-Wish Foundation.
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Once Upon A Wish Party
October 23, 2023

Princess-in-training gets her wish granted

Disney and Make-A-Wish teamed up to surprise Scarlett with a special invitation to attend the Once-Upon-a-Wish Princess Ball at Walt Disney World.
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Gronk Wish
October 10, 2023

Gronk grants wish of teen cancer survivor at Gillette Stadium

Four-time Super Bowl Champion Rob Gronkowski may be retired, but he is still creating unforgettable memories for his young fans.
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MAW CNFL Family on Univision
October 02, 2023

Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida Family Featured on Univision Orlando

Conocemos a un niño venezolano de 14 años, futbolista y residente de Orlando, que superó la leucemia y que Make-A-Wish cumplió su deseo de viajar a Hawaii.
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Victoria Gomez
October 02, 2023

Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida Medical Featurette

Aprendemos más de Make-A-Wish, una organización que por más de 40 años se ha encargado de cumplir los deseos de niños y adolescentes con enfermedades críticas, cambiando sus vidas y las de sus familias.
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License Plates
September 19, 2023

NEW Disney License Plate Benefitting Make-A-Wish Now Available in Florida

Florida drivers: The most magical license plate on earth just got a fresh new look!
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State Farm
August 31, 2023

State Farm Agents Make $21,000 Donation to Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida

Over 20 State Farm agents recently came together to make a donation to help grant future wishes for children with critical illnesses.
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