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Grace's Wish
October 20, 2022

A wishing star: Orlando teen’s acting dreams come true on set of Central Florida film

Hollywood isn’t the only place where dreams come true for aspiring actors — a dream is also a wish Hoffy’s Heart makes.
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Destin Chamber
July 27, 2022

Grant Summertime Wishes with the Gift of Stock

Summertime is the season of joy and possibilities. Will you help us answer every wish kid’s call? Schools are out and that means that wish kids need our help to make their dreams come true this season.
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Our Staff at Disney
April 29, 2022

Celebrating World Wish Day at Walt Disney World Resort

Today, we’re joining our friends at Make-A-Wish to celebrate World Wish Day on the anniversary of the wish that inspired the founding of Make-A-Wish 42 years ago.
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Nakeem
April 26, 2022

Sanford Make-A-Wish recipient gifted with unique trip

Nakeem Blackman got an unforgettable surprise on Monday. Watch the full video on Fox35 news!
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Iris
April 06, 2022

We Asked Make-A-Wish Alumni How Getting Their Wishes Changed Their Lives

For Make-A-Wish, there’s often a misconception that children need a terminal prognosis to be eligible for a wish. In reality...
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Magic Game Check Presentation
March 21, 2022

DeVos Family Foundation Makes Donation to Make-A-Wish

For children diagnosed with critical illnesses, hope can be a crucial turning point in their care outcomes and lives long-term. Instilling belief and uplifting spirits can forever transform the lives of children, their families, and entire communities.
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runDisney
March 18, 2022

runDisney: Celebrated Charity Spotlight

Here at Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida, we are excited to once again partner with runDisney, this time for the Springtime Surprise Race Weekend! Thanks to runDisney, and everyone who volunteers and participates, we are able to carry out our mission to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
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Luke's Wish
February 22, 2022

Florida Wish Kid Luke experiences Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

You know that feeling when you create happiness for someone else? Families from all over the country as they embark on their maiden voyage later this week...
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Brielle
December 18, 2021

Make-A-Wish Brings Christmas to Wish Kid Brielle's Front Yard

Brielle is an 11-year-old girl battling a nervous system disorder. She just recently returned home from the hospital and asked Make-A-Wish Central & Northern Florida to bring the “Joy of Christmas” to her neighborhood.
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Gaige
September 11, 2020

Make-A-Wish gives boy epic day as robot superhero

Orlando's hero, ROBOGaige, was granted a wish he'll never forget. Gaige, 10, was granted his wish to be a robot superhero back in Feburary and he had the entire community supporting him each step of the way.
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