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Wish Kid Sonny and Jordan Speith
February 12, 2024

Jordan Spieth helps Longhorns superfan Sonny Sciantarelli's Make-A-Wish come true at WM Phoenix Open

Jordan Spieth missed the fairway left at the opening hole of Wednesday’s WM Phoenix Open pro-am, his ball settling amidst the desert tufts. His second shot tracked on-line but flew just over the green, setting up a slippery downhill chip shot. Just 20 minutes into the round, it was an ample dose of the Jordan Spieth Experience for fans in attendance at TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium Course, including 15-year-old Sonny Sciantarelli.
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Ja'Marr Chase, wish kid Brixton, and Trayveon Williams smiling
July 27, 2023

'My Wish': Ja'Marr Chase makes a young fan's wish come true

Six-year-old Brixton Wood, now in cancer remission, spends a day with the Bengals and Ja'Marr Chase.
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Reporter showing photo of Brixton with Bengals helmet on
July 17, 2023

'A once-in-a-lifetime experience': 6-year-old with leukemia meets Ja'Marr Chase through Make-A-Wish

A 6-year-old boy from Texas battling cancer had his wish come true when he got the opportunity to meet Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase.
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Ja'Marr Chase handing a football to wish kid Brixton
July 14, 2023

Cancer survivor does "Griddy" with Ja'Marr Chase

The “Griddy.” It’s Ja’Marr Chase’s celebration dance and Brixton Wood dreamed of doing it one day.
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June 16, 2023

Rebecca's Wish

Make-A-Wish Recipient Opts to Help Other Kids with Pancreatitis Instead of Meeting Her Idol Taylor Swift
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Grace and her family in her hospital room celebrating Christmas.
June 16, 2023

Brave little girl with cystic fibrosis gets dream Disney World trip thanks to Make-A-Wish

A little girl from San Antonio that is battling cystic fibrosis has a big week ahead of her.
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Noah smiling in front of his "man-shed"
May 01, 2023

Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas surprises Austin kid with a backyard makeover

“This wish helps keep him safe and close to family, and we have enjoyed the smile that spreads across his face every time he mentions his wish!” -Noah's Mom, Heather
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Julia's Like Me Book Cover
April 21, 2023

'Julia's Like Me': Austin 6-year-old gets her wish to be in a book thanks to Make-A-Wish

Meet Julia Choe, a 6-year-old girl who is shattering expectations and proving to the world that nothing can hold her back. Despite being diagnosed with Trisomy 18, a rare condition that causes severe developmental delays, Julia has been making remarkable progress, and with the help of Make-A-Wish Central and South Texas, she is sharing her inspiring story with the world.
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Wish Alum Ana-Kate & Trevor Scott smiling
April 18, 2023

Help Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas make dreams come true for World Wish Day

Making dreams come true for children and families impacted by critical illness, Make-A-Wish is gearing up for World Wish Day. Here to tell us more about the lasting joy of a granted wish and how we can get involved is wish-kid, Ana Kate.
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A child makes a wish. You make the difference graphic including a QR code to donate to Make-A-Wish.
April 18, 2023

Donate to help make a child's wish come true

“A child makes a wish. You make the difference.” That's the message as the Make-A-Wish Foundation gets ready for World Wish Day later this month.
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