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Daysia sitting on the couch being filmed for her documentary.
April 18, 2023

Local teen with rare disease helps others with documentary thanks to Make-A-Wish

It's a documentary with lots of meaning for 17-year-old, Daysia Alarcon and why it was produced is also just as special.
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A white shooting star on a blue background
April 16, 2023

These are the Most Popular Wishes in Texas

For nearly four decades, Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas has helped grant thousands of wishes for children diagnosed with life-threatening conditions. On April 29, the nonprofit will celebrate its anniversary, dubbed “World Wish Day.”
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The Learning Experience preschoolers learn about granting wishes
April 14, 2023

Austin preschoolers learn about granting wishes

Local preschool kids are inspiring hope and raising money to grant wishes for Make-A-Wish children through a month-long fundraiser at The Learning Experience Center in Austin.
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Wish kid Sam at age 5 with Donald Duck and Chip
April 13, 2023

‘A ripple effect’: Make-A-Wish eyes $150K fundraising goal to support Central Texas kids

16 years ago, a Disney cruise commercial inspired then-four-year-old Sam Benesch to request a Make-A-Wish trip to Florida to meet all his favorite Disney characters. Now, he's a Make-A-Wish program intern working to help other Central Texas children’s dreams come true.
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Eli and Dad cheering at Austin FC game
April 10, 2023

Eli's Wish to Meet Austin FC

A seven-year-old boy’s dreams came true last month thanks to Austin FC, St. David’s HealthCare and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
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Wish kid JJ opening presents at Chick-Fil-A
March 06, 2023

Young Laredoan gets his wish of chicken and going to Disney World

This week, JJ will be traveling to Florida with his family to enjoy some time at Disney World.
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Nestor in front of his limousine, holding his brand new PS5
January 24, 2023

Make-A-Wish treats Laredo teen to a shopping spree

The Central and South Texas Chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation took Nestor Daniel Rosas on a shopping spree to get all the clothes, caps, and shoes a typical 13-year-old boy longs for.
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Wish kid and COTA employee
November 07, 2022

COTA & Make-A-Wish Create a Boulevard of Broken Dreams

Friday, October 21, not only marked the first day of the 2022 Formula One Aramco United States Grand Prix hosted by Circuit of The Americas but also created core memories for some of the youngest guests on campus.
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Knox's parents waving the racing flag
September 09, 2022

COTA & Make-A-Wish Create an Unforgettable Day for Young Racing Fan

Over Labor Day Weekend, a special guest and his family traveled from Tennessee to Circuit of The Americas for the experience of a lifetime: the chance to “drive” a race car on the only purpose-built Formula 1 track in the United States.
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Wish Alum Sophia dancing on the dance floor at Wishes Under the Stars
August 19, 2022

Witte Museum hosts 'Make-A-Wish Gala' to grant wishes to children with critical Illnesses

'Wishes Under the Stars' will be a the Witte Museum Saturday, August 20th.
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