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Sam Jones BBQ Smokehouse Showdown benefitting Make-A-Wish Eastern North Carolina
November 17, 2025

Greenville gives back during Sam Jones BBQ charity event

Sam Jones BBQ celebrated its 10th anniversary on Sunday with a smokehouse showdown that raised money for Make-A-Wish Eastern NC.
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Jayden Works with Lampe BME students during his wish experience
October 21, 2025

A Wish Come True at Lampe BME

Jayden got his wish to create a new eye patch during a bootcamp at the Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at NC State University and UNC-Chapel Hill
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September 30, 2025

Wake Forest teen meets NFL star in unforgettable Make-A-Wish weekend

A Wake Forest teenager recently traveled to Minnesota to meet his favorite football player through the Make-A-Wish program.
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August 29, 2025

Family celebrates cancer victory with Make-A-Wish trip to Disney: 'The best feeling'

A Johnston County family said their prayers have been answered after their 5-year-old beat a devastating diagnosis, and now they are getting ready to celebrate in a big way.
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June 27, 2025

Make-A-Wish Eastern NC chapter names new CEO

Mary Elizabeth has been named CEO of the Make-A-Wish Eastern North Carolina chapter
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May 02, 2025

9-year-old with heart condition, his family get trip of a lifetime

Noah was all smiles and filled with joy after he and his family received a trip to Walt Disney World in Florida.
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June 13, 2024

Big Rock Tournament, Collins Boats team up to help Make-A-Wish for local student

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June 12, 2024

Boat donation at Big Rock fulfills Make-A-Wish for ENC kid

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March 15, 2024

Teen cancer survivor's Make-A-Wish becomes toy shop for UNC Children's Hospital

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