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Tyler Media - MAWETN
December 02, 2024

Roan Mountain teen gifted recording studio thanks to Make-A-Wish East Tenn.

A teenager in Roan Mountain had a longtime wish of his granted on Monday thanks to Make-A-Wish East Tennessee.
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Jayden - MAWETN
November 24, 2024

Make-a-Wish granted for cancer patient who wanted to attend LSU game

Jayden Kimble's wish to attend an LSU game was granted Saturday evening during the LSU vs. Vanderbilt game thanks to Make-a-Wish Texas Gulf Coast & Louisiana and LSU.
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Acheley - MAWETN
September 19, 2024

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra to perform song inspired by teen’s battle with cancer

The song is inspired by 13-year-old Acheley East, who has battled leukemia.
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Golf Tournament MAWETN
August 22, 2024

Golf tournament raises money for Make-A-Wish East Tennessee

Make-A-Wish East Tennessee held its annual golf tournament at the Blackthorn Club at the Ridges. The Make-A-Wish Golf Classic was presented by Carson Wealth.
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Paizlee - MAWETN
August 22, 2024

Make-A-Wish grants 8-year-old's wish for a horse-themed treehouse

A young girl had her wish granted on Thursday after different East Tennessee organizations partnered to build her a treehouse themed around horses and life on a farm.
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School Drive - MAWETN
August 01, 2024

Back-to-school donation drive benefits Make-A-Wish East Tennessee

It’s back-to-school time in East Tennessee, which means out with the old clothes and in the with the new! While you’re cleaning out your closets this week, you could help give back to kids in need in our area.
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Olympics - Make-A-Wish ETN
June 24, 2024

WBIR teams up with Make-a-Wish East Tennessee ahead of Olympics for the 'Anchor Games' on 10About Town

Five WBIR anchors are teaming up with four kids with Make-a-Wish East Tennessee to face off against each other in the ultimate challenge.
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Aim to Grant more wishes - Make-A-Wish East Tennessee
June 12, 2024

Make-A-Wish East Tennessee continues to grow, aiming to grant 120 wishes in 2024

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Make-A-Wish East Tennessee has continued to grow. It is one of 58 chapters that are part of the Make-A-Wish of America. “Those local chapters are really focused on granting local wishes, working with local donors and volunteers to make those wishes come true,” Garrett Wagley, Make-A-Wish East Tennessee CEO said. “We’ve been around in East Tennessee serving the 36 counties we served for about 35 years.”
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WJHL Telethon - Make-A-Wish East TN
June 12, 2024

2024 Make-A-Wish East Tennessee telethon raises over $70k for children’s wishes

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – News Channel 11 and our sister station, Knoxville, WATE, partnered with Make-A-Wish East Tennessee to raise money for critically ill children’s wishes. The telethon is now over, and the grand total has been counted.
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WJHL Elias - Make-A-Wish East Tennessee
June 12, 2024

Make-A-Wish East TN sends 6-year-old to meet animals of his dreams

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Six-year-old Elias has been through a lot in his few years. Born with Down syndrome, he was diagnosed with a type of leukemia at just four years old.
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