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February 03, 2025
Make-A-Wish sending Knoxville child to Disney World after battling rare disease
The dream of a young child from Knoxville who spent much of his early life battling a rare disease is coming true with some help from Make-A-Wish of East Tennessee.
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February 03, 2025
Make-A-Wish surprises Knoxville boy with dream trip to Disney World
Make-A-Wish East Tennessee surprised Kellen Napier with his dream trip to Disney World Monday afternoon.
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December 05, 2024
7-year-old Hazel Erman granted her Make-A-Wish gift
A special wish was granted to a very special little girl on Thursday.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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