NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — An 11-year-old who spent three years battling leukemia had a dream come true Monday night.

Penelope has a ticket for Universal Studios in Florida thanks to Make-A-Wish Iowa.

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (KCRG) - Penelope Pearson and her family will be visiting The Wizarding World of Harry Potter’ in Orlando, Florida.

It took more than wishing upon a star, but a little boy in Iowa will experience a dream come true as he and his family will celebrate the end of his cancer journey at ‘The Most Magical Place on Earth.’ Our Quad Cities News reporter Charlie Roiland introduces us to Mason, whose wish was granted through Make-A-Wish Iowa to visit Walt Disney World.

Make-A-Wish Iowa revealed a surprise Disney trip for 4-year-old Mason during his "golden birthday" after he entered remission from leukemia. What started as a birthday party turned into a life-changing surprise for 4-year-old Mason Cappaert on Saturday, Oct. 4.

You can help Make-A-Wish grant the wishes of seriously ill children across the area with a great day of golf! Check out Wish Alum Jadwin's Golf event and hear how she is hoping to #WishItForward to other wish kids!

While two rosters filled with Iowa and Iowa State football student-athletes competed against each other at the Legion Field softball complex Sunday afternoon, both sides were aligned on the same side with one common goal. The day's objective was to raise as much money as possible for children battling illnesses. The annual Wishes on Deck charity softball event accomplished that goal, as more than $150,000 was raised through the 2025 event, hosted in Iowa Falls.

Bianca loves roller coasters and is eager to experience the park, ride a train, and meet Mickey and Minnie Mouse in person! Hy-Vee helped make this 5-year-old's wish reveal extra special with a minnie mouse-themed party!

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Make-A-Wish Iowa is making dreams come true. Five-year-old Bianca celebrated her wish to drive to Disneyland to meet Minnie Mouse coming true on Friday, according to a media release. Bianca’s mom, Breanna Green, said the family has been talking about the trip over the past few weeks and getting excited.

Make-A-Wish® Iowa has announced that Wishes on Deck: An All-Star Softball Game Making Iowa Wishes Come True will take place Sunday, June 22, at the Legion Field, located just west of the National Guard Armory at 217 Georgetown Road, Iowa Falls.

Make-A-Wish Iowa has announced Wishes on Deck, an all-star softball game on June 22, at the Legion Field in Iowa Falls. Wishes on Deck brings together athletes from Iowa’s two largest universities in a friendly yet competitive game to raise funds to grant wishes for children facing critical illnesses.