Media Mentions

April 28, 2021

Jukin Media's Blog - World Wish Day – The Inspiring Story of Nicco, the 19 Year Old Who Battled Cancer

Jukin Media’s People Are Awesome partnered with BLKBX Creative Group for World Wish Day and got behind the camera to tell Nicco's incredible story of hope and community.
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April 28, 2021

KTLA 5 News - Make-A-Wish: World Wish Day Preview

Jaya Vadlamudi, Marketing & Communications Vice President for Make-A-Wish Greater L.A., and wish mom Cristina Petracca joined KTLA 5 News live to discuss the significance of World Wish Day and how they are celebrating this year.
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June 26, 2020

LA Times - During the pandemic, groups that help kids are hurting. Kids are, too

The LA Times raises awareness of how covid is impacting wish kids and how Make-A-Wish is adapting to ensure kids are granted their life-changing wishes as soon as possible.
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April 02, 2020

KTLA 5 News - Interview with President & CEO Mike Kallhoff

Our CEO chats with KTLA anchors Lu and Len via Skype about the more than 75% of wishes affected by Covid-19 restrictions.
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April 01, 2020

KABC 7 News – Interview with President & CEO Mike Kallhoff

CEO & Wish Dad Mike Kallhoff talking to Rachel K Brown on ABC7 news about the impact of coronavirus on our wish kids.
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October 29, 2019

Pasadena Star News - Covina 6-year-old became a Rose Princess for a day

Capturing the 'Power of Hope' theme of the 2020 parade, Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles and the Tournament of Roses created the special day for Rose who wished to be a princess.
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October 29, 2019

KTLA 5 News - 6-Year-Old Crowned a Rose Princess With Help From Make-A-Wish

A 6-year-old girl who lives with a rare genetic disorder was all smiles Saturday as the Tournament of Roses and Make-A-Wish teamed up to make her wish of becoming a Rose Princess a reality.
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