Make-A-Wish New Jersey In The News

September 01, 2021

2 boys live the dream of being a State Trooper during magical, fun-filled day - Make-A-Wish® New Jersey

Make-A-Wish CEO & President Tom Weatherall abruptly interrupted a program he was emceeing and made the chilling announcement from the stage. “The Magic Crystal from the wish-granting room in our castle is missing!” Only moments ago, Dalton Swain, 6, of Florence, and Samaree Johnson, 6, of Camden, had been sworn-in as honorary New Jersey State Troopers, part of a full day of dream-come-true activities for the two boys, who both have medical conditions. Now they were summoned back to the stage.
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September 01, 2021

NJ police make dreams come true for 6-year-old boys - Make-A-Wish® New Jersey

Make-A-Wish New Jersey grants the wish of two New Jersey six-year-olds.
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September 01, 2021

'Catch bad guys': New Jersey police make dreams come true for 6-year-old boys - Make-A-Wish® New Jersey

Dalton Swain wished to become a cop to fight bad guys, but on Tuesday, his first day as a state trooper, there were no bad guys in sight. Dalton and fellow 6-year-old Samaree Johnson instead were surrounded by good guys.
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September 01, 2021

'Catch bad guys': New Jersey police make dreams come true for 6-year-old boys - Make-A-Wish® New Jersey

Dalton Swain wished to become a cop to fight bad guys, but on Tuesday, his first day as a state trooper, there were no bad guys in sight. Dalton and fellow 6-year-old Samaree Johnson instead were surrounded by good guys.
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August 31, 2021

New Jersey State Police Partners with Make-A-Wish Foundation to Make Dream Come True for Two Brave Boys - Make-A-Wish® New Jersey

Earlier today, Colonel Patrick J. Callahan joined Make-A-Wish of New Jersey President and CEO Tom Weatherall, former Make-A-Wish of America Board Chair John Crowley, and a contingent of more than 100 troopers and law enforcement officers from several states to make a dream come true for two amazing boys. Samaree and Dalton are 6-year-old boys battling serious illnesses who dream to become police officers.
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August 31, 2021

Make-A-Wish, New Jersey State Police Grant 2 Wishes - Make-A-Wish® New Jersey

A special Make-A-Wish was granted for two 6-year-olds fighting different illnesses Tuesday as they got sworn into the New Jersey State Police Department, cruising with cops from across our area.
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August 31, 2021

2 South Jersey Boys Sworn In To New Jersey State Police Thanks To Make-A-Wish – Make-A-Wish® New Jersey

Two 6-year-old boys from Camden and Florence had their wishes come true on Tuesday. Samaree and Dalton were sworn into the New Jersey State Police by Col. Patrick Callahan.
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August 31, 2021

‘I Wanna Save The World’: 6-Year-Old Boys Sworn Into New Jersey State Police Department Through Make-A-Wish Foundation – Make-A-Wish® New Jersey

A special Make-A-Wish was granted for two 6-year-olds fighting different illnesses Tuesday as they got sworn into the New Jersey State Police Department, cruising with cops from across our area.
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August 31, 2021

'Catch bad guys': New Jersey police make dreams come true for 6-year-old boys - Make-A-Wish® New Jersey

Dalton Swain wished to become a cop to fight bad guys, but on Tuesday, his first day as a state trooper, there were no bad guys in sight. Dalton and fellow 6-year-old Samaree Johnson instead were surrounded by good guys.
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August 31, 2021

Make-A-Wish helps 6-year-old boys become NJ troopers for the day - Make-A-Wish® New Jersey

The boys got a swearing-in ceremony and the chance to make an "arrest."
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