Reilly Hoagland, a 13-year-old fan with cystic fibrosis from Toms River, New Jersey, was named as an honorary draft pick on Tuesday.

Reilly Hoagland, who has cystic fibrosis, is a hockey player and huge Devils fan. They rolled out the red carpet in conjunction with Make-A-Wish New Jersey.

New Jersey Devils and Make-A-Wish New Jersey fulfill hockey dream of 13-year-old New Jersey who is battling cystic fibrosis

A 12-year-old Reilly Hoagland says he always wanted to be a New Jersey Devil. That dream came true right outside his Toms River home.

A 12-year-old Reilly Hoagland says he always wanted to be a New Jersey Devil. That dream came true right outside his Toms River home.

Today’s guest is Tom Weatherall, CEO and President of Make A Wish New Jersey and Diane Piccheri, Howell resident whose son Niko is a Make A Wish recipient this year. Niko is a 14 year old boy battling non-hodgkins lymphoma, and decided to use part of his wish gift to give other children in the hospital a Playstation and large television, so they could enjoy playing while undergoing treatment. His Mom spoke about how Make A Wish worked hard to help make Niko’s wish come true. Make A Wish New Jersey is in need of donations. Please visit nj.wish.org.

This is Around ocean County. Today’s guest is Tom Weatherall, CEO and President of Make A Wish New Jersey and Diane Piccheri, Howell resident whose son Niko is a Make A Wish recipient this year. Tom spoke about the organization’s continued granting of wishes for New Jersey children despite the COVID pandemic. Although the many trips to Disneyland and other places the children wished to go, they were replaced by online gift wishes and local trips. (Part 1 of 2)

Make-A-Wish New Jersey President & CEO Tom Weatherall joined Larry Mendte of Jersey Matters on New Jersey News Network.

A young Bergen County girl battling two life-threatening tumors had her dream come true when she received a backyard play set — courtesy of Jersey Mike’s Subs and Make-A-Wish.

Who doesn’t love the simplicity of swinging on a swing and taking in the sights of the neighborhood? Those are two favorite pastimes for a boy in Bernardsville named Neil. Neil, who is a growing ten-year old and also uses a wheelchair was finding it harder and harder to enjoy a regular swing, so Neil had a wish – to have an outdoor wheelchair swing – and that wish was recently granted by Make-A-Wish New Jersey.