Make-A-Wish New Jersey In The News

September 24, 2020

A wish come true for 10-year-old Bernardsville boy - Make-A-Wish® New Jersey

A wish was granted on Wednesday for 10-year-old Neill Hajjar of West Street, as he got to enjoy a newly installed wheelchair swing on his front yard while watching a convoy of some 250 vehicles drive by during a community-wide celebration.
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September 24, 2020

Make-A-Wish grants special 500,000th wish with virtual camp for kids - Make-A-Wish® New Jersey

Karina Frayle, who has finished treatment for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, shared her wish by creating a virtual camp watched by kids across the globe.
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Neil's wish to have a wheelchair swing
September 23, 2020

Make-a-Wish celebrates 500K wishes with new wheelchair swing, car parade for 10-year-old - Make-A-Wish® New Jersey

For Neil Hajjar, a 10-year-old Bernardsville resident with Mecp2 Duplication Syndrome and Moyamoya Disease, the view from his front lawn Wednesday evening was enough to elicit what his mom, Meg, calls his “happy hands.”
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Madison's wish to have a MacBook Pro
September 16, 2020

Freehold Township Teenager Sees Wish For New MacBook Pro Fulfilled - Make-A-Wish® New Jersey

Make-A-Wish New Jersey recently granted the wish of a Freehold Township teenager who is battling a life-threatening illness.
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Yanielees' wish to have a dual-seated bicycle
August 18, 2020

Make-A-Wish New Jersey Delivers Hope Amidst Uncertain Times - Make-A-Wish® New Jersey

Ten-Year-Old Camden Girl Celebrates Summer with New Dual-Seated Bicycle
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Luciano and Neil in front of their playset.
July 20, 2020

West Orange Twins Get Dreams Granted by Make-A-Wish - Make-A-Wish® New Jersey

While the brothers were in treatment at Hackensack University Medical Center, one of their social workers introduced the family to Make-A-Wish New Jersey.
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July 03, 2020

West Orange Twins Experience Joy With Playset From Make-A-Wish - Make-A-Wish® New Jersey

While the brothers were in treatment at Hackensack University Medical Center, one of their social workers introduced the family to Make-A-Wish New Jersey.
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June 24, 2020

Pilot Flies Son On Unforgettable Make-A-Wish Trip - Make-A-Wish® New Jersey

Pilot Ryan Mohr made a special trip last winter flying his son Haak, who was diagnosed with cancer, on his Make-A-Wish flight to Hawaii.
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May 31, 2020

The Thousands of Wishes the Pandemic Put on Hold - Make-A-Wish® New Jersey

About 5,000 wishes will be postponed due to the pandemic.
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May 10, 2020

Tom Weatherall on WJRZ - Make-A-Wish® New Jersey

It’s Around Ocean County with Lisa Anderson and Lisa is joined by Tom Weatherall, President & CEO of Make-A-Wish New Jersey.
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