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Over the Edge repeller
February 14, 2026

Make-A-Wish raises thousands inviting folks to go ‘over the edge’ of Tallahassee Double Tree

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A first-of-its-kind event for the capital city dared folks to conquer their fear of heights for a great cause. Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida brought their partnership with Over the Edge to Tallahassee for the first time Saturday, hoping to raise $75,000 in the process.
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Mayor John Daily and wish kid interviewing for Over the Edge
February 10, 2026

Upcoming ‘Over The Edge’ event supporting Make-A-Wish Central & Northern Florida

This is your chance to face your fear of heights and have a great time while supporting Make-A-Wish kids.
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Raney's Road to Wishes Trucks
February 09, 2026

Lighting up the night

The Raney’s Road to Wishes fundraising truck show in Ocala was bigger and brighter this year.
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Maddie's Disney wish
October 02, 2025

Disney Raises $5 Million for Make-A-Wish through Specialty License Plate

The Walt Disney World specialty license plate just hit a major milestone in raising $5 million for Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida. The pixie dusted state plate has helped grant wishes for more than 600 kids with critical illnesses — including Maddie’s, a wish kid from Melbourne who is battling leukemia and wished to spend a day with Disney royalty.
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 Andy, was granted a very special wish to ride in a McLaren, and to attend a Formula 1 race in Texas.
September 17, 2025

Florida teen granted wish to ride in a McLaren

Talk about a need for speed! Florida teen, Andy, was granted a very special wish to ride in a McLaren, and to attend a Formula 1 race in Texas. He was also the 8,000th wish granted by Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida.
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Make-A-Wish alumni from Northwest Florida meet at Topgolf
September 06, 2025

Make-A-Wish Alumni from Northwest Florida Meet at Topgolf

Topgolf’s newest location in Panama City Beach hosted one of its first charity events on Saturday. Make-A-Wish alumni from across Northwest Florida came to meet and brainstorm their next fundraiser.
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Teen from Central Florida embarks on Make-A-Wish fishing adventure in Mexico
July 16, 2025

Teen from Central Florida embarks on Make-A-Wish fishing adventure in Mexico

ORLANDO, Fla. — A teen from Central Florida named Tripp is preparing for a sport fishing adventure in Mexico, made possible by the Make-A-Wish Foundation and local business owners.
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‘Means the world to me:’ Make-A-Wish grants fishing adventure for teen with rare disorder
July 16, 2025

‘Means the world to me:’ Make-A-Wish grants fishing adventure for teen with rare disorder

For 18-year-old Tripp Clunan and his family, a week of fishing in Cabo San Lucas is more than a vacation — it’s a rare chance for joy after years defined by medical challenges.
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Make-A-Wish Mexico trip reveal for local teen
July 16, 2025

Make-A-Wish Mexico trip reveal for local teen

The FOX 35 Care Force heads out to a local Make-A-Wish reveal party on Wednesday. Jeremy, known fondly as “Tripp," is a brave young man who has been fighting a respiratory disease. As part of his wish, Tripp will embark on a thrilling adventure to Cabo, Mexico, for a sport fishing experience of a lifetime.
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