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April 24, 2024
OPD and Make-A-Wish surprise 4-year-old with a day as an officer
Orlando Police Department landed a top new recruit to join their ranks for the day, thanks to OPD and Make-A-Wish on Wednesday.
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April 24, 2024
Orlando Police fulfil 4-year-old boy's dream of being an officer
A new officer joined the ranks of the Orlando Police Department, and he got a hero’s welcome.
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April 05, 2024
Local Make-A-Wish family shares story of survival and hope
April is World Wish Month. Action News Jax John Bachman introduces us to a local boy who was undersized, with a big heart -- too big.
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April 03, 2024
Make-A-Wish recipient gets 'wildlife' experience at Orlando hotel
Marriott Vacations Worldwide helped decorate hotel room for 9-year-old Layla Catts
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March 29, 2024
Hundreds gather to support 2024 ‘Walk for Wishes’ at Lake Eola
The Central Florida community gathered together Thursday night to help raise money for children battling critical illnesses.
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March 20, 2024
Winter Wishes: How A Community Changed One Girl’s Life Forever
Grand Lagoon isn’t just home to pristine coasts, it’s also the home of a very special little girl. Five-year-old Scottlyn enjoys many things that you would expect from kids her age: Play-doh, crafts, and her favorite baby doll, Super J. However, Scottlyn is very different in one major respect.
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February 07, 2024
Cooper's Super Wish
In many ways, Cooper is a typical four-year-old. This rambunctious preschooler loves Peppa Pig and playing outside...
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February 03, 2024
Make-A-Wish Kids Live Their Dream at the 2024 NFL Pro Bowl in Orlando
Resilient Midwest kids travel to NFL Pro Bowl and enjoy an epic once-in-a-lifetime experience
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January 23, 2024
Meet the kid who's going to Disney World thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation in Tallahassee
12-year-old DJ lives with a neuromuscular disorder but doesn't let that stop him from living his life.
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December 08, 2023
125th Fighter Wing fulfills 'Top Gun' wish
The 125th Fighter Wing, in collaboration with the Make-A-Wish organization, fulfilled the wish of 10-year-old Easton to become a fighter pilot at the Jacksonville Air National Guard Base, Florida, Dec. 7, 2023.
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