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Wish kid James smiles after learning he is going to the Super Bowl.
February 04, 2026

Apex Teen Headed to Super Bowl LX

An Apex teenager is heading to the Super Bowl after completing years of cancer treatment thanks to Make-A-Wish Eastern North Carolina and Fanatics.
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Sam Jones BBQ Smokehouse Showdown benefitting Make-A-Wish Eastern North Carolina
November 17, 2025

Greenville gives back during Sam Jones BBQ charity event

Sam Jones BBQ celebrated its 10th anniversary on Sunday with a smokehouse showdown that raised money for Make-A-Wish Eastern NC.
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Jayden Works with Lampe BME students during his wish experience
October 21, 2025

A Wish Come True at Lampe BME

Jayden got his wish to create a new eye patch during a bootcamp at the Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at NC State University and UNC-Chapel Hill
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September 30, 2025

Wake Forest teen meets NFL star in unforgettable Make-A-Wish weekend

A Wake Forest teenager recently traveled to Minnesota to meet his favorite football player through the Make-A-Wish program.
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August 29, 2025

Family celebrates cancer victory with Make-A-Wish trip to Disney: 'The best feeling'

A Johnston County family said their prayers have been answered after their 5-year-old beat a devastating diagnosis, and now they are getting ready to celebrate in a big way.
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June 27, 2025

Make-A-Wish Eastern NC chapter names new CEO

Mary Elizabeth has been named CEO of the Make-A-Wish Eastern North Carolina chapter
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May 02, 2025

9-year-old with heart condition, his family get trip of a lifetime

Noah was all smiles and filled with joy after he and his family received a trip to Walt Disney World in Florida.
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June 13, 2024

Big Rock Tournament, Collins Boats team up to help Make-A-Wish for local student

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June 12, 2024

Boat donation at Big Rock fulfills Make-A-Wish for ENC kid

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