Media Mentions
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.
More on ABC 11
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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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
More on NC State College of Engineering News
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.
More on The Wake Weekly
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
More on North State Journal
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
More on WITNMarch 28, 2024