Small towns have the biggest hearts, according to Make-A-Wish North Dakota. The local branch of the internationally renowned youth, family and community charity is preparing for Giving Hearts Day, “the most generous day in our region.”

Wahpeton Elementary School collectively raised $3,032 for Make-A-Wish North Dakota. Make-A-Wish North Dakota is the local branch of the beloved charitable organization. Wishes are available to youth between ages 2-18 and can include trips, experiences and improvements.

Lauren Gregor, 19, Hankinson, is battling one of the hardest fights.

Gregor was diagnosed with Stage II Hodgkin's lymphoma in December 2021. According to Gregor and her family, the two and only really significant initial signs were itching and a lingering cough. Gregor’s Stage II cancer was described as a “bulky” Stage II, meaning there were no cancer cells below her diaphragm. Before her diagnosis, however, Gregor went months undiagnosed and became very sick.

“I was essentially watching my baby die and there was nothing I could do about it and no information being shared,” said Sara Krump, Gregor’s mother.

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Finding strength in a challenging life event can be hard.

12-year-old Zahra Storseth is living with Bethlem Myopathy, scoliosis and restrictive lung disease, but she still finds joy during difficult times.

On Monday, Storseth had her wish come true after school.

She’s dreamed of being a YouTube star since she was two years old.

Make-A-Wish North Dakota relies heavily on there many “Valued Volunteers.” Last January’s volunteer of the month, Amy Cookman talked about her experiences with Make A Wish ND and how it’s changed her life.

Jozie Kiecker was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect after she was born.

The work that Dr. Grant Syverson of Sanford Health has done with Make-A-Wish has earned him a North Dakota humanitarian award.

"GMA" teams up with Disney and the Make-A-Wish foundation to celebrate the power of 100 wishes by surprising Cambree with a fourth birthday celebration at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.

The Roughrider Ink & Iron Expo (RIIE) is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2024. The annual event is a celebration of tattoo art and motorcycle building, and it brings together artists and enthusiasts from across the country.

One of the key features of the event is its commitment to giving back to the community. A portion of ticket sales and auction proceeds will be donated to Make-A-Wish® North Dakota, a charity that helps to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.