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December 04, 2025
Grant a wish this holiday season
On Dec. 11, Make-A-Wish Wisconsin will kick off its 17th Annual Wishful Giving Radio Event on B97.3FM, aiming to raise funds to grant wishes and bring joy to Wisconsin kids battling critical illnesses.
In anticipation of the campaign, we had the privilege of meeting Vera, a wish kid from Mukwonago, and spending a few magical hours with her at Blue’s Egg Bakery as she pursued her passion: baking.
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In anticipation of the campaign, we had the privilege of meeting Vera, a wish kid from Mukwonago, and spending a few magical hours with her at Blue’s Egg Bakery as she pursued her passion: baking.
December 02, 2025
Grinch, Bluey and Santa Help Make-A-Wish Kids Celebrate in Neenah
More than 20 Make-A-Wish children and their families gathered at The Plaza in Neenah on Tuesday night for an evening of holiday fun hosted by Make-A-Wish Wisconsin.
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December 01, 2025
Make-A-Wish Wisconsin: Donate to Wishful Giving Campaign today
This holiday season, unwrap the power of a wish and donate now so Make-A-Wish Wisconsin can experience the life-changing hope and joy that only a wish can bring.
Brian Kramp is at Make-A-Wish Wisconsin with details on their Wishful Giving Campaign.
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Brian Kramp is at Make-A-Wish Wisconsin with details on their Wishful Giving Campaign.
October 23, 2025
Menomonee Falls 4-year-old battling leukemia becomes Make-A-Wish Wisconsin's 9,000th wish granted
A big day for Make-A-Wish Wisconsin and an even bigger one for a four-year-old from Menomonee Falls, Cozzy Kolbeck. "This gives you so much joy and hope to look forward to," said Cozzy's Mom, Irene Kolbeck. Cozzy's wish came true right in his own backyard on Thursday, Oct. 23.
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September 21, 2025
Make-A-Wish recipients providing happy memories to other families
Transforming the lives of children and families one wish at a time. Jenna Wells shares how a Racine County family's rare experience has sparked both philanthropy and advocacy.
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July 02, 2025
From the Masters to the pro-am tee
Swinging and smiling alongside PGA Tour Champion Jerry Kelly, UW-Whitewater junior and Make-A-Wish recipient Natalie Kammer took to the green of the pro-am event at the 2025 American Family Insurance Championship in Madison, Wisconsin.
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June 05, 2025
UW-Whitewater golfer overcomes rare lung disease, golfs practice round with Jerry Kelly
For the third-straight year, Exact Sciences partnered with the Make-A-Wish Foundation at the American Family Insurance Championship to give a local golfer a once-in-a-lifetime round. Fort Atkinson-native Natalie Kammer got a chance to play 18 holes with Madison-native and PGA Tour Champion Jerry Kelly.
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May 25, 2025
'It's such a privilege': Current and former leaders of Make-A-Wish Wisconsin reflect on decades of granting wishes
Mike Strehlow sits down with three generations of leaders of Make a Wish Wisconsin.
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May 12, 2025
Make-A-Wish Recipient Makes Broadway Debut in HADESTOWN
Last week, Make-A-Wish recipient, Crowe Zilvitis, made their Broadway debut in the Tony Award-winning Best Musical in a special walk on role. The sixteen-year-old received the full Broadway treatment with a custom costume fitting, music rehearsal, and put in rehearsal before making their Broadway debut in the finale song “Cups.” Get a behind the scenes look here!
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April 26, 2025
Make-A-Wish teen from Orchard Park announces Buffalo Bills 2025 first-round NFL Draft Pick
Night One of the 2025 NFL Draft was one to remember for a special Buffalo Bills fan. 16-year-old Tommy Parzymieso announced the Bills first-round draft selection on stage at the draft in Green Bay as part of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The Bills selected Kentucky CB Maxwell Hairston with the 30th overall pick.
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