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January 30, 2024
Wisconsin teen's rare disorder; Make-A-Wish makes dream come true
In 2024, Make-A-Wish is celebrating 40 years in Wisconsin. That’s 40 years of hope and joy to thousands of kids in need. The cold and ice of a Wisconsin winter doesn’t bother Kaelynn Brickner. "I like the snow," the 16-year-old said. "Because I like going snowmobiling and all of that. "I’m very excited to go to 80 degrees for a week," said Nicole Brickner, Kaelynn's mom. "Instead of, you know, 10."
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December 15, 2023
Milwaukee Bucks fulfill wishes for Make-A-Wish kids
The Milwaukee Bucks fulfilled the wishes of several Make-A-Wish kids after practice on Friday, Dec. 15. The children and their families watched practice and then had an opportunity to meet the players.
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November 06, 2023
'Hope is a game changer': Make-A-Wish Wisconsin celebrates 40 years, nearly 8,000 wishes granted
Nearly 500 children are diagnosed with a critical illness each year in Wisconsin, and one organization has dedicated 40 years to helping them and their families while spreading messages of hope and inspiration.
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October 27, 2023
Milwaukee boy's wish fulfilled at WWE Smackdown
Among the thousands going to see WWE Smackdown at Fiserv Forum Friday night included a Milwaukee Boy who wished to see one of the professional wrestlers.
More on WISN Channel 12
October 17, 2023
Make-A-Wish families attend 'Aladdin' at Marcus Performing Arts Center
Disney's Aladdin is in town, just for the week, at the Marcus Performing Arts Center. A portion of each ticket sold is benefiting the Wisconsin Make-A-Wish Foundation. Parents and a dozen children got to be here for this special invitation. Their stories may be different, but when you talk to them, you hear one thing in common: they've battled and have come out on the other side stronger.
More on CBS58
September 09, 2023
Walk For Wishes raises funds, "brings us together"
The annual Make-A-Wish "Walk For Wishes" returned to Milwaukee's Henry Maier Festival Park Saturday morning, Sept. 9. The walk raises money, of course, but it is also a place for families to share their stories.
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August 27, 2023
Make-A-Wish Night with the Beloit Sky Carp
An all-time record crowd and an incredible night filled with incredible kids. Although the Sky Carp didn’t see their wish of a win granted, there were plenty of wins collected throughout ABC Supply Stadium Saturday night.
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August 26, 2023
Madison Walk For Wishes
McKee Farms outlined a mile long path for Saturday's annual Walk For Wishes. Walk For Wishes brings together families, volunteers and Make-A-Wish supporters to raise funds for local kids battling critical illnesses.
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June 09, 2023
Make-A-Wish recipient golfs alongside Jerry Kelly in Thursday’s Pro-Am
Ethan Ellefson said he’s never been so happy on a golf course before. Ethan and his father Ryan Ellefson had the chance to golf alongside PGA Tour Champions Pro Jerry Kelly at the American Family Insurance Championship’s Thursday Pro Am at University Ridge.
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May 16, 2023
Make-A-Wish Wisconsin celebrates 500th wish, 10th regional office anniversary
A major milestone was reached for Make-A-Wish Wisconsin Tuesday night. Madison’s regional office celebrated its 10th anniversary with a reveal of the 500th wish granted in the Madison area. The event’s recipient is three-year-old Gracie who is living with lymphoblastic leukemia. One goal was to make a dream of hers come true.
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