On Monday, September 3rd, Lil Wayne released his long-awaited mixtape, Dedication 4. Mixed with the help of Dj Drama, this release features many popular rappers including Birdman, Nicki Minaj, and J. Cole. Fans can listen and download the tracks at www.dedication4.com. In 2007, fifteen-year-old Brandon, who was born with spina bifida, had his wish to meet his
Kids Wish Network would like to send a “Happy Birthday” wish out to British actor, Rupert Grint. This adored Harry Potter star is celebrating his 24th birthday today and we’re hoping it’s fantastic! In 2004 we granted a wish for Alexandra, a Harry Potter fan suffering from spina bifida and hydrocephalus. For her wish, Alexandra was given the opportunity to attend the
Happy Friday, everyone! This weekend has big plans for all of us fans here at Kids Wish Network. We are so excited to go to see the newly released action film, The Expendables 2,starring two of our very favorite roundhouse-kicking superstars: Arnold Schwarzenegger and Chuck Norris! If you are as big a fan of these two action heroes
To find out more about the incredible wishes granted by Emily Robison and her bandmates with the help of Kids Wish Network, please click on the photo! To Learn more about Kids Wish Network, click below! Kids Wish Network is a nationally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to infusing hope, creating happy memories, and improving
To find out more about the incredible wishes granted by Halle Berry and Kids Wish Network, please click on the photo! To Learn more about Kids Wish Network, click below! Kids Wish Network is a nationally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to infusing hope, creating happy memories, and improving the quality of life for children. If you
To find out more about the incredible wishes granted by Rusty Wallace and Kids Wish Network, please click on the photos! To Learn more about Kids Wish Network, click our logo! Kids Wish Network is a nationally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to infusing hope, creating happy memories, and improving the quality of life for children.
When Caitlin was just five and a half months old, she suffered her first seizure. She was taken to the hospital and was misdiagnosed. When she was seven, her doctors finally discovered that she was suffering from muscular dystrophy, a degenerative group of disorders that affect the functionality of different muscle groups. Every time she
Dylan has cystic fibrosis. When he was asked to choose a wish to have granted by international children’s charity Kids Wish Network, Dylan immediately asked to meet his favorite wrestler, Triple H. With the help of the WWE and some amazing local sponsors in both Michigan and Minnesota, Dylan’s wish came true at The Depot
Donovan may seem like your average teen on paper, but he isn’t. At 18, he’s not only exceptional, he’s a survivor. Just last year, Donovan was diagnosed with having Hodgkin’s lymphoma, which is a cancer of the lymph tissue. He was immediately started on chemotherapy and the treatment took a major toll on him, rendering
Nothing gets 7-year-old Cassandra – aka Cassie – down, not even her condition. She was born with her spinal column exposed, through a disorder called myelomeningocele, which is a form of spina bifida. Spina bifida causes significant problems including paralysis and a compromised immune system, which can lead to other life-threatening illnesses. Cassie’s mother, Theresa,
Luke is an outspoken young man with a bright future ahead of him. He is majoring in communication studies at Furman University and is even the National Youth Chairman for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. At just 14 months old, Luke was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy, a genetic disease that causes ongoing muscle degeneration for
Kids Wish Network congratulates Kelly Clarkson on last night’s nationally televised performance of the national anthem. Kelly’s beautiful voice kicked off Super Bowl XLVI and wowed both music and sports fans everywhere! This is not much of a surprise, though, as Ms. Clarkson has been reeling in hit after hit ever since she won the inaugural season of American Idol. Now, she is so much
President Barack Obama will be delivering his third State of the Union address this Tuesday evening and, as an attempt to incorporate and further engage the public, he will be answering questions submitted through the White House YouTube.com channel. From today until Saturday, January 28th YOU will have the chance to submit a question and/or
Check this out… Charity just got back from her wish to meet Scotty McCreery! Congratulations, Charity – it looks like it was an awesome trip!!
A little girl with a life-threatening lung condition has her wish to meet the cast and crew of the TV show NCIS granted by national children’s charity Kids Wish Network and gracious sponsors. By the age of 11, Kasey had already overcome more obstacles in her life than most adults. You see, Kasey was born with a condition
Jake was born with cystic fibrosis, a life-threatening lung condition, and has been in and out of the hospital constantly since he was born. He must take daily medications, endures nebulizer and breathing vest treatments and is currently on IV antibiotics. It’s a heavy burden for anyone, let alone a 12-year-old, but Jake gets through it
Because of her illness, Genysis is limited in what she is able to do and, when she suffers through a pain crisis, she is often unable to do anything at all. However, even when she’s in extreme pain, there is nothing that lifts Genysis’ spirits more than listening to the music of her favorite singer,
In 2011, Shalyn had her wish to meet Disney Channel star and singing sensation Selena Gomez granted by national children’s charity Kids Wish Network. Back in 2009, it was discovered that young Shalyn had Acute Myelogenous Leukemia, a cancer of the bone marrow. She was immediately admitted to the hospital and remained there for several
Hannah is a fascinating young teen who, just like her favorite celebrity Selena Gomez, enjoys singing and acting. She loves being in the spotlight, but there is one type of light she’s had lots of experience with so far: the bright light over an operating table. You see, Hannah was born with a condition called
