Kids Wish Network Company Profile
Kids Wish Network has been making dreams come true for hundreds of thousands of children all over the world since 1997. We are dedicated to infusing hope, creating happy memories, and improving the quality of life for children who are experiencing life-altering situations.
We started with the single purpose of granting wishes to children suffering with life-threatening conditions, but have since created additional programs to benefit kids worldwide, including Hero of the Month, Kids Wish Network On Tour, Holiday of Hope Gift Banks, A Child Forever Funeral Assistance, and our International Relief program.
Each and every day, we are moved by the incredible stories of children worldwide who are dealing with life-threatening illnesses, the effects of poverty, abuse or homelessness. Although they come from diverse backgrounds and circumstances, all of these children share one thing: they have faced remarkable challenges in their young lives and are in desperate need of hope.
Our dedication and commitment to our children is what drives us to continue to grow and expand. It is our promise to continue to bring much-needed joy to these brave young hearts through our unique programs and services and bring them the hope and comfort they truly deserve.
News from Kids Wish Network:
Kids Wish Network Announces Honored Hero Facilities of 2013
HOLIDAY, Fla., Jan. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Every year international children's charity Kids Wish Network partners with hundreds of pediatric facilities to recognize kids who overcome life-altering situations with bravery through its Hero of the Month program. Kids Wish Network is excited to announce the Honored Hero Facilities of 2013 that went above and beyond to celebrate […]
Teen Suffering from Leukemia Granted Wish to Saturday Night Live and Jimmy Fallon Show
COLUMBIA, Md., Jan. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — After succumbing to excruciating hip pain, Matthew knew something was wrong. After months of misdiagnosis doctors found Acute Lymphoid Leukemia had ravaged his pelvis. Kids Wish Network stepped in to bring hope to this difficult situation by granting Matthew's wish of visiting New York City. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140114/PH45330) Matthew's Acute […]
Kids Wish Network Grants Wish to Meet the Long Island Medium for Teen Suffering from A Life Threatening Condition
BOSTON, Jan. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Diagnosed with a life-threatening condition at the age of 9, Nicole's life has been turned upside down. Now at 16 years of age, Nicole is battling with brittle diabetes and gastro intestinal issues and is constantly in and out of the hospital. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140109/PH43014-a) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140109/PH43014-b) After postponing her wish a full […]
Kids Wish Network Provides Over $700,000 in Toys and Necessities to Charities in Central Florida
HOLIDAY, Fla., Dec. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Children's charity Kids Wish Network hosted their annual Holiday in Holiday event to distribute over $700,000 worth of toys to over 35 charities and organizations for the 2013 holiday season. Kids Wish Network is an international charitable organization dedicated to infusing hope, creating happy memories, and improving the quality of life for children […]
Eldorado Teen Meets Favorite Hobbit Thanks to Kids Wish Network
ELDORADO, Ill., Dec. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — International children's charity Kids Wish Network commends Elijah Wood for helping make a dream come true for Eldorado teenager Jaynna, who suffers from Rasmussen's Encephalitis. Jaynna had the opportunity to meet Elijah Wood of Lord of the Rings on an all expenses-paid trip to Los Angeles. Kids Wish Network is a […]
Kids Wish Network and Ohio State Come Together to Make Dream Come True for Ohio Teen
THORNVILLE, Ohio, Nov. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — International children's charity Kids Wish Network today commended the Ohio State University basketball and football teams for helping make a lifelong dream come true for a Thornville teenager. Thirteen-year-old Ethan Heller, who suffers from a life altering illness, had the opportunity to meet Ohio State's basketball and football teams. Kids Wish Network is a Florida-based charitable organization dedicated to infusing hope, […]
Brad Paisley and Kids Wish Network Partner to Grant Wishes to Children with Life-Threatening Illnesses
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — As the 47th Annual Country Music Awards approach all eyes are turned to this year's hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood. Country Music artist Brad Paisley is no stranger to success, a three-time Grammy award winning country singer-songwriter with over thirty-two top ten songs on the Billboard Music Charts. He […]
Kids Wish Network Sends Omaha Boy with Life-Threatening Illness to See the Nebraska Cornhuskers
OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — As a part of its commitment to infusing hope, creating happy memories, and improving the quality of life for children having experienced life-altering situations, Kids Wish Network sent 15-year-old Branden, who suffers from Mitochondrial Myopathy, on an all expenses paid trip to see the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Kids Wish Network […]
Kids Wish Network & Houston Texan Cheerleaders Gives Texan Boy a Surprise He Won't Forget
HUMBLE, Texas, Oct. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — As a part of its commitment to infusing hope, creating happy memories, and improving the quality of life for children having experienced life-altering situations, Florida-based Kids Wish Network sent 14-year-old Moses, who suffers from Cystic Fibrosis, on a shopping spree and surprised him with a meet & greet with […]
Kids Wish Network Makes a Dream Come True for Tennessee Teen
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Oct. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — International children's charity, Kids Wish Network sent 13 year old Hannah, who suffers from a life-threatening illness, on an all-expenses paid trip to California to fulfill her lifelong dream of surfing. Kids Wish Network is a Florida-based organization dedicated to infusing hope, creating happy memories, and improving the quality […]
Kids Wish Network Grants a 17-year-old Green Bay Packers Fan's Wish
GREEN BAY, Wis., Sept. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — 17-year-old Green Bay Packers fan Cody Monroe recently received the surprise of a lifetime through Kids Wish Network. Cody, who was born with kidney failure, had his only wish granted by spending the day with the Green Bay Packers. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130930/PH87942-a) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130930/PH87942-b) When Cody arrived at Lambeau Field he […]
Kids Wish Network Grants Disney World Wish to Ohio Girl
RIDGEVILLE, Ohio, Sept. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — International children's charity Kids Wish Network recognized its partners for their help to send Ridgeville teenager Haley, who suffers from Lung Disease, Down Syndrome and Tracheomalacia, on an all-expenses paid vacation to fulfill her childhood dream. Kids Wish Network is a Florida-based organization dedicated to infusing hope, creating happy memories, […]
A Minnesota Girl Meets Taylor Swift Thanks to Kids Wish Network
MANKATO, Minn., Sept. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — International children's charity Kids Wish Network today commended Taylor Swift for helping make a lifelong dream come true for a Mankato girl. Six-year-old Madison, who suffers from Sacral Agensis Syndrome, had the opportunity to meet Taylor Swift backstage at her concert that took place in Minneapolis/St. Paul. Kids Wish […]
Holiday Toys Come Early for Kids at St. Joe's Hospital Thanks to Kids Wish Network and Tampa Firefighters Local 754
HOLIDAY, Fla., July 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Thanks to Kids Wish Network and the Local 754 Firefighters, kids at St. Joe's Hospital in Tampa, FL will be enjoying some early holiday cheer. International Children's Charity Kids Wish Network's Gift Banks provide emergency rooms, pediatric units, and other children's care facilities with age appropriate toys to offer […]
Kids Wish Network and WWE® Superstar Sheamus Make Dream Come True for an Ohio Teen Living with Neurofibromatosis
BURGHILL, Ohio, July 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — International children's charity Kids Wish Network today commended WWE Superstar Sheamus for helping make a dream come true for a Burghill teenager. Fifteen-year-old Frankie Matejka, who suffers from Neurofibromatosis, had the opportunity to meet Sheamus during a WWE SmackDown event. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130710/PH44881) Kids Wish Network is a Florida-based charitable organization […]
Kids Wish Network and Singer Chris Brown Make Dream Come True for Virginia Teen Living with Severe Physical Disability
FAIRFAX, Va., July 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — International children's charity Kids Wish Network today praised Chris Brown and The Symphonic Love Foundation for helping make a lifelong dream come true for a Fairfax teenager. Seventeen-year-old Mohamed Elherazy, who suffers from severe physical disability, had the opportunity to meet Chris Brown at this month's Summer Jam […]
