As New Yorkers welcome cooler temperatures and leaves begin to fall, children throughout our community will begin their annual search for the perfect Halloween costume.
Just before her 9th birthday, Anika was diagnosed with a brain tumor. What followed was a challenging six months of surgery, recovery, chemotherapy, and radiation.
On August 9, the kids of the Staten Island Day Camp did something amazing – they helped make wishes come true. They organized a carnival that raised over $3,500, and the kids had a blast doing it!
As Childhood Cancer Awareness Month concludes we wanted to share one last story of courage and fierce determination. Adrian was fearless in battling his cancer and equally fearless in choosing his wish!
Make-A-Wish Metro New York has a robust internship program where students can get valuable work experience in the nonprofit sector. This past summer, Victoria Stefanelli, a student at Endicott College, took on an internship project with the Brand + Communication team. We asked Victoria what she learned about Make-A-Wish this summer.
Last week, 5-year-old wish kid Jane started first grade. She was diagnosed with a brain tumor as a toddler and her treatment spanned the early years of her life. The ordinary milestones of childhood, like the first day of school, can be emotional for parents but are especially so for parents of kids battling or recovering from a critical illness. We asked Jane's mother, Kate, to explain.
It’s Back to School time for most kids in the Metro New York area, but for children hospitalized with a critical illness, attending classes is not an option.
Stacy’s son Alex, who lives with cerebral palsy and other serious medical challenges, recently had his wish to go to Walt Disney World® Resort granted. The experience was life-changing for the whole family and inspired Stacy to begin fundraising for Make-A-Wish to help give that same opportunity to other children and families.
Back to school means different things to different people.
As August draws to a close and we get ready to return to school, sweaters, and pumpkin spice everything, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate some of the incredible wish trips our kids experienced this summer.
Stories of joy, resilience and healing that can only happen with Make-A-Wish.
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