By MWF Sept. 5, 2009 Ten-year-old Andres from Coral Gables is passionate about baseball and idolizes Hanley Ramirez of the Florida Marlins. On his own baseball team, he dons Hanley’s number (#2), plays his position (shortstop) and insists on wearing the same gear as the big leaguer. When his wish came true, Andres and [...]
September 5, 2009 | Posted in
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By MWF August 27, 2009 Four-year old Aaron wanted more than anything to be a cowboy. Aaron’s wish was a special occasion for him and his family, and it marked a special milestone for the Make-A-Wish Foundation – its 50,000th wish. Like many little boys his age, Aaron loves horses and wanted to be a [...]
August 30, 2009 | Posted in
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By MWF August 22, 2009 Millions of children dream about becoming superstars, and using their talents to reach audiences around the world. Priscilla’s dreams revolve around music—she wants to be a professional singer. Priscilla is 13 years old, and when the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida entered her life, she knew exactly what she wanted [...]
August 23, 2009 | Posted in
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By MWF/PIO August 14, 2009 There is always one place that can raise Elliot’s spirits: Duluth, Minnesota. After he was diagnosed with leukemia when he was 2 ½ years old, Elliot’s parents would take him to Duluth’s Canal Park near the shore of Lake Superior. Watching the boats and the lift bridges was always a [...]
August 15, 2009 | Posted in
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By MWF/PIO August 8, 2009 During her wish to be in her own original fairytale, 6-year-old Grace learned that even the most imaginative wish can come true. But her mother, Jeanette, learned something even more important: that a Make-A-Wish® experience can restore a family’s hope and joy. “A wish is a powerful thing,” Jeanette said. [...]
August 10, 2009 | Posted in
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By Dan Samaria Publisher/GCC August 1, 2009 I would not change one second of my wish,” exclaimed 13-year-old basketball fan Yvonne. The star player of her middle school girls basketball team adores the sport, and so her wish granters were not surprised when Yvonne’s wish turned out to be to attend her first professional basketball [...]
August 3, 2009 | Posted in
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By MWF/PIO July 23, 2009 WWE Superstar John Cena All it took was one look at WWE Superstar John Cena in action, and Alan became a pro wrestling fan. He was visiting a friend in 2004 when he caught a glimpse of a WWE match featuring Cena. Alan saw an unyielding, unflinching quality in Cena [...]
July 25, 2009 | Posted in
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By MWF/PIO Apr. 10, 2009 Although she is only eight years old, Victoria has had a passion for the kitchen for five years. Whenever she visits her grandparents, she can often be found right alongside her grandfather, who is a whiz in the kitchen. Her all-time favorite chef is Rachael Ray. Victoria talks about her [...]
April 17, 2009 | Posted in
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By MAWF/PIO Apr. 1, 2009 All Aboard! Planes, trains and automobiles (with an emphasis on the train part). That’s everything 6-year-old Nicolas wanted to experience for his ultimate wish. To embark on his transportation journey, he and his family rode in a limousine to the airport. Once aboard the plane, Nicolas was stunned at the [...]
April 4, 2009 | Posted in
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Music is a huge part of Michelle’s life. She loves writing music and hopes to someday learn how to play the guitar. She was speechless when she learned she would get her wish to meet Incubus. Michelle’s wish included a four-day stay in New York City. She and her family toured the Big Apple, including [...]
March 18, 2009 | Posted in
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