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Wish Kid Meets Blake Shelton Jan 7, 2020

Colton Harkness loves listening to country music star Blake Shelton and watching The Voice. Even though Colton suffers from cerebral palsy, it does not hold him back and he aspires to be a police officer. Kids Wish Network, a children’s charity that grants wishes for kids with life-threatening illnesses, flew Colton and his family to Los Angeles for a live taping of The Voice to meet his hero Blake Shelton. More →

Girl Gets Magical Wish Granted To Meet Harry Potter Stars Aug 30, 2019

“I expected nerd heaven, and it was!” said Madelyn Richards describing her wish at Keystone Comic Con. More →

Wish Kid Meets Seth MacFarlane Jul 31, 2019

It was more than chance for Chance Yon, who spent a magical afternoon with Seth MacFarlane, touring the studios of Family Guy, American Dad! and The Orville. More →

Wish Kid Meets Rascal Flatts Nov 27, 2018

Mazie Bunn has Chiari malformation, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and epilepsy. Mazie loves country music and wanted to experience Nashville. Kids Wish Network, a children’s charity that grants wishes for kids with life-threatening illnesses, was instrumental in making her melodious dream come true, flying Mazie’s family to Nashville for her star-studded Music City experience. More →

Ed Sheeran Grants Special Wish Oct 10, 2018

Carter Wagner’s autoimmune condition brings him daily challenges. His happiness comes from spending time with his family and listening to Ed Sheeran music. More →

Wish Kid Attends Premiere Of Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War Jun 7, 2018

Kids Wish Network recently helped a young boy meet his heroes at the premiere of Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War. More →

Stephen Curry Gives Boy His Wish May 22, 2018

A young boy has had his wish granted by the Kids Wish Network. More →

John Oliver Grants Once-In-A-Lifetime Experience To Ohio Wish Kid Jan 11, 2017

National children’s charity Kids Wish Network (KWN) recently partnered with comedian, political satire expert, and host of HBO’s Last Week Tonight John Oliver to grant a once in a lifetime experience for an Ohio boy diagnosed with a life threatening illness, autoimmune enteropathy. More →

Martina McBride To Receive Harry Chapin Memorial Humanitarian Award Jan 19, 2015

The Music Business Association (Music Biz) will present Country superstar Martina McBride with its prestigious Harry Chapin Memorial Humanitarian Award during the Music Biz 2015 Awards Luncheon at 12 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, at the Sheraton Nashville Downtown Hotel in Nashville. More →

Justin Timberlake Helps Make Wish Come True Aug 27, 2014

For Louisiana teen Emily Sanchez, 2014 has been the best year of her life so far. First, she finally got her new heart, Emily had been waiting over a year on the transplant list as a result of her life-threatening condition; and second, her wish to meet Justin Timberlake was recently granted by Kids Wish Network. More →

Jason Aldean Makes A Wish Come True Jul 2, 2014

Elijah Cook from Canton, G.A., can totally relate to his country idol, Jason Aldean. The two both know all the words to Aldean’s songs, love the Georgia Bulldogs, and now, have both had the red-carpet treatment. More →

Dolly Parton Makes Boy's Wish Come True Jun 2, 2014

When Austin Collis of Hedgesville, W.V., heard about the new Dollywood rollercoaster, the Firechaser Express, he set his sights on experiencing the thrill for himself. And thanks to Florida-based children’s charity Kids Wish Network, Austin not only got to conquer the ride, but he also got to spend quality time with Dolly Parton herself. More →

Tony Hawk Grants Wish For Sick Boy Apr 9, 2014

Thanks to children’s charity Kids Wish Network, Adam from Sarasota, FL, recently got some amazing skateboarding tips from his idol, Tony Hawk. More →

Teen Suffering From Leukemia Granted Wish To Join Saturday Night Live And Jimmy Fallon Show Jan 15, 2014

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. More →

Brad Paisley Grants Wishes To Children Nov 4, 2013

As the 47th Annual Country Music Awards approach all eyes are turned to this year’s hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood. More →

Celebrity Moms Honored By Love Our Children USA May 4, 2012

May 13th is Mother’s Day. It’s a time when violence against children affects over 3 million children and when bullying and suicides are at an all-time high. Love Our Children USA has announced the recipients of the Seventh Annual Mothers Who Make A Difference Awards, recognizing celebrity mothers for balancing motherhood, work and causes. More →

Wynonna And Naomi Judd Join Santa Train For Charity Sep 30, 2010

Country music legends Wynonna and Naomi Judd will revisit their Appalachian home together when they join CSX, Food City, the Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce and Kids Wish Network as special guests on the 2010 Santa Train on November 20. More →

Michael J. Fox Makes Wish Come True For Ill Teenager May 6, 2010

Through the outstanding generosity of Michael J. Fox, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research and national children’s charity Kids Wish Network, the only wish of a teen suffering from cystic fibrosis, a brain abscess and blindness was recently granted. More →

John Cena Tags In To Fulfill A Wish Sep 11, 2009

When 6-year-old Bruce Durham was offered a wish from the Kids Wish Network, the avid wrestling fan requested a meet and greet with WWE superstar John Cena. More →

Celebrities Provide Happy Memories for Sick Children and Their Families Sep 7, 2009

What do President Barack Obama, Jessica Alba and Martina McBride all have in common? They have all helped kids’ dreams come true through the Kids Wish Network. More →

Martina McBride To Headline Mercy Charity Ball Nov 13, 2008

There will be a number of changes for the fifteenth annual celebration of the Mercy Health Foundation of Northwest Arkansas’ Charity Ball. The most remarkable change is perhaps the addition of a headline entertainer – RCA recording artist Martina McBride. More →