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When Checkered Flag Productions called and said they wanted to take a monster truck to a wish kid's house I didn’t have to think twice, I knew the perfect kid for this enhancement. Alex is a 4-year-old boy who was born with a diagnosis of hypoplastic left heart syndrome but you would never guess this as you watch him run around! When Alex was referred to us his mother mentioned how much Alex

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(dated Dec. 30, 2011) Dear Friends and Colleagues: I have said goodbye so many times this week and month. This is the last, and it will be brief, because my eyes are wearing out. Tomorrow morning, New Year’s Eve, I will meet with my successor, Shar Lewis, who will become the second CEO of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah. You will find her to be a wonderful and energetic leader, who will

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Our volunteer wish granters pull off the best surprises. Dwain and Taylynn thought of a cute (and yummy!) way to announce to their wish kid that his wish was coming true. They gave him 5 wrapped apples – one for each member of his family. They told him that he could open the apples one at a time and decide if he wanted to share with his family members. Each apple was in order to form a sentence

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We were invited to take part in a GREAT assembly this morning at Fort Herriman Middle School. The volunteer Wish Granters (Kelly C. and Debbie O.) worked super hard to keep this a surprise. Krachel, our Communications Manager, arrived wearing a Make-A-Wish hoodie sweatshirt and she was greeted with a "Hey you need to cover that up so he has no idea we're here". Krachel had met a wonderful woman

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Thirteen-year-old Sydnee just returned from her wish to swim with the dolphins. She and her twin sister had a blast visiting the Animal Kingdom and then spending two days at Sea World. (Sydnee's drawing of her wish - she tells us her most favorite thing about her wish was swimming with dolphins and the stingrays, and feeding the sea lions at Sea World)

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The waffles are warming, the tree is aglow, it's blustery outside and cars covered in snow. But that doesn't stop wish families in Southern Utah from attending the annual Breakfast With Santa hosted at Canyon View Middle School. Each year, here in the office we fight over who gets to take the trip down I-15 to celebrate the holidays with our wish families in the southern part of the state. I've

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We have been able to have some amazing experiences through the trial we are going through. I wouldn’t choose to have this, not for one minute, but am SO grateful for people and organizations who have given so much so that our family and so many others can get out and enjoy activities that they otherwise would never have the opportunity to be involved in! The Make-A-Wish Foundation has been one

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When Wyatt was asked what his favorite part of his wish was he stared at his mom with a look that said, “How am I supposed to answer this question?” After a little while, Wyatt replied, “Everything! But if I have to pick one thing Space Mountain was pretty cool.” Wyatt’s wish was everything he had dreamed of and more, for both him and his family. His mom said, “I don’t know how to describe our

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When 11-year-old Luke visited A Wishing Place this summer to declare his wish, he knew what he wanted to wish for. He made his wish official when he declared in the wishing room that he wished to serve in the Coast Guard. As the person who schedules and coordinates the travel wishes for Utah wish children and their families, I had no idea where to even begin. I’ve never had a wish request as

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What comes to mind when you think of your childhood? Perhaps you think of summer days riding bikes around the neighborhood, or playing superheroes in the backyard. Maybe you were the kid who had the coolest action figures and race cars, or maybe you were the one with the best dress ups and biggest doll collection. Now imagine a childhood where all that is taken away from you by illness. Imagine

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I don't know how to thank all of you down there enough. We have the most amazing vacation in Florida. Tyler did not get sick one time down there, which is saying so much. He is usually sick quite often during the night here at home. He ran us ragged every day - so much that we fell into bed about 9:00 every night! Our son returned from a mission just two weeks before the vacation and so our

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The following account is told by 14-year-old Abbi's wish granter, who found that when it comes to shopping sprees, the wish kids aren't the only ones who grin from ear to ear. Okay, so shopping sprees are so fun! We had a blast and Abbi kept saying that she felt like she was "in Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory, only better." She and her mom had done tons of planning and had even called the

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Who doesn’t like a good girls weekend?  Time away from work, or the kids, or whatever it is that takes up a big chunk of your day. It is a time to be you and enjoy a few of the things that you like to do. Personally, it gives me a fresh start to jump back into the daily tasks of life. We all need a little refresh once in a while. Well this weekend is the one to give yourself the refresh that

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Today we want to send a big congrats to 16-year-old Megan who wrapped up her last round of treatment at 8:00 am yesterday morning. It was last fall when Megan wasn’t feeling well, despite several trips to the doctor’s office no one could figure out what was wrong. But then some startling results were found after a blood draw; Megan’s doctors noticed her red blood cells were low. They called the

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Fundraising. We all think the worst when we hear this word. We don’t want to bug people, or we are afraid they will feel pressure to donate. I will admit, that is totally me. I hate asking people to donate money. I will say that it is a lot easier when it is for a foundation like the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Most people know what the Make-A-Wish Foundation is all about. I have known about it since

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Five-year-old Skyler has ALL leukemia. He's nearly done with treatment, but after more than a year of hospital visits and doctor appointments he's ready for a break. He really loves to play any kind of game, but he loves video games a lot. So when Skyler got ready to declare his wish, he told us he wanted to have a game room in the garage. But not just any game room. Skyler wants a Chuck E.

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The only way for you to understand how I feel today is to get out and ride yourself.  My words are not going to do my ride this morning justice. My goal was 20 miles today. I live out on the east side of town. The new airport is pretty much in the middle of the desert and there is not much traffic out that way. I decided to give it a try. It is a road that leads to no where except the airport,

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At the end of each wish, we ask the family to fill out a wish family evaluation, which includes a Wish Satisfaction Survey. The questions give 5 options for answers, ranging from a 'strongly agree' to 'somewhat agree' to 'undecided/unsure' to 'somewhat disagree' to 'strongly disagree'. Seventeen-year-old Rachel just returned from a wish trip to Italy, and her parents sent over an evaluation with

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Our family has a very special place in our hearts for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. They put a smile not only on our son's face who was in a really harsh time in his chemo treatments, but on each of the faces of our whole family. Cancer doesn't just hit an individual, it affects the whole family.   The smiles that were on my kids' faces when they were told that they got to go to Disney World (

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I was first introduced to the Make-A-Wish Foundation in 2003 when I was battling cancer as a 16-year-old. I was 5 months into chemotherapy treatments which had taken my hair and most of my muscle. I was receiving treatment at Rady’s Children Hospital in San Diego where I grew up. At first, I was not aware that I was eligible for receiving a wish. Then I was told that every medically eligible

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For one day, eight Utah kids were able to put their doctor appointments and hospital visits behind. For one day, eight Utah kids were able to forget about school and friends and struggles that nine-thirteen year olds face. That's because for one day, eight Utah kids became pilots with the United States Air Force at Hill Air Force Base. This program, which has been in place for several years

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Tyler is 6 with osteosarcoma, bone cancer.  When we played The Wishing Quest game (a board game that our chapter uses to explore wish choices), almost everything Tyler wrote during the game had to do with Legos. He wanted “to be” a Lego man; he wanted “to meet” a Lego man; and he wanted “to go” to Legoland.  When we asked for his final wish choice, he pulled a paper out of his pocket and read it

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The 2011-2012 school year is underway and we here at the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah are excited to see what the Kids for Wish Kids benefit program will accomplish. Last year with the help of 28 schools from across the state, students raised an astonishing $103,925 for the Foundation. This was a new record for the program here in Utah and it would have never been accomplished if it wasn't for

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We first met Heather for her declaration in June 2010; it was over a year before her wish to visit Walt Disney World Resort would come true.  When the family returned from their trip, Jan, my wish granting partner, and I had a star raising party for Heather that included 40-50 friends and family. Heather wanted to have a princess party so we provided tiaras and crowns for everyone who attended.

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McKall is such a sweet girl! She can’t help it – she comes from THE sweetest family, ever - Mom and Dad (Lea and Jacob), two older sisters, (Alisa and Carly) and a younger brother, Tucker. McKall declared her wish for a playhouse in November 2010. (She initially just wanted a Barbie Dollhouse.) Mom and Dad helped her pick the playhouse and plans were set in motion for it to be delivered in the

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Video Courtesy of KSL.com Some want to fly in planes, others have asked to twirl with popular Disney princesses or meet up with various celebrities, but as KSL's Nkoyo Iyamba reports, 5-year-old Alan Chavez just wants his own bedroom. Special thanks to Broyhill Furniture, Great Rooms and Mattresses, Furniture Warehouse and painter Zack Olsen for making this wish come true.

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Hoping to make it to the Parade of Homes - but not sure if you can make it? Perhaps this will inspire you to attend. Hurry - the Parade closes Aug. 14.

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Despite the fact that he does not talk, five-year old Landon has a strong and fun personality; his mom describes him as a “jokester.” Born four months premature along with his triplet brothers, Landon has a whole host of medical issues including cerebral palsy. After Landon had a grand mall seizure when he had just turned four, he stopped talking. But those medical conditions don’t prevent

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When it comes to granting wishes, our volunteers really have the best "jobs" in the house. They get to meet the kids, get to know the families, and then arrange all of the details for the wish. Those of us in the office handle the not-so-fun parts of the job, everything from recording intake information to reading mailing lists to calculating final financials to cleaning algae from the pond. It's

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Don't be the only one who misses out on our biggest fundraising event of the year... The RUBBER DUCKY DERBY! This year we will be celebrating our 23nd year hosting this event. How it works: You can support the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah by sponsoring rubber duckies for a $6 donation. Each ducky will be entered into our race held on August 20th at the Lindon Aquatics Center. The grand prize

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We held our first "Ladies Night" for our Wish100 event, which will be held on October 22nd in Southern Utah. The course lengths will be offered at 10, 30, 60, and 100 miles, so whether you’re an experienced cyclist or just a girl looking for a fun joy ride, we have something for YOU! Thanks Jimmy Johns for suppling the yummy sandwichs! Registration is NOW OPEN! You can register at

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At the Utah chapter, we do something that is unique to other chapters of Make-A-Wish. When the building was being designed, many wish children commented they wanted to be able “to leave something behind” after their wish. This was an expression of hope in a future when they would get well and return to visit. Once the child's wish has been granted and completed, they are invited back to our

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Isaac loves cars, trains and fire trucks. Whenever he sees them he gets very excited, especially on the freeway when he can see the trains. Isaac's favorite Disney movie is "Cars." He also loves baseball, puzzles, riding a bike, Christmas lights and chasing his sisters around. Isaac's wish was to have a room filled with therapy toys. We were able to make Isaac's wish come true. The room was

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“…when we went to Magic Kingdom the evening of our third day there, and went to see the Princesses, do you know what Cinderella's first words were as she took Shannah by the hand and sat down to talk? "What took you so long? I've been waiting for you to come see me!" I don't know if that is just what she says to everyone, but it brought tears to the eyes of all us adults.” -Shannah’s mom  “…

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In just three weeks, over a hundred of Utah's bravest, boldest, wackiest competitors will take to the streets of Downtown Salt Lake City in Urban Challenge Utah in hopes of becoming the Ultimate Urban Challenge champion!With all the buzz around this new event, we wanted to take a moment to answer some of your most frequently asked questions about the event. Question: Since the course is a

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(left to right: Karen S., Ian's Wish Granter, Ian, Jodi S., Ian's Wish Granter, and Gary Ofenloch, photo courtesy Erin Pritchett) Ian is 16 years old and has been diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma. After much soul-searching, he decided that his wish was to have a tuba, but not just any tuba. He wanted a silver B&S Perantucci piston CC Tuba that was only made in a small town in Germany. (left to

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Bloggers - we are now just over one month away from the hottest event of the summer - Urban Challenge Utah; and we need YOUR help! Help spread the word about the event to all your readers by completing three simple tasks: 1. Add an Urban Challenge Utah button to your blog – grab the html here -------> 2. Write a brief blog about the event, encouraging your readers to sign up as a participant.

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The Wishing Wizard just showed me a declaration that he recently received. He thought it was pretty cute that this wish kid wants a shopping spree so much, that the child declared it not only as a top wish, but also as a back up plan! To learn more about the wish granting process that takes place in our office, A Wishing Place, click here.

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1 Day... 41 Countries... More than 100 Wishes Granted!!! On April 29, 2011, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® celebrated World Wish Day by granting the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions in 41 countries around the globe. In Turkey, Talha's wish to be a police officer came true. Locally, two children were granted wishes as a part of the World Wish Day festivities.

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Put your mind, muscles and taste buds to the test at the most exciting event of the summer: Urban Challenge Utah! Some people take the easy road. They get their thrills in movie theaters. They experience mountain climbing vicariously. They work out with a Wii. That's perfectly fine — but it isn't you. You live for the chase. Your competitive drive knows no bounds,* whether you're eating 11

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Hi everyone, today is my last day at Make-A-Wish. It's sad to leave but I am excited to start some new things. I have enjoyed so much getting to be a part of the Gala and all the staff are so friendly and kind. Being at A Wishing Place has a very special atmosphere and it was nice to come to work.I'm glad I could be a part of the blog and get to send out information to everyone. Thank you to all

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7 months of planning 18 volunteers on the Gala committee 3 out-of-this-world levels 23 varieties of food options 170 silent auction packages 9 items in the live auction Almost 500 guests in attendance 25 Star Wars characters in attendance 52 event day volunteers And in the end... Over $120,000 raised to grant wishes "I loved the new location. It provided a cool fun

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Our wish granters are pretty creative when it comes to making the big announcement... Seventeen-year-old Bailey, who adores the lovable purple dinosaur, was in complete disbelief when he showed up to announce that her wish to visit Walt Disney World Resort will come true. Special thanks to wish granters Katie S. and Ivette P. for pulling off the great surprise!  Wish granters Jim G. and

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As the wish family activities planner for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah I have the absolute joy of planning activities for our wish families to enjoy. What a lucky girl I am to have this job. An event that I was nervous to put on in the beginning has quickly become one of our favorites. When our volunteer Terri Drashner approached me about the tea party idea I have to admit I was a little

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The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Utah grants wishes to children living in Utah who are between the ages of 2 1/2 to 17 whose physicians confirm they have a life-threatening medical condition. The opportunity to “make a wish” punctuates a dark time in the child’s life with a bright interlude that is hopeful, positive, and joyful. Their are 5 main categories of wishes...Wish to be, wish to have,

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At only a month away from our annual gala, it's time to reserve your seats! Each year our gala takes on a new theme, always different from the last. This year, however, we're taking the gala to a whole new level (a whole new galaxy, actually) as we treat guests to an out of this world experience at Clark Planetarium. Lift off gets underway Saturday, April 9th. So now (drum roll please) the Top

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GO BALD FOR GOOD! Convince yourself and other people to go bald, upload a video or photo of them shaving to bic4good.com and the Make-A-Wish Foundation® will receive a donation in the amount of $400 for every video and $40 for every photo. Feeling razor-shy? For a tiny dose of public humiliation you can upload a photo to be “virtually” shaved, and still trigger a $4 donation to the Foundation. We

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One of the best parts of the wish-granting process is letting our wish kids know that yes, their wish is going to be granted! This part of the process is called the proclamation; it’s such a fun way to kick off the countdown to a child receiving their most heartfelt wish.We are lucky to have some of the most creative and enthusiastic volunteers as wish granters for our wish kids. They come up

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We are now accepting new volunteer applications for our new volunteer orientation and position training being held Saturday, March 5, 2011 in Ogden, Utah. If you are interested in becoming a Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Utah volunteer please take a look at our website at utah.wish.org. Click on “Ways to Help” then on “Volunteer Opportunities” and there you will find the descriptions of the

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As someone who works for an organization that grants the wishes of children with life-threatening conditions, you might not think I would ever have a reason to question the willingness of people to help others. Lately I’ve been questioning that exact thing. In a world where charity is asking, “what can others do for me” instead of “what can I do for others”, I started to think that the spirit of

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What a wonderful wish for little Elena and her family!

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Happy Valentines Day!  If you are looking for a last minute card for your special someone, Make-A-Wish-Foundation® can help, click here to learn more! 

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This post is a little more on the personal side, and I promise not to write a lot of these, and I hope it gives a little insight. Interning for a month at the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Utah I have been really humbled. While looking through pictures and reading stories of wish kids I see that they are the most happy kids I have ever seen, which doesn't make a lot of sense considering what they

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We have been getting a lot of exciting auction items donated for our 2011 Galaxy of Wishes Gala coming up in April! Some of these exciting items include dance classes, artwork, hotels, car detailing, theatre tickets, jewelry and plane tickets just to name a few! These items will contribute to making wishes come true for children with life threatening medical conditions. Come by A Wishing Place

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Here is a cute letter from Wish Kid Kael's family:)

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Amy's last day at A Wishing Place will be Friday. I decided to interview her about her experience and to learn from one intern to another... Why did you decide to intern with Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Utah?I had a friend who interned with Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah last summer. Every time we talked it was all she could talk about. She loved it so much that it got me very interested. In the

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Hello everyone, I hope your weekend was great! I'm currently working on things for the Gala and Urban Challenge. A few reminders about the Gala on Saturday April 9, 2011: We are collecting auction items until March 28, 2011 (We would love special experience items that can't be bought) Anyone wanting to donate an items(s) will need to come to A Wishing Place located at 771 E. Winchester, Murray

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Today I was able to attend the first part of the quarterly board meeting held at A Wishing Place. At the beginning of each meeting a wish family is invited to share their wish story. It was such a nice experience to see Sada in real life and hear about her wish for a pop-up trailer that was granted in back in November.  Listening to Sada I learned she is 11-years-old and has had a recurrent

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Good morning and welcome to my first blog post at the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Utah. My name is London and I just started my internship here. I will be helping in marketing and public relations. I had been searching for an internship for some time and randomly came across the Make-A-Wish Foundation while searching for nonprofit organizations online. I noticed on the website a postion for an

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Saturday was a special day for many of us. It was special for Lizzie because her wish came true that day. It was special for me because I got to be a part of it. Lizzie and her father enjoyed a daddy/daughter date that morning. She had no idea she would get her room presented to her that day. After hours of fun with her dad, she came home to a BIG surprise! Once she saw her room, all she could

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Last week we sold 67 cookbooks from the front desk in our office. That's $1,005 towards granting wishes. Do you have yours? They are $25 and more than half of that goes directly towards wishes. Don't live nearby? No problem. We ship too. Click here to learn more.

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Utah Make-A-Wish Foundation, Our family got back from Lauren's wish about a month ago and I have wanted to send an email to let you know how wonderful our trip was. It was an experience that I can't even put into words! Nothing could of prepared us for the magical experience our family had at Disney World and especially Give Kids the World Village. We were so sad when we had to cancel

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It started with a simple story that aired on ABC 4. Ron Lins, a veteran from the United States Navy, saw the clip. It featured the Riverton High School marching band, along with a Naval Officer who made a surprise visit to Ray's house, and announced that his wish to tour an aircraft carrier had been approved and would officially come true. Ron was touched, and wanted to do something to give back

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Volunteer: 1. a person who voluntarily offers himself or herself for a service or undertaking. 2. a person who performs a service willingly and without pay. We just finished our Wish Assistant Christmas Party. Every year at this time, we like to thank those who sit at our front desk and answer phones, answer questions from people who visit but aren't quite sure why they stopped by, as well as

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On Caleb's personal website, his mom writes: We have been blessed with a little boy who always winks! Caleb's brain did not form, and doctors didn't expect him to live for more than a few weeks. After 8 days in the NICU doctors sent us home saying there was nothing more they could do. Caleb is now 5 years old! He has a joyful spirit and is a little miracle in our family. Among his various

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Long after a wish is granted, the power of a wish continues to touch the lives of so many people involved - both those who helped to make the wish come true, as well as the child who received the wish. On Veterans Day, 8-year-old Marky was able to once again serve as a soldier for a day while leading the Veterans Day Parade in Taylorsville. KUTV-TV was able to catch up with Marky after the

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We first met Ashton a year ago. In fact, in an email to the staff, our Program Services Director wrote: This is one sick kid. His symptoms began in March, he was diagnosed in July. Last January he weighed 240 lbs, today he is 171. He has lost his beautiful thick red hair, he is so tired and weak, he isn't really interested in anything right now. Good time for Make-A-Wish to arrive, let's give

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We recently received a thank you letter from a wish mom. She writes: "...[my daughter] believes very strongly in God and prays often for the kids in the hospital who are still sick. She has great faith and often tells me that she prays when she hurts and that she receives help every time. She is extremely sensitive and can't stand to see anyone in pain and often sobs her little heart out when

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With so many big games taking place this weekend, we can't help but turn to the flat screen to catch our favorite teams in action. One of the games we'll be paying special attention to is the Boise State vs. Hawaii showdown taking place in Idaho. It's sure to be a great game, as Hawaii is ranked 7-2 overall, and Boise State is ranked 7-0, not to mention a #3 ranking in the country. But that's

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Last week our staff was privileged to attend the 30th Anniversary National Conference for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America. We traveled together to Orlando, where we spent four days going through training, touring the wonderful Give Kids The World resort where so many of our wish kids stay, and being inspired by the great children we serve. On the last day of our conference we were honored

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...big or small, they inspire us all!

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I’ve heard a bad day of golf beats a good day at work? Fortunately for me, last Monday I had both. During the 8th Annual Golfing Fore Wishes, I was assigned to represent the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah staff at the fourth hole of the Thanksgiving Point Golf Club. The two people assigned to accompany me for the day were 6-year old wish kid Everett and ABC 4 Sports Director Wesley Ruff. I was

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(George and his parents come out to see the new pirate ship play set)KAYSVILLE — George Little is a bundle of energy. The 5-year-old Bountiful boy runs, leaps, likes baseball, and pirates. And the Make-A-Wish program has created Little’s wish with a large pirate ship in the family’s backyard where the little guy can live out his dreams of being on the high seas.“I like the pirate ship,” Little

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Krachel Greenwood, Communications Manager for the Foundation, sits down with Don Olsen of Comcast Newsmakers to discuss 25 years of granting wishes in Utah.

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Video Courtesy of KSL.comSome of our wish kids became a pilot at Hill Air Force Base on Thursday, September 2nd... well, at least for a day.You can read more about it in one of the following newspapers... or watch the following story courtesy of ABC 4.Make-A-Wish Lets Kids Be Fighter Pilots for a Day at Hill(Deseret News)Real fighters / Program gives sick, disabled kids a chance to play pilot at

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Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

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(Written by Pam Moser of RC Willey)RC Willey had the honor of partnering with Broyhill Furniture to help fulfill a little girl's wish. Kimberly G., through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, wished for a new bedroom. She has been battling a brain tumor since she was diagnosed in September 2008. Now at age 5, she is in remission and starting kindergarten.The first part of her wish was fulfilled when she

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It's just a rubber ducky. And we're not even going to let you keep it. But should your ducky be the first to cross the finish line on the day of the big race, you will win a $15,000 credit valid at ANY of the Mark Miller Auto Group dealerships. You see, rubber duckies can be sponsored for just $5. Pocket change, really. Better yet, get a Ducky Deal. That's 6 duckies for just $25. And even if your

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(8-year-old Isis on his visit to A Wishing Place)To see pictures of Isis on his wish, click here.To make a donation in honor of this wish, click here.

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Video Courtesy of KSL.comCongratulations Addy - recipient of KSL's High 5 on Friday, Aug 6, 2010.

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We've granted a lot of unique wishes over the years... wishes to visit a grandparent who lives out of state, wishes to see the French Open, wishes to pet a kangaroo in Australia, wishes to have a pop-up trailer that the whole family can camp in. Then there are wishes that are uinque, and require a lot of work from loving members of our community. There was Stephanie's wish for her own secret

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Dear Make-A-Wish Staff and Donors,We wanted to thank you for giving us a vacation and experience of a lifetime. Thank you so much for all of the arrangements that were made - our vacation went by without a hitch - everything was perfect. We feel very fortunate and blessed to be the recipients of such generosity. We are so grateful to all those individuals who made Noah's wish possible.(photo

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(Darrell Thompson helps his son Brady, 18, paint a fire hydrant for his Eagle project on Monday, June 21, 2010 in Lindon. More than 100 neighbors, family and friends came out to help Brady Thompson paint 53 fire hydrants in their Lindon neighborhood to complete his Eagle project. ASHLEY FRANSCELL/Daily Herald)July 12, 2010 by Ashley FranscellThe flashing lights and siren were hardly noticeable

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July 29, 2010 by Gina BarkerSALT LAKE CITY — Beds can mark the growth of a child. From a crib to a twin, a change in furniture marks a milestone in age and maturity. But for Kimberly Gallardo, a new bed celebrates her health, another year she has survived.Kimberly was diagnosed and treated for brain tumors when she was 4 years old.At age 5, after a year spent in and out of the hospital, she is in

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It was 1990 when cancer appeared in the lining of 15-year-old Emma's heart. Treatment was a horrific experience, and when it was over, she put it firmly behind her. Unfortunately, a few months later, the cancer returned. This time Emma knew more treatment was eminent. With 15-year-old angst and anger, she refused treatment.Her oncologist at Primary Children’s Medical Center called Make-A-Wish and

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One of our all-time favorite wishes is that of Grant, who had a wish to be an American soldier. This 11-year-old loves learning about history, particularly the wars that shaped America. He frequently pictures himself in past times as a soldier and wonders what it might have been like to live and fight in those eras. Grant is a young patriot who would like to join the Army one day and battle

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I have worked for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah for a little over 7 years now and still have those AH HA moments often of why I work here. I see our wish kids every day; I see them in wheelchairs, with oxygen, etc. but this is the first time I have had a personal connection from my own life to a wish kid.Eight-year-old Tomas was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor a few months ago; he

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June 28, 2010 larson@thespectrum.comA little more than a year ago, Darby Riley was a 9-year-old girl facing some serious question about her life.Diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma, a rare form of childhood bone cancer, in October 2008 Riley's life - and her family's - was thrown into a tumult of tests, treatments, travels and challenges.Sitting on the couch in her family's Washington City home on

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(TSgt. Ray Uris, noncommissioned officer in charge of the 4th TFS life support section (left), and SrA. Mark R. Bice, support specialist (center) worked together adjusting the oxygen mask on honorary pilot Ron. - photo courtesy U.S. Air Force Photos by Ralph C. Jensen)Although 14-year-old Ron had extremely aggressive leukemia he always dreamed of being a “Top Gun”, an F-14 pilot. Hill Air Force

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In the spring of 2007 Ryker made a simple wish: to meet the Utah Blaze arena football team. He was battling a rare form of brain cancer for which there was no cure. This was no quick meet-and-greet. Ryker planned out a whole day with the Blaze, and the team complied. They went to a private showing of Flushed Away with him in the morning, and lunched with him in the afternoon. A shopping spree

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Elizabeth was 13 when we met her, in treatment for leukemia, and waiting for a bone marrow transplant; she had been given two weeks to live. The treatment was aggressive, and she had been told that if she did survive she would probably never be able to have children of her own. Her biggest fear, she confided to her mother, was that no one would ever love or want to marry her. She made a wish to

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(Paul, along with his volunteer wish granters, Sheri H. and Jared M.)Paul was diagnosed with a brain tumor when he was seven. The diagnosis and treatment left him legally blind. He confided to his mom that his real wish was to see again because he was missing out on his favorite activities of baseball, bike riding and video games, all of which require good vision. But it was the longing for

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Laura, now 21 years old, has had her share of life’s battles. Yet, with determined perseverance, she has overcome her trials again and again. Laura was diagnosed as an infant with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, a birth deficiency where the heart’s left side is underdeveloped. This causes poor blood flow, which creates life-threatening problems. Laura underwent a successful heart transplant

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