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October 27, 2023

Milwaukee boy's wish fulfilled at WWE Smackdown

Among the thousands going to see WWE Smackdown at Fiserv Forum Friday night included a Milwaukee Boy who wished to see one of the professional wrestlers.
More on WISN Channel 12
wish kids attending Aladdin reception
October 17, 2023

Make-A-Wish families attend 'Aladdin' at Marcus Performing Arts Center

Disney's Aladdin is in town, just for the week, at the Marcus Performing Arts Center. A portion of each ticket sold is benefiting the Wisconsin Make-A-Wish Foundation. Parents and a dozen children got to be here for this special invitation. Their stories may be different, but when you talk to them, you hear one thing in common: they've battled and have come out on the other side stronger.
More on CBS58
Walk For Wishes
September 09, 2023

Walk For Wishes raises funds, "brings us together"

The annual Make-A-Wish "Walk For Wishes" returned to Milwaukee's Henry Maier Festival Park Saturday morning, Sept. 9. The walk raises money, of course, but it is also a place for families to share their stories.
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Beloit Sky Carp
August 27, 2023

Make-A-Wish Night with the Beloit Sky Carp

An all-time record crowd and an incredible night filled with incredible kids. Although the Sky Carp didn’t see their wish of a win granted, there were plenty of wins collected throughout ABC Supply Stadium Saturday night.
More on WREX 13
Madison Walk For Wishes
August 26, 2023

Madison Walk For Wishes

McKee Farms outlined a mile long path for Saturday's annual Walk For Wishes. Walk For Wishes brings together families, volunteers and Make-A-Wish supporters to raise funds for local kids battling critical illnesses.
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Ethan at the Pro-Am
June 09, 2023

Make-A-Wish recipient golfs alongside Jerry Kelly in Thursday’s Pro-Am

Ethan Ellefson said he’s never been so happy on a golf course before. Ethan and his father Ryan Ellefson had the chance to golf alongside PGA Tour Champions Pro Jerry Kelly at the American Family Insurance Championship’s Thursday Pro Am at University Ridge.
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500th Wish
May 16, 2023

Make-A-Wish Wisconsin celebrates 500th wish, 10th regional office anniversary

A major milestone was reached for Make-A-Wish Wisconsin Tuesday night. Madison’s regional office celebrated its 10th anniversary with a reveal of the 500th wish granted in the Madison area. The event’s recipient is three-year-old Gracie who is living with lymphoblastic leukemia. One goal was to make a dream of hers come true.
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Sophia's Play House
April 16, 2023

Kaukauna girl’s Make-A-Wish granted for backyard playhouse

Sophia Skrede, a 10-year-old Kaukana girl who suffers from a rare liver disorder, had a simple wish: A backyard play house where she and those close to her could spend time outside safely.
More on Kaukauna Community News
Sophia's Play House Wish
April 14, 2023

Thanks to Make-A-Wish, a young girl can now play outdoors

Staying indoors on a beautiful day is hard for most people, but one Kaukauna girl is about to enjoy a lot more sunshine thanks to a new playhouse from Make-A-Wish.
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Amara's wish to meet Kristen Bell
March 29, 2023

Brookfield girl meets Kristen Bell through Make-A-Wish Wisconsin

Call it a dream come true! Make-A-Wish Wisconsin flew a Brookfield girl to Los Angeles, so she could meet her favorite actress. "I’ve always had a thing for acting," said Amara Lehman.
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