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I wish to have a Millennium Falcon play fort.

When nine-year-old Christian faced leukemia in his hospital bed, he escaped by playing the role of a member of the Rebel Alliance battling the evil Galactic Empire. Christian carefully carried his...

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I wish to play football with Mickey Mouse.

Mickey Mouse takes the snap and sets up Kaden, whose strong kick sent the football through the uprights. How many children can say they’ve thrown a pigskin with Mickey Mouse? Thanks to the Walt Disney...

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I wish to go to the Gold Coast theme parks.

The Gold Coast is Australia’s answer to Southern California – beaches, endless sunshine … and thrilling theme parks. Becky and Chase both wished to visit the region’s most popular ones. They were...

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I wish to be a superhero.

The forces of darkness enveloped the city of Taina, Taiwan. National Chung Kung University Hospital was in the clutches of supervillians of the nastiest stripe. They took one doctor and several nurses...

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I wish to have a princess bedroom.

On World Wish Day® 2010, Tallie found out her wish for a “princess” room makeover would come true. Her wish marked the 3,520th wish for the Arizona chapter. When Tallie arrived at her house a week...

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I wish to have a pink playhouse.

The scent of fresh sawdust hangs in the air. A construction crew is hard at work. They’re here for one 8-year-old girl. She has Wilm’s tumor, rare kidney cancer. Every blow of a hammer – every stroke...

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I wish to be a fashion designer.

There’s so much to learn. It’s more than just picking a favorite color, a new fabric, a classic pattern. The staff at Lilly Pulitzer grants Kylie’s wish to be a fashion designer. They welcome her into...

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I wish to be a model.

Alex stood facing the cameras. Feet firmly planted, hands in his pockets, excitement in his eyes. Dreaming for so long about this very moment, he smiled as flashing lights captured the day his biggest...

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I wish to go see the princesses.

Surrounded by princesses? It was Reese’s wish for a long, long time. It’s a memory to replace her past 18 months of chemotherapy. Her wish let her take her family on a wonderful trip to Florida, where...

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I wish to have a pirate ship.

Six-year-old Evan loves recess and basketball … but most of all, he loves to play pirate games. Dreaming up stories about sailing the high seas, Evan won’t let his wheelchair stand between him and a...

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I wish to have my room redecorated for the holidays.

It’s another day closer to Christmas. Allison feels the spirit of the season in every word she hears. Although she can’t see her decorations or express herself with words, there’s no mistaking her...

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I wish to go to Wonderland with Alice.

Story Part 1 | Photo Gallery 1 | Story Part 2 | Photo Gallery 2 | Part 3 Part 1: Robin and the volunteers who worked behind-the-scenes for more than a year to grant her wish Llysa is a born actress....

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I wish to give back comfort and hope.

A stuffed bunny blanket can turn a bad day into a good day. Just ask Lauren. Her bunny blanket – a gift from her aunt and uncle – always makes her feel better. Radiation treatments, chemotherapy and...

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I wish to have a hot tub.

The warm water soothes Antonio’s muscles – the perfect combination of therapy and relaxation. He settles into his favorite spot in the tub, surrounded by his family. Antonio is diagnosed with spinal...

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I wish to have a graduating senior experience.

She steps onto the red carpet adorned in a deep-purple dress, black gloves and a sparkling necklace. She’s a beautiful, confident teenager. Bionca is no longer a girl fighting bone cancer - she’s a...

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I wish to have an Army fort.

Army reservists march into Louis’ yard on a mission: to grant his wish and give him the courage to overcome Burkitt’s lymphoma. Louis knew Make-A-Wish® volunteers would grant his wish to have an Army...

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I wish to be president of the United States

Sterling knows what it takes to overcome obstacles: a rival high school’s best defensive tackle, a big game on a Friday night … and even cancer. His years of chemotherapy are behind him. The...

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I wish to have Christmas lights.

Jeremiah beams as the parade arrives. He sees fire trucks, motorcycles, friends and family … even Santa himself! An old-fashioned fire truck follows, overflowing with presents for the entire family....

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I wish to give a playground to my elementary school.

He could see it from afar...a shiny, big red bow. Not just tied around any ordinary present – this one was bigger…much bigger. Jose was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a rare form of brain cancer. He...

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I wish to have a royal Sweet 16.

It’s hard to feel like a princess when you’re fighting for your life. Somehow, Jazzmen manages. She stays poised – no breakdown, no tears. Her spirit gives strength to everyone who cares for her as...

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