Every penny helps! A wish now now averages at about $10,000! Our goal for 2023 is 40 wishes! HERE’S FOUR WAYS TO DONATE …

1. Call 330-649-WISH (9474) during Wish-A-Thon ONLY!  2. Visit us at Springbrook Plaza, 4321 Whipple Avenue NW (near Planet Fitness) August 10th and 11th!  

3. Push the donate button on this website!  4. Mail your donation to: Wishes, P.O. Box 9428, Canton, OH 44711.  

Listen to Mix 94.1 and News-Talk 1480 WHBC for our Wish Kids stories! And for more information on the Wishes Can Happen organization, click here! 

KYLER

Kyler loves the Power Rangers! This was a first for us – a POWER RANGER CONVENTION with Kyler as an honored special guest who met all the original cast movie stars in Pasadena, CA. The Power Rangers were humbled at Kyler’s incredible strength during his battle with cancer. While in California, we sent this fine little man to Disneyland for an extra added bonus!

CADEN

During what should have been fun, carefree years at high school with his lifelong friends, Caden was battling cancer. He had dreamed for years of
visiting Atlantis and enjoying their water parks and his dream finally came true. Thrilled with the marine life and crystal clear waters, the family also enjoyed a special dolphin experience. And the thrills of those water park adventures will last this young man a lifetime!

NATHAN

A pony and a cart for Nathan! We had a picnic at their home with Nathan’s friends and family to share his big surprise—and the pony surprised us with a foal this month! The cart company in Millersburg informed us they were out six months or more—that is until they heard Nathan’s story. They moved our boy up to first place in production and made a cart any pony would be proud
to pull! 

JUBILEE

How excited we were to do a wish for a beautiful girl with a beautiful name
– JUBILEE! And she has a sweet smile and personality to match that wonderful name! Her mom said that she just smiled and smiled on her wish! This little girl has endured a heart transplant and so much in her young life. We were over the moon excited to give her the wish of her dreams!

KYREE

Although diagnosed with a painful, life-long condition that causes frequent hospitalizations, Kyree’s smile is contagious. He tells his mom, “I want to do everything!” Well, on his wish trip, he did EVERYTHING and more. His joy and enthusiasm were evident to all who met him, beginning with the pilots who took him to his heartfelt wish place! He visited every park that put Florida on the map, having one special experience after another with all his favorite Superheroes.

SAM

Sam’s wish was to go to a Padre’s game. We heard the Padre’s were the league’s most kind-hearted team, and they didn’t disappoint. The Padre’s arranged special experiences with all the team players, autographed shirts and game seats in the owner’s box. Sam’s mom, Kristina, said that it was one of the happiest times in her son’s life. We arranged a tour of the USS Midway – to Sam’s delight – because he was also a lover of history. They spent a fun-filled day at the San Diego Zoo and enjoyed a bay cruise while in California. Unfortunately, Sam passed away earlier this year. He brought such light into the world and will be forever missed.

HALLIE

Hallie wanted to share her wish granted years ago with others. We installed the SS Hallie at Lake Cable Clubhouse along with a “Little Free Library” in memory of her friend, Jordyn Myers, who passed away a month after a cancer diagnosis. Fighting a relapse, we recently granted a small second wish just for her with our friends at WHBC and Mix 94.1 radio stations – two lovely, long-eared bunnies!

MINA

We asked Mina, “If you had one wish, just one wish, what would it be?’ Her tender voice said, “I’d like a whipped cream bath with sprinkles.” When we told our friends at News-Talk 1480 WHBC/Mix 94.1 of her simple wish, The
response was, “LET’S DO THIS!” Mina had brain surgery for a cancerous tumor at just four years old. When it came back just a few months later, she endured another surgery and radiation. We surprised her at the radio with a whipped cream bath, and we also sent her to Disney to meet with her favorite princess, Belle!

AARON

All aboard for train lover Aaron! The family boarded the Amtrak Southwest Chief in Chicago’s Union Station for a 17 hour ride to La Jolla, Colorado. On July 4th, they rode the Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad for one of the most scenic round-trip rides in America to the historic mining town of Silverton. They enjoyed mountain cabin stays and special time with friends and family.

KAHMARIO

Kahmario wanted a trip wish, but his fragile health made plane travel impossible. We worked quickly with a series of small wishes, starting with a new X-box and games. A party for his friends and family was held at Red Lobster with a gaming truck. Then, with the help of General RV donating a camper and driver, he got that trip. Kahmario passed away just a few months later and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

CLAIRE

We are continually amazed at what ‘floats our kid’s boats’ . . . for Claire, she wanted to get away from the “reality of cancer treatments.” She loves nature and spending time with her family – she blended both of these loves with a wish for a camper. Our friends at General RV turned her wish into reality with a surprise wish party, complete with special gifts, for all her family and friends. Her summer has been filled with many exciting adventures!

Ava, Olivia & Landon

The day our Wish families were told their child had a life-threatening condition is one that will forever be etched in their memory. One local family still cannot fathom that all three of their children have the same rare life-threatening disease and were facing potential bone marrow transplants. Fortunately, all three children were admitted into a clinical trial for gene transfer therapy in California. Only nine kids were accepted worldwide, and so far all three kids are doing well; however, their future remains uncertain. 

PLEASE

Wishes Can Happen has achieved unprecedented milestones by granting an exceptional number of wishes. Tragically, many children whose wishes were granted with utmost urgency, passed away shortly after their cherished dreams came true. Thanks to swift referrals from Akron Children’s, we were able to fulfill their heartfelt wishes within days.

HELP

Sadly, the wish requests keep coming! And some wishes simply cannot wait. At this moment, our funds have reached a critically low point.

For the first time in our history, we fear that we may be unable to answer the call for these time-sensitive wishes.

GRANT

Please heed our heartfelt plea:

“CALLING ALL HEROES!”

Stand beside us and help us continue our mission of granting wishes, ensuring that no child’s dream goes unfulfilled.

A WISH!

Together, let us rise as heroes, uniting our strength, compassion, and resources to bring hope and joy to those who need it most.

The time to act is now, for some wishes simply cannot wait.