Wishes Granted

Here are just a few of the over 1,500 wishes Wishes Can Happen has granted over the past 35 years!

Hatti

Hatti's Wish = Remodeled Bedroom

Hatti was a kind and loving little girl with a smile that was contagious. She had a very rare cancer and fought it valiantly, always hopeful, always smiling.

Hatti thought about asking…

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Hazel

Hazel is one of the toughest and sweetest little ones we have been blessed to grant a wish for. She is completely non-verbal - but her expressions say more than words ever could. She…

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Iris

Iris has fought cancer like a girl for the past year. A competitive cheerleader, all her energy had to be focused on enduring the treatments that would get her on the other side. …

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Isabel

Several years ago on Christmas Eve, Isabel complained of leg and back pain. After taking some over-the-counter pain meds, she went to bed, everyone sure she'd feel better in the morning. Sadly, that…

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Isabella

Isabella was born with multiple life threatening conditions, and as the years went by, multiple more developed. Because of the love and support of a caring family, she has beaten the odds on several…

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Jace

Jace's wish was finished right in the nick of time prior to the COVID shutdown. Jace didn't want a trip, he said that he didn't need anything - that "Really, all he wanted was…

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Jack

Jack, 13 years old, was born with a lung disease called Cystic Fibrosis (CF). It’s a disease that affects the lungs and many CF kids cannot keep up with their peers during physical activities. Jack…

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Jackson

We completed the perfect wish for a great local kid! Jackson's wish weekend kicked off with a fun Friday evening at Dave & Buster's, then traveled to Columbus for a shopping spree at Easton…

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Jackson

We know you know we always say, "This kid could light up a room," but IT'S TRUE! When Jackson walks in, his smile lights up the room! He chose to take his…

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Jacob

Jacob suffered from headaches/migraines and was sent for an MRI where a 6 cm mass was discovered in his brain. Jacob was referred to Wishes by an ACH social worker. His wish was for a…

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Jacob

Jacob's wish was a blast from start to finish! From the limo ride in the party bus to getting to have his own private time with the mouse himself - MICKEY - it…

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Jacobe

Jacobe and his family visited Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi in May. Jacobe has a deep love of history—especially Pearl Harbor—and is also a big fan of all things Jurassic Park. During their trip, the family enjoyed a…

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Jaden

The trip was amazing!

Every single day Jaden said to me that it was the ""best day ever,"" and honestly we haven't seen him that happy in a long time. I know this sounds silly, but…

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Jaiden

Diagnosed with a brain tumor at just six years old, Jaiden has undergone two surgeries in an attempt to resect the tumor. Because of its location, complete removal is not possible. Prior to…

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Jakhai

Jakhai's wish was to go to Give Kids the World and maximize every minute of his trip at Disney, Universal Studios, & Sea World. Clearly, as seen from the pictures of their trip, this…

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Jaleia

Jaleia waited a long time to feel well enough from cancer treatments to have her wish granted. To celebrate "no more waiting" and the beginning of her wish week to Florida and every destination…

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Jaliyah

A beautiful girl with a gentle spirit and grateful heart, Jaliyah was overcome with emotion upon hearing the details of her wish trip. Feeling very magical in the World of Harry Potter, she felt it…

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Jana

Jana and her family have never had a vacation, and her wish was a real thrill for them! Her wish presentation was presented at her favorite restaurant, Olive Garden, with her family and service…

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Jane

Suddenly diagnosed with an extremely rare condition, Jane's life has changed drastically over the last few years. When offered a wish, she was simply overwhelmed with joy. She meticulously planned her wish and…

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Jaxon

Jaxon's mom chose Wishes Can Happen because we are a local organization. Although we try to make everything perfect for our wish families, there is one thing we absolutely cannot control - MOTHER NATURE!…

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Jaxon

We are continually amazed at what 'floats our kid's boats' . . . for Jaxon, it's REPTILES (to the complete horror of his mom!). We arranged a special behind the scenes experience for him to…

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Jerrin

Jerrin has had a tough battle with cancer. Wishes Can Happen was happy to enter into life with a wonderful wish - Kalahari in Sandusy! Jerrin and his extended family stayed in the…

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Jessa

To say Jessa loves Pluto is an understatement. Jessa ADORES Pluto! Pluto was a special guest at her wish presentation prior to the family leaving Canton. Jessa and family made the most…

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Jessica

Jessica's trip to Maui, Hawaii. (Jessica is holding the purse)

""I want to thank you so much for your generosity in planning my Wishes Can Happen trip to Hawaii. We all enjoyed everything you did for…

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Jessy

Easton Towne Center Shopping Spree for Jessy

Diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Jessy lost quite a bit of weight during treatment and wanted to go on a shopping spree at Easton Towne Center in Columbus to replenish…

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Jett

Jett was born with a rare condition that is usually fatal by 10 years old. His adoptive family loves and cares for him so well, and at 6 years old, he has already surpassed…

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Jonathan

As you ,surely know by now, visiting the Florida parks - especially Disney - is our most popular wish request. Looking at all this FUN Jonathan and family had on his wish, it's easy…

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Joseph

Joey had been on our wish list for quite some time, and regardless of how many times we reached out, he just didn't choose a wish. His mother shared during his recent wish …

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Joseph

Delivered at only 22 weeks and weighing less than 1-1/2 lbs., Joseph has faced many challenges in his life, including blindness. Because it is hard to take him places, it was decided that it…

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Jourdyn

Jourdyn was born with a condition that will cause her to have life-long bouts of pain. The pain can be so intense, the only option is to be hospitalized and put on main meds…

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