In Episode 17 of World of Wishes, Wish Dad and Wish Granter - Nick Kordenbrock, whose son Spencer received a custom themed golf cart back in 2019, spoke about how the golf cart helped improve the quality of life for his son and inspired him to become a wish granter!

He describes the amazing feeling of paying it forward to other wish families and getting to be a part of the wish experience.

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"It's more than just the wish...It's the hope that the wish brings."

In celebration of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we are looking back on Wish Alumnus, Remi Storch, who wished to go to Walt Disney World® back in 2005! Now 25 and living in Tampa Bay, Remi reflects on her wish 18 years ago and how that changed her family's outlook on life.

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Did you know? Remi is celebrating 17 years cancer free in 2023.

See here for photos from Remi's wish to go to Walt Disney World® in 2005!

"This magical wish brought her back to life."

In Episode 15 of World of Wishes, Wish Mom, Mindy Brown talked about her daughter's wish in 1992 to go to Walt Disney World®. She discusses how being a Wish Granter for over 30 years with 200+ wishes granted is the most meaningful part of her life!

Learn more about how YOU can make magical wishes come true for wish kids like Sandy at https://wish.org/sfla.

Mindy is 1 of 500 Make-A-Wish volunteers in our local community, visit https://wish.org/sfla/volunteer to learn more about becoming a volunteer!

Did you know? Mindy Brown was recognized in 2015 by Make-A-Wish America as the First Volunteer of the Year.

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"I remember every detail from start to finish [...] It was a day I'll never forget."

In the 14th episode of World of Wishes, former Wish Kid, Max Costanzo talked 15 years later about how meeting Miami Heat legend Dwayne Wade in 2008 had a significant impact on his life.

Dwyane Wade granted more than 30 wishes during his playing days with the Heat, making him one of our most requested local celebrities EVER!

The wishes were awesome, and we thank Dwyane and all of the celebrities who make time in their schedules to fulfill amazing wish experiences.

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See here for photos of Dwayne Wade and our wish kids!

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In Episode 13 of World of Wishes, Advisory Board Member for Tampa Bay and Wish Granter - Amanda Beauvais, spoke about her volunteer experience at Make-A-Wish since 2015 and how being a Wish Granter brings her joy.

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In Episode 12 of World of Wishes, Wish Mom - Stephanie LeDuff, whose daughter Libbi went to Walt Disney World® earlier this year, spoke about how Libbi's wish was a victory lap for her family and for her daughter who overcame tough battles with Wilms Tumor. Stephanie also talked about their experience at Give Kids The World Village® and how Libbi's reactions are "locked in her forever!"

Learn more about how YOU can make magical wishes come true for wish kids like Libby at https://wish.org/sfla!

Check out photos from Libbi's wish at https://worldofwishespodcast.org/episodes

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In Episode 11 of World of Wishes, Kelley McCarthy - Pediatric Oncology Nurse and Make-A-Wish Volunteer, talked about how rewarding the Wish Granting experience is for her personally, and how professionally she can truly see the impact that the wishes have on Wish Kids before/after their wish comes true.

Learn more about how YOU can refer a child today at https://wish.org/refer-a-child.

Kelley is 1 of 500 Make-A-Wish volunteers in our local community, visit https://wish.org/sfla/volunteer to learn more about becoming a volunteer!

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"Wishes aren't just some vacation. They are victory laps. They are reaching the summit. It's the light at the end of the tunnel."

In the 10th episode of World of Wishes, former Wish Kid, Robert Sanchez talked about how his Greek Isles Cruise in 2018 brought his family closer together and provided them the feeling of conquering a milestone in his life.

See photos from Robert's wish here!

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"No matter what is going on in my head to want to do, no matter how crazy it seems to the outside world, I met Cher. How much more crazy do you get than that?"

To commemorate Cher's birthday on May 20, 2023, Episode 9 of World of Wishes features former Wish Kid, Katarina Alshaier who talked about how meeting Cher backstage at a concert in 2004 helped her overcome her fears and nerves.

Check out photos of Katarina and Cher here!

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“The wish helped her find joy for the first time ever in her life. It taught us as parents to find joy in everything - it’s just so powerful.”

In Episode 8 of World of Wishes, Jill Heilman talked about her experience as a Wish Mom of 3 Wish Kids - Hallie, Ben, and Neeley. She spoke about how wishes are rejuvenating for the entire family and gives them a break from their medical world that they deserve so badly.

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Check out the photos from Jill's daughter, Neeley's, wish to photograph tulips in Amsterdam when she was 15 at worldofwishespodcast.org

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