News 13 Covers Hannah’s Wish
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Abimael’s Disney Cruise
At 13 years old, Abimael is confined to a wheelchair unable to run and play like other kids his age. One of Abimael’s favorite things to do is to watch Disney movies and he loves anything Disney. Abimael’s wish was to go on a Disney Crusie with his family. Over spring break he and his […]
Victoria’s Wish
Victoria is a curious and energetic little girl. She delights in playing on playground equipment and digging in the dirt. She loves going outside and exploring the world around her; the butterflies and flowers, turtles and lizards, and rocks and sticks. My husband and I bought this house with the yard in mind. Unfortunately, […]
Grief During the Holidays
Lights, carols, parties. Do those words make you feel overwhelmed? If you’re grieving during the holidays, the answer might be yes. May we offer a few suggestions? Parents and caregivers, be gentle with yourselves. Rest enough, pace yourselves, set limits. You’ll be better able to help your kids when they feel sad. Give yourselves, and […]
Ines
Ines – 9 years old. “We are so thankful for Disney Annual Passes for Ines and our family! Seeing Ines so happy and taking a break from endless therapy and doctor’s appointments is simply amazing to witness and we feel incredibly thankful and blessed by New Hope For Kids!” – Melinda Mitsouras (Ines’ Mom)
Gabriela
Gabriela – 12 years old. “Gabriela had a wonderful time on the Carnival Cruise. Our contact person on board, Mr. Fernando from guest relations, was very helpful. Gabriela was warmly greeted by almost every department on the ship. We were granted two shore excursions one in Freeport and one in Nassau that was great! The […]
Hurricane Irma
As we prepare for hurricane IRMA, it’s important to provide helpful outlets for children to cope with their feelings. Here are a few ways to help children deal with emotions before and during the storm. Before the storm, have children gather their favorite stuffed animal, blanket and pillow, and perhaps a few special books. These […]
Karlee’s Wish To Visit Arizonia
Worlds cannot express the joy you brought to Karlee’s life and our entire family! I wish you could’ve seen her smile! With your help we were able to give her the adventure of a lifetime one she will ALWAYS remember. You gave her a pontoon boat ride with swimming, jumping off the boat and and […]
Brayden’s Bike
When my son was in need of a therapy bike, (which was out of my price range) New Hope for Kids stepped in. They made sure to take care of us and treat us like family! Granting his wish to give him a therapy bike and making sure it fit his body type and physical […]
Justin’s Service Dog Journey
Justin is a nine year old boy that was born with a rare birth defect called craniosynostosis. In addition to pressure in the brain, this causes delays in development, abnormalities to the skull and face. Over the years he has had reconstructive surgery and continues to face medical issues. Because there is no cure and […]