Samantha, a 12 year old with cerebral hypoplasia and ataxia, never considered the possibility that her wish might not come true. She knew she wanted to see snow, go sledding and make a snowman! With a little help from friends at the Liberty Mountain Resort in Pennsylvania she is pictured above fulfilling her dream. What […]
Dear Rosie & New Hope Staff, I finally got around to organizing the pics and have been meaning to send this email to you since we got back. Our cruise was amazing and a blessing that refreshed and renewed us as a family. The children are still talking about their experience on the Disney Cruise […]
Today I spent time with a remarkable young woman. Libby is intent on helping New Hope for Kids. She attended Wish Volunteer training and now every Tuesday and Thursday she does clerical work. She’s detail-oriented and willing to help, freeing more time to make Wish visits, work with UCF students and make wishes happen.
Nearly 14 years have passed since I began granting wishes with New Hope for Kids. 700 wishes later, I still ask, “Was there anything else I could have done better? What will the long-range benefits be?” Wish gifts, trips or experiences are better within a positive relationship between the family and Wishes for Kids. Beyond […]
In the history of Wishes for Kids (aka Children’s Wish Foundation), three United States Presidents have granted wishes to our children. They’ve included Presidents Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. Each President took time from his very crowded schedule to visit with a special needs child. This was a genuinely non-partisan agreement—to bring […]
It is always best to act when a door is opened…don’t wait around for your feelings to catch up, or you might miss something important. Late in the summer of 2009, Greg, 17, received a gift worth more than the sports equipment and the gym membership he’d wished to have. The Wish Granters, a team […]
New Hope for Kids provides support to children and families grieving the loss of a loved one and fulfills the wishes of children with life-threatening conditions. Dedicated to healing hearts and fostering hope, we empower our community through comprehensive support programs and transformative experiences.
