Jul 16, 2014
The Randolph Guide
Joelle Loomis, an 11-year-old New York girl with leukemia, was the special guest of the North Carolina Zoo last week — courtesy of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Jul 16, 2014
The Pilot
She touched the hearts of Moore County residents last year through her struggles to live a normal life, and now a young kidney recipient's wish for a "magical" treehouse has come true.
Jul 12, 2014
WNCN
Evie, 10, underwent a transplant in February after her kidneys failed. Before her surgery, she met with Make-A-Wish and told them her dream of having a tree house.
Jul 08, 2014
The Courier-Tribune
Joelle is spending two days at the Asheboro park, with her family, learning about the animals and roles which keepers fill — thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which arranges experiences for children with life-threatening medical conditions, and its supporters.
Jul 08, 2014
News Observer
From her back-stage vantage point 10 feet from the animals, Joelle watched carefully Tuesday as Apollo, a baby gorilla at the N.C. Zoo, used his mother as a jungle gym
Jun 27, 2014
Digital Journal
Today Harris Teeter made a $75,000 donation to Make-A-Wish® Central and Western North Carolina. The money was raised through the generosity of Harris Teeter vendors who participated in a cornhole tournament hosted by Harris Teeter.
Jun 06, 2014
The Digital Courier
Representatives from the Make-A-Wish Central and Western North Carolina Foundation surprised Shay, 14, with the news that it is sending him to the World Cup in Brazil June 14-22 during an awards ceremony at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy on Thursday.
Jun 06, 2014
The Daily Courier
Shay will live every soccer fan's dream thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Representatives from the Make-A-Wish Central and Western North Carolina Foundation surprised Birchfield, 14, with the news that it is sending him to the World Cup in Brazil June 14-22 during an awards ceremony at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy on Thursday.
Jun 01, 2014
O'Henry Magazine
Images from the 2014 Kentucky Derby Classic.
May 24, 2014
Mint Hill Times
This year’s grand marshal is six and a half years old.
He wants, above all things, to be a fireman.
And he wants to meet a princess.
The Town of Mint Hill and The Make A Wish Foundation have found a way to make that happen.