Many thanks to President, Joe Calabro from the Renaissance-Alliance Lodge #1966/Sons of Italy and fellow member and Children’s Wishes Board Treasurer, Ron Cascione. They welcomed us on March 5th during their monthly meeting at Lancellotta’s in North Providence.
Wish Kid, Lydia shared the story of her Journey and touched the hearts of all who were in the room! We were presented with a $250 donation and had a laughter filled night with our new friends!
A big congratulations to East Commerce Solutions CEO Ed Medeiros, who has been named a 2019 YMCA Hero! Medeiros was selected to be honored for his “longstanding passion and dedication to the Y’s mission, which includes making a difference in the lives of children and improving the health and well-being of people in the community.”
Children’s Wishes is very much aware of the difference Ed makes in the lives of children. During its 1st Annual Children’s Wishes Passport Gala, Ed Medeiros received the 2018 Compass Award. The Compass Award spotlights individuals who exhibit generosity in service of Children’s Wishes families and exemplifies what it means to be a compassionate and committed leader.
Congratulations Ed! Thank you for all you do!
It is with heavy hearts that we let our Children’s Wishes friends, family and community know, we lost our sweet Wish Kid Isaiah Lussier. Isaiah passed away February 14th at the very young age of 11. He was diagnosed at age one with Polymicrogyria, a rare condition that affected the development of his brain. Even with a full awareness of his disability, he never let it get in the way of living his life to the fullest. Anyone lucky enough to know him would tell you he had a smile that could light up any room.
After being granted a Wish in 2015, Isaiah became an active family member of Children’s Wishes. “There are no answers as to why God called him from this Earth. But there is faith that we will one day see Isaiah again and we will honor Isaiah’s memory every day of our lives”, Director of Children’s Wishes Mary O’Rourke said, as she gave the touching Eulogy during his Memorial Service February 23rd.
Another incredible soul, taken too soon. Rest in Peace sweet Isaiah. You will be missed by so many.
Congratulations to the New England Patriots on winning Super Bowl LIIII!!! Children’s Wishes is working on Luke’s Wish to “hug Tom Brady” and hope to make this happen in 2019!
This year’s game also took us back to last year’s Super Bowl. Although not the outcome New England fans wanted, we remain thankful to our friend Ed Medeiros, President and CEO of East Commerce Solutions who sent Wish Kid Daniel on a once in a lifetime trip to Super Bowl LIII in Minneapolis. Daniel also got to ride on the Patriot’s Friends and Family plane.
If you would like to join the Journey of the Wish, simply click here for ways you can help! www.childrens-wishes.org/ways-to-help/
Children’s Wishes is excited to announce Channel 10 Anchor Mario Hilario will be emceeing the 2nd Annual Children’s Wishes Passport Gala on May 10. This is a special year as Children’s Wishes celebrates its 10th year and is currently working to grant its 100th Wish!
Mario has anchored NBC 10 Weekend Sunrise since 1997. “I’ve done a lot with Children’s Wishes over the years and am really looking forward to it”, Mario said.
This year’s Gala will be held Friday, May 10th at Twin River Casino Event Center. To find out more and to purchase tickets, click here www.childrens-wishes.org/gala/.
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