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Children’s Wishes Passport Gala – September 19, 2025 – Elite Sponsor

We are excited to announce that Heather Abrahams, MD, FAPA has joined as an Elite Sponsor of the Children’s Wishes Passport Gala! 📅 Date: Friday, September 19, 2025 📍 Location: Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, Cranston, RI ⏰ Doors Open: 6:00 PM 👔 Dress Code: Black Tie Optional...

Bryant University PA Class of 2027 Gala Raises $11,000 for Children’s Wishes

On Saturday night, August 23, 2025, the Bryant University Physician Assistant Class of 2027 hosted their annual Benefit Gala, raising an incredible $11,000 in support of Children’s Wishes! The evening was filled with inspiration, celebration, and generosity. Wish Kids...

Passport Gala Recap

With days on our calendars moving faster than ever, we wanted to hit the proverbial “pause” button and reflect on our recent Passport Gala. Just two short months ago, Wish Kids, families & friends from across the state gathered for a Paris-themed night to show...

Our Annual Holiday Toy Drive Has Begun!

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” In keeping with the spirit of giving we all experience during the holiday season, Children’s Wishes is announcing our Annual Toy Drive. Our Wish Kids range in age from 2 1⁄2 to 18 years old. They love dolls, trucks, board...

Welcome Jack Hutson, Our Newest Board Member

Children’s Wishes welcomes its newest Board Member, Jack Hutson, CAE.  Mr. Hutson is a Senior Vice President with New England Association Services, LLC. an association management company which provides business operation/executive director services to professional...

Board Member Steven Cascione

Children’s Wishes welcomes Board Member, Steven Cascione. An award-winning meteorologist welcomed into the homes of Rhode Islanders for over four decades on WLNE-TV ABC6 and WPRI-12, Steven received the Silver Circle Award from the National Television Academy’s...

Introducing Board Member Ted DeNicola

Children’s Wishes welcomes Board Member, Ted DeNicola. A class of ‘74 Providence College graduate, Ted enjoyed a 35 year career at Providence College in alumni relations, development, and career counseling. “In my heart and in my head, I sincerely feel that devoting...

Announcing Blake’s Kitchen Cook Off

Children’s Wishes is announcing Blake’s Kitchen Cook Off, a competitive cooking fundraiser to be held at Rhodes On The Pawtuxet on Thursday, July 15th from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Contestants will cook their favorite recipes for a panel of judges led by celebrity Chef Frank...

East Commerce Solutions Charity Spotlight: Children’s Wishes

https://www.wpri.com/rhode-show/east-commerce-solutions-and-childrens-wishes/
Children’s Wishes Partners with Mighty Well!

Children’s Wishes Partners with Mighty Well!

Children’s Wishes has partnered with Mighty Well, a program that pairs Wish Kids with Mighty Well Mentors who have experienced living with a serious illness. Mighty Well’s CEO, Emily Levy is a Rhode Island native and her battle with Chronic Neurological Lyme Disease...

Thank You, Sons of Italy!

Thank You, Sons of Italy!

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...

Congratulations Ed!

Congratulations Ed!

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...

Remembering Isaiah

Remembering Isaiah

Remembering Isaiah 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...

Congratulations to the New England Patriots

Congratulations to the New England Patriots

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...

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