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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/

1st Annual Summer Stars Cabaret

The 1st Annual Summer Stars Cabaret will be held on Thursday, August 22 from 6-9pm at Kirkbrae Country Club in Lincoln, RI. Guests will enjoy live jazz music, seasonal fare and a complimentary 2 hour wine table!  We are pleased to announce our sponsors for the...

Compass and Journey Awards

On Friday, May 10, 2019, Children’s Wishes will hold its 2nd Annual Passport Gala at the Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, RI. Navigant Credit Union President & CEO, Gary Furtado will be presented with the 2019 Compass Award and Emma Zielinski will be presented...

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...
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...

Channel 10 Anchor Is Set To Emcee Gala

Channel 10 Anchor Is Set To Emcee Gala

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!...

Home Sweet Home

Home Sweet Home

Our sweet Princess Brynn, who we affectionally refer to as ‘Brynncess the Brave’ is finally back home after treatment at Mass General for another bout with Ependymoma, a rare form of brain cancer. Brynn has gone back to school and is taking dance again and karate with...

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