When most families plan their visit to Give Kids The World Village, they excitedly schedule their weeklong agenda and try their best to pack for Florida’s weather. But for one family, vacation prep involved a bit more. Fifteen-year-old wish kid Makenzie and her family didn’t just want to visit the Village, they wanted to do (click for more)
Lake’s wish trip gave us family time and the chance to focus on her, which is not always easy in our big family. She wanted to see super heroes, ride rides, see all of the characters, and have fun! Lake knew that through all of her medical hardships that this was about celebrating her journey and her life. (click for more)
At Give Kids The World, we never miss an opportunity to celebrate birthdays. Whether it’s Mayor Clayton’s party on Tuesday nights or the birthdays of wish children and their siblings, we’re all about surprises, gifts, and fun! Back at home in Bellville, Ohio, wish kid Jonah received a very special 14th birthday celebration. His parents (click for more)
Magic happens at the Village every day, and occasionally, we’re lucky enough to capture it and bring it to you. We’re thrilled to share our latest video and give you a glimpse of what a week at Gives Kids The World truly means to families like Kamarion’s. For us, Kamarion’s story is a testament to (click for more)
Some children come to the Village to meet a princess, while others dream of taking pictures with Mickey. But, for a 9-year-old wish child named Elliot, the ultimate dream was to battle the Dark Side and defeat one of the most feared villains of all time – Darth Vader. Hailing from a galaxy far, far (click for more)
