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Cooper, who has leukemia, had the chance to join the police force for a day, complete with an oath of office, a traffic stop, a bank robbery and a press conference.

Watch this heartwarming story about Don Mattingly and one of his biggest fans. Their meetings, 30 years apart, will bring a smile to your face.

The former CEO of Make-A-Wish Iowa has pleaded guilty to charges of embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from the charity that supports sick children and their families.

Alberto LuperonJun 2nd, 2021, 2:26 pm Jennifer Woodley A woman who used to run Make-A-Wish Foundation chapter in Iowa pleaded guilty last week to embezzling from the charity. Jennifer Woodley, 40, admitted making unauthorized charges on a credit card, giving herself a bonus, increasing her salary, and falsifying entries on records, according to The Associated Press. All told, she pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree theft and one of fraudulent practices. Attorney  Nicholas Sarcone ...

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The former CEO of Make-A-Wish Iowa has pleaded guilty to...

Watch this heartwarming story about Don Mattingly and one of his biggest fans. Their meetings, 30 years apart, will bring a smile to your face.

Teen cancer survivor on her biggest wish – to dive with sea turtles in the Maldives – after Make-a-Wish Foundation took her to see some hatch in Australia Seeing baby turtles hatch, struggle from the nest and reach the ocean ‘gave me so much hope … if they can do it, then I can do it’, says Christy Lam, 15 She has learned to dive so she can volunteer for turtle conservation. Meanwhile the charity that fulfilled her wish to see turtles seeks funds to help others

Virtual fitness fundraiser and Flavors of Armenia are among the events coming up in the...

  V-Twin Cruisers Vacationland motorcycle club is once again helping Mainers with an awesome bike run. On June 6th (rain date June 19th) the V-Twin Cruisers are at it again helping those who need our help - Make a Wish Maine. The money raised at Wheels for Wishes goes directly to create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. If you have a bike, love the sense of community, and want to have fun while doing a ton of good, mark your calendar for Sunday, June 6th. V-Twin Cruise...

By Jack Kulp The Make-A-Wish Foundation come through again! 8-year-old Leo Costa of Vallejo has Wilms Tumor, a type of kidney cancer, and he just started third round of treatment. More than anything else, Leo wanted a hot tub for his backyard. Becky Colon, Leo’s 2nd-grade teacher, has said Leo’ a hard worker, and is forging ahead with what he has to go through. Thanks to Make-A-Wish, Leo now has a new hot tub in his yard. Jack & Carolyn talked about this on the Morning Breeze. Listen here...