The Wish Kids

Thanksgiving, Comedy Night Magic and the Season of Giving - Ep29

✨ Happy Thanksgiving! In this episode, we dive into what the holiday truly means — gratitude, connection, and giving back. We also highlight the incredible work of Make-A-Wish, and how you can help bring life-changing joy to children facing critical illnesses this season. 🦃 Join us as we: • Share the wishes granted by make-a-wish Greater Bay Area this past week • Reflect on gratitude and community, including amazing partners of make-a-wish: Subaru and Teleflora • Spotlight Make-A-Wish and how every donation makes a difference 💙 Want to give back? Consider supporting Make-A-Wish and helping grant wishes that bring hope when it’s needed most. 🎤 Join us and YPAC for Comedy Night at Cobb’s Comedy Club on February 11, 2026 https://wish.org/greaterbay/9th-annual-ypac-comedy-night [https://wish.org/greaterbay/9th-annual-ypac-comedy-night] ✨ Donate Directly to make-a-wish here: https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR/WishYourWay/?pg=personal&fr_id=6661&px=11340012 [https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR/WishYourWay/?pg=personal&fr_id=6661&px=11340012] 🚗Learn more about Subaru Share the Love Event here: https://wish.org/subaru [https://wish.org/subaru] 🌷Check out Teleflora and purchase flowers to support Make-a-Wish partnership here https://www.teleflora.com/wish [https://www.teleflora.com/wish] Thanks for listening, and happy Thanksgiving! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share the episode to spread the spirit of giving. Once a wish kid, always a wish kid! ✨ The Wish Kids wish you well! ✨ Disclaimer: Please keep in mind any medical information or stories shared and discussed in this podcast are based on personal experiences and are not meant to serve as medical advice. Additionally, the information presented on The Wish Kids Podcast reflects the views and opinions of Milan, Matthew, and their guests. The appearance of content on this podcast does not constitute an endorsement by Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area or Make-A-Wish America. Music Credit: “That’s Really Groovy” by Wavebeatsmusic - Make-A-Wish podcast, Thanksgiving, Season of Giving, Make-A-Wish, 10,000 wishes celebration, YPAC trivia night, YPAC Comedy Night, Comedy Show, Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area, Subaru, New Car, Flower arrangement, Friendsgiving, Disneyland wishes, Disney Night, inspirational podcasts, wish kid stories.

The World Series, 10,000 Wishes, and Trivia Night Magic - Ep28

Step up to the plate with The Wish Kids as we cover the latest and most inspiring Make-A-Wish moments! This episode is packed with feel-good stories, fun trivia, and heartwarming updates that remind us what the power of a wish can do.⚾ Big news: Three amazing Make-A-Wish kids got a VIP experience at Game 3 of the World Series in Los Angeles which was a record-breaking 18-inning game that tied for the longest in World Series history!🎉 Milestone moment: Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area has celebrated 10,000 wishes granted! 👉 Watch the celebration here: https://youtu.be/-Z-aX0vES1A?si=ac8ONPy_Ic6544HI Wish Spotlights:🟆 Zoey’s dream trip to South Korea for a K-pop experience🟆 MrBeast granting 40 wishes at Disneyland🟆 Dancing with the Stars dedicating their Disney Night to Make-A-Wish kids “who make our hearts dance” ✨💫 Fun Fact: A Disney wish is granted every hour of every day!🎉 Upcoming Event:Don’t miss YPAC Trivia Night on November 5th! Hosted by the Young Professionals Advisory Council (YPAC), this event is a fun way to connect, test your trivia skills, and help grant more wishes. Learn more about YPAC Trivia Night🟆 https://wish.org/greaterbay/9th-annual-ypac-trivia-night 🎵 Song Recommendations:Matthew: “Since U Been Gone” – Kelly ClarksonMilan: “I Ain’t Worried” – OneRepublicOnce a wish kid, always a wish kid!✨ The Wish Kids wish you well! ✨Donate to Make-A-Wish Here: https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR/WishYourWay/?pg=personal&fr_id=6661&px=11340012Disclaimer:Please keep in mind any medical information or stories shared and discussed in this podcast are based on personal experiences and are not meant to serve as medical advice. Additionally, the information presented on The Wish Kids Podcast reflects the views and opinions of Milan, Matthew, and their guests. The appearance of content on this podcast does not constitute an endorsement by Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area or Make-A-Wish America.Music Credit: “That’s Really Groovy” by Wavebeatsmusic-Make-A-Wish podcast, World Series Make-A-Wish, 10,000 wishes celebration, YPAC trivia night, Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area, K-pop wish story, Mr Beast Disneyland wishes, Disney Night Dancing with the Stars, inspirational podcasts, wish kid stories.

Ep: 27: WEEK OF WISHES FOR WORLD WISH DAY W/ DISNEY, PIRATES, AND MR. PEANUT | Make-A-Wish's Impact

On today’s episode, Matthew and Milan are thrilled to share the amazing wishes granted by the Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area Chapter! April 29th is World Wish Day and The Wish Kids wanted to Highlight the wishes recently granted: From Disney to Pirates to Shopping sprees they cover it all.    Matthew unlocks new Disney secrets, debunks a popular monocle debate between Mr. Peanut and Mr. Monopoly, and discusses his dreams of a shopping spree. Milan shares her sense of smell for the one and only Pirates of the Caribbean ride, adamance for feathers in pirates hats, and of course Big Time Rush.  We are so thankful to donors and the volunteers who help make these wishes possible and are excited for our listeners to hear about the magic of the Make-A-Wish foundation.  ►This Week’s Song suggestions: Milan: Best Years - Circa waves Time of of our Life - big time rush   Matthew:  Who’s Lovin’ You - The Jackson 5 Simple Step - Vulfpeck  ►Find all of our Song Recs on The Wish Kids Spotify Playlist!!! https://open.spotify.com/user/im863xyplmu2ifenvsahvwnuc?si=CACHQgtNRBKM4lNURow_ZA Follow us on Social Media: ►Instagram: @TheWishKids https://www.instagram.com/thewishkids/ ►Twitter: @TheWishKids https://twitter.com/TheWishKids Find us on Podcast Services if you want to listen to us on the go!: ►@TheWishKids Business Inquiries: ►TheWishKidsBusiness@gmail.com Thank you to our moms for moderating and our dads for approving nods and occasional thumbs up. Please keep in mind any medical information or stories shared and discussed in this podcast are based on personal experiences and are not meant to serve as medical advice. Additionally, The information presented on The Wish Kids podcast reflects the views and opinions of Milan, Matthew, and their guests. The appearance of content on this podcast does not constitute an endorsement by Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area or Make-A-Wish America. The Wish kids wish you well! Music Credit: "Thats Really Groovy" by Wavebeatsmusic This episode talks about cancer, disneyland, pirates, pirate ship, pirates of the Caribbean, dragon, disney dragon, supermarket sweep, shopping spree, gym, paris,  support, coronavirus and covid-19, baking, cooking, Make a Wish, working with children, Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls, donations, volunteering, granting wishes, college, psychology, language and accessibility, translation, Taylor Swift, gilmore girls, Big Time Rush, Mr. Monopoly, Mr. Peanut, conspiracy theories, mandela effect, disney channel, commercials, Make-A-Wish foundation, and hope.

Ep: 26: Wish Granter, Actor, and a New Life Chapter with Guest Shelby Miguel | Make-A-Wish's Impact

On today’s episode, Matthew and Milan are joined by Shelby Miguel, an Actor, signer,  Make-A-Wish Recipient, and a Wish Granter! For her Make-A-Wish, she traveled to World Disney at the age of 4 to visit all the Princesses!  Shelby is also an inspiration as she has a new life chapter using her compassion to work on social justice issues in our world! We are so lucky to have Shelby on this show and are excited for our listeners to witness the magic the Make-A-Wish foundation has and hear how a recipient has been impacted   ►This Week’s Song suggestions: Shelby: * Run This Town by Rihanna * Heart’s Content by Brandi Carlile Milan: * Resonant body- Maggie rogers * Velvet Elvis- Kacey Musgraves  Matthew:  * Broken Horses -Brandi Carlile * Flapper girl- The Lumineers  * Dawns- Zach Bryan and Maggie Rogers ►Find all of our Song Recs on The Wish Kids Spotify Playlist!!! https://open.spotify.com/user/im863xyplmu2ifenvsahvwnuc?si=CACHQgtNRBKM4lNURow_ZA Follow us on Social Media: ►Instagram: @TheWishKids https://www.instagram.com/thewishkids/ ►Twitter: @TheWishKids https://twitter.com/TheWishKids Find us on Podcast Services if you want to listen to us on the go!: ►@TheWishKids Business Inquiries: ►TheWishKidsBusiness@gmail.com Thank you to our moms for moderating and our dads for approving nods and occasional thumbs up. Please keep in mind any medical information or stories shared and discussed in this podcast are based on personal experiences and are not meant to serve as medical advice. Additionally, The information presented on The Wish Kids podcast reflects the views and opinions of Milan, Matthew, and their guests. The appearance of content on this podcast does not constitute an endorsement by Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area or Make-A-Wish America. The Wish kids wish you well! Music Credit: "Thats Really Groovy" by Wavebeatsmusic This episode talks about cancer, disneyland, acting, singing, speaking, maggie rogers, paris,  support, coronavirus and covid-19, baking, cooking, Make a Wish, working with children, Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls, donations, volunteering, granting wishes, college, psychology, language and accessibility, translation, Taylor Swift, Jonas Brothers, gilmore girls, friday night lights, new york, los angeles, wish granting

Ep 25: SUPPORT SYSTEMS DURING AND POST TREATMENT | The Wish Kids Podcast

Signed posters, band class, and parents the ingredients to a Wish Kids’ support system.  It  On this episode of The Wish Kids, we go over what our support systems looked like and how we felt when returning to life outside of treatment.  Also don’t forget to utilize your social worker!!! Song Recommendations: Matthew: * My Dearest Darling - Etta James * Manchester - Kishi Bashi Milan: * Feelin Alright - Gabriela Bee * Star Hopping Lover - Chance Pena ►Find all of our Song Recs on The Wish Kids Spotify Playlist!!! https://open.spotify.com/user/im863xyplmu2ifenvsahvwnuc?si=CACHQgtNRBKM4lNURow_ZA Follow us on Social Media: ►Instagram: @TheWishKids https://www.instagram.com/thewishkids/ ►Twitter: @TheWishKids https://twitter.com/TheWishKids Find us on Podcast Services if you want to listen to us on the go!: ►@TheWishKids Business Inquiries: ►TheWishKidsBusiness@gmail.com Thank you to our moms for moderating and our dads for approving nods and occasional thumbs up. Please keep in mind any medical information or stories shared and discussed in this podcast are based on personal experiences and are not meant to serve as medical advice.  Additionally, The information presented on The Wish Kids podcast reflects the views and opinions of Milan, Matthew, and their guests. The appearance of content on this podcast does not constitute an endorsement by Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area or Make-A-Wish America. The Wish kids, wish you well! Music Credit: "Thats Really Groovy" by Wavebeatsmusic This episode talks about mental health, hospitals, support systems, teachers, social workers, band, sign cards, cancer, chemo, clinical trials, growing up, medical, walks, walking, the beach, yoga, friendships, wellbeing, sports, social media, make a wish, survivor, cancer survivor, make a wish, make a wish, hope, and journaling.