We met Colten and his grandparents at his home. He does go to school and also has a speech therapist who comes to his home. We had an opportunity to grant a wish to Colten Weiss, a precious 9-year old child with a chronically-debilitating condition. It was our
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Who We Are
Watching a child’s face light up with joy is priceless. Whether it’s a trip to Disney World, a swim with the dolphins or hanging out with a famous country singer, it’s the chance for a dream to come true and to lift up a child, and their entire family, along the way.
That’s what we do as part of The Wish Connection. We’re here to grant amazing wishes, create smiling faces, and build a connection between families and a community that cares. The Wish Connection is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was formed in the fall of 2006 by AT&T employees in San Antonio who wanted to be directly involved in granting the wishes of children who have life-threatening or chronically debilitating medical conditions. The Wish Connection is truly a unique wish-granting organization that has expanded its grant-giving to Austin and Dallas, Texas and several locations in California.
For Ryan, visiting Washington, D.C., was all he could think about and the biggest wish of his young life. Born prematurely, Ryan suffers from health issues, but that doesn’t seem to slow him down. He is full of energy and excitement whenever he is asked
To initiate her wish, The Wish Connection team members interviewed Ellie to discover her unique personality and interests. Ellie expressed a love for the beach, a fascination with carousels, and an endearing admiration for princesses. The team quickly discovered Ellie’s incredible enthusiasm for “The Wiggles.” With these insights, the
