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On The Daily Show, Jon Stewart ridicules FBI Director Kash Patel for celebrating Team USA's Olympic gold in the locker room, joking that Patel is a 'Make-a-Wish Man' as he skewers right-wing reactions to the hockey victory.
In the wake of Bob Weir’s passing, Oteil Burbridge reflects on the Grateful Dead’s enduring philosophy, the Sphere-era performances, and Dead & Company’s future, as he prepares to perform at a Make-A-Wish Vermont & Northeast New York fundraiser in Saratoga Springs on March 7 with the 10 Most Wanted Band. He honors Weir’s fearless approach to life and music, shares memories of a decade with the Dead, and emphasizes that the Dead’s communal light continues to spark new musical generations—even if Dead & Company never tours again. Burbridge also highlights the importance of Make-A-Wish work and the belief that music is magic and love, the strongest form of influence.
A young boy named Jacob, who was no longer eligible for Make-A-Wish due to being cancer-free, found out in a heartwarming way while on an airplane. The pilot announced the news over the loudspeaker, and as Jacob and his mother turned around, they were greeted by passengers holding up signs that read "You. Are. Cancer. Free." The emotional moment was shared on TikTok and touched many viewers who shared their own experiences with cancer.
Cody Dorman, a teenager with Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome, who watched his namesake horse Cody's Wish win at the Breeders' Cup, has passed away at the age of 17. Dorman suffered a "medical event" on the way home from the championships. The horse had been named after Dorman following a special connection during a Make-A-Wish visit. Cody's Wish won his final race, the $1 million Dirt Mile, before retirement, ensuring a storybook ending. Dorman's passing has saddened many, but his journey with his best friend, Cody's Wish, brought joyous moments.
Cody Dorman, a 17-year-old with Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome, has passed away shortly after witnessing his horse, Cody's Wish, win the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile for the second time. Dorman's bond with the horse had been a source of strength for him throughout his life. The Dorman family had planned to continue visiting Cody's Wish after his retirement. The Breeders' Cup community expressed their condolences and paid tribute to Cody's strength and spirit. Donations to Make-A-Wish have been requested in lieu of flowers.
Brylee Crutcher, a 15-year-old girl from Bethpage, Tennessee, who was diagnosed with malignant ovarian cancer, had her wish of adopting a mini cow granted by Make-A-Wish and the Tractor Supply Foundation. The tight-knit community rallied together to raise $72,000 for her treatment, and they gathered to cheer as Brylee was presented with the cow, which she named Homer. Overwhelmed with happiness, Brylee expressed her gratitude for the support and the fulfillment of her dream.
Former President Barack Obama, known for his interest in gaming, has been revealed to be a Captain Falcon main in Super Smash Bros. This information came to light through a meeting with Smash Bros. community organizer Cody Daniels, who played the game with Obama during a Make-a-Wish opportunity in 2015. Daniels mentioned this during a recent poker stream to raise money for Make-a-Wish. While Obama's level of experience in the game is unclear, he did bring a Nintendo Wii to the White House and participated in gaming events during his presidency.
Make-A-Wish New Mexico fulfills the wish of 13-year-old Alejandro "Ale" Montano-Graham, who recently beat brain cancer, by granting him a shopping spree. Ale, along with his family, went on a shopping spree to buy items he had been eagerly waiting for, including a PlayStation 5, new clothes, and shoes. This moment brought joy to the Montano-Graham family after a challenging two-year battle with cancer, and it served as a reminder that there is life beyond treatment.
Grant Drinkwater, an 18-year-old from Danvers, Massachusetts, will be the youngest runner in the 2023 Boston Marathon, running on behalf of the Make-A-Wish foundation. Despite having no formal running experience, he has raised over $11,000 for the charity and hopes to complete the race in under four hours. His grandfather, a well-known Red Sox fan, gave up his seats at Fenway Park to help raise money for his grandson's marathon fundraiser and plans to watch him run the race virtually on Marathon Monday.