﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cision News</title><link>https://news.cision.com</link><description>Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:04:24 GMT</pubDate><image><title>Cision News</title><width>146</width><height>60</height><link>https://news.cision.com</link><url>https://news.cision.com/Content/img/news-logo.png</url></image><item><title>A Sylvanian Families surprise for Sophia</title><link>http://news.cision.com/make-a-wish-foundation-uk/r/a-sylvanian-families-surprise-for-sophia,c9358052</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1218482</guid><description><![CDATA[News release and photo for immediate use
Thursday 17 January 2013
Eight year old Sophia Harding, who has Cerebral Palsy and Hydrocephalus, has always wanted her very own Sylvanian Families (collectable animal figures) set to play with. So on Friday 21 December Make-A-Wish Foundation® UK, the charity that grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening conditions, gave her just that…

Sophia, who is from Bacup in Lancashire, was diagnosed at just a few weeks old with Hydrocephalus (water on the brain). This resulted in her having a shunt put in to drain excess]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Five year old flies like Peter Pan</title><link>http://news.cision.com/make-a-wish-foundation-uk/r/five-year-old-flies-like-peter-pan,c9355441</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1213498</guid><description><![CDATA[News release and photo for immediate use
Wednesday 9 January 2013
Five year old Nikkita Mills was diagnosed with a Wilms’ Tumour in August 2011. On Friday 4 January Make-A-Wish Foundation® UK, the charity that grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening conditions, granted her wish to fly like Peter Pan…

Nikkita, who is from Canterbury, arrived at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley where she was instantly rigged up to a practice swing. She was then joined on stage by Tinkerbell (CBBC presenter Gemma Hunt) who gave Nikkita her very own Tinkerbell costume to]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:04:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Walsall teen with very rare illness is granted winter wonderland wish</title><link>http://news.cision.com/make-a-wish-foundation-uk/r/walsall-teen-with-very-rare-illness-is-granted-winter-wonderland-wish,c9351825</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1205756</guid><description><![CDATA[News release and photo for immediate use
Thursday 20 December 2012
13 year old Callum Oakley had a special Christmas wish granted on 13 December 2012, when he was whisked off to Lapland by Make-A-Wish Foundation® UK, the charity that grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening conditions, to meet Father Christmas.

Callum, from Walsall, has a form of Ataxia (a neurological disorder), but his condition is so rare that doctors are unable to diagnose him with a specific type. The condition, which he was diagnosed with at 15 months old, affects his co-]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:43:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Thomas really ‘digs’ his special JCB wish</title><link>http://news.cision.com/make-a-wish-foundation-uk/r/thomas-really--digs--his-special-jcb-wish,c9351541</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1205520</guid><description><![CDATA[News release and photo for immediate use
Thursday 20 December 2012
Eight year old Thomas Saunders is fascinated with tractors and machinery so when Make-A-Wish Foundation® UK, the charity that grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening conditions, asked Thomas what his one wish was…he chose to ride in a JCB digger!

Thomas, who was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma (a brain tumour) in November 2010, lives on a farm in Crediton with his family, which is where his love of diggers has come from. On the day of his wish he travelled to the JCB World Headquarters]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2012 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New study reveals the impact of a wish on seriously ill children</title><link>http://news.cision.com/make-a-wish-foundation-uk/r/new-study-reveals-the-impact-of-a-wish-on-seriously-ill-children,c9344234</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1193282</guid><description><![CDATA[News release and photo for immediate use
Wednesday 5 December 2012
A new study has found that a third of parents whose children receive a wish through Make-A-Wish Foundation® UK, the charity that grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting a life-threatening condition, see an improvement in their child’s physical health after their wish has been granted.

The study, which is the first of its kind to have been carried out in the UK, also revealed that a third see an improvement in their mobility, a quarter experience reduced suffering from their symptoms and over half cope]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 08:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>TOWIE treat for teen with rare cancer</title><link>http://news.cision.com/make-a-wish-foundation-uk/r/towie-treat-for-teen-with-rare-cancer,c9322621</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1147438</guid><description><![CDATA[News release and photo for immediate use
Tuesday 23 October 2012
14 year old Hayley Stroud has never missed an episode of The Only Way is Essex (TOWIE). And when she was diagnosed with a very rare form of cancer, the show gave her something to focus on during hospital stays. So when Make-A-Wish Foundation® UK, the charity that grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening conditions, asked Hayley what her one wish was she of course chose to go to the set of the ITV show…

When Hayley arrived at Sugar Hut on Thursday 18 October, TOWIE star Lauren Pope was]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2012 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Theme park thrill for Finlay</title><link>http://news.cision.com/make-a-wish-foundation-uk/r/theme-park-thrill-for-finlay,c9319830</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1143093</guid><description><![CDATA[News release and photo for immediate use
Wednesday 17 October 2012
Five year old Finlay Taylor was diagnosed with Leukaemia in December last year. On Wednesday 12 September Make-A-Wish Foundation® UK, the charity that grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening conditions, granted his wish to meet Spiderman at LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort!

Finlay’s Mum, Angela, kept his wish a surprise until they were on their way to LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort. She said: “Finlay was so excited when it dawned on him that he was on his way to meet Spiderman!” Finlay spent the]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2012 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mister Maker makes Harvey’s day</title><link>http://news.cision.com/make-a-wish-foundation-uk/r/mister-maker-makes-harvey-s-day,c9319488</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1142311</guid><description><![CDATA[News release and photo for immediate use
Tuesday 16 October 2012
Five year old Harvey Nelson was diagnosed with cancer in July 2011. During hospital visits Harvey was kept occupied with the CBeebies art magazine which featured arts and crafts from children’s character Mister Maker. So when Make-A-Wish Foundation® UK, the charity that grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening conditions, asked Harvey what his one wish would be he chose to meet Mister Maker…

Make-A-Wish arranged for Harvey, who is from Bracknell, to attend the LolliBop Festival in Regent’]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2012 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Magical mascot moment for football fan</title><link>http://news.cision.com/make-a-wish-foundation-uk/r/magical-mascot-moment-for-football-fan,c9309985</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1124614</guid><description><![CDATA[News release and photo for immediate use
Wednesday 26 September 2012
Six year old Deakon Beavers from Thornton-Cleveleys began chemotherapy treatment at just 17 days old. Now six, Deakon is a big Blackpool Football Club fan so Make-A-Wish Foundation® UK, the charity that grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening conditions, organised a very special trip for him…

Deakon spent Saturday 22 September at the club’s training ground meeting the players, including his favourite player Tom Ince, and watching them train. He was then invited back on Monday 24]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2012 09:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Nicky Hambleton-Jones make-over marks charity milestone</title><link>http://news.cision.com/make-a-wish-foundation-uk/r/nicky-hambleton-jones-make-over-marks-charity-milestone,c9304016</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1113429</guid><description><![CDATA[News release and photo for immediate use
Wednesday 12 September 2012
On 30 August 2012, Make--A-Wish Foundation® UK, the charity that grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening conditions, granted its 8000th wish to 15 year old Mischka Richards who was diagnosed with cancer last December. After losing her hair, and her confidence, Mischka decided that she wanted her wish to be a confidence-boosting make-over day with Nicky Hambleton-Jones. Mischka said: “I would love to get my self-esteem back”…

Mischka immediately started chemotherapy after being]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:30:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Olly Murs makes Lucy’s day!</title><link>http://news.cision.com/make-a-wish-foundation-uk/r/olly-murs-makes-lucy-s-day-,c9295932</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1099416</guid><description><![CDATA[News release and photo for immediate use
Tuesday 28 August 2012
16 year old Lucy McCloy, from Edinburgh, had her wish granted last month when she met her idol, Olly Murs, thanks to Make--A-Wish Foundation® UK – the charity that grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening conditions.

Lucy, who was diagnosed with Pilocytic Astrocytoma (a brain tumour) when she was just two, saw Olly perform earlier this year but she hardly remembers the experience due to her memory being significantly affected by the tumour, so it came as no surprise that her one wish was]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2012 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Katie Piper makes teen’s wish a reality</title><link>http://news.cision.com/make-a-wish-foundation-uk/r/katie-piper-makes-teen-s-wish-a-reality,c9294531</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1095218</guid><description><![CDATA[News release and photo for immediate use
Wednesday 22 August 2012
17-year-old Abigail Butchers has been through more than most her age. At 16 she was diagnosed with Aplastic Anaemia – a condition that causes bone marrow failure – and subsequently missed school, spent a month in isolation and underwent gruelling treatment. On 9 July Make-A-Wish Foundation® UK, the charity that grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening conditions, granted her wish to meet the person who inspired her to stay strong – Katie Piper.

Abbie, who is from Freshwater, Isle of]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2012 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Olympic memories will live on for 53 children</title><link>http://news.cision.com/make-a-wish-foundation-uk/r/olympic-memories-will-live-on-for-53-children,c9292914</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1091669</guid><description><![CDATA[News release for immediate use
Thursday 16 August 2012
For 53 children from all over the world, attending the London 2012 Olympics was not just an unforgettable experience – it was a distraction from painful treatment, a break from endless hospital appointments, an opportunity to spend precious time together as a family and a chance to create some truly magical memories…

The children, who came with their families from all over the US, Europe and Canada, were given the opportunity to attend after asking Make-A-Wish to grant their Olympic wishes. Between them they watched 25 sports, over]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:56:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Steam train surprise for Archie</title><link>http://news.cision.com/make-a-wish-foundation-uk/r/steam-train-surprise-for-archie,c9291394</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1089065</guid><description><![CDATA[News release and photo for immediate use
Tuesday 14 August 2012
When Louise Waterton was five months pregnant she was told her baby had Pulmonary Atresia with VSD – a congenital heart disease. Now three, Archie is obsessed with steam trains so Make--A-Wish Foundation® UK, the charity that grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening conditions, sent him on a very special day out...

On the morning of his wish Archie, who is from Dorking, was taken by limousine to the Mid Hants Railway ‘Watercress Line’ in Hampshire where he was shown around the train shed]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2012 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jenson Button grants teen’s wish</title><link>http://news.cision.com/make-a-wish-foundation-uk/r/jenson-button-grants-teen-s-wish,c9286314</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1078235</guid><description><![CDATA[News release and photo for immediate use
Monday 23 July 2012
18 year old Matthew Hawthorne lives with genetic disorder Coffin-Lowry Syndrome. In May, he was granted his wish to meet Jenson Button by Make-A-Wish Foundation® UK, the charity that grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening conditions…

Matthew, who is from Bangor (County Down), loves Formula 1. So it came as no surprise that his wish was to meet Make-A-Wish Patron and F1 driver, Jenson Button. On the day of his wish, Matthew and his Dad, Mark, were taken to the McLaren Technology Centre in]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Olympic synchronised swimmer becomes Ambassador for Make-A-Wish</title><link>http://news.cision.com/make-a-wish-foundation-uk/r/olympic-synchronised-swimmer-becomes-ambassador-for-make-a-wish,c9284940</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1075256</guid><description><![CDATA[News release for immediate use
Monday 16 July 2012
Make-A-Wish Foundation® UK, the charity that grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening conditions, is delighted to announce Great Britain synchronised swimmer Jenna Randall as its newest Ambassador.

Jenna, 23, started synchronised swimming when she was seven after watching her sister performing. Jenna went on to win silver in the women’s solo event at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne and then again at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi. Jenna, who is the British synchronised swimming team]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2012 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Casualty star makes teen’s wish a reality</title><link>http://news.cision.com/make-a-wish-foundation-uk/r/casualty-star-makes-teen-s-wish-a-reality,c9282418</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1070854</guid><description><![CDATA[News release and photo for immediate use
Monday 9 July 2012
Jennifer Harkness, 17, was diagnosed with cancer five years ago. On 7 June, Make-A-Wish Foundation® UK, the charity that grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening conditions, granted her wish to meet new Casualty actor, and her idol, Alex Walkinshaw…

On arrival at the set of Casualty, Alex was waiting to meet Jennifer – she was so excited she dropped a cup of water over herself! Jennifer spent the day watching Alex’s scenes ahead of his debut appearance on 30 June, having lunch with him and]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2012 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Terrific Thomas Land wish for Jacob</title><link>http://news.cision.com/make-a-wish-foundation-uk/r/terrific-thomas-land-wish-for-jacob,c9280332</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision515073</guid><description><![CDATA[News release and photo for immediate use
Wednesday 4 July 2012
When Jacob Owen was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at just 18 months old he was given a 20% chance of surviving. Now four, his family decided he deserved an extra special day and so they got in touch with Make-A-Wish Foundation® UK, the charity that grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening conditions, which granted his wish to go to Thomas Land…

Jacob, who is from Bristol, has always loved Thomas the Tank Engine but during treatment, when he was in isolation and toys had to be wipe-clean, his]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jul 2012 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Testicular cancer teen meets Stephen Fry</title><link>http://news.cision.com/make-a-wish-foundation-uk/r/testicular-cancer-teen-meets-stephen-fry,c9280069</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision514562</guid><description><![CDATA[News release and photo for immediate use
Tuesday 3 July 2012
Last year, at just 14 years old, Ted Mackey was diagnosed with Testicular Cancer. On 11 June 2012 Ted had his ultimate wish granted – to meet Stephen Fry – thanks to Make-A-Wish Foundation® UK, the charity that grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening conditions.

Now 15, Ted, who is from County Armagh, has always loved Stephen Fry. During chemotherapy treatment, when he was feeling very low, it was Stephen’s autobiography, QI and Blackadder that helped get him through – they never failed to]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2012 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Christchurch boy cooks with celebrity chef</title><link>http://news.cision.com/make-a-wish-foundation-uk/r/christchurch-boy-cooks-with-celebrity-chef,c9262335</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision496617</guid><description><![CDATA[News release and photo for immediate use
Tuesday 22 May 2012
When eight year old Matthew Jackson was in hospital being treated for Leukaemia, he watched cookery programmes to help pass the time. Last month, Make-A-Wish Foundation® UK, the charity that grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening conditions, sent Matt to The Kids Cookery School in London for a private cooking lesson with celebrity chef Alex MacKay…

Matt, who is from Christchurch, arrived at The Kids Cookery School with his Mum, Catherine, and was immediately whisked into the kitchen by Alex.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fashion designer fun for Jessica</title><link>http://news.cision.com/make-a-wish-foundation-uk/r/fashion-designer-fun-for-jessica,c9259968</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision494754</guid><description><![CDATA[News release and photo for immediate use
Wednesday 16 May 2012
Unlike most eight year olds, Jessica Maybury from Rowley Regis knows what she wants to be when she grows up – a fashion designer. After being diagnosed with a condition that causes bone marrow failure she turned to the team at Make-A-Wish Foundation® UK, the charity that grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening conditions, to see if they could make her dream job a reality...

On 17 April Jessica was escorted by limousine to Marks & Spencer’s Paddington offices where she was immediately]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Superhero surprise for seven year old</title><link>http://news.cision.com/make-a-wish-foundation-uk/r/superhero-surprise-for-seven-year-old,c9259084</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision492938</guid><description><![CDATA[News release and photo for immediate use
Friday 11 May 2012
Seven year old Oliver Butt from Tiverton is mad about superheroes! So when Oliver, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2009, was asked what his special wish would be…he chose a superhero lunch!

Oliver’s wish, which was granted by Make-A-Wish Foundation® UK, the charity that grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening conditions, started with a surprise knock on his hotel room door only for him to be greeted by not one but four superheroes – Spiderman, Supergirl, Batgirl and his favourite character]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Joe Calzaghe grants young fan’s wish</title><link>http://news.cision.com/make-a-wish-foundation-uk/r/joe-calzaghe-grants-young-fan-s-wish,c9257610</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision491387</guid><description><![CDATA[News release and photo for immediate use
Wednesday 9 May 2012
Boxing legend Joe Calzaghe has come out of retirement to make seven year old Owen Allen’s wish come true! Owen, who battled cancer, met his idol on Thursday 3 May thanks to Make-A-Wish Foundation® UK, the charity that grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening conditions.

On the day of his wish, Owen and his family were picked up in a limousine and taken to All Stars Boxing Gym in Harrow where they were greeted by Joe. A star-struck Owen did some warm-up skipping with Joe before getting into]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 08:56:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ernie’s wish was full steam ahead!</title><link>http://news.cision.com/make-a-wish-foundation-uk/r/ernie-s-wish-was-full-steam-ahead-,c9253662</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision487434</guid><description><![CDATA[News release and photo for immediate use
Tuesday 1 May 2012
Ernie Brown, from Saffron Walden in Essex, was diagnosed with eye cancer at just three months old. Now four, Ernie is fascinated with trains. When Make-A-Wish Foundation® UK, the charity that grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening conditions, asked Ernie what his one wish would be, it came as no surprise that it involved trains…

On Thursday 12 April Ernie and his family were treated to a special day at Barrow Hill Roundhouse in Chesterfield where they got to see the Tornado steam train.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>