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A Special Wish Foundation of Southwest Ohio

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A Special Wish Foundation of Southwest Ohio

Granting Special Wishes to local children in the Dayton & Cincinnati, OH areas. The mission of A Special Wish Foundation, Inc.

is to grant the wish of a child or adolescent (birth through age 20) who has been diagnosed by a physician with a life-threatening disorder. Since 1983, the Dayton Chapter of A Special Wish Foundation, Inc. has granted over 1,750 wishes to children living in the Dayton Region. We are thankful to the many Dayton area companies, organizations, individuals and volunteers for their generous donations and support. As of January 2022, we now serve Southwest Ohio which includes Mercer, Auglaize, Shleby, Darke, Miami, Champaign, Clark, Preble, Montgomery, Greene, Butler, Warren, Clinton, Hamilton, Clermont, Brown, Highland, Adams, Scioto, and Pike counties.

09/09/2026

Thank you to the students of the Fairmont High School Hope Squad for joining us today for the A Wish for a Better Tomorrow breakfast. Seen here with ASW Board of Directors Chair, Dr. David Roer. Kettering City Schools

09/08/2026

What a special way to spend Labor Day! ❤️

Yesterday, Special Wish kid Blakely had the chance to ride in Kettering’s Holiday at Home parade in a Lightning McQueen car, owned and driven by community member Dan Gibson! 🏎️✨

Blakely was joined by The Dayton Woman's Club President Margaret as they honored DWC founding member Annamae Barney-Horman and her remarkable legacy of caring for children and families throughout the Dayton community.

And there was plenty to celebrate! Blakely’s Special Wish to visit Walt Disney World is coming true this November! 💫

Thank you to the Dayton Woman’s Club, Dan Gibson, and everyone who helped make this possible!

08/26/2026

Did you know one of the largest all-Pontiac shows in the country happens right here in the Dayton area? 🏁

The Trans Am Nationals brings Pontiac and Trans Am enthusiasts from across the country and even around the world to Fairborn. Some travel thousands of miles, and some even ship their cars internationally just to be part of the show!

And it’s happening THIS WEEKEND at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Fairborn!

Even better, proceeds from the event benefit A Special Wish Foundation and help us grant wishes to local children battling life-threatening illnesses. 💙

You don’t have to be a car enthusiast to stop out and see what makes this event so special. Come check out some incredible cars, support a great cause and experience one of the biggest events of its kind in the country!

📍 DoubleTree by Hilton
2800 Presidential Dr., Fairborn, OH 45324

Learn More - https://tanationals.org/

08/21/2026

As we gear up to tee off this evening at the Golf Club at Yankee Trace for Glow FORE Wishes 2026, we would like to thank some more of our sponsors who help make this night a success!

Light up the Night Sponsor: Buckeye Pools
Late Night Breakfast Sponsor: First Financial Bank
Cart Sponsor (and our putting green sponsor!): Re-Bath Dayton
Contest Sponsor: VFW 5434 Brown and Small Post

We look forward to a wonderful evening to support granting Special Wishes to local children facing life-threatening illnesses!

08/19/2026

As we gear up for Glow FORE Wishes 2026, we’re excited to shine the spotlight on two incredible families whose generosity helps make this special event possible! ⛳✨

A huge THANK YOU to our Presenting Sponsor, the Soin Family, and our Course Sponsor, the Gniazdowski Family, for their generous support of A Special Wish Foundation! 💙

As a former wish family, the Gniazdowskis know firsthand the impact a wish can have, making their continued support of our mission especially meaningful.

As our two largest sponsors of Glow FORE Wishes, the support of the Soin and Gniazdowski families plays an important role in making this event a success and helping us continue granting life-changing wishes to local children battling life-threatening illnesses.

We are incredibly grateful to the Soin and Gniazdowski families for believing in our mission and helping us Glow FORE Wishes! 🌟

08/17/2026

Dinosaurs, Dragons, and… MrBeast?!

With a BIG love for dinosaurs (and dragons too!), Sebastian’s Special Wish recently came true! Sebastian and his family explored Dinosaur World, EPIC Universe, and even had some Disney World magic along the way.

While staying at Give Kids The World, Sebastian and his family even got a surprise visit from MrBeast before he opened Magic Kingdom early just for Wish Families!

Beyond all the fun and adventure, the trip gave Sebastian’s family something even more meaningful. His parents shared, “It was the first time in a long time that we were able to simply relax as a family and not have to worry about anything.”

A huge thank you to Beast Philanthropy and Give Kids the World for helping make Sebastian’s Special Wish come true! ✨

08/15/2026

Today, we had the joy of celebrating a very special milestone: Wish Kid Bradley’s 30th birthday!

Back in 2005, A Special Wish Foundation granted Bradley’s Special Wish to visit Kiawah Island. Now, more than 20 years later, Bradley is celebrating his birthday by giving back to the organization that helped make his wish come true. In lieu of gifts, he’s asking friends and family to make a donation to A Special Wish Foundation so that more local children can experience the joy of having their own Special Wish granted.

Bradley, it was an honor to celebrate 30 with you today. Seeing a Wish Kid grow up and choose to pay that kindness forward is a beautiful reminder that the impact of a wish can last a lifetime.

Happy 30th Birthday, Bradley! 🎉🎂⭐ Thank you for continuing to be such a special part of the ASW family.

08/13/2026

We're looking for a few more volunteers to help on the course during Glow Fore Wishes! ⛳✨

No golf knowledge or experience is needed. Just bring a positive attitude and a willingness to help create a fun, memorable evening for our golfers, all while supporting local children facing life-threatening illnesses.

Interested in lending a hand? Send us a message or sign up today. We'd love to have you on our volunteer team! 💙

Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/AnnnVQM

08/12/2026

We're honored to announce that Kelley King WDTN will serve as the emcee for our upcoming Wish for a Better Tomorrow Mission Breakfast.

Kelley's connection to A Special Wish Foundation is deeply personal. After battling leukemia, she was granted a Special Wish in 2004 for a shopping spree.

Over 20 years later, she's helping us share the power of a Special Wish and the hope it brings to children and families facing life-threatening illnesses.

Join Kelley and our community as we come together to make a lasting impact and help create more life-changing wishes to local children.

We can't wait to see you at the Wish for a Better Tomorrow Mission Breakfast! 💙

Wednesday, September 9
Sinclair Community College Ponitz Center
7:45am

Secure your tickets or sponsorship today: https://ASWBreakfast.givesmart.com

Address

741 Valley Street
Dayton, OH
45404

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

Website

https://www.aspecialwishswo.org/

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