Wish comes true for Kiama Downs boy Dexter Heffernan.

Good vibes alert !!! We've just granted our 156 wish !!! Little Dexter Heffernan (@lovedexter3 ) was all smiles after receiving his brand new $7000 walking aid from KidzWish this morning. The walker was made possible thanks to funds raised from our bowls day family. Local kids matter. To everyone involved, we couldn't say a bigger THANK YOU - you're incredible! WATCH WIN News Illawarra or 9 News Illawarra tonight for full story.

"The KidzWish team have helped support Jake over the last 12 months offering more support then I can ever ask for. Their more of a family of familiar faces that always put a smile on Jake's face whether its Jake forming friendships at music and dance or rolling around playing chair ball with Beth at sports academy ... we are always supported and having fun. Jake has ASD, ADHD & a learning difficulty. KidzWish have helped set goals to improve his over all well-being in the areas of social, speech ,and physio. I have seen great progress working along side Suzy who has worked her magic in correcting Jake's stability, agility and stride. He can now weave through cones and walk for much longer periods of time without tiring. Making sport more enjoyable. We have also attended social speech therapy groups that have assisted Jake in working on slowing down conversations with peers and forming friendships. Private speech sessions are also ongoing at KidzWish, giving Jake one on one support to reach his goals. KidzWish are always making us feel welcomes by inviting us to events,which gives Jake another opportunity to catch-up with his friends from programs and for me its always a great reason to touch base and talk to the other mums and network in a safe comfortable environment." - Carleen and Dan, KidzWish parents

Subway Illawarra stores are donating $1 from each sub sold today. Funds helping the development of the new KidzWish Place.

The amazing team at CBD Dental - 3 Locations Wollongong, Coniston, Mittagong have donated a huge amount of money to KidzWish.

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And that's a wrap for another year! A massive THANKS to everyone who got involved this #KidzWishDay! Our orange army of volunteers @laurennn___17 @taylathiele4 @jessicaweekes07 @daisycpclarke @laurapetkovska were out and about selling KidzWish merchandise, collecting donations, and spreading the message of LOCAL KIDS MATTER.

Let's have an orange day! Here's a message from KidzWish ambassador Greg Page ⭐️ DONATE NOW www.kidzwish.org.au