Vivien’s wish was to have a tablet for school, so that she could keep up with her studies and stay in touch with her classmates and friends. She has a long way to go, but she’s so cheerful and radiates kindness. Vivien is surrounded by a loving family and a circle of caring friends.

I wish for you to be very happy and full of smiles from now on, too.


We would like to thank Forbes Magyarország, that with their support also Vivien's wish got fulfilled.

Tamara had been eagerly waiting for her wish to come true. As soon as she received the tablet, she immediately started unboxing it. Her joy was incredible. Tamara said that now she also has her own tablet and she’s going to watch a lot of cartoons on it.


We would like to thank Forbes Magyarország, that with their support also Tamara's wish got fulfilled.

Please read Aleksander's own report how his very special wish became fulfilled:

Since I was a small kid and first started playing the cello, I have always had two wishes:

• to have my own, unique master cello that would give me wings, and
  
• to meet Yo-Yo Ma, who to me is quite possibly the most creative classical performing artist of our time.

Yo-Yo Ma is not only a musician, but also an incredibly versatile, renaissance person whose spirit has always propelled me forward. Until last year, I believed nothing could stop me from chasing my dreams to one day become one of the best cellists on the planet. From the age of six, I won various international competitions, received media attention through Virtuosos and the Goldene Note, and, for the past six years, I had the privilege of studying under István Várdai in Vienna.

But in January 2024, when I was diagnosed with a fast-growing brain tumor, my entire world turned upside down. I was blessed with incredible support from my family, friends, school, and many organizations who stood by me during this journey. Yet, above all, it has been Csodalámpa that allowed me to keep living my dreams.

Thanks to Csodalámpa, last week I had the privilege of meeting and making music with my great inspiration, Yo-Yo Ma in North-Germany, Osnabrück, after his opening performance at the Morgenland Festival.

From the moment we arrived, everything was exceptional.

Yo-Yo Ma welcomed each of us with big hugs, as though we would have been old friends. Then he immediately placed his Stradivari in my hands. We played Vivaldi’s double concerto together. It was incredible to become a team with him, experiencing firsthand his spontaneity, energy, and deep humanity.
After we finished, Yo-Yo Ma encouraged me to go on and to play more. So I played Bach and Wieniawski for him.

I understood that we would have a short meeting, but it turned into a full hour of music, fun, joy and inspiration. I still don’t quite have the words to express what this meant to me.

What Yo-Yo Ma gave me (and all of us) was beyond words.
The moments of making music together with him have become the most powerful, healing memory of my life—one that I will treasure forever. I would like to thank the tireless support of the Csodalámpa team, without whom the meeting could not have taken place.

Playing together - a dream come true

In the name of Aleksander we would like to thank Yo Yo Ma for his kind help for fulfilling Aleks' wish, Ms. Anke Schauer, project manager and Mr. M. Dreyer, Aritistic Director of Morgenland Festival Osnabrück, and last but not least Ms Jenniffer Chen from Sound Posting / Office of Yo Yo Ma for organising the meeting.
We would also like to thank the support of Budapest Marriott Hotel, MVM Zrt. and our private sponsors, among them Ágnes, Zsuzsanna, and the colleagues of Morgan Stanley.

David Sinkovics
wish coordinator
Osnabrück, June 30, 2025

Patrik is still a student, but he already knows he wants to be a welder. His hobby is playing football.

Today I was pleased to give the boy the mobile phone in the name of the Magic Lamp Foundation that he had been longing for.

Patrik went home happily with his new phone.

We would like to thank the generous guests and management of the Corinthia Budapest as well as our private sponsors, for making Patrik's wish come true with their help!

Early in the morning, the small group met at the airport. The two families got to know each other and waited excitedly for departure. With the help of the WizzAir representative, we were the first to board the plane. Blanka and Milán each received a gift package from the crew, and upon landing in Paris, they were allowed to see the “sea of displays” inside the cockpit.

After checking in to our accommodation, the real adventure began. We visited the newly reopened Notre Dame, admired the stunning stained glass windows of Sainte Chapelle, and took a sightseeing boat ride on the Seine.

On Friday, the city greeted us with gloomy weather, but this didn’t dampen the group’s enthusiasm—we set off on our daily excursion. Our first stop was the Louvre, followed by the Opera House, the famous Place Vendôme, and a walk through the Tuileries Garden all the way to Place de la Concorde, where the Obelisk stands. Along the way, we enjoyed a delicious pastry at one of Paris’s renowned patisseries, Cedric Grolet. We saw many “iconic” buildings: the Grand Palais, Petit Palais, the Élysée Palace—too many to list! We continued our walk along the Champs-Élysées.

Blanka was thrilled to visit the Dior Museum, while Milán and I tried the hamburgers at Five Guys. After a short rest, we admired the Arc de Triomphe. Since we still had some energy left, we took the metro to the Pompidou Center and also saw the remains of the Bastille.

Saturday brought great excitement as we headed to the Eiffel Tower. After climbing two floors, we took the elevator to the top. Luckily, the earlier rain had stopped and the skies had cleared a bit, offering us an incredible view. We spent a long time taking in the panoramic sights of Paris.

Our next destination was Sacré-Cœur. We were greeted by a bustling and cheerful crowd at the basilica and throughout Montmartre. We strolled through streets full of shops, visited the “I Love You” wall—where the phrase is written in 250 languages including Hungarian—and of course, saw the Moulin Rouge.

On Sunday, before heading home, we visited the Dôme des Invalides to see Napoleon’s tomb.

Blanka and Milán returned home with countless memories and spent unforgettable days in the French capital. They enjoyed the sights, the many beautiful experiences, and the delights of French cuisine. This experience will surely stay in their hearts forever.

On behalf of Milán, we would like to express our heartfelt thanks to our supporters: Wizz Air Hungary Ltd., Henkel Magyarország Kft., and our private sponsor Renáta, whose help made yet another child’s dream come true.

Early in the morning, the small group met at the airport. The two families got to know each other and waited excitedly for departure. With the help of the WizzAir representative, we were the first to board the plane. Blanka and Milán each received a gift package from the crew, and upon landing in Paris, they were invited to view the “sea of displays” inside the cockpit.

After checking into our accommodation, the real adventure began. We visited the newly reopened Notre Dame Cathedral, admired the stunning stained glass windows of Sainte Chapelle, and went on a sightseeing boat cruise along the Seine.

On Friday, the city greeted us with cloudy weather, but this didn’t dampen the spirits of the group—we set off on our daily excursion. Our first stop was the Louvre, followed by the Opera House, the famous Place Vendôme, and a walk through the Tuileries Garden all the way to Place de la Concorde, where the Obelisk stands. Along the way, we enjoyed a delicious pastry at one of Paris’s most famous patisseries, Cedric Grolet. We saw many “iconic” buildings: the Grand Palais, Petit Palais, the Élysée Palace—too many to list! We continued our walk along the Champs-Élysées.

Blanka was thrilled to visit the Dior Museum, while Milán and I enjoyed burgers at Five Guys. After a short rest, we admired the Arc de Triomphe. Since we still had energy, we took the metro to the Pompidou Center and also saw the remains of the Bastille.

Saturday brought great excitement as we headed to the Eiffel Tower. After climbing two floors, we took the elevator to the very top. Fortunately, the earlier rain had stopped and the skies had cleared, offering us a breathtaking view. We spent a long time admiring the Parisian panorama.

Our next destination was Sacré-Cœur. We were welcomed by a bustling and joyful atmosphere at the basilica and throughout Montmartre. We walked through the shop-lined streets, visited the “I Love You” wall—where the phrase is written in 250 languages, including Hungarian—and of course, saw the Moulin Rouge.

On Sunday, before our return home, we visited the Dôme des Invalides and viewed Napoleon’s tomb.

Blanka and Milán returned home with countless experiences and spent unforgettable days in the French capital. They enjoyed the sights, the many beautiful moments, and the delights of French cuisine. This is an experience that will surely stay in their hearts forever.

On behalf of Blanka, we extend our heartfelt thanks to our supporters: Wizz Air Hungary Ltd., the Pro Filii Alapítvány, Henkel Magyarország Kft., Ildikó &. Gabor and their bridal guests for helping us make this young lady’s dream come true.

Zoltán's old dream was a Sony PlayStation 5 game console.

He has been in Pécs for treatment since December. He and his mother are in a foundation-run accommodation. I visited Zoli here and handed over the much-awaited gift. He was very happy and started unpacking his toy. He thanks it to everyone.

Once again, we were able to bring a big smile to the face of a child in need!

We are grateful to the management and the generous guests of the Budapest Marriott Hotel and our private donors for their support – thanks to them, Zoli’s wish could come true.

Birthday miracle: Anna got the ping pong table she had wished for. She recently finished her treatment, and a special surprise awaited her just in time for her birthday: she got her wish, which is a ping pong table. Anna happily took possession of the table and played the first game with her brother that very same day.

"We used to have a small table, the play worked well on it, I still need to practice a little on the new table." Anna said with a laugh. From now on, table tennis is not only a game for her, but also a joyful symbol of a new beginning.


Thank you for the continued support of the management and generous guests of the Budapest Marriott Hotel, they made Anna's greatest wish come true.

Zsófi is a 10th-grade student at a secondary school in Debrecen. She likes to study, but in her spare time she also likes to make trainig, travel or simply be with her girlfriends.

She requested a smart watch from the Magic Lamp Foundation, which has several functions, so she can use it in many ways.

Zsófi happily looked at the watch, then attached it to her wrist, as if she never wanted to take it off again.

We would like to thank the generous guests and management of the Corinthia Budapest as well as our private sponsors, for making Zsófi's wish come true with their help!

The little boy came home from kindergarten when he had a big surprise: the coveted playground was waiting for him in their backyard. Armold and his brother immediately took over the slide, the swing and the climbing frame.

Arnold's happiness was boundless.




We thank the generous guests and management of the Corinthia Hotel Budapest, and our private sponsors for helping us to fulfil the little boy's wish!

Erika Gárdos
wish coordinator
Debrecen, 14.10.2024

Amira’s long-cherished dream was to see Billie Eilish live.

Her dream came true in Prague, thanks to the Magic Lamp Foundation and the Czech member organization of the Wish Alliance, the Zlata Rybka (Golden Fish) Foundation.

Please enjoy Amira’s email:

From: Amira ***** amira@gmail.com
Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 4:33 PM
To: Erika Gárdos gardos.erika@csodalampa.hu
Subject: Wish

The Billie Eilish concert was an unforgettable experience for me—my dream came true. I had such a great time at the concert, and I had wanted to go to a Billie Eilish concert for a very long time because I really love her music, and she is my favorite singer.

Prague is also a beautiful place. Before the concert, we had time for a bit of sightseeing and saw some amazing places. The accommodation was also great—the breakfast was delicious, and our room was lovely.

It was a truly wonderful and unforgettable experience. Thank you to everyone involved in organizing it!

Best regards,

****** Amira


Amira’s mother, Andrea, also shared how much the experience meant to her daughter. A few days earlier, she wrote to us:

Dear Éva, Erika, and Beáta,

Last night, Amira and her father returned home safe, happy, and full of wonderful memories.

Thank you for the organization, the experiences, the amazing hotel, and the fantastic spot at the concert.

Everything was so professionally arranged—what a great team!

Amira had a magical weekend in Prague that she will always remember. She’ll send her experience report later this week.

Thank you once again!

The ****** Family

We would like to thank our private supporters, including the generous guests and the management of Corinthia Budapest, the E.ON Hungária Zrt. and the Zlata Rybka Foundation for helping us fulfill Amira’s wish.

Éva Patzauer and Erika Gárdos
wish coordinators
Prague, May 30, 2025

Dávid’s long-held dream came true when he visited the legendary stadium of Liverpool Football Club, Anfield Road.
The visit took place on a sunny day in May, when even the notoriously unpredictable English weather showed mercy for Dávid’s sake and revealed its sunny side. The unusually warm 22 degrees Celsius gave the perfect opportunity to enjoy a few ice creams along the way.

Throughout the day, Dávid explored the stadium stands, imagining what it must be like when 61,000 fans sing the iconic "You’ll Never Walk Alone." He visited the players’ locker rooms, usually hidden from supporters' eyes, tried out the bench, touched the perfectly trimmed grass, and attentively viewed the highly treasured trophy collection in the museum.
After the stadium and museum tour, Dávid had the chance to attend an unforgettable dinner in a private room at the stadium, accompanied by Liverpool legends such as Bruce Grobbelaar, Jamie Carragher, and several others.

“Liverpool is not (just) a team, it’s a family,” said Bruce Grobbelaar, the legendary goalkeeper. For a moment, we all felt like part of that “family” during the evening.
For little Dávid, the song echoed loud and clear: "You’ll Never Walk Alone."

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Dávid’s mother sent us these kind words:

Dear Csodalámpa Foundation,

We would like to express our gratitude that, with your help, Dávid and his father were able to travel to Liverpool and take part in the season-ending event of the Liverpool supporters' foundation for people with disabilities!
They had a fantastic time and collected wonderful, unforgettable memories.
Ted and his lovely wife were incredible hosts who went out of their way to make them feel welcome and comfortable.
The invited famous guests, the organizers, and all the participants were so kind and attentive to my son — it meant a lot to him!

He also received many gifts, which made him very happy!

Attila is a warm-hearted and wonderful person, an excellent travel companion. He supported them every step of the way and was incredibly kind and attentive throughout the entire trip. We are deeply thankful to him as well!

The weather was also in our favor, allowing time for a stadium visit, boat ride, and sightseeing — all of which created unforgettable experiences for them.

My heart is filled with joy to finally see my son happy and smiling again after a terrible year of hospital treatments.
We are forever grateful for your work!

With love,

Dávid’s mom



On behalf of Dávid, we sincerely thank Mr. Ted Morris for inviting him to this very special event, our private supporters, as well as Ayvens Magyarország, for making this little boy’s dream come true!

Ketrin, Dorina, Dávid, and Tamás had been eagerly awaiting this Disneyland Paris adventure. Our journey was filled with touching, emotional moments.

It began with the warm, friendly welcome from Wizz Air at the airport. Ketrin’s worries and fears—not only about flying but also about the strange-looking device that lifted both wheelchairs up to the boarding level of the aircraft—quickly faded thanks to the encouragement of the Wizz Air staff. Onboard, in addition to a kind welcome, the children received special attention. Later, they were even invited into the cockpit and continued their exciting journey as happy recipients of gift packages.

Upon arriving at the elegant Disneyland hotel, another surprise awaited the children’s team: a new package filled with games and treasures. At the reception, we were met by Francesco, a French-speaking Italian volunteer, who became our friendly, resourceful, and highly attentive guide for the afternoon exploration. He expertly helped us reach the various attractions and shows on time, and we greatly appreciated his local knowledge and willingness to assist.

The Pixar film Together, accompanied by a live orchestra, the personal encounters with costumed characters, and the open-air and indoor adventures set in various magical worlds—by rail, roller, water, or air—all offered unforgettable experiences for both children and parents. It’s true that the more thrilling adventures evoked mixed feelings among our more daring team members (like the free-falling elevator in the Tower of Terror).

By the evening of the first day, the group was so tired that we postponed the fireworks until the following day. We later regretted this decision, as the Easter weekend crowds grew even larger by then. Still, we watched in awe as the fireworks were enhanced by a dazzling light show, dancing drones, and a beautiful musical soundtrack.

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Fortunately, with the Wish card, we received priority access and special attention everywhere, though even with this, navigating the crowds in a wheelchair was not easy. On the second day, the large group split into smaller ones—the boys ventured into the bolder, more action-packed "territories." The spectacular parade of storybook characters brought tremendous joy and excitement to the children. Magnificent floats and costumes passed by, and everyone watched in wonder. During our walk through the park, we witnessed several touching moments when passing characters gave special attention to the girls in wheelchairs—with warm smiles, kind words, hugs, high-fives, and of course, the obligatory group photos.

On the final day, our time was limited due to our return flight, but we still made room in the schedule to relive our rat’s-eye-view dash with Rémy through the thrilling dangers of the Ratatouille ride—amid giant feet and towering kitchen equipment.

By the end of the trip, the children were filled with a thousand new experiences and were thoroughly exhausted—not surprising, considering the enormous “MAGIC package” they received in just a few days.

On behalf of Tamás, we would like to thank Wizz Air Hungary Ltd, Disneyland Paris, Jet Travel, Henkel Magyarország Kft., the team of 'Csudapest' community server and Paplovagnak, and our private supporters, among them Tímea for making Tamás’ dream come true.

Ketrin, Dorina, Dávid, and Tamás had been eagerly awaiting this Disneyland Paris adventure. Our journey was filled with touching, emotional moments.

It began with the warm, friendly welcome from Wizz Air at the airport. Ketrin’s worries and fears—not only about flying but also about the strange-looking device that lifted both wheelchairs up to the boarding level of the aircraft—quickly faded thanks to the encouragement of the Wizz Air staff. Onboard, in addition to a kind welcome, the children received special attention. Later, they were even invited into the cockpit and continued their exciting journey as happy recipients of gift packages.

Upon arriving at the elegant Disneyland hotel, another surprise awaited the children’s team: a new package filled with games and treasures. At the reception, we were met by Francesco, a French-speaking Italian volunteer, who became our friendly, resourceful, and highly attentive guide for the afternoon exploration. He expertly helped us reach the various attractions and shows on time, and we greatly appreciated his local knowledge and willingness to assist.

The Pixar film Together, accompanied by a live orchestra, the personal encounters with costumed characters, and the open-air and indoor adventures set in various magical worlds—by rail, roller, water, or air—all offered unforgettable experiences for both children and parents. It’s true that the more thrilling adventures evoked mixed feelings among our more daring team members (like the free-falling elevator in the Tower of Terror).

By the evening of the first day, the group was so tired that we postponed the fireworks until the following day. We later regretted this decision, as the Easter weekend crowds grew even larger by then. Still, we watched in awe as the fireworks were enhanced by a dazzling light show, dancing drones, and a beautiful musical soundtrack.

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Fortunately, with the Wish card, we received priority access and special attention everywhere, though even with this, navigating the crowds in a wheelchair was not easy. On the second day, the large group split into smaller ones—the boys ventured into the bolder, more action-packed "territories." The spectacular parade of storybook characters brought tremendous joy and excitement to the children. Magnificent floats and costumes passed by, and everyone watched in wonder. During our walk through the park, we witnessed several touching moments when passing characters gave special attention to the girls in wheelchairs—with warm smiles, kind words, hugs, high-fives, and of course, the obligatory group photos.

On the final day, our time was limited due to our return flight, but we still made room in the schedule to relive our rat’s-eye-view dash with Rémy through the thrilling dangers of the Ratatouille ride—amid giant feet and towering kitchen equipment.

By the end of the trip, the children were filled with a thousand new experiences and were thoroughly exhausted—not surprising, considering the enormous “MAGIC package” they received in just a few days.

CENTER On behalf of Ketrin, we would like to thank Wizz Air Hungary Ltd, Disneyland Paris, Jet Travel, Forbes Hungary, MOL - New Europe Foundation, Kontron Hungary Kft.and our private supporters, among them Tímea for making Ketrin’s dream come true.

Ketrin, Dorina, Dávid, and Tamás had been eagerly awaiting this Disneyland Paris adventure. Our journey was filled with touching, emotional moments.

It began with the warm, friendly welcome from Wizz Air at the airport. Ketrin’s worries and fears—not only about flying but also about the strange-looking device that lifted both wheelchairs up to the boarding level of the aircraft—quickly faded thanks to the encouragement of the Wizz Air staff. Onboard, in addition to a kind welcome, the children received special attention. Later, they were even invited into the cockpit and continued their exciting journey as happy recipients of gift packages.

Upon arriving at the elegant Disneyland hotel, another surprise awaited the children’s team: a new package filled with games and treasures. At the reception, we were met by Francesco, a French-speaking Italian volunteer, who became our friendly, resourceful, and highly attentive guide for the afternoon exploration. He expertly helped us reach the various attractions and shows on time, and we greatly appreciated his local knowledge and willingness to assist.

The Pixar film Together, accompanied by a live orchestra, the personal encounters with costumed characters, and the open-air and indoor adventures set in various magical worlds—by rail, roller, water, or air—all offered unforgettable experiences for both children and parents. It’s true that the more thrilling adventures evoked mixed feelings among our more daring team members (like the free-falling elevator in the Tower of Terror).

By the evening of the first day, the group was so tired that we postponed the fireworks until the following day. We later regretted this decision, as the Easter weekend crowds grew even larger by then. Still, we watched in awe as the fireworks were enhanced by a dazzling light show, dancing drones, and a beautiful musical soundtrack.

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Fortunately, with the Wish card, we received priority access and special attention everywhere, though even with this, navigating the crowds in a wheelchair was not easy. On the second day, the large group split into smaller ones—the boys ventured into the bolder, more action-packed "territories." The spectacular parade of storybook characters brought tremendous joy and excitement to the children. Magnificent floats and costumes passed by, and everyone watched in wonder. During our walk through the park, we witnessed several touching moments when passing characters gave special attention to the girls in wheelchairs—with warm smiles, kind words, hugs, high-fives, and of course, the obligatory group photos.

On the final day, our time was limited due to our return flight, but we still made room in the schedule to relive our rat’s-eye-view dash with Rémy through the thrilling dangers of the Ratatouille ride—amid giant feet and towering kitchen equipment.

By the end of the trip, the children were filled with a thousand new experiences and were thoroughly exhausted—not surprising, considering the enormous “MAGIC package” they received in just a few days.

On behalf of Dorina, we would like to thank Wizz Air Hungary Ltd, Disneyland Paris, Jet Travel, PannErgy Nyrt., Sz-G Rapidus Kft., and our private supporters, including József, Evelin, Mária and Ramóna, for making Dávid’s dream come true.

Ketrin, Dorina, Dávid, and Tamás had been eagerly awaiting this Disneyland Paris adventure. Our journey was filled with touching, emotional moments.

It began with the warm, friendly welcome from Wizz Air at the airport. Ketrin’s worries and fears—not only about flying but also about the strange-looking device that lifted both wheelchairs up to the boarding level of the aircraft—quickly faded thanks to the encouragement of the Wizz Air staff. Onboard, in addition to a kind welcome, the children received special attention. Later, they were even invited into the cockpit and continued their exciting journey as happy recipients of gift packages.

Upon arriving at the elegant Disneyland hotel, another surprise awaited the children’s team: a new package filled with games and treasures. At the reception, we were met by Francesco, a French-speaking Italian volunteer, who became our friendly, resourceful, and highly attentive guide for the afternoon exploration. He expertly helped us reach the various attractions and shows on time, and we greatly appreciated his local knowledge and willingness to assist.

The Pixar film Together, accompanied by a live orchestra, the personal encounters with costumed characters, and the open-air and indoor adventures set in various magical worlds—by rail, roller, water, or air—all offered unforgettable experiences for both children and parents. It’s true that the more thrilling adventures evoked mixed feelings among our more daring team members (like the free-falling elevator in the Tower of Terror).

By the evening of the first day, the group was so tired that we postponed the fireworks until the following day. We later regretted this decision, as the Easter weekend crowds grew even larger by then. Still, we watched in awe as the fireworks were enhanced by a dazzling light show, dancing drones, and a beautiful musical soundtrack.

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Fortunately, with the Wish card, we received priority access and special attention everywhere, though even with this, navigating the crowds in a wheelchair was not easy. On the second day, the large group split into smaller ones—the boys ventured into the bolder, more action-packed "territories." The spectacular parade of storybook characters brought tremendous joy and excitement to the children. Magnificent floats and costumes passed by, and everyone watched in wonder. During our walk through the park, we witnessed several touching moments when passing characters gave special attention to the girls in wheelchairs—with warm smiles, kind words, hugs, high-fives, and of course, the obligatory group photos.

On the final day, our time was limited due to our return flight, but we still made room in the schedule to relive our rat’s-eye-view dash with Rémy through the thrilling dangers of the Ratatouille ride—amid giant feet and towering kitchen equipment.

By the end of the trip, the children were filled with a thousand new experiences and were thoroughly exhausted—not surprising, considering the enormous “MAGIC package” they received in just a few days.

On behalf of Dávid, we would like to thank Wizz Air Hungary Ltd, Disneyland Paris, Jet Travel, Forbes Magyarország, MVM Zrt., Arago Investment Holding Zrt. and our private supporters, among them Tímea for making Dávid’s dream come true.

Gergő knows everything about airplanes. In his free time, he explores various airports using 3D simulations, and he dreamed of flying on a “real, big” passenger aircraft – to anywhere. Since his brother Benedek’s wish was connected to the Vatican, it was only natural that the two brothers would travel to Rome together.

Gergő was fascinated even by the airport security check, and while waiting to boarding, he constantly watched the planes on the runways. The special wheelchair boarding was also very exciting, but no sooner had we taken a seat on the -at that time- empty plane than the captain came to greet the boys! He had a great conversation with Gergő about different airplanes, discussed the type of aircraft we were flying on, and what to expect.

Soon, Gergő was truly above the clouds, observing everything from his window seat. At the end of the hour-and-a-half flight, he praised the landing, and during disembarkation, he even got a peek into the cockpit, which brought him great joy.

On his way out, he was amazed at the size of the airport in Rome and the planes lined up there. He enjoyed the few days of vacation in Rome, but perhaps it is not an exaggeration to say that he was looking forward to the return trip – another chance to fly.

We thank our supporters – Wizz Air Hungary Ltd., Forbes Hungary, Feldobox - FDB Kft., Veszprém – Balaton Christian Culture Foundation, Mr. Péter Rudolf, the director of Vígszínház and the management of the theatre, as well as the audience of the performance, for making Gergő's dream come true.

Zsuzsanna Kis
Wish Coordinator
Rome, April 17, 2025

Benedek has been serving as an altar boy since the age of seven. His father even built a small chapel for him in their yard, which he furnished beautifully. Benedek wants to become a priest, so it’s no surprise that he wished to meet the Pope when he encountered a genie. This wish was fulfilled during Holy Week before Easter— already a significant occasion — but 2025 is also a Holy Year, which makes a visit to the Vatican particularly meaningful.

Immediately after our arrival, we headed to St. Peter's Basilica. Benedek was fascinated by the square, the basilica, the atmosphere of these, he just turned his head back and forth. Unfortunately, due to Pope Francis’ health condition, a personal meeting with him could not take place. However, Benedek was received by Cardinal Rolandas Makrickas, the coadjutor archpriest of the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. After passing through the Holy Door, he immediately began a conversation with Benedek, and they then prayed together in front of Pope Francis' favorite sacred image, the Salus Populi Romani. (A few days later, this visit took on a somber significance when the Pope was buried in this basilica, near the sacred image.)

During our stay in Rome, we also visited the Holy Stairs and the Lateran Basilica, but of course, we couldn’t miss the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain either.

On the day of our departure, thanks to the Pontifical Hungarian Ecclesiastical Institute, Benedek was also able to attend the Chrism Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, which filled him with deep devotion.

Benedek’s brother, Gergő, was also able to travel with him. He had always wanted to fly, so these few days became an unforgettable experience for the whole family.

We would like to thank our supporters—Wizz Air Hungary Ltd., Forbes Hungary, Retroplusz Trading and Service Ltd., Veszprém – Balaton Christian Culture Foundation, Mr. Péter Rudolf, director of the Vígszínház and the management of the theatre, the audience of the performance, as well as our private donors—for helping make Benedek’s dream come true.

Zsuzsanna Kis
Wish Coordinator
Rome, April 17, 2025

András had a great desire to attend one of the concerts on Destroy Lonely's "Love Last Forever" tour and - just maybe, maybe... - if possible, to meet his favorite artist.

Fulfilling such "meeting" requests is usually very difficult, as most artists' contracts exclude the possibility of such requests. Naturally, we tried this time as well to make it possible for András to see the rapper at his concert in Prague.

The Czech member of the Wish Alliance, our sister organization, Zlata Rybka (Golden Fish Foundation), has very good relationships with many potential supporters within the Czech Republic, and we believed that with their help, we would be able to fulfill this request as well.

András has been a fan of rap music for two years, and besides music, boxing fills his days. Of course, it is also noteworthy that he won a recitation competition, so he also aims to write appropriate rap lyrics for the music he creates himself.

According to him, the concert and meeting brought him immense joy.

We hope that the experience will aid his recovery for a long time.

We thank the Zlata Rybka Foundation, IGPark Logistics and Real Estate Development Ltd., and our private supporters, including the teachers, students, and parents of Thomas Mann Gymnasium-Deutsche Schule Budapest for their assistance in fulfilling this wish.

András also wrote us a short report:

'First of all, I would like to thank everyone who contributed to fulfilling my wish.

Prague was much more beautiful and atmospheric than I had imagined. We arrived quite late on the first day, so we only had time for an evening city tour.

On the second day, we visited the Charles Bridge and the clock tower in the Orloy district. The concert was also held on the same day. We arrived at the venue before 7 PM, where there was already a queue several hundred meters long. Fortunately, those with VIP tickets were let in earlier. Before the concert, a DJ set played, which set the mood.

Then came the performance. I would be lying if I said it wasn't the best concert of my life. I felt incredibly good!

After the concert, I had the opportunity to meet Lone. The manager of the club escorted me to the dressing room, where I could meet Lone. We were able to talk for a few minutes, I told him about myself and asked him professional questions to which he answered with complete humility. We also took a photo together.

After the concert, we returned to the accommodation by metro.

The third day was quite eventful. First, we visited the Wallenstein Palace garden. Then we headed towards Prague Castle. The castle was located quite high, offering a splendid view.

After the castle, we walked up to a lookout point, from where a beautiful view unfolded before us. To conclude the day, we said goodbye to the city in downtown Prague.

On the last day, we spent a few hours in Vienna on our way home. We visited the Hofburg Imperial Palace, took a walk in the city center, and tried the popular Five Guys fast food restaurant.

András'

Anasztázia is a talented teenager. She is interested in sports, music, painting and she is keen on ancient Greek history and culture. Her dream was to visit Athens, where ancient history meets the modern metropolis, where she can see the world heritage sites and feel the Greek way of life.

Even the flight itself was a surprise, as Anasztázia was invited into the cockpit by the captain and given a present on behalf of the whole crew.

From the airport, we took a taxi to the ibis Styles Athens Routes hotel, where we were greeted with authentic Greek hospitality. Despite this, we didn't stay too long at the hotel, but set off to discover Athens. During our walk we could see ancient monuments almost at every corner and took many photos of course. Later we tasted some of the best Greek cuisine (souvlaki, mousaka, baklava) and then visited the Parliament on Syntagma Square where we watched the changing of the guard.

Our second day began with a delicious and rich breakfast, followed by a full day cruise. Our huge ship departed from the port of Piraeus, and after an hour and a half sailing through the Aegean Sea, we reached the charming island of Hydra, with its authentic Greek atmosphere.

We took a long walk, then had a mixed platter of seafood for lunch in a cosy restaurant. After lunch, we visited the island's history museum and then boarded the ship again. We didn't rest on arrival in Athens, spending the evening in the bustling bazaar and the tourist-filled Plaka.

On the third day, the Acropolis awaited us. On the way up, we saw countless ancient monuments and we had a magnificent view. Anasztázia was impressed by the Acropolis, she took a close look at all the sights, obviously enjoying being at this historic place.

At the end of our tour, we enjoyed a delicious Greek meal on the terrace of a restaurant at the foot of the Acropolis, while admiring the famous building from a little distance.

We spent the afternoon and evening in the centre of Athens, enjoying the Greek way of life as we had to return home next morning.

I am sure that Anasztázia came back from this wonderful trip with a lifetime of experiences.

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Many thanks to our sponsors, Wizz Air Hungary Ltd.,ibis Styles Athens Routes, IBIS Styles Budapest Airport , Pro Filii Foundation, the Csudapest community server team and Paplovag, and our private sponsors for making Anasztázia's dream come true!