Two local children had their dreams come true on Thursday, July 10, 2025, thanks to a partnership between Make-A-Wish Mississippi and Boswell Media.
A special event was held at The Carousel House to reveal and celebrate the wishes of Waylon, a 4-year-old from Carthage, and Addyson, a 9-year-old from Ethel.
Waylon wished to visit Walt Disney World® with his family, while Addyson’s dream was to experience the Smoky Mountains with her loved ones.
Both wishes were granted during the celebration, which included opening gifts, sweet treats, and rides on the venue’s vintage carousel.
Boswell Media has long supported Make-A-Wish Mississippi through its annual Radiothon, which spans Carthage, Philadelphia, and Kosciusko.
In 2024, the fundraiser collected over $28,000 to help grant wishes for critically ill children like Waylon and Addyson.
Judy Hearon
July 11, 2025 at 10:38 AMWhat a wonderful opportunity for these 2 Precious little people. Thank you Boswell Media & Make A Wish Mississippi for making this possible for them.
Dano
July 12, 2025 at 11:10 AMIt can definitely help with any terminaly I’ll diagnosed patients. I was recently diagnosed with brain and lung cancer and it will definitely make you feel like the world and God is against you. Make a wish makes you feel as though SOMEONE at least cares. We are all going to die one day but things like this make you wonder why me? Am i that bad a person i deserve this? I still struggle but it helped a lot knowing at least strangers care even if they are the only ones that do.
Yepitsme
July 13, 2025 at 4:31 AMNow I feel like I’ve failed at being a good friend. You should know I care tho. Don’t question God asking “why me?” Just know He’s had a plan for you and his reasons are far better than you can perceive! Love you Dddddddddano 🙃😁