Magdolna (11 year old, Tiszavasvári)
The most secret of Magdi was a laptop. The young girl has to spend a lot of time in hospitals because of her illness and she needs to stay in bed during treatments.
With the laptop she can watch cartoons or play games, so time spent in the hospital passes faster and is less boring.
Magdi had a big smile on when she saw me in the door of her hospital ward with the laptop. I helped her unpack it and with the first steps and she immediately started watching movies.
Have a lot of fun with the computer, little Magdi!
wish-coordinátor
Debrecen, May 1, 2013
Kevin (9 year old, Somogyzsitfa)
Kevin asked the Genie for a laptop so he can keep in touch with his friends during his long treatment. Thanks to our sponsor we were able to make this 9 year-old boy`s wish come true and on the 29th of April Kevin got the laptop he wanted.
We wish him to get well soon and enjoy his gift.
wish-coordinator
April 29th 2013, Budapest
Vivien (11 year old, Ráckeve)
We met Vivien when her treatment at hospital just has started. So the littlest petshop desired by her so much arrived at the right time.
Thanks to the pets her mood changed immediately and she succeeded in forgetting the treatment, its inconvenience and her discomfort at least for a while.
We wish her good mood and fast recovery.
Student Council, German School of Budapest
Budapest, 5th May 2013
Gergő (8 year old, Budapest)
The very special wish of Gergő was to meet English-speaking children and to learn English. Let's hear his own words:
Why do you like to learn English?
-I have never think about it. Actually I don’t know. Talking English is funny.
How did students of the American International School of Budapest teach English?
- Playfully. Sometimes on Skype, sometimes face-to-face. For example, it was funny to play the game of “Rock, paper, scissors” in English or “Simon Says ...” circle game or the English name of the word cards showing on Skype. I was interesting to match the words and the pictures in the illustrated Hungarian-English dictionary.
I use the plush wolf – that I got for Christmas - every time when I sit down to watch TV, I take it in my lap. We haven’t played the board game yet, but I would be happy to try it with you...
Why are you interested in meeting children of different nations?
- To make me understand with many nations.
Are the students of the AISB (American International School of Budapest) different from you?
-No, they are not. The only difference is that they can speak many languages.
Have you found anything interesting among the AISB’ students?
- At the international festival I tasted many delicious food and I specially liked the almond- apple pie, which we bought at the Russian stand. Students of the school were happy and they enjoyed dancing. I was most inspired by fun and delicious food.
Could you return their kind attention?
-Yes, I said thank you for hosting me at the festival and for the gifts I had got at their visit.
What do you think the children could learn from you?
- How elaborately I speak, that’s all I can.
Kinga (4 year old, Budapest)
Kinga just came out of the hospital a few days ago, but we already had the opportunity to visit her. She immediately examined the requested pink Hello Kitty bike. She beamed with joy and tried it out right away. We thank the students of the German School of Budapest for the fundraising!
volunteer, Student Council
Budapest, 25.04.2013
Nándor (15 year old, Gyöngyös)
Another dream come true through Magic Lamp and the goodwill of "cooking-fan" adults.
Corinthia Hotel Budapest hosted a special charity cooking event. A small team of Fundamenta-Lakáskassza Building Society were given the chance to get acquainted with the interesting spices and delicious dishes of Indian Cuisine and to support a "Good Cause" at the same time.
The ceremony started with Márta Róna (PR Manger of Corinthia Hotel Budapest) and Márta Felkai (on behalf of Magic Lamp) greeting the participants.
The highlight of the evening was, of course, when the little crew handed over their present to Nandi, who was overjoyed to try his new instrument to entertain the audience.
Nándi has been playing the piano for years, but his dream was to learn how to play the saxofon. The instrument however is very expensive and Nándi’s family could not afford it.
After that the hotel's representatives invited the guests for a nice walk around the Hotel. They were shown the beautiful ballroom, the Presidential Suite and the Spa Center. At the end of the tour Nándi and his parents had to go back to the hospital where his medical treatment takes place, and the exciting cooking could begin.
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With the guidance of the chefs, Péter Bolyki and Lucas Patole from India, the participants learnt special cooking practices while preparing their own delicious dinner. The first item on the menu was "Mango Lassi", followed by the preparation of the vegetable stuffing. Some were getting busy and some still needed to warm up during the preparation of the buttered chicken, but everyone took part in the preparation of the pasta of Samosa. The team ate what they cooked, and everybody had a wonderful time.
wish-coordinator
Budapest, April 19, 2013
Violetta (11 years old, Kiskunmajsa)
Three excited girls were waiting for me at the Liszt Ferenc Airport on 05th 04. 2013 in the early hours. There was a common contact among them: their dream was to visit Eurodisney. And this wish seems to be granted. Their mums came of course with their daughters. In our company there was a kind doctor, too. We have become a very good team!!
The girls were afraid of flying, but there was no problem, the flight was very pleasant. The captain promised the girls to visit the cockpit after landing. The girls took a seat in the captain’s chair, which they enjoyed very much. A lot of photos were taken of course.
The next surprise was the TGV. It took to get the train to Disneyland 10 minutes. The distance was 32km. It was great to see, how fast the trees were „running” beside the train.
How great was the astonishment, when the group caught sight of the hotel! Our comfortable rooms were on the ground floor so the doors of the rooms overlooked a very large park in the middle with a lake. The little girls ran from one room into the other of course through the park and they told us about their experiences.
And the main attraction was itself the Disneyland Park. The little team could not get over the astonishment when we arrived to the main gate. They could not say any words for any seconds. A row of photos were taken naturally.
After entering the park the children could not choose among the big varieties of great number of entertainment possibilities. We agreed that I will spend the Friday afternoon with Luca and her mother. My Saturday morning belonged to Dia and her mother, and I was with Lotti and her mother together on Saturday afternoon.
The girls tried out almost every switchback; they rode saddle horse, travelled by coach, by boat, by ship, by small railway around the Disneyland. Lotti flew more times by spaceship, too. The Ghost Palace and Aladdin and the Magic Lamp could not be left out. The great Show was fantastic!!! Favourite fairy heroes were marching through the Main Street. Photos could be taken about them and with them, as well, our children asked for signatures from them.
Luca, her mum and our doctor went for a short excursion to Paris, where they visited the Notre Dame, too.
Our little group came back to the hotel every evening filled up with experiences. The girls forgot their illness, they enjoyed every moment being in Disneyland.
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Wish-coordinator
07.04.2013.
Luca (7 years old, Budapest)
Three excited girls were waiting for me at the Liszt Ferenc Airport on 05th 04. 2013 in the early hours. There was a common contact among them: their dream was to visit Eurodisney. And this wish seems to be granted. Their mums came of course with their daughters. In our company there was a kind doctor, too. We have become a very good team!!
The girls were afraid of flying, but there was no problem, the flight was very pleasant. The captain promised the girls to visit the cockpit after landing. The girls took a seat in the captain’s chair, which they enjoyed very much. A lot of photos were taken of course.
The next surprise was the TGV. It took to get the train to Disneyland 10 minutes. The distance was 32km. It was great to see, how fast the trees were „running” beside the train.
How great was the astonishment, when the group caught sight of the hotel! Our comfortable rooms were on the ground floor so the doors of the rooms overlooked a very large park in the middle with a lake. The little girls ran from one room into the other of course through the park and they told us about their experiences.
And the main attraction was itself the Disneyland Park. The little team could not get over the astonishment when we arrived to the main gate. They could not say any words for any seconds. A row of photos were taken naturally.
After entering the park the children could not choose among the big varieties of great number of entertainment possibilities. We agreed that I will spend the Friday afternoon with Luca and her mother. My Saturday morning belonged to Dia and her mother, and I was with Lotti and her mother together on Saturday afternoon.
The girls tried out almost every switchback; they rode saddle horse, travelled by coach, by boat, by ship, by small railway around the Disneyland. Lotti flew more times by spaceship, too. The Ghost Palace and Aladdin and the Magic Lamp could not be left out. The great Show was fantastic!!! Favourite fairy heroes were marching through the Main Street. Photos could be taken about them and with them, as well, our children asked for signatures from them.
Luca, her mum and our doctor went for a short excursion to Paris, where they visited the Notre Dame, too.
Our little group came back to the hotel every evening filled up with experiences. The girls forgot their illness, they enjoyed every moment being in Disneyland.
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Wish-coordinator
07.04.2013.
Diana (12 years old, Miskolc)
Three excited girls were waiting for me at the Liszt Ferenc Airport on 05th 04. 2013 in the early hours. There was a common contact among them: their dream was to visit Eurodisney. And this wish seems to be granted. Their mums came of course with their daughters. In our company there was a kind doctor, too. We have become a very good team!!
The girls were afraid of flying, but there was no problem, the flight was very pleasant. The captain promised the girls to visit the cockpit after landing. The girls took a seat in the captain’s chair, which they enjoyed very much. A lot of photos were taken of course.
The next surprise was the TGV. It took to get the train to Disneyland 10 minutes. The distance was 32km. It was great to see, how fast the trees were „running” beside the train.
How great was the astonishment, when the group caught sight of the hotel! Our comfortable rooms were on the ground floor so the doors of the rooms overlooked a very large park in the middle with a lake. The little girls ran from one room into the other of course through the park and they told us about their experiences.
And the main attraction was itself the Disneyland Park. The little team could not get over the astonishment when we arrived to the main gate. They could not say any words for any seconds. A row of photos were taken naturally.
After entering the park the children could not choose among the big varieties of great number of entertainment possibilities. We agreed that I will spend the Friday afternoon with Luca and her mother. My Saturday morning belonged to Dia and her mother, and I was with Lotti and her mother together on Saturday afternoon.
The girls tried out almost every switchback; they rode saddle horse, travelled by coach, by boat, by ship, by small railway around the Disneyland. Lotti flew more times by spaceship, too. The Ghost Palace and Aladdin and the Magic Lamp could not be left out. The great Show was fantastic!!! Favourite fairy heroes were marching through the Main Street. Photos could be taken about them and with them, as well, our children asked for signatures from them.
Luca, her mum and our doctor went for a short excursion to Paris, where they visited the Notre Dame, too.
Our little group came back to the hotel every evening filled up with experiences. The girls forgot their illness, they enjoyed every moment being in Disneyland.
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Wish-coordinator
07.04.2013.
Nóra (15 years, Gyulaháza)
The long - awaited smile...
The 15 years old Nóri’s life is recently about her illness and its treatments. Nowadays the hospital is her second “home” till she gets better.
Nóri’s wish from the Wishing Lamp was to go to a ‘One Direction’ concert. She listens to the band’s songs when she has time and her room is full of posters about them. If I would like to know something about the group, it’s the best to ask her, because her knowledge of them is endless. It came to our attention that the band is about to give a huge show at the O2 Arena in London after Easter. The foundation’s team – with helpful supporters – immediately organized that Nóri could be there. Although her health was in question till the last day. She got the final permission for the trip in the very last minute – the day before departure.
So the next day, we were on our way to London. It was a matter of hours, and Nóri found herself in the busy and rainy city of London. On the day before the concert, we got to visit the famous Hyde Park and we saw the city from the London Eye, and of course we couldn’t miss out the Double Decker and the fish and chips.
When the big day of the concert arrived, Nóri was waiting for the program cheerfully. We even got to take a photo of her - which she doesn’t like usually – but this was a special day. In the last minutes before the show, Nóri was waiting for her favourites with thousands of other fans. This was the time when we saw real joy and a huge smile on her face!
Thanks to our helpful supporters, and doctors for making this dream become true and aiding us to bring back a long anticipated smile.
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Wish-coordinator
April 6th. 2013. London
Márk (13 years old, Devecser)
It was a bright sunny afternoon when we arrived at the nice and modest house of Mark's family in Devecser. The 13 year old boy was touched when he caught sight of us.
When Mark saw us with the large package, he could hardly believe that his wish had come true with the help of the Magic Lamp Foundation. That day Mark became a happy owner of a computer and its accessories. The PC opens window to the world, and this gift will also help Mark in his studies.
Sharing in your joy and wishing you good health.
wish-coordinators
Devecser, March 19, 2012
Fanni (16 year old, Gyöngyös)
16 years old Fanni’s biggest wish was a tablet in a ‘girly’ color.
Her wish has been granted especially fast thanks to our kind sponsor’s help.
On Friday, February 8, at the Tűzoltó Street Hospital, she received her present, opened it immediately and was extremely happy.
We hope this great gadget will bring lots of joy to you!
wish-coordinator
Budapest, 02/08/2013
Rebeka (16 years old, Mosonmagyaróvár)
One of the beneficiaries of the amount collected at the 2013 Valentine Day Gala of the Budapest Week Publishing is Rebeka currently undergoing radiotherapy at the Tűzoltó Street Children's Clinic in Budapest.
On behalf of Budapest Week Publishing, it was Event and Sponsorship Manager Piroska Trencséni who presented her with a Galaxy Tab tablet computer.
Many thanks to the guests of the Valentine Day Gala and the management and colleagues at Budapest Week Publishing, a long time supporter of Magic Lamp's cause.
wish coordinator
Budapest,March 05, 2012.
Vilmos (16 years old, Budapest)
The first time I met Vilmos at the Tűzoltó street Pediatric Clinic he told me, he had a laptop. He told me that it was lent to him and his great wish would be to have an own "machine" that was only his.
He asked wether Csodalámpa could grant his wish... I told him that I think so, but he must probably wait a bit, until a sponsor or donor turns up.
His wish was granted in his home - hopefully the pictures can show his joy.
Many thanks for fulfilling Vilmos's wish to the mangement and colleagues of Horváth & Partners DLA Piper Law Offices and the management of Hilton Budapest Hotel.
wish-coordinator
March 4, 2013
Márk Noé (9 years old, Pusztaszabolcs)
The 9-year old Márk loves music, and plays the piano very well already. His dream was to have his own synthesizer, so he can practice at home.
When we showed up at the home of his family, on a dreary January Sunday afternoon, with a huge box, to surprise Márk, he knew right away why we were there. He was watching us with a big smile on his face, as we carried his present into the room, and excitedly brought a pair of scissor to open the box.
Our timing was perfect, he explained, because his piano exam is coming up at the end of January, and he still has a lot of practicing to do. In a few minutes the synthesizer was set up, and Márk wasted no time to try it out. He played us two of his favourite songs. It was fantastic to see, how happy he was. Unfortunately there was no time for more, we had to leave.
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Wish-coordinator
Pusztaszabolcs, 13.01.2013.
Botond (5 years old, Nagyatád)
We were a little bit puzzled when we learned that Botond wished for a "ponycycle".
A short research on the internet revealed what it was, and we were relieved to learn that it can be purchased in Hungary.
Botond - who had a cold - was very happy when we surprised him at the hospital. He and his twin brother both rode the horse up and down the corridors and in the common area. We had to rescue them from various corners as the ponycycle does not move backwards.
Dear Botond, we wish you many hours of happy riding on your new ponycycle!
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wish-coordinator
Budapest, Nov. 30, 2012
Milán (3 years old, Budapest)
The 3 years old Milán’s favourite passtime is naturally playing with cars. He loves to watch the cartoon "Cars" and his favourite character turned out to be "Lightning McQueen".
His face lighted up as soon as he saw the big Csodalampa package, that contained the miniature version of a "Lightning McQueen" red racing car, that he can steer with a controller even from the far end of his room.
We wish him a wonderful time with his new red toy car!
kívánság-koordinátor
Budapest, 2012.12.18.
Adrienn (6 years old, Monor)
Adri was asking her mother when her aquarium will arrive. She had a concrete wish from the Wishing Lamp’s “genie” when it asked her what she wants: An aquarium, just like the one in the hospital. Well, it wasn’t an easy wish, little mermaid.
After a long search we came by the perfect aquarium - with the help of the young students from the American School -, and shortly it arrived to the family’s house. Adri was very happy when the manufacturer and his son brought the huge aquarium into the living room.
Despite the missing residents inside, there was no need for a big imagination to see how good it will look filled with the little fishes. For the time we were happy to put a real mermaid into it, watching her enjoy the water.
We hope that the fishes make you happy Adrienn, and don’t forget to take care of them!
Wish-coordinator
Monor, 28.11.2012.
Evelin (10 years old, Tét)
The 11 years old Evelin wished for an LCD TV.
Evelin’s eyesight was very bad, but from now on, she can enjoy her favourite cartoons on a big screen.
On a sunny Wednesday, we went to grant her wish, accompanied by two teachers and three students of the International American School. The family was excitedly waiting for us when we arrived to Tét.
Henrietta, Evelin’s mom showed us around their nice little house and garden. Evelin had no idea why we were there, and she was surprised breathless, when we gave her the present.
Evelin loves Hello Kitty, so the children from the American School brought her a big box of Hello Kitty toy. Evelin was so happy with her new things; she was just sitting on the couch, watching them with a huge smile on her face.
But it wasn’t over yet! The children gave her a huge Hello Kitty cake with an enormous sparkler. Evelin’s mom quickly got plates and cut the cake, so we could all have a slice. Everyone enjoyed themselves, the kids were eager to find out everything about Evelin, so they came with a long list of questions, and Evelin and her mother took turns on answering them. Sadly, we had to say goodbye shortly, because the students had to get back to school.
Wish-coordinator
22.11.2012, Tét
Szabolcs (10 years old, Kisköre)
Szabolcs’s wish was a laptop, and his dream came true on the 28th of November. He was very surprised, when the little group visited him.
The American International School of Budapest granted his wish, the school’s teachers and students accompanied the representatives of the Wishing Lamp Foundation on their trip to visit Szabolcs. They brought a chocolate cake beside the present, which we tasted, and found very nice.
Szabolcs enjoyed being among the children, and started to play with his new computer immediately, knowing expertly how to use it. The kids gave him advices on games to play and where to find them. Our boy was very happy and couldn’t believe that his wish was granted so fast. This day will be never forgotten, for all of us.
Thank you for everyone at the Wishing Lamp Foundation, and for the generous donation of the American International School of Budapest. You brought joy into my little boy’s life, and made him forget about the everyday struggles for a while.
I wish you all the best with life and work, because there are a lot of little faces needing you to put a smile on them.
Kisköre, 2012. 11. 28.
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