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I am doing a voluntary work at Magic Lamp Foundation for many-many years now.
Participating in wish fulfilling always comes with a big joy. It happened again on 01.07.2017 when we fulfilled Laura’s wish.
I have known her for quite a long time and I follow her healing procedure. She is a smart, curious girl and she is really willing to study. She asked for a laptop computer to be able to learn independently, surf on the Internet and play as well.
She was arriving for her weekly treatment and maybe she was upset a bit because she had to go there earlier than usual.
But when she saw the package in my hands she immediately started to smile. She had already knew the reason of the big rush. She was careful with unwrapping the laptop and she was continuously smiling.
We would like to thank the Corinthia Hotel Budapest and it’s generous guests the selfless support, which could lead us to fulfill this wish.
wish-coordinator
Pécs, January 27, 2017
When we arrived to Laura’s home, the little girl was already waving at us from her window.
The kid’s room got a new cabinet which was brought by the Magic Lamp Foundation.
Laura’s parents had already packed into it her things and now Laura enjoys packing them out of it.
But as for her toys, she personally put them into the lower drawers: she likes to pack her toys in and out of those.
As Laura suffers also from reduced mobility, she really needed a stable cabinet that won’t fall on her by accident.
Thanks to our sponsors and volunteers we could make happy another child, and her family too.
wish-coordinators
Pécs, February 2, 2017
Read Fruzsina's own lines about her trip:
My most wonderful dream came true in Denmark thanks to the Csodalámpa. For two years, my dream was to get to Copenhagen. And as I am a music fanatic, the famous Copenhagen Opera also attracted me.
Even the flight was a big event for us, because me and my mom have never traveled by plane. We could experience the take off four times as we had to change flights in Berlin.
The beaches of Denmark were extremely beautiful from the plane, and after we landed to this happy country, every minute was fantastic. I really liked the cyclists and the helpful people.
The first night was wonderful at the decorated Tivoli adventure park.
The next day surpassed my hopes as we went to the Opera to see the Swan Lake right after we looked around among the colorful houses at the port. Mainly, it was the music what cought me, sometimes I was watching the conductor more than the actual dance, but of course, the dancers was really talented too and the sight was amazing. I was totally amazed by the building too, and with the other spectators we become one with the story and with the music. After this, I felt like every dream of mine came true.
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But I still had a lot of experience waiting for me beside this.
The walk in the Botanic Garden and front of the palace, the beach with Little Mermaid, the Kastellet, the picture gallery about french impessionists (my favourites were Gaugain and Van Gogh), the market and every walk on the crowded streets.
I could taste the really special Danish cookies and for the first time in my life I ate suchi with fresh salmon and real Danish pork roast. Meanwhile, we could delight in the city which was preparing for christmas. As the Danish people, I also didn’t mind the rain and the wind.
I would have stayed for one more week, but this few days was also a lifetime experience for me. I will be always grateful to the Csodalámpa Foundation, because they made this travelling true for me.
wish-coordinator
Copenhagen November 5, 2016
Four boys, one dream: to see the FC Barcelona playing a match "live".
And for one boy, it was a huge surprise, because Adorján’s parents hadn’t told him about the trip until they got to the airport. Neither of them have traveled by plane before and when the plane started to take off, they realized that this miracle is happening to them.
We arrived to Barcelona on Friday night. The less excited ones could sleep a little...
Next morning we were walking on the city’s famous mainstreet, the Rambla and we walked down to the port, but then we hurried back to our hotel because the boys needed time to get dressed in Barca colored clothes before the big match. We already knew that Messi was injured, but miraculously, he will be playing. We went to the Camp Nou by foot and we joined the crowd passing near to our hotel, all going to the stadium. First, we were just a small group of people, but et each crossing, more and more fans joined us.
The mood was really friendly and nice. Young parents with small children, like they were just going for a picnic. This reminds me that before and after our 3 day visit, it was cold and rain, but when we were there, it was 25° and sunshine. In the stadium, we were sitting near to a corner flag. There was a wonderful and exciting atmosphere, and not because of we were sitting in one of the world’s biggest stadium with full house, but because the city, the club and the Camp Nou was in the heart of the catalans. So this intensive feeling was love. We didn’t even wonder, that team Barcelona was warming up right next to our corner flag. Messi didn’t play during the first half, but this wasn’t a problem because Barca scored 3 goals to the Deportivo. In the second half, the catalans attacked to the side where we sat so we saw Neymar’s wonderful tricks very close. A bit later Messi joined, and it didn’t take long until he scored the 4th goal, which was the final score too. The catalan’s good mood has been secured for a while, everyone left the stadium euphorically. The city’s traffic was blocked in this area by the football fans.
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Next day we were already familiar with the stadium when we went back. This time we visited the museum and we "looked behind the scenes".
It was amazing to see the relics, cups, gold shoes and goldball, all this in one place. We could take a look at the changing rooms, the press room, the small benches and we were arm’s length from the grass. The number of the boy’s Barca colored clothes and stuffs doubled that day... Then came the "icing on the cake", we went to the sandy beach nearby, and as none of the boys have never seen the sea before, they had to try and swim in it. It was a miracle even there, that in the middle of October they could still swim in the sea.
Last day, we walked through Gaudi’s famous creations, but the boys’ mind was on how they wanted to stay more and watch more matches. Although the journey lasted only 3 days, I am sure, that this memory left a mark on them forever and they are even going to tell this story to their grandchildren.
We would like to pass on the thanks of the boys to Mónica Liminana and to Ms. Andrea Balatoni Kovács from Hilton Budapest City who organised a gourmet snack box for day of the match for the youngsters, courtesy of Hilton Barcelona.
wish-coordinator
Barcelona, October 16, 2016
Dzsenifer is a fragile, beautiful young woman, who had never had a phone before. This is why she asked for one from the Csodalámpa Foundation.
She was so happy that she could hardly utter a word... She was just looking at her beautiful and colorful phone.
Dzsenifer still has a lot of treatments before her and long hospital stays and I hope that her new phone gives her a good and joyful time during the healing process.
wish-coordinator
Jászladány, Szeptember 29, 2016.
Please read Arnold's own lines about his wish granting:
My name is *** Arnold, and I could realise my dream to travel to Venice with the help of Csodalámpa.
It was like a fairy tale with the typical Venice streets and nice Italian people. The view was amazing and the people at our hotel welcomed us really nicely. The snacks and drinks, the attractions, and being lost a lot of times in the maze of small streets made this journey exciting and wonderful.
Despite the fact that this was my first time in Mestre, I felt myself really comfortable there, like I had been living there for half a year, living my own life with smaller or greater responsibilities. It was almost weird to go sightseeing with a tourist group in the small streets. The moment we stepped into a temple, the sight was wonderful. There wasn’t any empty space on the walls. There were frescos everywhere. The temple was the painter’s canvas.
I was able to gratify my desires about the Italian art and the only word that I could think about was: wow!!
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I don’t even know what to say. I am really grateful and I thank to everybody who helped with this wish to be made true. Half of my heart still wants to go back because this trip filled me with so much joy....
wish-coordinator
September 28, 2016
Another wish was came true, and I am very happy about it as a volunteer because I haven’t seen such a happy kid a long time ago...
Anett is a pretty young woman, and she is in her third year in high school. At a scheduled treatment session we talked about her illness and many other things and also, that she can wish something because of her "magic lamp" illness.
She was endlessly happy and she told us her wish right away. She wanted a laptop.
Her dream was realised pretty fast, to her big surprise.
Her joy was unspeakable which can be seen in the picture. She really needed this computer for her studies and to keep in touch with her friends.
We are very grateful for Csodalámpa and it's supporters.
wish-coordinator
Miskolc, September 27, 2016
Gábor is a very quiet and introvert young man. He had a hard time figuring out what to wish, but finally he managed to make a wish. His sister, Eszter helped him a lot with the wish because her dream was already made true by Csodalámpa’s Genie. Gábor was really looking forward to see if it is possible to fulfill his wish...
Then on a warm summer day, late afternoon we arrived to their house with a big TV. It was a big surprise. Only Gábor’s mother and sister knew the secret, because Eszter found it out from their mom, but she kept it the secret, and didn’t tell her brother about it. The pictures show how happy and surprised was Gábor after getting his new TV. I’m finishing my report with his modest and suggestive words:
„I would like to thank all the Csodalámpa employees and supporters, because exept from my family, I have never got a surprise before.”
It was a big pleasure for me to fulfill this wish and see, how much happiness can Csodalámpa give to a family.
wish-coordinator
Miskolc, August 11, 2016
Regina is a 16 year old girl, who lives with her mother and sister in Bugyi. She goes to school in Budapest and if her illness lets her, she travels lots of hours on public transport to go to her classes.
She also spends a lot of time in the hospital because she is going to have a serious surgery soon.
Her grandmother is usually with her in the hospital, but she misses the rest of her family and her friends.
Her wish was an iPhone smartphone to help her to connect more easily with family and friends.
We were happy to fulfill her wish with the two helpful employees of Cisco, Viktória Beszédes and Katalin Komjáti.
wish-coordinator
Budapest, July 12, 2016
Anett was dreaming big when she asked Csodalámpa to help her to get to Wimbledon, where she could see the Swiss tennis player, Roger Féderer’s play in real life.
We turned to Mr. Attila Richter for help because he is the Hungarian Tennis Association's secretary general. He said yes to our request immediately and with a lot of work he was able provide us tickets to very good seats for Anett, Anett’s brother and for our volunteers.
Our two volunteers Laura Kékkúti and Peter Takács who live in London helped Anett and her brother to find the way in the big city.
Anett wrote us a kind letter:
When I used to watch tennis matches I wouldn’t think that I am ever going to see such an important match in real life. But with Csodalámpa’s help I had the opportunity to take part in the Wimbledon’s first two days.
We flew to London on the 26th of June with my brother. When we landed, Peti and Laura, our escorts welcommed us.
Next morning we went to Wimbledon. There were a lot of people and everybody was excited about the match. It was a wonderful experience to see the many fields and the tennis players who walked to their courts next to us.
We took our place at the Center Field where the first player was Djokovic, after him Muguruza and finally, Federer. It was an unbelievable feeling to see him and every aspect of the match in real life, not to mention his brilliant "first services".
It is hard to write down how fantastic and unforgettable was the whole mood of the match. The next day we could see Murray’s and Serena Williams’s play which was just the icing on the cake.
I am really thankful for those people who made it possible for me to get such a big and exceptional experience. Thank you for fulfilling my one dream that I had never thought could be made true.
Is it a miracle when two children wish for the exact same thing?
When the „same thing” means that both of them want to go to Disneyland Paris’s? It is not.
This is how it happened, that these two children found themselves on the plane to Paris, which took off at 6:30 am…
Both kids had their mothers with them for the big journey. Lili and her mother came from Kecskemét so they had to wake up really early to get to the airport in time. This was more difficult for Zsombi and his mother because Barcs is even more far away than Kecskemét. But thanks to the Airport Hotel's support, they could spend the night in a really nice hotel.
After the two hour flight we had to get on to a bus, then we arrived to our beautiful hotel. We spent the rest of the day in the Disneyland Park.
The first impression? A fantastic wonderland where you can meet face to face Snow White or even Frozen’s princess... But of course all this in a "smaller edition" an holding their parent’s hands.
The children from the Csodalámpa got impressed by the Park immediately. They couldn’t even decide which game they would like to try next. We tried almost everything in the 3 days we had including the „safer” roller coasters or haunted houses and some more frightening games like a 360-degree turn making roller coaster which just avoids meteorites. All of the games were themed by Disney movies. Of course besides the fun roller coasters, we had other fantastic experiences too. We traveled through Disneyland with a real Wild West styled steam-engine, we saw Sleeping Beauty’s palace, we flew on Alladin’s magic carpet, met and took a photo with „living” cartoon characters and we shooted the enemies with Buzz Lightyear’s laser gun.
We planned for the second night to watch the Disneyland Park’s final show which started at 11pm. It was a fantastic light show with fireworks. Sleeping Beauty’s palace turned into a large screen where cartoons showed us the never ending fight between bad and good…
We spent our last day in the neighboring Walt Disney Studios’s. Stepping out from the Studio No 1, the statue of Walt Disney welcommed us, who created all this for us.
There were a lot of things to try here too. For example we parachuted with the Toy Story’s commandos, we tried to escape from Ratatouille’s cook in 3D and in the size of a rat. We could see here a really interesting stunt show which was exciting and special not only because of the tricks (with cars, motors, and a burning stuntman) but because they told us some secrets about the tricks. But we keep these secrets for ourselves.
And how did the children enjoy the trip? The photos reveal this more than anything...
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wish-coordinator
Paris, 15/08/2016
Please read here the kind letter of Zsombor:
From: zsombor**** @ ****.hu
Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2016 2:46 PM
To: info@csodalampa.hu
Subject: Disneyland
Dear Csodalampa Foundation,
I would like thank the Foundation and its supporters this journey.
I had a wonderful three days, I tried every attraction I could during this time. I liked most the roller-coasters, and the very best among them the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster.
The other attractions were also funny, but I preferred the „extreme” ones.
This was my first flight on an airplane, I enjoyed every minute. The hotel we stayed in was splendid and the food there also.
You gave me and my mum a real experience of a lifetime, we felt ourselves like in a fairytale…
I am so grateful that you granted my wish!
Wishing you all the best form Barcs
Is it a miracle when two children wish for the exact same thing?
When the „same thing” means that both of them want to go to Disneyland Paris? It is not.
This is how it happened, that these two children found themselves on the plane to Paris, which took off at 6:30 am…
Both kids had their mothers with them for the big journey. Lili and her mother came from Kecskemét so they had to wake up really early to get to the airport in time. This was more difficult for Zsombi and his mother because Barcs is even more far away than Kecskemét. But thanks to the Airport Hotel's support, they could spend the night in a really nice hotel.
After the two hour flight we had to get on to a bus, then we arrived to our beautiful hotel. We spent the rest of the day in the Disneyland Park.
The first impression? A fantastic wonderland where you can meet face to face Snow White or even Frozen’s princess... But of course all this in a "smaller edition" an holding their parent’s hands.
The children from the Csodalámpa got impressed by the Park immediately. They couldn’t even decide which game they would like to try next. We tried almost everything in the 3 days we had including the „safer” roller coasters or haunted houses and some more frightening games like a 360-degree turn making roller coaster which just avoids meteorites. All of the games were themed by Disney movies. Of course besides the fun roller coasters, we had other fantastic experiences too. We traveled through Disneyland with a real Wild West styled steam-engine, we saw Sleeping Beauty’s palace, we flew on Alladin’s magic carpet, met and took a photo with „living” cartoon characters and we shooted the enemies with Buzz Lightyear’s laser gun.
We planned for the second night to watch the Disneyland Park’s final show which started at 11pm. It was a fantastic light show with fireworks. Sleeping Beauty’s palace turned into a large screen where cartoons showed us the never ending fight between bad and good…
We spent our last day in the neighboring Walt Disney Studios’s. Stepping out from the Studio No 1, the statue of Walt Disney welcommed us, who created all this for us.
There were a lot of things to try here too. For example we parachuted with the Toy Story’s commandos, we tried to escape from Ratatouille’s cook in 3D and in the size of a rat. We could see here a really interesting stunt show which was exciting and special not only because of the tricks (with cars, motors, and a burning stuntman) but because they told us some secrets about the tricks. But we keep these secrets for ourselves.
And how did the children enjoy the trip? The photos reveal this more than anything...
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wish-coordinator
Paris, 15/08/2016
On a hot summer morning we had the opportunity to present a gift to a lovely little girl, making her wish come true.
From now on bringing comfort to Noemi, there is a little furniture, which has been conjured up by Csodalampa Foundation’s jinn.
Get better soon, little Noemi!
Wish coordinators
Csabrendek, 26.06.2016.
Mate is a 13 year old boy who is very much interested in computers similarly to many of his peers. He wished so much for a personal computer which he could use for so many things.
We were able to make his wish come true on the 24th of June with the help of one of our regular supporters Mr. Peter Gabriel who also brought along his daugther with him. We agreed to meet at the Clinique in Tuzolto Street where we handed over the giant box with the present to the surprised and very very happy Mate.
Mate thanked the present with a great simle and promised that after returning from his vacation he will boot the computer right away and send us some photos as well of the „magic machine”.
Wish coordinator
Budapest, 24.06.2016.
Ksenia is three years old girl who lives in Ukraine with her mother, father and nine years old sister. To theat her severe illness she is taken to Debrecen regularly. She asked for a baby house from Csodalámpa in which she could play with her sister.
Ksenia and her mother were very happy when on Wednesday, in the early afternoon her gift arrived to the hospital. Everybody was amazed by her amazing baby house, children, nurses, doctors alike.
Ksenia and her family are greatful to Csodalámpa and the Benefactors for fulfilling her wish!
We wish you a lot of joy with your little house Ksenia, wo hope you and your sister will play a lot in it!
Wish coordinator
Debrecen, 11.05.2016.
We had the opportunity to fulfil a very exciting and sporty wish in a good mood!
The 7 years old Gabriella asked for a wall climbing season-ticket combined with education from the Csodalámpa Foundation. Gabi tried wall climbing for the first time last year, and we can say that it was ’love for the first climb’. Because of her sickness, we had to wait with the fulfillment, but this way the joy was even greater.
On the day of the completion Gabi only knew that they are going to the wall climbing club. When the family walked in the door, a small enthusiastic group greeted them, and I can honestly say, that there was great excitement in them as well! Gabi listened to the TATA Consultancy Services’ employees like an adult, as they explained how they fought through the Ultrabalaton competition to gather micro donations, so that her wish can come true! Gabi thanked every runner for the gift with a grown-up like handshake, while she had a big smile on her face.
After the conversation, Gábor Tasi the leader of Spider Club invited the group for a little wall climbing, and we all said yes, but at the end only Gabi and Jorge Rosas equipped themselves with the harness assembly. Despite this, the ‘contest’ could begin!
Gabi was climbing so dynamically and incredibly well, that the leader of the Club –who was supporting the climb from the ground- expressed his respect seeing her performance! Jorge managed to complete the distance as well, so Gabi decided to ’challenge’ him to do the next section, which they’ve successfully covered!
We wish that Gabi will have the opportunity to participate in trainings through this one year period! We are waiting for the pictures to see what kind of challenges she could overcome...
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Wish coordinator
Budapest, 27.06.2016.
Dorka was lying in her bed, closed in, like she is not present when I stepped in. She didn’t look at me, so she didn’t notce the huge box I was holding. When I greeted her and told, that I brought something she sat up immediately... and she knew it.
The laptop, she was so eager to get, finally arrived!
It is essential to her studies, especially since she became a private student. She wanted to finish the school and not lose a year. Keeping in touch with her friends is much easier too this way, of course.
The big girl opened the box, switched it on, named it, set up the password and then dived into the softwares.
Later, when I went back to the room she was still over the keyboard and was telling her loved ones at home how her wish came true.
Wish Coordinator
Pécs, 09.062016.
Bianka is spending significant amount of time in hospital. Prior to her latest trip home, we have discussed what her wish would be from Csodalampa. Unfortuntately she had to return to the hospital shortly, therefore we had to present her gift which was a TV, at her bed.
Since her latest hospitalization she didn’t smile, didn’t talk and hardly eat or drink. But today, when she saw me and the big box in my hand – to everyone’s surprise – she said: ’TV!!!’
Since then, she started to consume her daily dose again, so the infusion is not necessary anymore. Seeing her big smile filled with happiness has been such a joyful moment, it also cheered up all the doctors and nurses working in our department.
We thank the jinn of Csodalampa for bringing smile to Bianka’s face again.
Wish coordinator
Miskolc, 20.05.2016.
Dóri has been treated at PTE KK Children’s Hospital for a long time. When I told her about the Csodalámpa Foundation, I could see that at first she didn’t dare to ask for anything. Later however, when she saw that wishes were being fulfilled all around her, she also suggested that she would like a white laptop. Then she waited patiently.
The wish had been fulfilled at the best possible time. She was going through a particularly gloomy and unpleasant period of her treatment which we managed to cheer up with this present.
When she saw the box in my hands at first she didn’t think it was her present. And then it registered …
It felt great to participate in Dóri’s heartfelt joy.
wish coordinator
Pécs, 11.05.2016.
Tündike is 14 years old and she’s been battling with her illness for a very long time. She’s been treated at Miskolc Children’s Hospital for many months now. When we talked about what she would like to ask from Csodalámpa, she considered for a while, and then asked for an LCD TV.
I entered her room just before she was about to start her next round of treatments, carrying with me a huge box containing an enormous LG LCD TV. The nurses were right behind me wanting to see her reaction.
Dear Tündike! The entire Csodalámpa team wishes lots of joy with your present and a swift recovery.
Wish Coordinator
Miskolc, 28.04.2016.
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