Marci is a 15-year-old adolescent boy. He is someone you can have great conversations with about anything and everything in life: the important things in the world, combat sports, computing devices, phones, computer games, and everything else. His plan is to work in IT in the future.

When he found out that he too could ask for something from the Magic Lamp, he thought about what he wouldn’t be able to get from anyone but the Foundation. It soon became clear to him that he would like to ask for a laptop that could be used to play advanced computer games and would also serve him well for his future studies.

After many weeks of waiting, the day came when Marci finally received what he wanted so much! He finally became the happy owner of a Lenovo laptop, which, of course, he immediately started using and installed the best programs and games on it.

Dear Marci!

We wish you good health, and that you spend your time in good spirits and usefully with the gift of the Magic Lamp!

We would like to thank the generous guests and management of the Corinthia Budapest, as well as our private donors for making Marci's wish come true!

In the small village of Baranya county, a large package arrived today to the house of Áron’s family.

Inside the big box there was the electric car that Áron had desired from the Magic Lamp Foundation. From now on, the little boy can drive his cool car wherever he wants.

Many thanks to the generous guests and the management of Corinthia Hotel Budapest for making another sick child’s dream come true!

Ádám dreamed big: he wanted to go to Barcelona, get on a plane and see the sea.
To his bewilderment, the boy's dream was realised with the help of kind and generous people, and to his surprise, the journey exceeded all of Ádám's expectations.

The series of miracles first began at the airport, where a special vehicle took Ádám and me to the plane where we were the first to board. It was a honourable experience to be greeted by the Wizz Air staff and receive VIP treatment. The joy he experienced while taking off was awesome and really made this experience worthwhile. Ádám sat clinging to the window almost the entire time. I think that's when the reality set in for the boy that we were really going to Barcelona. Since we arrived in the evening, we were able to admire the beautiful city lights upon landing. We were the last ones to get off the plane and had the opportunity to talk to the pilots where Ádám asked questions about the plane, and was even allowed to try a few things in the cockpit! This unique opportunity was clearly exciting for him.

Before the group photo Ádám received a personalised gift of the Wizz Air, an airplane model, which, as it turned out, was also his... In fact he had even wondered wether to buy it during the flight, but had decided that he'd rather save his money for the return trip, therefore his surprise and joy was huge.

We stayed at the ibis Styles Barcelona Centro hotel in the city center for 3 days where we recieved top notch care and attention and a comfortable room, not to mention the huge delicious breakfast that made Ádám feel like he was the hotel's most important guest.

The next morning we set off to see the Aquarium near the beach, which was Ádám's main wish that he had been very curious and excited about.

We had wonderful weather and were surrounded by anchored ships in the harbour. Everything was ideal, and due to his priceless expression, it was clear that the picturesque sight dazzled the boy.

On the way, it turned out that tasting Churros was also on Ádám's bucket list. We found a pleasant restaurant at the foot of the Aquarium, where the mouth watering Spanish delicacy treats were waiting for him, just like he had imagined.

After that, we entered the world of the Aquarium, where the promises advertised on the brochures proved to be true and enchanted us.

The large aquatic showroom gave the feeling that the animals and plants lived together in beautiful harmony.

Here, another miracle happened: Ádám got tired of sitting in a wheelchair, stood up and walked quite a lot, struggling with instability, due to the pains and the struggle of the muscles but pushed through heroically. We were very proud of him, and the satisfaction was visible on his face. He felt that the fulfillment of his wish gave him strength. This filled his companions (his mother and me) with complete and utter joy. We forgot our difficulties for a moment, and were reduced to "simple" tourists in another country, as curious onlookers.

The next day we visited the Sagrada Familia. We admired the famous church in awe, explored everything around it and then walked back to the hotel as Ádám needed to rest.

In the afternoon, our trip took us to a beautiful park with a special atmosphere, which Ádám loved so much that we didn't even go further towards our original destination, the zoo. Upon entering the park a wonderful landscape unfolded before us. Wonderful statues and squares, smaller crowds and beautiful sights. We gazed upon fountains, a boating lake, people lying in the lush, soft grass, beautiful music, and so many happy moments. The space filled up more and more as people kept gathering, street musicians, cyclists and skateboarders, both young and old.

We thought we had arrived at some special event, and were waiting to find out where everyone was going. Why were they here?

Not long after, it became clear to us that it was simply because they liked to be there. The whole park was simply about the joy of being there. We spent a long time on this magical little island, where Ádám felt truly liberated. At some point huge soap bubbles floated peacefully around us, some as large as footballs! This kept our interest at its peak, since, as we all know, it's important that none of the bubbles are allowed to hit the ground. It was just as easy to catch the bubbles in a wheelchair as well as without!

On the last day, we walked around, bought small gifts, ate delicious food, and Ádám experienced the real Catalan feeling of life. He was happy and I'm positive he felt like he owned the world!

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We spent three wonderful days in Barcelona and by the end of our travels, Ádám didn't really want to go home, seeing as he was so happy to be there. One thing is for sure: it was an experience of a lifetime!

Thank you to Wizz Air Hungary Ltd, ibis Styles Budapest Airport and ibis Styles Barcelona Centro hotels, Groupama Biztosító Zrt., and our private sponsors, including Gábor Laczkó and Roland Letenovics and their friends, we were able to make Adam's dream come true!

Levente’s wish was an Xbox on which he could play his favourite games, so that the recovery period would go by faster.

His face brightened when he received his gift and he eagerly waited to start playing.

Levente, we all wish you a great time with your new toy.

Many thanks goes to our generous donors, among them the students of The British International School Budapest.

The young girl’s wish was an iPhone, which she could really use in many different ways during the long periods spent in the hospital, and also at home.

Johanna could hardly believe that her wish came true so soon and she now became the happy owner of a beautiful phone.

Thanks for the help of the Budapest Marriott Hotel and their staff.

The boy was looking forward to the check-up of today, which was no surprise as he knew that his wish, the mobile phone, had already arrived.

We arranged to meet at the clinic, from where he could go home with a nice new phone after the check-up.

We would like to thank our private sponsors, including the members and leaders of XpatLoop, the most significant Hungarian platform for helping foreigners living in Hungary, that Patrik’s wish could be fulfilled.

Ildikó Szabolcsik Russayné
wish-coordinator
Pécs, 1st December, 2022.

Misi’s dream was a tablet to play games and watch stories during his stay in hospital.

Dear Misi, enjoy your new tablet.

We would like to thank our private sponsors, including the members and leaders of XpatLoop, the most significant Hungarian platform for helping foreigners living in Hungary, that the little boy’s wish could be fulfilled.

Mária is a very ambitious and kind girl who is always positive and smiling. Due to her illness, she cannot go to school, she is a private student but loves studying.

She wanted a Samsung mobile phone from Csodalámpa, which she could use to keep in touch with her friends and former classmates. It was a great joy to watch her happiness when she unpacked her new phone.

We thank our donors, among them the students and teachers of the American International School of Budapest, for their support. With their help, we were able to fulfill Mária's wish!

Erzsébet Zsombori
wish-coordinator
Kiskunfélegyháza, 05.11.2022.

Kevin wished for a tablet that he would take along with him to the hospital to watch his favourite stories and to play exciting games.

The little boy is very happy that his wish has come true.

We thank our private sponsors, among them the students and teachers of The American International School of Budapest for their support to make Kevin's wish come true!

Kamilla had never had a mobile phone before, so she was extremely happy to receive a gift from the Magic Lamp Foundation, which was nothing else but a smartphone.

Kamilla, we wish you good health, enjoy your device.

We thank our private sponsors, and the students and teachers of The American International School of Budapest, for their support to make Kamilla happy!

Patrik arrived for a medical check-up when I could give him his long-awaited present. He was very happy to find out that he received all the accessories he had wished for his Xbox: a steering wheel, a pedal and a shifter. He couldn't wait to get home and try them.

We thank our private sponsors and the students and teachers of The American International School of Budapest, for their support to make Patrik's wish come true!

Luca's big dream was a Disney bedroom set: bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers.

The Genie of the Magic Lamp came into action again and conjured the desired furniture into her room.

The wardrobe and the chest of drawers have not been assembled yet, but the bed has already been set up, so it is waiting for Luca with fabulous dreams.

We thank our private sponsors and the students and teachers of The American International School of Budapest for their support in helping us to put a smile on the face of another sick child!

Levente was surprised by a gift from the Magic Lamp Foundation during his treatment. The teenage boy is planning to organise real karaoke parties for his friends with the help of the portable loudspeaker. He is very happy and can't wait to use his new device.

We thank our private sponsors, and the students and teachers of The American International School of Budapest, for their support to make Levente's day a wonderful one!

Lénárd's wish was an iPad and he was very pleased to receive it. He quickly set up his new device in order to start working and having fun on it as soon as possible.

We thank our private sponsors and the students and teachers of The American International School of Budapest, for their support to make the teenage boy's wish come true!

Hanna is starting her tenth year at the School of Arts and Technology in Szombathely, specializing in singing and solfege. She has also played flute for seven years. Practicing music is completely occupying her free time and - as she says - music has become part of her life. It is not only a pleasure, but it also helps her overcome difficult situations and illness.

Nowadays Hanna has started to learn playing the guitar from her dad. So, her wish was to have a guitar of her own.

Dear Hanna, have fun making music!

Many thanks to the generous guests and the management of Corinthia Budapest Hotel and our private sponsors for making Hanna's dream come true!

Special thanks goes to Mezzoforte Hangszeráruház for their help in fulfilling this special wish.

Dorina lives with her family near the Ukrainian border.
The little girl asked the Magic Lamp to build a playground in their garden, where she can go out to swing and slide whenever she wants.

Her wish was soon granted and Dorina is now a happy owner of a complete playground!

Many thanks to generous guests and the management of the Corinthia Budapest for helping us to make another sick child's dream come true.

Domi asked for an inflatable massage pool from the Magic Lamp Foundation to move around when he is out of his wheelchair.

Let us share the letter of thanks from Domi's mother:

Dear Magic Lamp Foundation!

We are very happy because the long-awaited massage pool arrived in the last days of summer! Domi has already tried it and he says it is amazing.

It is true, because after 1-2 hours of having a massage bath, his tense muscles are relaxed and he can do some postures in the water, such as sitting on his knees, which he could only do painfully on the ground. He can stand on all fours, kneel alone in the water, float in the water, do gymnastics with his legs under the water. He proudly says,"Look Mum, I can do this and that in the water".
I am so glad to see that he enjoys every moment, he feels free in the water!

He is happy to have his pool at his disposal at any time. He is already planning ’to jump in it’ after a hard day at school, if he feels like it!

We would like to thank everyone for making Domi's dream come true!

In a bit more detail, we are grateful to the 34 generous private sponsors, our kind friends and acquaintances, as well as acquaintances of them, etc. who offered their donations for Dominik's pool on the website of ’Magic Bugs’.

Many thanks for the help of the Magic Lamp Foundation, for the assistance of its staff and for the sponsorship to provide the missing funds.
It's good to see again the endless joy and the carefree smile of a child day after day!
Thank you for allowing us to be part of a miracle!

With love and thanks,

Katalin, Domi’s mother

We would like to thank  generous guests and the management of Corinthia Hotel Budapest as well as our private sponsors for fulfilling Dominik's wish.

Anna had an old tablet, so she knew exactly how much fun it was to play games and watch stories on it. But the old tablet didn't work well, it had to be sent to the service many times. So, the little girl wished for a new tablet that will work reliably.

The Genie of the Magic Lamp took action soon and Anna was really happy to get her new tablet.

We would like to thank Henkel Magyarország Kft. for fulfilling Anna's wish.

Éva Szabó Nagyné
wish-coordinator
Debrecen, 05. August, 2022

It was Rozi’s big dream to visit the Akropolis of Athens once.

Rozi and her mom took their professional camera and their telescope as well to the road, to capture the experience. The first surprise hit the family at the gates. A voice from the loudspeakers called for Rozi and Virág and said that they could board the plane, before the other passengers, where the crew received them. It was a huge experience for Rozi that she could even sit in the cockpit, she met the pilots and she took part in the preparations before the take-off. She even got a plane mock-up as a gift which was signed by the whole crew.

In the morning we landed in Athens, and after checking in we went for a long walk. We had lunch in a cozy, authentic greek inn, and later in the afternoon, we went sightseeing on a bus to visit the sights of Athens. Rozi enjoyed sitting on top of the double-decker, from where she could see the city.

The following day we visited the Akropolis, which consists of more than 20 building complexes, from there we could see the Theatre of Dionysus as well. We watched the changing of the guards in front of the Parliament which follows a strict choreography. In the afternoon we looked around the bazaar of Athens too.

We spent the last day at the beach where Rozi was swimming obliviously in the picturesque surroundings.

Here is a quote from Rozi's letter of thanks to the Magic Lamp Foundation:
Dear Magic Lamp! Thank you so much for the opportunity to visit Greece! When I left the cockpit I said " it was worth, even if I should go home now".
Those 3 days were an everlasting experience. I haven't learned about Greece yet, but I will understand everything better when I know what happened there 2500 years ago! Thank you again for the opportunity and thanks to Boglárka Áchim for accompanying me! ❤️

We would like to thank E.ON Hungária Zrt, Wizz Air Hungary Ltd, and our private donors for their support, among them Ms Gabi Lukéj, Dr. Tiborné Jenei and Mr Vilmos Hegyi for helping Rozi’s dream come true. We would like also thank the Marriott Hotel Budapest, the ibis Styles Budapest Airport Hotel for their help with the hotel reservation.

Alex had been waiting three years for his wish to come true. He loves nature and wildlife so he asked us if we could take him to Norway to see the fjords.

This was before the Covid restrictions, and since then Alex has gone through a lot of challenges, but he waited patiently for his dream to come true.

We prepared for the trip with great excitement, but organizing the trip was a challenge at its best. We aimed to start our trip at a fairy-tale-beautiful small town of Bergen, as we knew that countless boats leave from here every day for shorter and longer fjord tours.

Alex had the first surprise still in Budapest: thanks to our supporter, Wizzair, he could visit the cockpit checked the plane from the outside with the captain and in between got lots of interesting information about flying. Plus he got as a present a small Airbus from the crew.

We visited Mostraumen and Flam among the many possibilities; the first tour almost took us back to the age of the Vikings. We sailed between high mountains falling into the water and saw many waterfalls, and on the second trip, we stopped in several small villages and admired the beauty of the Norwegian landscape. This trip lead us into Sognefjord that is one of the longest fjord in the world.
During the trip, we also learned that this is the deepest fjord in the world, about 400 meters deep. The landscape was incredible, many birds accompanied us on our way, which made Alex extra happy as he loves birds.

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In addition to sailing, we also had the opportunity to walk around the small village of Flam, even collect pebbles from the stream, and take many beautiful photos of the diverse landscape. You could almost bite the clean air and all the peace that flowed from the mountains, I believe that it will give him a lot of strength on his road to recovery.

During our short visit, we also had the opportunity to go for a walk in Bergen, that lies between the sea and mountains; we took the elevator up the mountain, and from there we could enjoy the beauty of the surrounding landscape as part of a several-hour walking tour.

I am sure that this trip will be a lifelong experience for Alex, and will give him the strength to be completely healthy as soon as possible.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Wizz Air Hungary Ltd, the captain and crew of our flights, the MVM Energetikai Zrt, our numerous private sponsors,
including the employees of Vak Varjú Restaurant for their donation, Magic Lamp supporters who participated at our charity dinner this June, the donors on INLOCK Kripto platform and Dr. Jenei Tiborné, for making Alex's dream come true. Many thanks to Zsuzsa and Gábor representing the Hungarian community in Bergen, that they made this magical trip even more beautiful with their kindness. We would like also thank the Marriott Hotel Budapest for their help with the hotel reservation.
It would have been much more difficult without you!

You can read the kind e-mail we got from Alex and his mum by cliking here