Pretzel Wishes

02/22/2026

Meet our new pal, Nolan!

Nolan was nominated by our amazing partners at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and is bravely battling ependymoma.

He and his family just returned from a magical stay in Disney, and we cannot wait to share more from his incredible trip with you. These moments of joy, laughter and togetherness mean everything.

A heartfelt thank you to our generous partners at Philly Pretzel Factory Cherry Hill and Philly Pretzel Factory Mt. Ephraim for helping make this dream come true for Nolan and his family.

Stay tuned for more of Nolan’s trip. ✈️

01/15/2026

Grateful for amazing partners and their generous customers who help make these trips happen. ✨

01/13/2026

This trip was truly snow special!❄️

Our newest Pretzel Wishes recipient just wrapped up a magical Disney trip with her mom, dad, brother, and two sisters. Lamar was nominated by her incredible care team at CHOP and is bravely facing Pineoblastoma.

From the moment their trip began, it was all about creating joyful memories together as a family. Lamar’s love for Elsa made the magic extra special, and EPCOT quickly became a favorite for everyone. Between the sights, the experiences, and time spent together, it was a trip filled with smiles, wonder, and moments this family will cherish forever.

This entire trip was booked with just two weeks’ notice, made possible by incredible teamwork and support from our community.

We are so grateful to have been part of Lamar’s journey and can’t wait to share more highlights from her trip.

A special thank you to our generous Pretzel Wishes donors and our partners at Philly Pretzel Factory - Bensalem, Philly Pretzel Factory - Clementon, and Philly Pretzel Factory - Mount Ephraim, NJ, for helping make Lamar’s trip possible.

01/13/2026

Cana’s family shared some of their favorite memories from their Pretzel Wishes trip, and it’s hard to choose just one.

A 9 p.m. dinner at Cinderella’s Royal Table, with fireworks lighting up the sky, turned into a truly magical moment. From trying Roundup Rodeo for the first time to breakfast at ’Ohana, where Cana met her favorite, Stitch, and her brother Chance had Pluto sign his hockey jersey, every meal felt like a celebration.

Disney even surprised Cana with a huge dessert plate, making the moment even sweeter. It’s because of generous donors like you that we’re able to make these Disney dreams come true 💙

05/31/2025

Big news! Thanks to the incredible support of our Pretzel Wishes community— our amazing partnership with Philly Pretzel Factory - Camp Hill, PA, Philly Pretzel Factory - Lititz and Philly Pretzel Factory - Mount Ephraim, NJ locations—our brave friend Cana is headed to Walt Disney World! 🏰💫

At just 7 years old, Cana has been courageously battling cancer, and now she’s off on a well-deserved adventure full of magic, joy, and unforgettable memories.

Our Pretzel Wishes founders were lucky enough to meet Cana and her incredible family—a moment filled with love, strength, and excitement.

Stay tuned—we can’t wait to share some of the magic from her trip with you! 💫💛

05/31/2025

Wrapping up the most magical trip to Disney with a perfect last day at Hollywood Studios! Jaliah got her fill of favorites (yes, multiple times 🙌), met some familiar faces, and we ended it all with a delicious meal at Hollywood & Vine.

05/09/2025

Thanks to our amazing donors, Philly Pretzel Factory franchise partners, and their customers, Jaliah’s Disney dreams came true! She spent a magical day at Magic Kingdom, riding her favorite rides—TRON, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and Space Mountain—over and over. Pretzel Wishes brings joy and unforgettable memories to critically ill children and their families, one wish at a time.

05/08/2025

Jaliah and her moms hopped on the monorail to EPCOT for a whirlwind adventure—traveling the world, soaring with the Guardians of the Galaxy, singing along with Frozen, and more! 💫 The magic continued at CommuniCore Hall, where Jaliah met Minnie, Mickey, and Goofy! 🎉

05/07/2025

Meet Jaliah! Our new friend went on her Pretzel Wishes trip and had the best time. Jaliah is 13 and currently undergoing treatment for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. We had an absolute blast planning her trip, she was an amazing resource and helped research everything she wanted to do which allowed for a perfectly tailored trip.

Jaliah and her moms landed in Orlando and their adventure started immediately! Instead of dropping them off at the hotel to start their trip, they were taken immediately to Animal Kingdom. From Mt. Everest to Pandora to a sit-down lunch at Tiffins, Jaliah had an amazing time in AK. She even dressed up as one of her favorite characters, Moana!

Stay tuned as we highlight more from Jaliah’s trip. Do you want to help send more children and their families to Disney? Check out our website for information on how to donate.

02/20/2025

We have TWO magical updates! ✨

Pretzel Wishes is excited to announce that we have partnered with Jess Nambudiri, MSW, LSW, patient resource navigator, and Chelsea Apple, MSW, LSW, social work manager, and their teams at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia! Through this partnership, CHOP will nominate patients and their families to help fulfill our mission of sending critically ill children and their families to Disney World.

Thanks to the team at CHOP, the first Pretzel Wishes trip recipient was chosen! Our new friend Jaliah is going to Disney with her moms at the end of this month. Jaliah is 13 years old and was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 2024. Stay tuned for highlights from our first Pretzel Wishes trip recipient and their magical adventure.

Our team at Pretzel Wishes looks forward to continuing this partnership with CHOP and to the many wishes we hope to grant together.

A special thank you to our Philly Pretzel Factory franchise partners (listed below), their amazing customers, and many generous donors, we have raised over $92,000! For more information or to donate, please go to PretzelWishes.org

- Philly Pretzel Factory - Mount Ephraim, NJ
- Philly Pretzel Factory - Deptford
- Philly Pretzel Factory - Sewell
- Philly Pretzel Factory - Cherry Hill
- Philly Pretzel Factory - Parkwood
- Philly Pretzel Factory - Lititz
- Philly Pretzel Factory - Camp Hill
- Philly Pretzel Factory - Bensalem
- Philly Pretzel Factory - 3rd & Oregon
- Philly Pretzel Factory - Clementon/Blackwood
- Philly Pretzel Factory - Aramingo
- Philly Pretzel Factory - West Chester
- Philly Pretzel Factory - Sansom Street
- Philly Pretzel Factory - Fashion District
- Philly Pretzel Factory - Suburban Station East
- Philly Pretzel Factory - Suburban Station West

02/20/2025

Handyman Hal visited the Philly Pretzel Factory - Mount Ephraim, NJ location! During his visit he learned how to make the dough, twist pretzels, bake them. He even made his own special pretzels.

Make sure to watch the video to see all about his time in-store and check out his shoutout to Pretzel Wishes.

Handyman Hal visits one of his favorite places, the Philly Pretzel Factory. Handyman Hal shows you all the ingredients and machines it takes to make pretzels...

06/25/2024

Check out the Philly Pretzel Factory franchise locations that support the Pretzel Wishes mission to send critically ill children to Disney World!✨

- Philly Pretzel Factory - Mount Ephraim, NJ
- Philly Pretzel Factory - Deptford
- Philly Pretzel Factory - Sewell
- Philly Pretzel Factory - Cherry Hill
- Philly Pretzel Factory - Parkwood
- Philly Pretzel Factory - Lititz
- Philly Pretzel Factory - Camp Hill
- Philly Pretzel Factory - Bensalem
- Philly Pretzel Factory - 3rd & Oregon
- Philly Pretzel Factory - Clementon/Blackwood
- Philly Pretzel Factory - Aramingo
- Philly Pretzel Factory - West Chester
- Philly Pretzel Factory - Sansom Street
- Philly Pretzel Factory - Fashion District
- Philly Pretzel Factory - Suburban Station East
- Philly Pretzel Factory - Suburban Station West

Check out your local store listed above to find out more about their in-person Pretzel Wishes promotions. These locations are accepting in-store donations and you can donate online at PretzelWishes.org

Granting wishes one pretzel at a time.