Make a (sand)wish: These delish recipes were made by kids with critical illnesses

Children with critical illnesses are taking a bite out of success.No.1 best-selling loaf bread brand Nature’s Own just launched a multi-platform campaign featuring a digital cookbook filled with Make-A-Wish kids’ favorite sandwich recipes.

Expect delicious bites derived from the children’s own imaginations.For example, Olivia, who suffers from lymphoma, came up with the Bright Harvest Bacon Bite on Nature’s Own Honey Wheat.The “Sandwishes” campaign is part of the brand’s “Slice of Hope” partnership with the organization.“Nature’s Own is bringing wish kids’ imaginations to life with ‘Sandwishes’ that anyone can share, recreate and enjoy,” Krystle Farlow, senior director of brand management for Nature’s Own, said in a statement.

“These recipes are not only a window into Make-A-Wish kids’ imaginations, but a perfect way for parents to better understand what their kids will enjoy as well.”Among the enjoyable recipes in this digital cookbook is Luke’s Mediterranean Magic Melt sandwich, featuring Nature’s Own Honey Wheat, tomato, feta cheese, buffalo mozzarella, Swiss cheese and white American cheese.The child’s wish was granted following his leukemia diagnosis.Nash, who also has leukemia, crafted the Swiss Thunder “Herowich:” Nature’s Own Honey Wheat with ham, apple slices and Swiss cheese.Leslie Motter, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish America, expressed: “We’re grateful to Nature’s Own for helping bring our wish kids’ creativity to life in such a joyful, accessible way.

Through the Sandwishes campaign, families can connect with the imagination behind each wish while helping Make-A-Wish deliver hope and joy to children with critical illnesses.Partnerships like this make it possible for us to reach more children and families with the life-changing power of a wish.”Lila, who has a blood disorder, made the Green Garden “Glowwich,” a mix of avocado spread, Swiss cheese, tomato and pesto on Nature’s Own Ho...