Ego Nwodim
Friday, April 19, 2024
Ed Maximus
“Saturday Night Live” star Ego Nwodim stops by.
Jennifer welcomes Dakota Patton, a 6-year-old makeup artist from Savannah, Georgia. Known for her remarkable talent in special effects makeup, Dakota has garnered widespread attention online. Her journey into the world of makeup began at the age of 3, and her favorite canvas is her younger sister, Dylan. Dakota is the youngest person to conduct a live demonstration at the International Make-Up Artists Trade Show.
Jennifer also welcomes Kelli Ritschel Boehle from Rockford, Illinois. In 2010, Kelli’s youngest son, Nik, was diagnosed with cancer just before his 18th birthday. Nik was granted a wish from the Make-A-Wish Foundation. When Nik discovered that individuals over 17 do not qualify for wishes, he was determined to change that. The night before he passed in 2012, Nik asked his mother to help, and The Nikolas Ritschel Foundation — also known as Nik’s Wish, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit — was born. Over the past decade, Kelli has been fulfilling her son’s dying wish by assisting hundreds of young adults battling cancer in realizing their dreams.
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April 12, 2024
Mother Honors Late Son by Granting Wishes to Young People Battling Cancer
Jennifer Hudson welcomes Kelli Ritschel Boehle, the founder of The Nikolas Ritschel Foundation — also known as Nik's Wish — a charitable organization that grants wishes to young adults aged 18-24 battling critical illnesses. Kelli’s youngest son, Nik, passed away from a rare form of cancer just before his 18th birthday and his last wish was to help grant wishes to young adults who wouldn’t otherwise be given the chance. Because of Kelli’s incredible efforts in bringing joy to young cancer patients, Jennifer surprised her with $10,000 on behalf of Denny’s so she can continue to grant wishes and honor her son. #DennysPartner Read more: https://jenniferhudsonshow.com/2024/04/19/kelli-ritschel-boehle-niks-wish-dennys/
