Wishes Do Come True

 
Seven-year-old Jeremy of Lakemont, GA is a serious wrestling fan. This special little guy’s passion for the entertaining sport keeps him glued to the set whenever there is a match so that he can cheer on his all-time favorite wrestler, John Cena. Recently, Jeremy enjoyed meeting his hero in person thanks to his friends at Kids Wish Network, an organization that grants wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses. Jeremy has cerebral palsy.
 
When Kids Wish Network learned about Jeremy after his grandmother referred him to the charity, they were eager to do something special for him. This courageous boy has been through a great deal in his young life and struggles daily with his condition.
 
In addition to cerebral palsy, Jeremy has experienced severe seizure episodes since he was just a baby. He suffers from a half a dozen different types of seizures and is on many different medications. He also wears leg braces. Jeremy has been in and out of the hospital much of his young life and must visit his doctors frequently.
 
When Kids Wish Network learned that Jeremy’s #1 wish was to meet his favorite wrestler, John Cena, in person, she worked hard to make sure his dream came true.
 
And it turned out to be an experience that Jeremy will never forget.
 
They arranged for Jeremy and his family to fly to San Antonio where there was a WWE match scheduled. They got tickets to the WWE match and a very special meet and greet with Jeremy and his idol.
 
Soon after arriving at the AT & T Center, Jeremy and his family were greeted warmly backstage by a parade of WWE stars including Batista, the Hardy Boyz, Ric Flair and The Edge. Donna said Jeremy was thrilled. “He got pictures with all of them.” Each wrestler took turns signing Jeremy’s shirt and posing for pictures with him.
 
And then of course came the moment Jeremy had been waiting for: meeting John Cena. “He was shy at first,” said Donna, Jeremy's mom. However, it didn’t take long for him to warm up to his hero. Jeremy, who wore a shirt that read, ‘John Cena is My Idol’, presented Cena with a shirt that read, ‘You Are My Idol, John Cena’. He also presented his favorite WWE star with an official Kids Wish Network Guardian Angel coin. Donna said the wrestler was clearly moved. “Jeremy told him now he had a Guardian Angel with him!”
 
The pair spent time together, chatting and laughing and posing for pictures. “He was so excited,” Donna recalled laughing. After the meet and greet was over, the group headed out to their seats to watch the match. Jeremy had a sneaking suspicion that John was going to win that night since he now had his lucky angel coin. Donna said the coin did just the trick. “He won!” she laughed.
 
Donna said Jeremy’s entire wish experience was something neither she, nor her brave son, will ever forget.

Summer Travel!

 
Location! Location! Location!
Looking for a great place to go this summer? Here are some kewl ideas for just you or the whole family.

RESORTS

Atlantis
Paradise Island, Bahamas
This island resort has over 50,000 sea animals, a waterpark, 11 swimming pools, a tween and teen night club, all on a beautiful beach front setting with all the typical resort activities like volleyball, basketball, you name it!

Club Med
The greatest way to vacation! From the moment you wake up till the wee hours of the morning, there is something fun and exciting to do. Learn to water ski, wind surf, scuba dive, or sail. Some resorts even have horseback riding, or intensive tennis programs, with resorts all over the world! Club Med Punta Cana, in the DR for example, has a giant skateboard ramp to keep you rollin’!

CRUISES

Disney Cruise Line
Everything you would expect from a cruise and more! Lots of teen only activities. There’s a kewl lounge, the party pool, the night club and special shore tours! You can even learn how to create your own animation cell, make your own film and walk the red carpet!

Nickelodeon Family Cruises (August 10-17 )
Hop aboard a Nick themed week on a luxurious Royal Caribbean ship. Stop at a private island where you can enjoy the Aqua Park! Onboard, tons of activities to keep you entertained. Between the Nick Talent Show, ice skating lessons,  and MTV's Rock Band Competition, you can learn to surf on a 40-foot-long wave simulator, hit up the teen night only club or enjoy a Nick parade. And  of course you never know what Nick stars you might run into!

CAMP

Performing Arts Camp
Camp Rock anyone? Spend your summer doing what you love to do! You can find intensive programs in dance, voice, acting, film, writing and just about anything else you can dream up. American Idol has its own camp and so do the Grammys but application deadlines for  both were in April! Then there’s US Performing Arts Camps with locations all over the US. www.usperformingarts.com with amazing programs for ages 12-18.

Circus Camp
They are popping up everywhere! French Woods in NY, Circus Smirkus in Vermont, and Sandou Circus School in Las Vegas!  Programs teach everything from clowning and juggling, to more acrobatic skills such as tumbling, tight-rope walking, and trapeze! 
 

Dog Bark Park Inn
A night’s stay here gives new meaning to being “in the doghouse.” Located near Cottonwood, Idaho, this is fun detour to take. So if your looking for a comfy place to lay your head while on that family road trip this summer, pull into the largest Beagles on earth!
 

Aly & AJ Read to Fans at Los Angeles Times Book Festival

KEWL caught up with Aly and AJ at the LA Times Festival of Books where the girls read from the first book in their new mystery series.

ALY: We’re super excited to actually have our own book series coming out with Scholastic! It’s called Aly and AJ’s Rock and Roll Mysteries. It’s really kewl. It’s like this whole adventure of AJ and I solving mysteries on the road and we definitely get into a little bit of trouble, but it’s really fun and I think you guys will totally dig it.  I did the illustrations for the book which was super cool.

AJ: You guys have to check out her drawings—they’re insane. Like me, I can’t draw. It’s tragic. We would joke about it. They would be stick figures.  It would not be cute to look at.
 

Aly & AJ’s Rock’n’Roll Mysteries: First Stop, New York
By Tracey West and Katherine Noll
Illustrated by Aly Michalka
Check out this fun mystery featuring your fav sister duo as rockstar detectives! Aly & AJ go on the road for their big concert tour and their first stop: New York City. Before their performance, Aly & AJ visit the brand-new Girls Rock Academy, a school for girls who love rock `n’ roll. The day before the grand opening, all the school’s equipment is stolen! Can Aly & AJ solve the mystery of the missing guitars in time for the school’s opening? Original artwork by Aly throughout the book AND you get a collectible necklace with a guitar pick charm in each book! Talk about giving you more! We can’t wait for the next book which is Mayhem In Miami!

Aly & AJ’s Rock’n’Roll Mysteries: Mayhem In Miami
By Tracey West and Katherine Noll
Illustrated by Aly Michalka
Aly & AJ are in Miami for their next sizzling concert performance! While they’re in town, a hot new fashion designer asks the girls to model clothes for the Miami Rocks! benefit fashion show, featuring designers who create clothes exclusively for rock musicians. As the girls prepare to make their debut on the catwalk, someone cuts the lights and ruins the show! Can Aly & AJ find the culprit?