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23rdJune

The Magic Lamp Foundation has fulfilled yet another child’s wish.

The late afternoon sunlight was already stretching long across the street when I arrived at Csenge’s home. The purpose of my visit was to make a long-cherished dream come true: a television of her own. For this little girl, this seemingly simple object represented freedom—a personal kingdom where, even on the difficult days of her illness, she could escape into the magical, carefree world of her favorite cartoons whenever she wished.

As I entered the room, I was greeted by an exceptionally pure-hearted, modest, and soft-spoken little girl. Although excitement sparkled in her eyes, she approached the large box almost on tiptoe and thanked us for the gift in a voice barely above a whisper.

Her parents, deeply moved, carefully began unwrapping the package while Csenge’s face grew brighter with happiness by the minute. We took a few photographs to preserve this unforgettable moment, although the true memory was etched into all of our hearts.

From now on, this small television will be far more than just an electronic device. Along the path of recovery, it will provide rest, distraction, and moments of carefree enjoyment. When it was finally time to say goodbye, a cool drizzle had already begun to fall outside. Despite the cold raindrops, Csenge insisted on accompanying me all the way to the gate, as if her presence itself was her way of expressing gratitude for the joy she had received.

As I looked back at her, her face was radiant despite the gloomy weather—and at that moment I truly felt what an indescribable miracle it is to bring a genuine, heartfelt smile back to the face of a sick child.


We would like to thank the Budapest Marriott Hotel for its support, as well as our private supporters. Together, we were once again able to make the wish of a seriously ill child come true.


László Szabó
wish-coordinator
Vaskút, 04/06/2026

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