EPISODE · Jan 13, 2026 · 25 MIN
EP48 - PJ Ragin - From Cancer to California and the Set of Black-ish
from World of Wishes
In this heart lifting episode, wish alumnus PJ Ragin shares how his 2019 wish turned into a full day of Hollywood magic on the set of Black-ish. From a limo pickup and welcome swag to watching scenes with the directors, recording a one take opening monologue, and dancing onto the living room set, PJ’s story is brimming with joyful surprises—like Anthony Anderson personally making him a tuna sandwich and Tracee Ellis Ross greeting his parents with a hug.PJ reflects on facing cancer at 11, the support of his family and church, and why he now gives back - emceeing Make-A-Wish events, championing joy, and dreaming big in performance. It’s a reminder that a wish can lift a child, a family, and everyone watching.Learn more about how can get involved at https://wish.org/sfla!Be sure to follow us @makeawishsfla on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, TikTok, and LinkedIn!Subscribe, Rate, & Review this podcast to support future episodes that will feature wish kids and parents' past and present, volunteers, donors, referral sources and everyone who contributes to this World of Wishes!
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