New Year’s 2026 will always be a very special memory for six-year-old Grady and his family! They celebrated it together in a week of fun during his wish trip, enjoying the magic of Florida amusement parks. This young man has had a challenging childhood due to irrevocable damage caused by a traumatic brain injury at birth. […]
Eleven-year-old Emmerson scheduled a doctor’s visit to find a reason for her significant dizziness. Her parents were shocked to discover that it was sourced to a brain tumor. It was a year ago, and since then, she’s been on a steady protocol of an incredibly difficult treatment schedule. Sadly, her latest MRI showed that the
This has been an incredibly tough year for 18-year-old Jayse. During the first month of the year, this teen was in the ICU with pneumonia and septic shock with a ventilator as his sidekick for 12 days. A rare genetic immune condition was the final result, but to figure it out Jayse’s immune system over-reacted
Eighteen-year-old Rachel lives in Mound with her mom, Melissa. When she was just 4 years old, Rachel almost lost her life as a result of a terrible reaction to an E. coli infection that resulted in multiple strokes on each side of her brain. This episode was the catalyst to her eclectic health journey, which
James has the heart to match his stature! When our Wish Wizards met him, they found a kind, humble, and joyful 16-year-old who, after complaining of a persistent sore arm, found a lump near his collarbone. Hodgkin’s Lymphoma was the diagnosis and as a result of the extensive follow up scans, they also found a
Lily is a silly and kind 12-year-old from Avon, MN, with a contagious laugh. Her complex medical condition has affected her developmentally & physically, and her ongoing treatments have been a stress on the entire family. In addition to loving the outdoors, camping and fishing, our Wish Wizards were also endeared to learn about Lily’s
From the special treatment received at the airport, the friendly faces at Give Kids the World, visiting The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and being selected for the wand ceremony, every aspect of Kendall’s wish was her favorite. Kendall is an eighth-grader from Deer Creek, MN and one year ago, she and her parents learned of
Back in 2017, Wishes & More granted a wish for a 7-year-old named Allie to go to Disney World. One of the benefits of being a Disney Wish Kid is the opportunity to go back and revisit Give Kids the World Village and recently Allie’s family took advantage of the opportunity to relive their Disney
Temi’s story wove its way into our hearts from the moment we heard about this sweet girl from Saint Michael. In March 2023, four-year-old Temi was diagnosed with an extremely serious heart condition and placed on the heart transplant list. She spent the next 15 months at Children’s Hospital enduring surgery and treatments to keep her
We’re not certain you can look at Everly without smiling! This sweetheart is a Mississippi girl who’s treated at Masonic Children’s for a rare genetic condition called Hurler’s Syndrome. In June 2023, three-year-old Everly received a life-changing Bone Marrow Transplant and we’re happy to report that it was a success! In order to celebrate one-year
Guests at the 2025 Winter Ball had the pleasure of meeting Deacon, our extremely social and charming redhead. He let all of our guests know that he wanted to meet his superhero friends at Universal Studios. He was on stage with his sister, Elizabeth, who received a wish 5 years ago and everyone enjoyed their surprise in
Rosielys is a friendly and joyful toddler who loves music & dancing, princesses & Mickey Mouse, and splashing in the water. As you can see, this three-year-old also has the BIGGEST smiles we’ve ever seen! Ely’s mom shared that she is very independent and likes to do things on her own and loves to be
17-year-old Augustine’s condition has taken away his ability to communicate with words, but this fun-loving and friendly teen makes sure his feelings are known through happy noises and grunts. He joins his family in loving all things Disney and Augustine has the biggest smile whenever he sees Mickey Mouse! A wish trip to Disney World
With gently rolling upland, large swamps, and a scenic steep stream valley, Nemadji State Forest is known for its trail system that draws outdoor enthusiasts throughout the year. Landon’s family loves being out on the trails and the entire family was enjoying an ATV adventure in July of 2023 when the unthinkable happened. His four-wheeler tipped
Maryanna is a very silly, talkative and outgoing four-year-old from Sartell. This little lady has Retinoblastoma which will result in tumors throughout her life. She’s already had several rounds of chemo, multiple MRIs, and continuous eye exams in her short life so she’s very used to speaking independently with her doctors and nurses. Thankfully, she’s doing
Van is described as “a little man of action” who is happiest when he’s on the go. This four-year-old from Dayton has Rhabdomyosarcoma of the right leg and among other treatments, he’s had to endure the complex surgery of removing the upper portion of his right leg. Coupling this drastic surgery, he suffers with low core strength,
An intense headache and blurry vision alarmed Aubrey’s parents and initiated a trip to the ER. The scans were alarming – a golf ball size malignant tumor as well as hydrocephalus! An intense treatment plan began immediately; and so did many days of not being able to keep food down, dizziness, emergency shunt drains, extreme
Abigail is a delightful sixteen-year-old with a creative mind, love for Harry Styles, and enjoyment of fantasy novels. She not only uses her brain power, she also enjoys staying physically active, particularly through basketball, volleyball, and track & field. This is even more impressive when you consider that she has a critical and unresolved congenital heart
Twin sisters, Kendal & Kenedi, were both diagnosed with AML at just three-months-old. After both girls made it into remission, it was a devastating blow when Kendal relapsed almost two years later, and her parents reached out to Wishes & More. We rushed into action to support a trip to Disney for her and a
Having an elite – one in a million status – can be very special, but not when it is related to a rare medical condition that doctor’s are unable to label. Unfortunately, nine-year-old Cece falls into that class. Additionally, she suffers from epilepsy that causes innumerable daily seizures. Sadly, her life-expectancy will not be long; however, her loving
Emily’s lifelong battle with a serious genetic tissue disorder has resulted in extremely fragile arteries, muscles, and organs, as well as other complications. Despite her life-threatening condition, she is living large with great passion and delighting those who know and love her. She absolutely loves animals, being outside/swimming, and truly enjoys traveling. Her desire to
Cheerful little Grace was the family entertainer and when she was almost three, her parents received the heart stopping news that she had a sacrococcygeal germ cell tumor. Instead of going to the park to play, her daily life included bloodwork, scans, tests, and treatment. However, this little lady has handled it with determination, positivity, and extraordinary “Grace”. Some of
Meet Sierra! Most of us head for the medicine cabinet to alleviate our temporary discomfort if we suffer from a headache, a sore muscle or a stubbed toe. Not this incredible young lady! She has dealt with a number of neurological issues throughout her entire life, and she has endured several spinal surgeries. Regardless of the pain she
Four-year-old Kevin is an adorable, confident and precocious little brother who has taken on the battle against B-Cell lymphoma. He is a lover of all things Mickey Mouse and Frozen so it is no surprise that he wished to go to Disney World. We surprised this young man with the news of his wish trip
