Grayson is a bubbly, resilient 4-year-old who has a congenital condition called VACTERL syndrome. This serious disorder affects many body systems; however, this happy kid doesn’t let the symptoms, treatments or hospital visits get the better of him – he is one of the most engaging kids you’ll ever meet! In addition to enjoying shopping at Target …
Three-year-old Harrison was diagnosed with a brain tumor in March 2022. Immediately after discovering the clementine size mass on his 2-year-old brain, he was admitted to the hospital to relieve the fluid buildup and for surgery to have the tumor removed. His parents were stunned, and it was especially difficult for his Dad to process …
Our “where are they now” stories are always a touching tribute to the medical journey and the accomplishments of a local child & their supportive family. Today we are happy to share a positive update on a wish we granted 10 years ago! Trevor was battling a brain stem tumor when we met him and …
Antwan, an outgoing and fun 9-year-old, loves staying active and enjoys arcades, shopping at the Mall of America, and showing off his athletic abilities at Grand Slam. He also likes being outside at his Nana & Papa’s cabin where he can ride the 4-wheeler, jet ski, and go on boat rides. Sadly, his diagnosis of …
Mulan entered this world early and has been a fighter since the day she arrived. She has suffered through several serious conditions of the eye, lung, hormones and brain which led to multiple surgeries and extensive hospital stays. We received her wish application when she was just two-weeks-old; however, for the last three years she …
Four-year-old Marilyn received the devastating diagnosis of Stage-4 Metastatic Yolk Sack Cancer in March of 2022. This past year has been a whirlwind of treatments and during one long and difficult chemo stay, Marilyn sat on her bed gazing out the window and wistfully said, “I wish I could swim in the ocean and see …
Valens is a curious and active 8-year-old who has battled a rare and very serious hormonal condition all his life resulting in extended periods of hospitalization. In fact, he’s so familiar with being an inpatient that he shared his favorite memories as “getting x-rays” and he would like to grow up to be a heart …
Mateo is an active, playful 3-year-old from Brooklyn Park battling Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. He is the middle child of three and this little cutie loves playing with cars & balls, and has a fascination with bugs. Our Wish Wizards spoke with Mateo’s parents with the help of a fantastic Spanish-speaking interpreter. They learned of his love …
Everybody loves “small world” connections that weave through our lives. Like those people you meet on vacation in Florida, who knew your best friend when they were kids. Or in this case, the two little girls diagnosed with a very similar cancer who live in small towns just 20 miles from each other – who BOTH received …
Three-year-old Lola is a HUGE fan of Minnie Mouse. Throughout her little life, Lola has used Minnie as a coping and comfort tool. Unfortunately, this blue eyed sweetheart, with bouncing curls, visits doctors quite often as a result of her extremely rare genetic condition. Mom relayed, “Minnie goes everywhere with us. Minnie keeps us brave when at appointments. And …
You’ll be hard-pressed to find a more inquisitive mind than Kingston’s, especially when it comes to outer space! This twelve-year-old from White Bear Lake can often be found with his gaze turned upward. Kingston came to Wishes & More because he has a rare, life-threatening blood disorder that causes the formation of blood clots in …
Thirteen-year-old Addie began experiencing pain in her right leg that came from nowhere and wasn’t going away. This led to numerous scans and testing and no one in her family will forget September of 2021 when they determined the source – B-Cell Lymphoma. Mom describes her as “humble, kind, strong, brave, and a very driven …
High school commencement is a date to look forward to and remember, but not in the way it will be remembered by Ryla. Due to a genetic condition, this strong-willed young lady has dealt with benign tumors along her nerve lines all of her life. And for the last 11 years she has dealt with …
Four years ago, Edward was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia at age 5. This diagnosis shrunk his world, which soon revolved around constant doctor visits and medical procedures. Throughout the pandemic, he and his family had to be very, very careful due to the lack of his immune system, so even leaving the house made …
Little Agnes was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) when she was 19 months old and she also happens to have Mosaic Down Syndrome. According to her mom, her sweet, happy, loving disposition makes her a favorite of her doctors, nurses, and therapists and has helped her family have a positive outlook as they navigated her cancer …
Five-year-old Piper from Savage has only one kidney and has struggled with its decline her whole life. Luckily, she has defied all expectations, even though her lone kidney was only functioning at 4-8% capacity! Finally, on St. Patrick’s day in 2021, Piper received a transplant; but sadly it hasn’t been the success they were hoping for …
Superheroes with Super Kids are back at it again this Summer, helping us bring joy through their “MORE” opportunity for a few of our wish kids who love superheroes. To kick off our season of partnership, we thought a “Wish Reveal” at the Superhero Command Center was in order – and who better to tell …
Just before the busy holiday season, Heather and Jake (an Active Army Reservist) took their youngest child of four to her routine 15-month checkup and asked the doctor to look at a lump on her abdomen that appeared to be growing. An ultrasound indicated that little Wynne had a Wilms Tumor in her left kidney. …
With Memorial Day upon us, we are incorporating a tribute to a wish child’s father within this wish story. Let’s begin by meeting Adelynn! This delightful, little four-year-old has managed to remain spunky, bright, and bubbly despite her remarkable challenges in dealing with serious neurological disorders and a chronic lung disease. As a result, she …
Three-year-old Finn has Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and, unfortunately, he has suffered damage to his liver as a side effect from his treatments. He has spent 1/3 of his life enduring chemo treatments and has had a hard time battling this illness. His parents informed our team that after spending so much time in the hospital, the entire …
Attendees of the 2022 Winter Gala enjoyed Braxton on stage and were captivated by watching him and hearing about his love of superheroes, especially Ironman. Braxton is an absolute joy of a kid and we were incredibly thrilled to surprise him with the opportunity to meet Ironman, receive some special gifts from him – including a …
Alyssa was born with a serious genetic disorder called Angelman Syndrome. Alyssa’s two brothers absolutely adore her, and her favorite moments are when they are all together…or when she is snuggling with mom. Alyssa enjoys spending time in the water and we hear that she pouts when it’s time to dry off. She also loves the …
Pie is a seven-year-old from Becker who is the youngest child of five kids. As you can see from their photo, she is obviously adored by her older siblings and her parents. Battling T-Lymphoblastic Lymphoma, her blood counts have been a concern and have even pushed back some of her treatments. Wishes & More volunteers …
Cameron was rushed to the NICU at birth and his first 100 days of life was spent in the hospital due to a serious esophageal birth defect. He endured surgery after surgery with setback after setback in the attempt to repair his leaking esophagus before he could go home to his own nursery. We met him …