Disney World Wishes

Kenedi

Kenedi

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 […]

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Cece

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

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Emily

Emily

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

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Grace

Grace

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

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Sierra

Sierra

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

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Kevin

Kevin

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

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Grayson

Grayson

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

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Harrison

Harrison

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

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Trevor

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

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Antwan

Antwan

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

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Mulan

Mulan

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

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Marilyn

Marilyn

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

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Valens

Valens

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

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Mateo

Mateo

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

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Rya

Rya

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

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Lola

Lola

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

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Kingston

Kingston

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

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Addie

Addie

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

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Ryla

Ryla

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

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Edward

Edward

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

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Agnes

Agnes

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

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Piper

Piper

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

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Rya and Lillian

Rya & Lillian

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

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Wynne

Wynne

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.

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