Little 5-year-old Alli was diagnosed with Tricuspid Atresia at a very young age. When she came to Wishes & More® she had wanted nothing more than to meet the cast of High School Musical. Unfortunately, depending on the schedules of those our children want to meet, this can take months if not years. In the …
Sara is an energetic 4-year-old girl who lives with her parents and two older brothers. She has Downs Syndrome and was diagnosed with leukemia just after her third birthday. Her first year of treatment involved many hospital stays, including over both Thanksgiving and Christmas due to serious infections. Daily, her treatment included medicine and long …
McKenna was a sweet little girl who loved her family and hoped to one day visit her favorite Disney characters. McKenna’s brother, Drew, suddenly passed away from Alpers several months before Wishes & More® met McKenna. His diagnosis was identified just days before he passed away. Shortly after, McKenna was also diagnosed with Alpers. Understanding …
Luke loves Barney, Thomas the Train, playing with his toy cars, and cuddling up with Mom and Dad to read books. Luke’s wish was for the chance to meet Barney in person, and to go to Disney World. Wishes & More® sent Luke, his parents and two sisters to Orlando for a worry-free week of …
Three-year-old social butterfly, Heather, belonged center stage. She loved being the focus of attention and her parents thought their outgoing little girl to be one-of-a-kind. Unfortunately, this unique gem was also diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, one that had only been documented 15 times in the U.S. Heather’s vibrant personality did not waiver …
Payton suffers from Hunter Syndrome, a very rare genetic disease causing permanent and progressive damage to mental development, organ function, and physical abilities. Although Payton is seven years old, his development is equivalent to a two-year-old, and he has lost his ability to speak and walk. Payton’s face lights up watching just about any Disney …
Matthew is a smart and funny 10-year-old who likes to go fishing, visit amusement parks, and laugh at Adam Sandler movies. He struggles with Mitochondrial Disease which has affected his development and muscle strength. Matthew’s wish was a family trip to Disney World, the most magical place on earth. His mother wrote about the trip: …
Jordyn is a sweet 9-year-old from Warner, South Dakota. She suffers from a chronic platelet disorder known as ITP, which causes spontaneous bleeding. Jordyn is a huge Disney fan, especially of Frozen’s Elsa and Olaf, and Wishes & More® was excited to grant her wish to visit Disney World! She had a blast swimming in the …
Very shortly after Bethany and her twin sister were born, doctors discovered Bethany had a congenital heart defect and she had to undergo surgery to prevent her heart from failing. Now a beautiful six-year-old, Bethany is very active and artistic. She desires to play the violin one day, and absolutely loves Disney princesses. Her special …
Sweet little Avah was born with a brain tumor but hasn’t let that put a damper on her joyful, 3-year-old spirits. Her favorite movie happens to be Frozen and Wishes & More® was able to grant her wish to meet her favorite Disney characters with trip to Disney World in Orlando! Just before they headed south …
You may recognize Owen from his superhero debut on the Jason Show prior to our 2016 Winter Ball. When Owen was 3 months old, doctors discovered a golf ball-sized, rare, brain tumor, which they were able to remove successfully. Six months later, Owen began having seizures regularly and was diagnosed with Infantile Spasms, calling for …
Gavin has been dealing with complications from a Kidney Transplant that he received when he was just a baby. Even with his early health difficulties, Gavin has grown into an amazing 10-year-old who loves to build things and see how they work. We were honored to be able to provide Gavin and family with a …
Elizabeth is an incredibly smart and beautiful 18 year old. She enjoys playing the guitar and piano, watching Gilmore Girls and Mamma Mia, and likes learning about and visit historical places. Elizabeth suffers from Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, which is a genetic disorder that affects the connective tissues in her skin, joints, and blood vessel walls. …
5-year-old Elijah is a little rascal! He loves playing with his superhero action figure toys, eating pizza and spending time with his family. Elijah has Arthrogryposis, a condition that affects his joints and limits their movement, but he doesn’t let it slow him down or take away his joyful attitude. His special wish request was …
10-year-old Chloe loves to dance (especially to One Direction), do gymnastics, and play trivia games. She was born with renal failure, and spent the first few months of life in and out of the hospital and on dialysis. During her most fragile state, Chloe was blessed with a family friend who was a blood match …
Little Ava was born with multiple developmental delays that left her with a defective heart and minor hearing difficulties. Ava is still an active and joyful four-year-old who loves to sing and dance, play with her older brother, and has a strong passion for the movie Frozen. Ava’s number one wish was for a chance …
Jordan is a sweet young girl living with the challenging condition of Cystic Fibrosis. Jordan is as brave as it comes and never lets her smile fade even as she endures her daily routine of 20 -25 pills; two nebulizers with 3 medications; and two vest treatments taking a total of two hours. Jordan loves …
Seven-year-old Emily began having unexplained seizures at birth. They vary in length and severity, and she often has hundreds a day. A multitude of medications has caused severe sleep and digestive disturbances, intense pain, infections and visual and motor coordination impairments. Emily undergoes numerous therapeutic treatments weekly and had a device implanted in her brain …
Riley was just four-years-old when he was diagnosed with Leukemia. After many hospital stays and on-going treatments, Wishes & More sent Riley, his sister MaCayla and his parents to Disney World. Riley’s favorite part was the Jedi training but they all had a blast at the parks, meeting the characters and getting the behind the …
Little Sophia’s battle with seizures can take it’s toll on a daily basis. But when she talked about visiting Disney World – her eyes lit up with joy at the thought of visiting all the parks and meeting her favorite characters. Sophia’s wish came true in March when they jetted off to FL leaving the …
Amina is a very sweet 7-year-old from St. Paul. She loves to sing, play board games with her siblings, and has a weakness for vanilla cake and ice cream. Attendees at the 2014 Winter Ball will remember when the entire Royal Family of the St. Paul Winter Carnival crowned our Princess Amina. Not only is Amina …
Five-year-old Anikah lives in Prior Lake with her family and has been dealing with post-radiation damage after she had a brain tumor removed. Originally, the family scheduled their trip for March when unexpectedly, Anikah took a bad turn, ended up in the hospital and we had to cancel the trip. Throughout those days in the …
Jacob, an eight-year-old from Brooklyn Park, loves to learn, research, explore and talk, talk, talk. His medical condition, Familial Exudative Vitreo-Retinopathy, and vision loss has not held him back from learning lots about how things work and what the world has to offer. Jacob had never been to Disney World, but had always wanted to …
Madelyn lives in Wyoming, MN and struggles with multiple medical issues on a daily basis, but that certainly doesn’t slow her down. At six years old, she faces her daily struggles with Cerebral Palsy with a determined mindset and a supportive family. Cinderella, Snow White, and Ariel are just a few of Miss Madelyn’s favorite …