At only three years old, De’Layah has already had her fair share of challenges with liver disease. Regardless of her health challenges De’Layah is a happy and bubbly kid. She loves the color pink, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Winnie the Pooh, and playing with her toys. There was no other place De’Layah would rather go […]
Our buddy, Jaayden, is 6 years old and lives in Andover. He began his life by being extremely premature and has lived his entire life with many medical complications; among them Cerebral Palsy. But that surely doesn’t stop him from enjoying every day and keeping very busy with school and his siblings & friends. He
Mya is a sweet fourteen-year-old from Blaine. She lives and struggles daily with her diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy and a seizure disorder. Even though medication, doctor visits and various treatments are never far away, Mya has found joy in simple pleasures and focuses on the many beautiful things to love about life. Wishes & More
Asher is a shy five-year-old who loves anything with water! He is like any other five-year-old and likes to play with trucks and Legos, and eat pizza. He absolutely loves swimming, sprinklers, water slides, and dolphins! He wished nothing more than to meet a dolphin. Asher has a progressive neurodegenerative disorder but continues to laugh
Kamryn is a playful two-year-old diagnosed with a progressive brain tumor. Nevertheless, she always finds reasons to smile. Kamryn is like any other two-year-old and loves to watch Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, read Mickey Mouse books, and play with Mickey and Minnie Mouse toys. I bet you can guess her wish – a family vacation to
Abbey is an active high school freshman who participates in swimming, adaptive bowling & track, and horseback riding. Abbey was born with spina bifida which has presented many challenges throughout her life but she continues to smile through them all. Abbey has a passion for animals and hopes to be a veterinarian one day. She
Voua is amazing young woman battling Neurofibromatosis, a rare, life-threatening, genetic disorder of the nervous system which causes tumors that damage cranial nerves and the brainstem. Voua’s wish was to travel to Disney World with her family. Extended family members also joined Voua on this trip for a total of 16 people. Voua was rapidly
A very young Tasiyah was diagnosed with Sacral Teratoma, which is a kind of tumor located at the base of the tailbone. This didn’t stop Tasiyah from singing and dancing for the Wish Wizards who met with her. A very bubbly and enthusiastic Tasiyah expressed her great love for the Disney Princesses and her wish
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
