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
Aleah is a bubbly, kind-hearted, and sweet little seven-year-old who loves princesses more than anything! Aleah suffers from a Traumatic Brain Injury and Epilepsy; nevertheless, she and her twin sister were adopted by two loving parents. When Aleah was asked to dream up a wish that would make her the happiest girl in the world
Alphonso can make anyone’s day the moment he walks into the room. His smile is contagious and his laughter is irresistible. Alphonso’s cerebral palasy never holds him back from enjoying life to the fullest. Before receiving his wish, Alphonso had never been to Disney World but had always thought it would be an amazing place
Amayia is a sweet, fun-loving, 3-year-old girl from Fridley who loves watching Disney movies and playing with her siblings. Born a Micro-Preemie with complications this little fighter has endured many surgeries due to her short bowel syndrome. Amayia told Wishes & More® about her dreams of going to Disney World so she could visit her
Cesar is a six-year-old battling HPHP Type 3 kidney and liver disease and lives with his family in Howard Lake. He likes airplanes and loves ice cream cake. He also expressed a lot of interest in traveling to Disney World so Wishes & More® sent Cesar and his family there on Valentine’s day in 2014!
Hailey is an adorable four-year-old who is a true princess from the top of her head to the end of her little toes. Born with Congenital Heart Disease she underwent a heart transplant at the early age of one. Through this struggle, this sweetheart had her Disney Princess dolls and books to get her though
Lyla is a strong, kind-hearted girl who battles with Juvenile Pilocytic Astrocytoma, a brain tumor. Although she fights with her condition every day, she also continues to learn new words, play with her friends at daycare and relish the attention from every adult who just can’t get enough of her. We could see how lively,
Pike is a fun-loving three-year-old from Burnsville. struggling with Wilms tumor. Wishes & More® sent Pike and his family on a cruise on the Disney Wonder! Pike’s trip involved a lot of firsts – first limo ride, first airport visit, first plane ride, first tourist bus ride and first time on a cruise ship. His cruise
13-year-old Richie has Ewing’s Sarcoma, an extremely rare form of bone cancer. Despite the pain and swelling he frequently experiences, he is a very active and involved teenager; he loves swimming and singing in the choir at school. When our Wish Wizards first met Richard, he wished for a trip to the Bahamas so he
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