Two and a half-year-old Dashel is described as a “rough and tumble” little guy. He lives in New Richmond, WI but is treated at Children’s Minneapolis for his congenital heart condition. He’s been in and out of the hospital from the start and has already endured three open-heart surgeries. He’s bounced back from each one and […]
Meet Presley! She is a 6-year-old from Pierz who is growing up with a love for the outdoors, exploring trails along their property with her parents and two siblings. Although she is confined to a wheelchair, the family has determined to make life as accessible to her as possible. Presley was diagnosed with a rare
Our incredible community of #WAMHeroes stepped up once again to help create the perfect bright and beautiful nursery for 16-month-old Everly. This sweet little girl was born a micro-preemie and spent much of her first year dependent on oxygen and a feeding tube. She’s overcome numerous challenges and truly amazed everyone around her with strength
Four-year-old Emma from Lakeville is courageously battling Retinoblastoma. Sadly, despite the efforts of her medical team they have been unsuccessful in shrinking the tumor, and she is undergoing surgery to have her eye removed this week. This young lady loves playing with her big sister, Grace. They especially love singing, dancing, dressing up & all things princesses!
Josiah is a curious and adventurous one-year-old who loves to grab and explore everything within his reach! Born with a rare genetic disease, he needed a bone marrow transplant to stabilize his health and enable his ability to thrive. His 3-year-old brother provided the bone marrow for a life-saving transplant for Josiah! His parents asked
We granted Nolan’s wish just in time for the holidays! He suffered a severe traumatic brain injury at daycare just over two years ago, and his life hung in the balance. Thankfully, the quick actions of his parents brought him to the hospital, where his medical team was forced to remove a portion of his skull
Born with a congenital heart defect, Carly has already braved three open-heart surgeries, seven heart cath procedures, and over 100 blood transfusions—all before her 2nd birthday. Her biggest milestone? Receiving the gift of life through a heart transplant. However, this precious little girl’s challenges continue, and she has become paralyzed from the waist down and was
At just two months old, little Griffin required open heart surgery. Although his heart condition and hospital visits will always be a part of his life, he is an incredibly joyful little guy! We’re grateful to report that the surgery was a success and he’s now a happy one-year-old. His parents’ wish on his behalf
Brecken has lived with multiple medical issues since birth due to a catastrophic lack of oxygen during his birth. The challenges he faces are numerous; however, his incredible family alongside his joyful attitude have created beautiful days and a fulfilled life. Brecken loves spending time outside. He’s a huge fan of water and feeling the
We can’t do it alone and when we have a partner, a wish experience increases exponentially. Finley’s wish was made extra special by the collaboration between Vujovich Design Build, Inc., AMEK Inc. and Wishes & More. Our Wish Wizards met 12-year-old Finley at his home in Woodbury and discovered his wish was for a customized
When he was just 3-years-old, Niko was already dreaming of becoming a professional hockey player. At fifteen years old, these dreams were crushed with a diagnosis of bone cancer and a surgery to replace his knee and femur with titanium. In February, guests at our 2025 Winter Ball were charmed by seeing him on stage
At two months old, Chandler underwent his first open heart surgery and after complications, more procedures and lots of hospital time, he finally went home in July. When we met with his family, they shared how much they love spending time outdoors together. Whether it’s going on walks, playing on their playset, hiking, or camping,
Meet Orlan! This charming 4-year-old would love to climb, swing and play all day! Unfortunately, he’s been cooped up for the last year receiving treatments for Langerhan’s Cell Histiocytosis (a rare form of cancer), but then he met Wishes & More! His adoring parents agreed that a jungle gym bedroom would be a perfect wish and with
Jack was not only diagnosed with brain cancer, he also contracted meningitis after surgery. Because of this serious infection, he became dependent in every aspect, from needing assistance with eating and drinking to re-learning how to walk and talk – in his words it was, “demoralizing and humiliating.” Jack graduated high school in 2023 and
At just one-year-old, Kinsley suffered from a traumatic episode of septic shock. She spent 12 weeks in the hospital, fighting for her life from this dangerous blood infection. Her dad shared, “Kinsley’s journey, especially the first half, was filled with much more than one lifetime’s worth of pain.” This girl has a fighting spirit, though,
Fourteen-year-old Conner has struggled with serious neurological and other medical complications since birth. He has chronic kidney disease and is recovering from a recent hip surgery. Additionally, he is challenged with Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy that causes all four of his limbs, his face, and his torso to be spastic and stiff. You can imagine how difficult all
Ryder is the 5th of six kids and he is as happy as they come! When we met this smiley guy, he was still receiving chemo for Leukemia and his parents wanted to wait until he was a little older to determine the best wish for their little guy. After staying in touch throughout the
Just like a typical two-year-old, Josiah is a very energetic little guy who loves to be on-the-move and exploring outside! Some of his favorite activities include dancing, opening and closing everything, and interacting with everyone he meets. Sadly, in his short life, he has already endured lengthy hospitalizations and a stem cell transplant to treat
Dannon “Yogurt” is a delightful 3-year-old with an endearing smile who has battled Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Because kiddos with Down Syndrome have a higher chance of developing this cancer, he had been receiving regular blood draws since birth to track his counts. Everything looked great for two years until his doctor found that he had a
Frankie has a blast when she can explore freely – and her family loves when they can avoid telling her “no.” However, she has little to no concept of boundaries, so her parents have the challenge of keeping her safe while allowing her to have fun being independent. This little lady has Down Syndrome, coupled
Gracie is a twin to brother Gannon, and a little sister to Grayson. Sadly, Gracie suffered a terribly traumatic experience as an infant and doctors have been closely monitoring her ever since. These physicians don’t believe she will ever have a “normal” life and will have on-going mental and physical challenges. With that said, she
Six-year-old Kallen is challenged with a serious genetic condition but continues to be a loveable, joyful, and extraordinary kid. He is learning ASL and even though he has difficulty moving, he really enjoys being able to communicate with people and gives heart-warming smiles to express his joy at being a part of the conversation. His family
We have been working with a local teen who has a rare genetic condition that leads to dangerous episodes of low oxygen. This young man and his family have very little and we highly respect their privacy; however, it is also a heart wrenching wish that we want to share. When we conducted his wish interview, we
John’s critical condition requires water therapy 4-5 days per week; however, his family let us know that the therapy location isn’t nearby or convenient and, with five other kids, they are unable to make the drive as much as is needed. The other option of him receiving warm water therapy in the bathtub also became
