Vincent is an active little guy who is the light of his parent’s lives, and they were completely devastated when they heard his diagnosis of Neuroblastoma. Little Vinny continued to shine brightly and surpass some major milestones – including completing his cancer treatments with clear scans after 8 rounds of chemo and a surgery to […]
Fifteen-year-old Julie is an outgoing, but quiet, young lady who suffers from a serious genetic disorder resulting in fragile & brittle bones; it also confines her to a wheelchair. Julie is a “family” girl and her condition also restricts her from participating in activities that are an important part of her family’s culture. Every weekend
After doctors found cancer in his lymph nodes, spleen and lungs, eighteen-year-old, Finn, immediately started treatments and spent many, many days confined to a hospital or resting at home. Before the diagnosis, he was a very active kid who loved backpacking and the outdoors – so you can imagine how this news rocked his world.
David is a 18-year-old who was diagnosed with Burkitt’s Lymphoma in March. He underwent many weeks of progressive chemotherapy and just recently he was proclaimed to be in remission! David, an avid hunter and lover of the outdoors had a few really cool ideas for outdoor wishes but finally narrowed it down to an ATV
4-year-old Ryan suffers from Transverse Myelitis, an inflammation of the spinal cord that has him anchored to a wheelchair. However, in his heart and his mind he is still “all boy” and he desperately wants to play sports and be outside “running” around with his siblings. Uneven and unlevel ground are additional barriers and
Caleb is a joyful and loving fourteen-year-old with a chromosome disorder that has resulted in multiple surgeries and keeps him confined to a wheelchair. He enjoys swimming, reading, animals, and spending time with his family. Caleb’s grandparents have four wheelers and Dad really wanted to see his son enjoying “wind in his face” like other
Jon loves the woods, hunting and adventurous ATV rides, which is why it’s no surprise he had been fantasizing about a big game hunting trip in Colorado. Wishes & More® teamed up with the television show, Kent Hrbek Outdoors (which features two-time Minnesota Twins World Champions Kent Hrbek and Co-Host Eric Gislason) to fulfill this wish. 17-
18-year-old Cassie loves everything about the great outdoors – hunting, 4-wheeling, snowmobiling, and any other fun she can get into with friends and family. Her initial wish was to go hunting in Alaska, but her Hodgkins Lymphoma wouldn’t allow her to travel and she ended up requiring a bone marrow transplant. She decided that what
At just five years old, Brynn was diagnosed with Mitochondrial Disease. Despite this debilitating disease, Brynn remained to be one playful little girl and wished for a playground for her own backyard. Wishes & More® was happy to grant this wish, and in less than six hours, 17 members of the Kasson Fire Department came
10-year-old Frank was born with a genetic disorder called Marfan Syndrome, which affects the connective tissues throughout his body. He doesn’t let his condition stop him from enjoying the outdoors and having an impressive knowledge of aquatic creatures. Frank loves to fish but had never experienced the thrill beyond a dock. He expressed his wish
Baby Clover was born with Hepatoblastoma, an uncommon type of liver cancer. Most of her life to this point has been spent in treatment to fight the cancer, but she hasn’t let that dampen her joyful spirit. With her first birthday approaching, her family was looking for a much needed vacation and bonding time before
Seven-year-old Cali was born with a severe condition that causes her to suffer from hundreds of seizures each and every day. Cali shared with our Wish Wizards her dream of taking horseback lessons and also about her love of mermaids. Wishes & More® was thrilled to make this sweet girl’s wish come true – she is taking
Friends & family, exploring Uptown, keeping up on shows of Grey’s Anatomy and playing with the iTouch are all things a regular, healthy, 18-year-old girl has on her mind, and Natalie was no exception. That is until she was diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma and her life was forced to change a little bit. All the
Fifteen-year-old Kelly from Sauk Centre, MN has Friedreich’s Ataxia, a rare inherited disease that causes nervous system damage and movement problems. This condition does not inhibit her passion for hunting and the outdoors. Kelly, nicknamed Buggy, was surprised with a 3-day hunting trip in the Golden Triangle with her role model Melissa, who stars in
Graham, a two-year-old boy battling with Retinoblastoma, had his “wish day” when his new backyard playground set was installed. Mom kept him away during the installation and until it was time for the Wishes & More® unveiling presented by volunteers who brought him balloons, treats, and a sign – “Graham’s Playground”- which was ceremoniously hung
16-year-old Devin lives with his parents in North Branch. He suffers from Vaters Syndrome, which in Devin’s case affects his kidneys and vertebrae. Devin is a fisherman and he loves to fish with his dad. His wish was for a Bass Boat so he could take it out and fish whenever the mood struck. His
Cassie is an 18-year-old who has been diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia. She shared with Wishes & More® that she has become depressed by the weight she has gained while on chemo, and she wanted a good road bike she could ride to work and with friends, as well as to assist her in an exercise
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