At just 2.5 weeks old, Sarah developed RSV and spent 183 days in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit; 53 of those days were spent on ECMO life support and 166 days with a trach. Her parents and big brothers were incredibly frightened that they would never be able to have their family together at home. […]
Seven-year-old Cade is a busy little guy from Eden Prairie. He came to Wishes & More as he was receiving treatment for a brain tumor, and when our volunteers visited him, he talked about all his favorites – playing outside, riding his bike, going to the playground and doing arts & crafts. He also shared
Griffin was a typical developing, energetic kiddo until age 5, when his life changed with the onset of seizures. Because his seizure-triggers remain unknown and his episodes occur frequently, he can no longer enjoy the jumping and running around he used to love. Too much stimulation or noise increases his risk, so his family must
Four-year-old Loyalty is a sweetheart to her very core. She was all smiles when our Wish Wizards visited her home to find out what her top wishes would be. She met them at her front door with hugs and an array of toys to immediately do a show-and-tell of each of them! Although she battles
Just a few of fifteen-year-old Dexter’s favorite things are trains, dinosaurs, sharks, and museums – so we included all of them into one memorable wish trip to Chicago! Dexter came to Wishes & More as he battled a brain tumor, and we were proud to support this young man with a jam-packed adventure to the
Seventeen-year-old Ethan was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma in February 2023. He is an avid reader and talented writer who also enjoys spending time outdoors, camping, and snowmobiling. After careful consideration, his #1 wish was to take a “Great American Family Road Trip”. He’d never traveled far from his home in northern Minnesota, so he was
At the age of 17, Gunnar’s life turned upside down when he was diagnosed with a malignant germ cell tumor. Instead of keeping up with his beloved sports – playing hockey, baseball, and pickleball – he spent the majority of his time in and out of the hospital, fighting his cancer battle. Thankfully, in September 2023, Gunnar was officially declared cancer-free, and he started his senior
At just two years old, an unexpected reaction to a virus stole little Poppy’s life and left behind grief-stricken parents and two adoring older sisters. The three little girls did everything together, and big sisters Hazel & Rose were very protective of little Poppy. Our hearts hurt as we read her obituary describing Poppy’s joyful personality
Everleigh is a fun-loving, active three-year-old who loves being outside. She adores all things girly—but she’s just as happy getting messy in the mud! If she had her way, she’d spend every day running, exploring, and playing outdoors. Everleigh was born with a rare genetic condition that affects her growth and development, resulting in significant mobility
At just 10 years old, Bane has already faced more than most. Born with a serious congenital birth defect, he has endured several life-threatening complications since birth. However, his resilience has shown through, and Bane has remained an active, friendly kid who loves spending time outdoors, especially in the water. When Bane met with our
During her junior year of high school, Megan was diagnosed with cancer. Her social worker introduced her to Wishes & More, and before she knew it, a car allowance was granted, and she was behind the wheel of her Nissan Sentra. Megan shared, “It has given me so much freedom. I no longer have to
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
Maggie is a hilarious and fun-loving 8-year-old who loves Barbies, stuffed animals, and being active outdoors. This little lady endured a scary hemorrhage that led to several strokes and impaired the use of her right arm, and her family shared how terrifying those hospital days were — unsure if Maggie would survive. But today, Maggie
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
“The light of our lives, sassy and full of life.” This is how Stella’s Mom describes their toddler on our Wishes & More Memorial application. In just 17 short months, Stella underwent cancer treatments for leukemia and was finally in remission when a virus took her life. “She left this world where she was the
In the spring of 2024, Myranda & Kielar welcomed their daughter, Autymn, into this world. Unfortunately, she has suffered from the day of her birth with many complex issues and her family wants her to experience everything she can and create as many memories with her as possible. Sadly, she has been on hospice care for quite
At just nine months old, Izael developed an unusually severe case of pneumonia that led to a long and dark winter in the hospital. Since then, he has continued battling chronic respiratory failure. During some of his most difficult days, the therapy dogs brought him comfort and joy, sparking a deep love for dogs of
James received his wish to go to Disney World last Fall after battling a double whammy of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and a tumor pressing on his heart. This incredible teen proved that the Orlando area parks aren’t just for little ones, as he thoroughly enjoyed all of them – especially the Wizarding World at Universal &
Levi, a teen from Zimmerman, was a Freshman at Bethel University studying Mechanical Engineering when his dreams were dashed with a diagnosis of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. All of his college plans were put on hold for his body to be able to recover from the trauma of treatment. Levi’s uniquely favorite things include fishing, cars, chemistry,
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!
Ten-month-old Faith was an incredibly loved baby who brought joy from the moment she was born. Her mother shared, “She was so smiley and happy. Music and light-up toys always got her giggling. Her older sister would sing to her and dance. We enjoyed rocking her to sleep on her harder days.” Though so little,
In February 2024, Wishes & More granted a wish for Rhys, an avid outdoorsman who feels most at home out on the water and surrounded by nature. Living with Class IV heart failure and cystic fibrosis, he’s faced more challenges than most—but that hasn’t stopped him from pursuing what he loves. Rhys’ wish was for a boat allowance and he purchased a
When we say each wish we grant is unique – we mean it! Kitt joined us at the 2026 Winter Ball, and guests were enthralled by her very specific and interesting top wishes! #1 – Visit the Disney Parks to meet Darth Vader #2 – Bring home a pet tarantula Ball guests witnessed her surprise when
