Wish-Stories

Branden

Branden

Branden lives in Blue Earth and has been dealing with Hodgkins Lymphoma. The medications and side effects have taken their toll and Branden wished to just get away for a nice relaxing beach trip to an island paradise. Wish granted! He and his family left on his first plane ride and enjoyed a whole week […]

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Bud

Bud

Little Bud had been in the hospital and on a ventilator since birth and suffered from a chronic lung disease and Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia. He grew, but his lungs did not. His condition required him to be transferred to a Texas Children’s Hospital for a double lung transplant, separating the family for months at a time,

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Cassie

Cassie

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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Dean

Dean

18-year-old Dean is an X-Box-playing, video-game-designing, chocolate lover from Iowa who suffers from a heart defect. He had initially wanted to travel to Italy and England, but decided to wish for an animation computer instead. The computer was meant to be used at Video Game Design School, an online graphic design school. With a little

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Devin

Devin

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

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Dylan

Dylan

Dylan is a fourteen-year-old from St. Michael who has struggled with Cystic Fibrosis for many years. He’s never let his condition stop him from doing what he loves, however, and our volunteer wish wizards got a good taste of his favorite things when they visited him in March. He told them all about his love

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Dylan

Dylan

Dylan was a handsome two-year-old baby boy struggling with Down syndrome and Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He peacefully passed away surrounded by family and his father said, ” We know he met some pretty awesome people already that welcomed him with open arms. We also know that he is giving a lot of kisses, hugs, and

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Emmett

Emmett

One-year-old Emmett has multiple severe medical issues including seizures, cleft lip pallet and panhypopit and spent the first nine weeks of his life hospitalized. Sadly, Emmett is not expected to survive much past his birthday. Consequently, doctors recommended that the family enjoy every precious moment with him at his first, and likely, last Christmas. Emmett’s

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Everleigh

Everleigh

Twelve-year-old Everleigh sadly passed away from complications due to her Rett Syndrome. She was not as fortunate as some children blessed with a normal childhood, yet she had a wonderful childhood provided by her parents, siblings, friends, family and teachers. She hid her illness with a smile and a glow that was adored by all.

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Gabriel

Gabriel

Baby Gabe was excitedly welcomed into the world on October 6th, 2013 by his parents, big sister, big brother and the family dog, Matee. Despite his brain tumor, he was a busy baby during his 13 months on earth. Gabe went camping with friends and grandparents throughout Alaska, taking road trips to Fairbanks with his

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Graham

Graham

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

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Jacob

Jacob

Jacob, an eight-year-old from Brooklyn Park, loves to learn, research, explore and talk, talk, talk. His medical condition, Familial Exudative Vitreo-Retinopathy, and vision loss has not held him back from learning lots about how things work and what the world has to offer. Jacob had never been to Disney World, but had always wanted to

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Joshua

Joshua

Josh had a rather rough time during 2014 . Not only did he have a hard time with treatment side effects, he also relapsed 3 times with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. In the hospital again and trying to keep a positive outlook that this time the drugs and therapy would work so he can beat the

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Julia

Julia

Julia’s interest in the American Revolution began when she was five-years-old and received her American Girl doll during one of her many, lengthy hospital stays due to her double outlet right ventricle heart defect. She now has gotten her fill of historic places as she visited Colonial Williamsburg and more! She and her family spent

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Kelly

Kelly

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

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Kyle

Kyle

Kyle is a self-described history buff.  He especially enjoys reading and learning about the history of war.  Kyle was born with Cystic Fibrosis. Although he has had his share of challenges, Kyle never stopped dreaming of his future while learning about the past.  His wish was to visit the “USS Midway” Museum in San Diego

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Logan

Logan

11-year-old Logan was born with Cystic Fibrosis, a life-threatening disorder that damages the lungs and digestive system. He loves reading and learning, especially about all kinds of animals, and his wish was for a trip where he could see animals on both land and sea. Our Wish Wizards put together the perfect trip for Logan

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Luke

Luke

Luke, a 17-year-old from Blaine, suffers from Cystic Fibrosis. Luke came to Wishes & More® with a very unique wish – to travel along the Florida Keys in a chartered boat with just his family, a captain and a cook. Wishes & More® was honored to provide this wish to such a brave young man.

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Madelyn

Madelyn

Madelyn lives in Wyoming, MN and struggles with multiple medical issues on a daily basis, but that certainly doesn’t slow her down. At six years old, she faces her daily struggles with Cerebral Palsy with a determined mindset and a supportive family. Cinderella, Snow White, and Ariel are just a few of Miss Madelyn’s favorite

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Maya

Maya

Maya’s Thanksgiving was especially happy in 2014. Her wish was to have a holiday with relatives in California and we made sure her sweet wish came true. She enjoyed Thanksgiving with her aunt and other relatives in sunny Chatsworth, California! This little seven-year-old girl struggles with a very rare brain formation disorder called Lissencephaly. She

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Morgan

Morgan

Sixteen-year-old Morgan was born with Down Syndrome along with a heart condition, making it difficult to gain the independence she desired. Her heart condition tires her easily and she requires life-long clinical follow-ups. Despite this, she is very active in her community. She plays in her high school band and participated in the Special Olympics.

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Naomi

Naomi

Naomi is a beautiful, fun-loving young lady from Hastings. She is an avid Vikings fan, enjoys shopping at the Mall of America and loves Italian food. While enjoying her freshman year at St. Thomas, she went home to visit her family where they noticed a limp in her walk. Soon after, her world was turned

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Nora

Little Nora is a six-year-old from Minneapolis. She was diagnosed with a Wilm’s Tumor when she was just two years old – after Mom noticed a bulge in Nora’s belly. Nora endured many treatments, chemo, and surgery to remove most of one of her kidneys. During her time in the hospital, Nora continued to learn

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Paige

Paige

Paige was diagnosed with Papillary Thyroid cancer and has been receiving treatment for the past few years. She is a quiet 15-year-old who loves to read. She also enjoys listening to music, watching movies and spending time with her friends. Paige’s special wish was for a shopping spree for her “sweet sixteen” with her mom

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