FINAL DAY of our Celebration Week - The battles our Wish & Memorial Kids endure clearly show "Why we do what we do"
Jovany shares the depth of a father's love.
Caleb's mom, Rayna, shares his gut-wrenching story.
A heartfelt Wish to enjoy a garden and to create a place of lasting memories.
A LOOK BACK - A special place for Savvy
Savvy's Wish was for a comfortable place for her to receive care in the family's home.
FUN FACT OF THE DAY:
Research shows that each child averages over 100 people who love & care for them. So we believe that we've impacted over 210,000 people because of our services for 2100 local families.
Day SIX - Minnesotans love the outdoors and so do our Wish Kids. Enjoy these stories about our Wish Kids enjoying nature and the gorgeous seasons we are blessed to have in MN!
The 2010 Winter Ball guests experienced the surprise alongside Bryan as he received his Wish.
Kelly grew up hunting with her dad. Her #1 Wish was very special, thanks to her hero Melissa Bachman who extended a personal invitation.
Now that her Wish was granted for a designated trail in her own backyard, Juniper can play outside with her siblings for the first time.
A LOOK BACK - Andy Gains FREEDOM!
Andy simply wanted to be able to have a wheelchair that would give him access to his grandparents farm and his own backyard.
FUN FACT OF THE DAY:
Wishes & More has been blessed by over 75,000 volunteer hours since 2004! That equates to about 36 years of full-time work! Thank you to each and every one of our treasured volunteers!
Day FIVE - Enjoy a few examples of our "MORE!"
Watch how a special guest, Doug (a boa constrictor) helps grant a wish at the 2019 Ball!
Our State of Hockey kids love to cheer on the MN Wild! Got unused tickets? We'll give them to a family!
A Superhero experience like no other with Batman in charge and the Batmobile doing the transport.
After a few emotional setbacks, Andrew's spirits lifted when we did some magic to create a “MORE” opportunity with his favorite NBA player! Click the photo to read more!
We offer all of our Memorial Recipients the opportunity to have a teddy bear made from a piece of clothing or a special blanket. Click the photo to read more!
In 2007, four-year-old Austin was diagnosed with stage-four cancer. In 2008 we granted his wish and then supported his Scholarship in 2021! Click the photo to read more!
FUN FACT OF THE DAY:
Most common areas of study for Scholarship of Hope® recipients: Nursing, Social Work, and Business.
Day FOUR - Joe Mauer, Bert Blyleven and the 2013 MN Twins are up to bat today.
Joe Mauer lets Josh J know that his wish will be granted for an Educational Allowance.
Bert Blyleven tells Jake, and his entire baseball team, that his wish will come true.
The 2013 Twins send a message to Josh L before his wish to see Spring Training in Ft. Myers.
A LOOK BACK - Wish #7 - Emily
In 2005, Emily was our seventh wish granted - a perfect match for this BIG fan of #7 Joe Mauer!
FUN FACT OF THE DAY:
Miles flown for wish trips: 1,544,538 (or 62 times around the world!)
Day THREE - Three mother's express how meaningful memories are to hold on to and the value of knowing that the community cares!
Charlie's Mom reaches out to the audience at the 2013 Winter Ball.
Adeline's Mother, Tara, shares her story in 2022.
Danica shares poignant memories of Sawyer in 2023.
A LOOK BACK - FBI's newest Special Agent
Wishes & More was able to provide a special opportunity for Ashley before she passed and became a Memorial recipient.
FUN FACT OF THE DAY:
We've come a long way! In 2005, we served 8 families and in 2024, we will serve over 200!
Day TWO - A look back at some exciting on-stage Wish "Reveals" from past Winter Balls!
Bubba Watson shares Pebble Beach golf tips with Sam in 2014!
Tanner is wowed and he wows the audience at the 2021 Winter Ball!
Wicked Cast welcomes Mathew for his wish in 2022!
A LOOK BACK - Amina's Wish
Princess Amina will melt your heart. Her wish was granted on-stage as she was transformed into a princess with help from members of the St. Paul Winter Carnival in 2014!
FUN FACT OF THE DAY:
Longest flight for a wish trip: 8,981 miles for James to attend the 2008 World Cup in South Africa.
Day ONE - Videos of a few memorable football-themed wishes from 2020, 2021 and 2022 + don't miss the wish that took place in London!
Adam Thielen is thrown off-guard by our little Lucy T in 2021!
The GOAT sends inspirational message to Pierce at the 2022 Winter Ball!
Lucy L's hero Casey O'Brien, former Gopher, surprises her at her wish reveal in 2020!
VIKINGS WIN! (Kasey's Wish)
17-yr-old Wish Kid and Vikings Superfan had her wish come true yesterday when she was in the stands at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Kasey cheered them on to a victory and had an experience she will never forget.
FUN FACT OF THE DAY:
In the past 20 years, Wishes & More has served kids and families in almost EVERY ONE of our MN counties! Currently we've provided a wish or memorial for kids in 84 out of 87 Minnesota counties!