Immediately after birth, Hazel was put on a ventilator and closely monitored. Hazel was born with a diaphragmatic hernia. This scary congenital defect caused Hazel’s stomach and intestines to be moved into her chest, shifting her heart to the right, leaving little room for her lungs to develop fully. After a valiant fight, on her […]
6-month-old Owen sadly passed away in April due to his condition called CHARGE Syndrome which resulted in extensive medical and physical difficulties. Owen peacefully passed away in his mother’s arms after his health took a turn for the worse. His mother wrote: “Brad and I decided it was best for Owen to pass in a
Nora and Beatrice were both born with Chronic Lung Disease. These adorable twins started out fighting for their lives and enduring many long, nerve-racking hospital stays. Wishes & More first came into their little lives shortly after their birth and, unfortunately, the battle was too much for Beatrice’s fragile body and her passing resulted in
Carson was born with a congenital heart defect called hypoplastic left heart syndrome that resulted in many surgeries and eventually took his life. Carson was nicknamed ‘Chunky Monkey’ and ‘Mini Grinny’, after his Dad. He loved to talk, laugh, build things, and to be read to. Carson didn’t survive to receive his wish, so Wishes
Precious, little, five-month-old Nora started life being treated for pulmonary hypertension but she continued to grow and develop and her smiles captured the hearts of her loving parents. She was doing very well and growing up way too quickly for mom & dad, when suddenly and tragically, she suffered a stroke. Doctors told her grief-stricken
Annabella was only six months old when she passed away. She was born with Cystic Fibrosis that resulted in liver and respiratory failure. In the words of Annabella’s Mom, “She smiled all the time no matter what she was going through, she had a happy personality”. Despite her difficult life, Annabella was resilient and her
Little Alexander was born with a rare metabolic mitochondrial disorder that took him far too soon. He was a great gift to his family and everyone who knew him for his short life. Alexander’s legacy lives on through consistent acts of kindness, encouraged by his loving parents. In lieu of a wish, Wishes & More
Kody was a brilliant fourteen-year-old who loved everyone fiercely. He loved learning and was involved in robotics, speech, knowledge bowl, choir, and musical theater. Kody loved to help people and was a part of HOPE group (Helping Other People Everywhere). He was a remarkable big brother, son, and friend. His Mom said, “his smile and
Six-year-old Ruby was a beautiful, bright, vibrant child who lived her life to the fullest. She constantly battled Dravet Syndrome and fought through the painful seizures, multiple ambulance rides and long hospital stays. Although she had limitations, she always had a smile and a hug for everyone she met. She loved butterflies, rainbows and the
Ethan was an incredible, special baby who unfortunately spent much of his life in and out of the hospital. His mother called him her “Miracle Baby” and he never ceased to live up to this nickname every day. Ethan was born with a Transposition of the Great Arteries, where essentially his small heart’s primary valves
Like many teenage girls, Jean loved shopping at Maurices, playing basketball and soccer, watching comedies, eating jelly beans, and also had a passion for reading poetry. Jean suffered from a brain tumor and, for some time, underwent extensive chemotherapy. Throughout her treatment, Jean maintained an inspiring sense of humor and was even able to put
Three-year-old social butterfly, Heather, belonged center stage. She loved being the focus of attention and her parents thought their outgoing little girl to be one-of-a-kind. Unfortunately, this unique gem was also diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, one that had only been documented 15 times in the U.S. Heather’s vibrant personality did not waiver
At the young age of 11, seemingly healthy Ashley, passed out at school. After seeing a doctor to figure out the cause, she was diagnosed with Primary Pulmonary Hypertension. Ashley was told she would need to undergo a lung transplant. In September 2005, she received the call she had been waiting for – it was
10-year-old Ali suffers from kidney disease. Despite her daily struggle with her condition, she is a very delightful young lady who loves chocolate and all sorts of animals, especially dolphins. Ali’s special wish was for a bedroom makeover for her and her sister’s new shared bedroom. Our Wish Wizards were able to team with a
Baby Zelos was lovingly welcomed into the world on December 17, 2014. Zelos was such bundle of love and joy to his family. He loved to listen and bop along to music and enjoyed watching cartoons with his older siblings. Unfortunately, due to delays in his fetal development, he was born with Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency,
Baby TaZirah was born with a rare chromosomal condition called Mosaic Trisomy 18, causing severe developmental delays and life-threatening abnormalities. TaZirah’s mother asked Wishes & More®, on behalf of her two-year-old daughter, for a puppy that her baby girl could love and interact with. TaZirah and her Yorkie puppy were inseparable, and her family was so
Little Xavier loved to laugh and was very curious about the world around him. He spent most of his time with his two loving parents and his kitty in their home in Rosemont. Xavier had a special intrigue in electronics, and his mother knew that if her phone went missing, she could find Xavier somewhere
Nine-year-old Nathan quietly passed away as 2015 came to a close. He liked to be called “Nate the Great” and is deeply missed by family and friends. He lived in Brainerd and was a giving, free spirit who received countless “Peacemaker” awards from his teacher. He loved making people laugh and he was not only
Precious baby Hope was a New Year’s blessing to her family. Unfortunately, Hope was born with Short Gut Syndrome, and wasn’t given more than an few weeks to live. Because she was not able to leave Minnesota to see her extended family, her mother asked Wishes & More if we could bring Hope’s family to
13-year-old Donald, or “Donny” as he preferred to be called, was funny, inquisitive and absolutely brilliant. He loved fixing things and solving problems. He spent his time outdoors, working on his lawn mower, fishing, fixing up his truck “The Toy Truck,” and taking care of his dad and brother. He was sweet and talkative and
Little Afton, at only two-years-old, was diagnosed with an extremely rare condition called Total Intestinal Aganglionosis. Wishes & More® was honored to aid in granting this sweet girl’s wish of a special one-level, backyard activity playground that is easy for her to use. Sweet Afton was able to enjoy her special playground with her loved
In October of 2014, sweet little Jax lost his battle to brain cancer at just four months old. An only child, his smile filled his home. We weren’t able to fulfill a wish for this little guy so Wishes & More® immediately wrote a memorial check to his grieving parents. When speaking with his mother
Derrick was a cheerful, athletic teen ready to head to Southwest Minnesota State University in the fall to play baseball when he started feeling tired and weak. In August 2011, Derrick was diagnosed with Leukemia which marked the beginning of his struggle with chemotherapy and numerous hospital visits. Derrick’s wish was to receive all of
Eddie, nicknamed “Eddie Bear” by his devoted family, faced many struggles during his too short lifetime, including Stage 5 kidney failure. Despite the challenges Eddie faced, he was an incredibly sweet, loving child who touched the lives of everyone he met. He enjoyed music, listening to his sisters as they played joyfully in his presence
