Alex was a 6-year-old warrior on ice – with a love for hockey and delight for the outdoors. Whether it was digging in the dirt looking for treasure or fearlessly plunging in the deep end like a pro swimmer. Even after he was diagnosed with T-Cell lymphoblastic lymphoma in early 2024, he remained upbeat and resilient. He faced long days of surgery, good days
Meet Henry, an 18-year-old athlete and active teen from Stillwater. When he began experiencing wrist pain, everyone assumed it was related to baseball. No one expected the shocking diagnois – cancer! After beginning treatment, Henry was hospitalized with a severe infection, which led to the removal of his lung. This kid has been through the ringer, but
Fifteen-year-old Seirra has led a very medically complex life. She is nonverbal and non-mobile; however, she loves music, lights and textures. Even though she’s not new to hospital settings, it was a huge blow when earlier this year, this young lady from Eau Claire contracted a life-threatening virus, resulting in an extended stay at Children’s
Ten-month-old Adeline was the baby of the family. Her two older siblings, her parents, and extended family all cherished her. Although short, her memory will be treasured forever. Addie loved being outside in the fresh air and she found joy in simple pleasures, like chubby cheek kisses and playing peek-a-boo. She also showed love for
Meet Kailo—a little guy from Champlin who never stops moving! Kailo and his big brother, Kairo, share the same challenging genetic condition. While their journey hasn’t always been easy, it has created an incredibly special bond between the two brothers. We were thrilled to make Kailo’s wish to visit Disney World even more meaningful by
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.
Henry was a typical teenager from Apple Valley who enjoyed all types of outdoor and sporting activities – swimming, baseball, hockey, football, and especially fishing – until an incredibly scary incident changed everything. In a freak accident, Henry fell while sleepwalking and sustained very serious spinal cord and head injuries. He required immediate surgery to
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
