In Annabelle’s mother’s words, she “is a fierce, funny, sweet forever 20-month-old little girl who loves unicorns, her Tonie box, and dad’s beard.” This little girl was a well-known patient around the hospital because of her extensive bow collection, beautifully decorated room, and her ‘growls!’ She had the sweetest growl when she played peekaboo, and […]
From the special treatment received at the airport, the friendly faces at Give Kids the World, visiting The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and being selected for the wand ceremony, every aspect of Kendall’s wish was her favorite. Kendall is an eighth-grader from Deer Creek, MN and one year ago, she and her parents learned of
Fourteen-year-old Ka’Myra has a rare neurodegenerative disorder that is not only life-limiting, but it also impairs her physical abilities and developmental maturity. Additionally, she is deaf and attends Humboldt High School’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program, learning ASL, and her adoptive family is also learning, so they will all be able to communicate. Ka’Myra’s
Born with a complex range of health issues, including a genetic condition causing lung and heart defects, Emmett’s life has been marked by constant medical care. This smiley kid doesn’t let any of those pokes or treatments get him down; in fact, his mom describes him as a joyful child with contagious energy! One of
Smiles abound as Olivia from Ham Lake received her wish for a custom-built bike. She battles a rare, progressive neurodegenerative disorder that leaves her unable to speak and confined to a wheelchair. Regardless, she loves the outdoors and feeling the wind in her face! With this special bike, her wheelchair is able to slide right
Back in 2017, Wishes & More granted a wish for a 7-year-old named Allie to go to Disney World. One of the benefits of being a Disney Wish Kid is the opportunity to go back and revisit Give Kids the World Village and recently Allie’s family took advantage of the opportunity to relive their Disney
Brecken has lived with multiple medical issues since birth due to a catastrophic lack of oxygen during his birth. The challenges he faces are numerous; however, his incredible family alongside his joyful attitude have created beautiful days and a fulfilled life. Brecken loves spending time outside. He’s a huge fan of water and feeling the
We can’t do it alone and when we have a partner, a wish experience increases exponentially. Finley’s wish was made extra special by the collaboration between Vujovich Design Build, Inc., AMEK Inc. and Wishes & More. Our Wish Wizards met 12-year-old Finley at his home in Woodbury and discovered his wish was for a customized
When he was just 3-years-old, Niko was already dreaming of becoming a professional hockey player. At fifteen years old, these dreams were crushed with a diagnosis of bone cancer and a surgery to replace his knee and femur with titanium. In February, guests at our 2025 Winter Ball were charmed by seeing him on stage
We’re not certain you can look at Everly without smiling! This sweetheart is a Mississippi girl who’s treated at Masonic Children’s for a rare genetic condition called Hurler’s Syndrome. In June 2023, three-year-old Everly received a life-changing Bone Marrow Transplant and we’re happy to report that it was a success! In order to celebrate one-year
Gabrielle was born in August, the youngest of six children to Patrick & Dorsey. She was absolutely adored by her large family. This little fighter was born at just three pounds and in addition, she battled Edwards Syndrome. After two months in the hospital, she was able to go home and enjoy family time surrounded
No one thinks about starting a New Year in response to a diagnosis of cancer. But in January of 2024, that was what Kyah faced by receiving treatment for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma at Masonic Children’s Hospital. Just like many other teens, she loves playing sports, going shopping, reading, writing, & watching movies; however, her most favorite thing is
Guests at the 2025 Winter Ball had the pleasure of meeting Deacon, our extremely social and charming redhead. He let all of our guests know that he wanted to meet his superhero friends at Universal Studios. He was on stage with his sister, Elizabeth, who received a wish 5 years ago and everyone enjoyed their surprise in
Our Memorial program is more than just sending a check, it’s an opportunity for parents to share words about their precious child. It’s our pleasure to share these words even further than our office walls. “Even though Kelsey passed away, we will always use present tense talking about her because she is always in our
Rosielys is a friendly and joyful toddler who loves music & dancing, princesses & Mickey Mouse, and splashing in the water. As you can see, this three-year-old also has the BIGGEST smiles we’ve ever seen! Ely’s mom shared that she is very independent and likes to do things on her own and loves to be
17-year-old Augustine’s condition has taken away his ability to communicate with words, but this fun-loving and friendly teen makes sure his feelings are known through happy noises and grunts. He joins his family in loving all things Disney and Augustine has the biggest smile whenever he sees Mickey Mouse! A wish trip to Disney World
Jonas has been living with a brain tumor for several years now. This brave young man has a chasm optic nerve glioma, but he still loves to use his brain. In fact, he is described as a bookworm, and the stories he reads inspire his imagination & desire to travel the world. Jonas wished to visit Hawaii and his family left
Cooper’s parents and his three older brothers eagerly awaited his birth. Although he had a prenatal diagnosis of a heart defect, they had faith that he would be okay and they showered him with love on his arrival. He was only two days old when he endured his first delicate surgery on his walnut-sized heart.
At two months old, Chandler underwent his first open heart surgery and after complications, more procedures and lots of hospital time, he finally went home in July. When we met with his family, they shared how much they love spending time outdoors together. Whether it’s going on walks, playing on their playset, hiking, or camping,
Meet Orlan! This charming 4-year-old would love to climb, swing and play all day! Unfortunately, he’s been cooped up for the last year receiving treatments for Langerhan’s Cell Histiocytosis (a rare form of cancer), but then he met Wishes & More! His adoring parents agreed that a jungle gym bedroom would be a perfect wish and with
Nine-year-old Beau was a total outdoors kid. He especially loved fishing, baseball, and hockey. He also loved to learn new things and write stories. He would do many things in his free time, including help work outside with horses, ride around in the skid steer, work on vehicles, plow snow, and play video games. One
Hope was born with a rare genetic condition and a need for a heart transplant. Initially, doctors reported that Hope was making progress and plans were underway for her to transfer to a Chicago hospital for the delicate procedure. Unfortunately, Hope’s condition declined with the discovery of additional complex medical issues including a cancerous tumor. Her parents and her medical team
In 2011, four-year-old Nathaly struggled with a rare condition called Histiocytosis. Her wish, similar to many of our other young wish kids, was to visit Disney World to meet the princesses! Her whole family traveled to Florida in August and returned just in time for Nathaly to start Kindergarten. Fast forward to 2024 and we
Last Fall, 5-year-old Ella was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency resulting in terrible migraines. After weeks of testing, an MRI was scheduled and the diagnosis couldn’t have been worse: a brain tumor. Although there is currently no cure to shrink or stabilize the tumor other than removal or radiation, which would both cause some
