When Sarah was approved for a wish from Wishes & More®, she knew she wanted to use the opportunity in a unique way. She is an inspiring and strong young woman with an amazing outlook on life. Sarah is a 17-years-old who lives with hydrocephalus, a condition where the spinal fluid becomes trapped in the […]
Sara is an energetic 4-year-old girl who lives with her parents and two older brothers. She has Downs Syndrome and was diagnosed with leukemia just after her third birthday. Her first year of treatment involved many hospital stays, including over both Thanksgiving and Christmas due to serious infections. Daily, her treatment included medicine and long
Sammy loves all sports and it is a toss up to say which one he likes the most; he tends to lean towards whichever one is on TV. Sammy was diagnosed with a severe form of hemophilia, which makes it impossible for his blood to clot and risky to play any sports. A self-proclaimed sports
Patrick is an 11-year-old boy with Cystic Fibrosis who lives in Columbia Heights with his Mom and two cats. Dealing with Cystic Fibrosis can be pretty tough on a young guy; Patrick has to endure daily medications as well as a special machine that helps to clear his lungs. He enjoys watching TV and Sponge Bob
McKenna was a sweet little girl who loved her family and hoped to one day visit her favorite Disney characters. McKenna’s brother, Drew, suddenly passed away from Alpers several months before Wishes & More® met McKenna. His diagnosis was identified just days before he passed away. Shortly after, McKenna was also diagnosed with Alpers. Understanding
Luke loves Barney, Thomas the Train, playing with his toy cars, and cuddling up with Mom and Dad to read books. Luke’s wish was for the chance to meet Barney in person, and to go to Disney World. Wishes & More® sent Luke, his parents and two sisters to Orlando for a worry-free week of
With a big smile and infectious laugh, Lindsay appeared to be like any other normal teenager. However, this New Brighton teen was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Doctors were able to successfully remove her grapefruit sized tumor, and she continued to undergo an intense chemotherapy regimen. When Wishes & More® met Lindsay, she expressed her need
Keith is a very nice young man from Albert Lea who has been battling Autoimmune hepatitis. He has also recently been diagnosed with Lymphoma and is waiting to receive his treatment protocol. He has been unable to participate in a lot of sports and activities due to his illness but Keith loves cars, especially Mustangs!
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
“Live and love a lot, every moment of every day,” was Emily and her family’s favorite quote. She was a positive young girl with a love for all Minnesota sports. She read the sports page daily, cheered on the Twins, Vikings, Timberwolves, and Wild, and had an amazing ability to remember stats on all of her
David, a 17-year-old from Waconia was passionate for creativity and adventure. From snowboarding to his dream of pursuing a degree in film making and producing, he always enjoyed a challenge. He also was just like any other young man who enjoyed hanging out in Uptown Minneapolis, eating Mexican food and looked forward to his college
Cole is 10 years old and wants to grow big and strong, but Cystic Fibrosis is draining his body from necessary nutrients and has prevented him from getting beyond 65 pounds. Cole has gotten used to his daily meds and treatment, but is now adjusting to the recent implant of a feeding tube. Cole is
At just five years old, Brynn was diagnosed with Mitochondrial Disease. Despite this debilitating disease, Brynn remained to be one playful little girl and wished for a playground for her own backyard. Wishes & More® was happy to grant this wish, and in less than six hours, 17 members of the Kasson Fire Department came
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
Anne was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer. Despite her diagnosis, this ambitious 16-year-old and aspiring artist longed to take adult-level art classes at the Minneapolis Institute of Art but was turned away due to her young age. Anne’s determination would not falter; she came to Wishes & More® and asked for a
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
Payton suffers from Hunter Syndrome, a very rare genetic disease causing permanent and progressive damage to mental development, organ function, and physical abilities. Although Payton is seven years old, his development is equivalent to a two-year-old, and he has lost his ability to speak and walk. Payton’s face lights up watching just about any Disney
Noah is a very energetic and loving 14 -year-old who enjoys being outdoors and spending time with his six brothers and sisters. Noah is fighting an uphill battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, a rare cancer that affects the immune system. Because being home with family is where Noah is happiest, Wishes & More® fashioned the ultimate
Nick suffers from Osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer that causes frequent bone pain and swelling. Despite his disease, he enjoys spending time outdoors year round with family and friends – water skiing, snowmobiling, four-wheeling, he does it all. To enhance his outdoor adventuring, Wishes & More® was pleased to partner with Carousel Motorparts to gift
Matthew is a smart and funny 10-year-old who likes to go fishing, visit amusement parks, and laugh at Adam Sandler movies. He struggles with Mitochondrial Disease which has affected his development and muscle strength. Matthew’s wish was a family trip to Disney World, the most magical place on earth. His mother wrote about the trip:
Jordyn is a sweet 9-year-old from Warner, South Dakota. She suffers from a chronic platelet disorder known as ITP, which causes spontaneous bleeding. Jordyn is a huge Disney fan, especially of Frozen’s Elsa and Olaf, and Wishes & More® was excited to grant her wish to visit Disney World! She had a blast swimming in the
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