Ten-year-old Trevor from Maple Lake was diagnosed with a Brain Stem Tumor. Trevor picked a perfect snowy day to leave the cold and head off on his wish trip to Florida! Those of you who attended our 2013 gala may remember this charming dude who was surprised by Nemo onstage and told that his wish […]
On Father’s Day, 2011, Zoe’s life changed in an instant. She was the only survivor in a car accident that took her father and two sisters from her – and while in critical condition from injuries sustained during the accident, doctors also discovered that she had cancer. Wishes & More® met this beautiful teen just
At just 15 days old, Alexis Sue from Waterloo, IA passed away after complications from alveolar capillary dysplasia. She was born at 35 weeks and was loved by all of her family and friends along with the staff at the hospital. Her story reached many, and the family greatly thanked her supporters and those who
At three-years-old, Allon battles Congenital Heart Disease while doing his very best to live the life every young child deserves. Allon’s mother found it extremely important that the family travel to Knoxville, TN to visit Allon’s Grandma (Grandma Hugs sure can mean a lot!). While on the trip, Allon had an absolutely wonderful time creating
Dylan is a fourteen-year-old from St. Michael who has struggled with Cystic Fibrosis for many years. He’s never let his condition stop him from doing what he loves, however, and our volunteer wish wizards got a good taste of his favorite things when they visited him in March. He told them all about his love
One-year-old Emmett has multiple severe medical issues including seizures, cleft lip pallet and panhypopit and spent the first nine weeks of his life hospitalized. Sadly, Emmett is not expected to survive much past his birthday. Consequently, doctors recommended that the family enjoy every precious moment with him at his first, and likely, last Christmas. Emmett’s
Twelve-year-old Everleigh sadly passed away from complications due to her Rett Syndrome. She was not as fortunate as some children blessed with a normal childhood, yet she had a wonderful childhood provided by her parents, siblings, friends, family and teachers. She hid her illness with a smile and a glow that was adored by all.
Baby Gabe was excitedly welcomed into the world on October 6th, 2013 by his parents, big sister, big brother and the family dog, Matee. Despite his brain tumor, he was a busy baby during his 13 months on earth. Gabe went camping with friends and grandparents throughout Alaska, taking road trips to Fairbanks with his
Graham, a two-year-old boy battling with Retinoblastoma, had his “wish day” when his new backyard playground set was installed. Mom kept him away during the installation and until it was time for the Wishes & More® unveiling presented by volunteers who brought him balloons, treats, and a sign – “Graham’s Playground”- which was ceremoniously hung
Jacob, an eight-year-old from Brooklyn Park, loves to learn, research, explore and talk, talk, talk. His medical condition, Familial Exudative Vitreo-Retinopathy, and vision loss has not held him back from learning lots about how things work and what the world has to offer. Jacob had never been to Disney World, but had always wanted to
Julia’s interest in the American Revolution began when she was five-years-old and received her American Girl doll during one of her many, lengthy hospital stays due to her double outlet right ventricle heart defect. She now has gotten her fill of historic places as she visited Colonial Williamsburg and more! She and her family spent
Fifteen-year-old Kelly from Sauk Centre, MN has Friedreich’s Ataxia, a rare inherited disease that causes nervous system damage and movement problems. This condition does not inhibit her passion for hunting and the outdoors. Kelly, nicknamed Buggy, was surprised with a 3-day hunting trip in the Golden Triangle with her role model Melissa, who stars in
Kyle is a self-described history buff. He especially enjoys reading and learning about the history of war. Kyle was born with Cystic Fibrosis. Although he has had his share of challenges, Kyle never stopped dreaming of his future while learning about the past. His wish was to visit the “USS Midway” Museum in San Diego
11-year-old Logan was born with Cystic Fibrosis, a life-threatening disorder that damages the lungs and digestive system. He loves reading and learning, especially about all kinds of animals, and his wish was for a trip where he could see animals on both land and sea. Our Wish Wizards put together the perfect trip for Logan
Luke, a 17-year-old from Blaine, suffers from Cystic Fibrosis. Luke came to Wishes & More® with a very unique wish – to travel along the Florida Keys in a chartered boat with just his family, a captain and a cook. Wishes & More® was honored to provide this wish to such a brave young man.
Madelyn lives in Wyoming, MN and struggles with multiple medical issues on a daily basis, but that certainly doesn’t slow her down. At six years old, she faces her daily struggles with Cerebral Palsy with a determined mindset and a supportive family. Cinderella, Snow White, and Ariel are just a few of Miss Madelyn’s favorite
Maya’s Thanksgiving was especially happy in 2014. Her wish was to have a holiday with relatives in California and we made sure her sweet wish came true. She enjoyed Thanksgiving with her aunt and other relatives in sunny Chatsworth, California! This little seven-year-old girl struggles with a very rare brain formation disorder called Lissencephaly. She
Sixteen-year-old Morgan was born with Down Syndrome along with a heart condition, making it difficult to gain the independence she desired. Her heart condition tires her easily and she requires life-long clinical follow-ups. Despite this, she is very active in her community. She plays in her high school band and participated in the Special Olympics.
Naomi is a beautiful, fun-loving young lady from Hastings. She is an avid Vikings fan, enjoys shopping at the Mall of America and loves Italian food. While enjoying her freshman year at St. Thomas, she went home to visit her family where they noticed a limp in her walk. Soon after, her world was turned
Little Nora is a six-year-old from Minneapolis. She was diagnosed with a Wilm’s Tumor when she was just two years old – after Mom noticed a bulge in Nora’s belly. Nora endured many treatments, chemo, and surgery to remove most of one of her kidneys. During her time in the hospital, Nora continued to learn
Paige was diagnosed with Papillary Thyroid cancer and has been receiving treatment for the past few years. She is a quiet 15-year-old who loves to read. She also enjoys listening to music, watching movies and spending time with her friends. Paige’s special wish was for a shopping spree for her “sweet sixteen” with her mom
Richie was a hunter, fisherman & general outdoors-man who was very proud of his Dakota ancestry. He was a dancer at pow wows and won numerous competitions as he traveled across the US and Canada showcasing the Native American dances. His mother stated, “We were so proud of who he was and who he strived
Samuel was born with a juvenile case of Polycystic Kidney Disease. Doctors were fairly certain that he had the disease before he was born. Samuel began experiencing complications around age 7, went through dialysis and eventually received a kidney donation. Not surprising to Sam’s family, he was incredibly brave and never complained. Wishes & More®
Samantha, a bright 17-year-old high school senior from Eagan, has a passion for art and history. She decided that her condition, Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, would not stop her from her dream of traveling around the world. When Wish Wizards asked her what her top wishes were, she was unsure which ones to mention – she had
