Hayden is a three-year-old who has been diagnosed with second chromosome deletion, which has caused 11 birth defects and health issues. Due to his diagnosis he is nonverbal and uses a feeding tube for nourishment. But despite his health conditions, Hayden is an active child and enjoys the outdoors, theatre, as well as circuses. However, […]
Rylie is a 18-year-old battling Osteosarcoma. As you may remember, Rylie picked out her wish activities live on-stage at the Winter Ball in February and she chose parasailing, a sunset dolphin cruise and a deep sea fishing charter! She also selected a relaxing condo over a bustling hotel. This wasn’t only Rylie’s first flight, it
Kaylee is a one-year-old from Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Kaylee suffers from a brain infection which causes fluid to build up on her brain. The fluids are drained by frequent surgeries. Kaylee is receiving a very unique wish, she is being recognized. When Wishes & More met with her parents, they had a few ideas. Ultimately,
Lizzie is 7 years old, but physically, she is in the same developmental stage as a 3-month-old. This is due to multiple complex medical issues from her diagnosis of Pallister-Killian Syndrome. Lizzie receives a lot of physical therapy because of her condition, and one of the things that is very beneficial to her is being
Having one child with serious medical conditions is hard to imagine but this family has two and we’re happy to provide a wish for both of them! You may remember Christopher’s sister, Elizabeth, who received a wish to go on a cruise with her mom and sisters last year. Now it’s Christopher’s turn to
Kendal is a sweet 2-year-old who has been bravely fighting Leukemia her whole life. She and her twin sister, Kenedi, were both diagnosed with AML when they were 3 months old and their family was elated when their girls made it into remission. In early 2017, the family was in process of a move from
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
4-year-old Ryan suffers from Transverse Myelitis, an inflammation of the spinal cord that has him anchored to a wheelchair. However, in his heart and his mind he is still “all boy” and he desperately wants to play sports and be outside “running” around with his siblings. Uneven and unlevel ground are additional barriers and
David is a goofy, playful 7-year-old with Spina Bifida. Although he is confined to a wheelchair, he does not let that stop him from being adventurous, wild, and funny! He loves animals, being outdoors, and learning about and experiencing wildlife. His wish began in Miami where he went to the Miami Zoo, Jungle Island, and the
Kip is a sweet, smiley four-month-old who was born with a fused esophagus and trachea. The first months of Kip’s life were torturous for Kip’s family as he underwent an unsuccessful surgery shortly after birth. Kip was quite a little fighter though and the next step was to have emergency surgery in Boston. Mom &
Lovable Emma is a 16-year-old from Bloomington, MN who has a rare condition called Aicardi Syndrome. She is not only wheelchair-bound, she also has major difficulties with communicating and relies on 24-hour medical care. Her family has been by her side throughout all the ups and downs and terrifying situations where they weren’t sure if
There is nothing shy about this talkative four year old who has dealt with a heart defect since birth. Von has spent his entire life in and out of the hospital with multiple surgeries and ongoing treatments, but has never let his condition slow down his love of life and learning. After so many struggles,
“Smart and a great sense of humor” can describe 15 year old Zane. He was living the life of a normal high schooler until he received his diagnosis of Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML.) During chemo treatments and long hospital stays, he watched football and Adam Sandler movies, and listened to all types of music on
“Semper Fi” is generally associated with the US Marine Corp and means always loyal, and Andrew, a 18-year-old with Lymphoma, had already expressed his loyalty by joining the Marines while still a Senior in high school. He was following the footsteps of his dad and uncles and his interests fell in the area of military
“Start spreadin’ the news, I’m leavin’ today I want to be a part of it, New York, New York” These lyrics say it all for this talented 19 year old battling Ovarian Cancer. Ali loves music and singing in choir and was looking forward to attending her class trip to New York City to see
Olivia, from Glenwood City, WI is an adorable little girl with a very rare condition which gradually shrinks her brain. As you can imagine, this is incredibly difficult for her family to deal with and to understand especially for big brothers, Brandan and Charlie, who love and adore their baby sister. Olivia’s parents recognize the
12 year old Michaela was born with severe Cerebral Palsy, and numerous other medical complications. She and her cousin, Star, are as close as sisters – they live together, play together and enjoy many of the same things, including everything Disney! Michaela’s wish was to travel with Star and grandmother to Disneyland for the ultimate
Jake was only one month into his first year at UW-Madison when he was diagnosed with Leukemia and was forced to withdraw from school to begin treatment. Jake is very active and loves the outdoors, football, the Vikings, and running. Jake is incredibly caring and always thinking of others so he wanted his wish to
Addison is a fun loving five-year-old with a stage 4 Favorable Histology Wilms tumor, which is a rare kidney tumor. Despite her diagnosis, Addison continues to find reasons to smile. She loves to drive her Hello Kitty Jeep, ride her bike, and go swimming. More than that, she loves Ana and Elsa and the minions
Rosie is a 18-year-old with a rare genetic disease called Tuberous Sclerosis which causes benign tumors to grow in many parts of her body. She is developmentally at the age of a three year old and is unable to verbally communicate so she expresses herself with hand gestures. But she doesn’t need to speak when
At only three years old, De’Layah has already had her fair share of challenges with liver disease. Regardless of her health challenges De’Layah is a happy and bubbly kid. She loves the color pink, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Winnie the Pooh, and playing with her toys. There was no other place De’Layah would rather go
Brandon is a hard working eighteen-year-old and had just graduated high school and his basic training for the National Guard when he was diagnosed with a non-germinoma germ cell tumor of the CNS. Brandon loves WWE and learning and experiencing new things. Brandon shared his love for learning and knowledge with our Wishes & More
Meet Lejla! Sweet little Lejla is only two years old and yet her parents have had to face the reality that it is likely that she may not have many more birthdays to celebrate. She has a rare and aggressive brain tumor with a very poor prognosis. A favorite past time for mom and dad
Meet LeeErin! She is a 17-year-old from Grasston, MN who has struggled for the past two years with a seizure disorder and other complications from Epilepsy. LeeErin loves watching Duck Dynasty, her favorite movie is The Notebook, and she enjoys all kinds of country music. When she heard that she may be able to receive
