This four-year-old’s diagnosis of B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia was shocking and frightening for her whole family but now that she has completed treatments, her wish will provide her with endless joy and imaginative play, right in her own backyard. Grace’s wish was for a custom-designed playhouse perfectly decorated for a princess. Wishes & More provided …
With sparkling blue eyes and brilliant red hair, this little guy captures the heart of everyone. And it’s heartbreaking to share that after 18-months of battling intractable epilepsy and a critical neurodevelopmental disorder, sweet Oliver passed away in March. In his short life, he faced many difficulties which he fought with the loving support from his …
Cazen is a precocious young teen from Austin, MN who loves everything from hunting for fossils, metal detecting and panning for gold – to playing video games and having Nerf wars. Cazen has B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and throughout his treatment, he was able to put a lot of thought into his wish. He carefully …
16-year-old Ashley, known for her playful sense of humor and love of dancing, was dealt a huge blow when she was diagnosed with a Diffuse Midline Glioma, an aggressive brain tumor. Her family – a particularly close knit set of five siblings and two remarkable parents – were shocked with the diagnosis and a daunting …
Bidding is now LIVE – click here to check out the event auction and sign in to bid. Join Wishes & More on Wednesday, April 20th from 6-8:30pm at Tom Reid’s Pub in St. Paul for our Spring Sips & Samples Fundraiser! You’ll enjoy a variety of delicious sips of seltzers, beers, wines and more …
Adeline was a brave little heart warrior with a big personality. She was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect and fought every day like a brave heart warrior does. Sadly, she passed away before she could turn five. Adeline’s family will remember her as their princess that adored spending time with her sister and playing …
Samy is incredibly strong, but it isn’t the kind of strength that comes from the gym. It’s a strength from within. He also has an abundance of grit and resilience from a battlefield that was a result of remarkably serious birth defects. This 19-year-old has endured more than we can imagine as a result of …
Little Ivy was born with a host of serious health complications and spent only two of her 13 months of life in her family home. Wishes & More was not able to grant a wish for this little angel; however, our Memorial funds were given to the family immediately after her passing. We share the …
“Our” Maddie prides herself on her honest opinions, quick wit, and tasteful sass. We first met her a few years ago when she was diagnosed with leukemia in her junior year of high school. We call her “our Maddie” because she has been in the process of her wish since that time as she struggled …
Attendees of the 2022 Winter Gala enjoyed Braxton on stage and were captivated by watching him and hearing about his love of superheroes, especially Ironman. Braxton is an absolute joy of a kid and we were incredibly thrilled to surprise him with the opportunity to meet Ironman, receive some special gifts from him – including a …
Ava was born with a heart defect and she was only 3-months old when her loving parents waited in a surgical lounge while their precious little girl endured her first heart surgery. Ava also faced the challenges of having Down Syndrome but neither one stopped her from bringing joy and having her life filled with …
Wishes & More Presents the 2022 Winter Ball: RED Event details: Link to Auction Bidding Site + LiveStream the Program here: https://one.bidpal.net/wamredball22/welcome Location: DoubleTree by Hilton 7800 Normandale Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55439 Date: Saturday, February 5, 2022 Time: Event begins at 5:30pm – midnight Special overnight room rates are available: Click here to be directed …
Pie is a seven-year-old from Becker who is the youngest child of five kids. As you can see from their photo, she is obviously adored by her older siblings and her parents. Battling T-Lymphoblastic Lymphoma, her blood counts have been a concern and have even pushed back some of her treatments. Wishes & More volunteers …
Cameron was rushed to the NICU at birth and his first 100 days of life was spent in the hospital due to a serious esophageal birth defect. He endured surgery after surgery with setback after setback in the attempt to repair his leaking esophagus before he could go home to his own nursery. We met him …
Join Wishes & More on Monday, September 20th from 6-8:30pm at Tom Reid’s Pub in St. Paul for our Craft Beer & Wine Tasting! You’ll enjoy a variety of great craft beer samples and wine tasting along with tasty appetizers from Tom Reid’s Hockey City Pub. All guests will also receive a souvenir take-home glass. This is a very social affair with …
Seven-year-old Luke is the youngest sibling of three kids and is doted on by the entire family. Luke (or Lukey as they lovingly call him) was born with a congenital brain abnormality and has struggled his entire young life with issues such as vision impairment, seizure disorder and developmental delays. His family’s wish, on Luke’s …
Wishes & More Presents: A Night of Stars! at a NEW LOCATION: DoubleTree by Hilton – Bloomington The Stars will be out in Minnesota at the 2021 Wishes & More Winter Ball! Be among them with your dress and accessories – from rockstars & movie stars to star athletes, from military & first responders …
Amelia has a spunky, outgoing personality that lights up every room. If it weren’t for the multitude of medications and treatments she endures, and the wheelchair she uses when fatigued, you would never know that she has had several serious medical conditions since birth. This little ray of sunshine battles a progressive and destructive disorder …
Mase is an adorable 4 year old who manages to remain extremely happy and upbeat in spite of multiple medical challenges, including Neuroblastoma. He has a port and a trach tube and requires 24-hour care from his adoring family and his full time nurses. His original wish was to go to the Disney Parks; however, after …
Abigail was born two months early in July of 2020. She spent all of her days in the NICU battling a very rare heart and lung complication. Doctors worked tirelessly to get her pulmonary hypertension under control before an open heart surgery could be scheduled. Her parents knew that their little love had a huge …
David’s mom was five months pregnant when she learned that the baby she was carrying would be born with an extremely complicated heart defect. She knew, before she was able to hold him in her arms, that he would require three heart surgeries. His first one was when he was 6 months old and that …
Our goal at Wishes & More is to grant, to the biggest extent possible, the heartfelt wish of a child. One of the most challenging wishes to grant is a “Wish to Meet” opportunity because we have to rely completely on the person the wish child requests to meet. Aaliyah’s wish was to meet a …
Social workers play large roles in our wish kid’s lives as they match them with opportunities that are needed as they go through their medical journeys. Frequently, social workers are the referral sources to match wish kids with our organization – which is what happened when Gabby’s family was introduced to WAM. Gabby and her …
Corbin is an avid outdoorsman and loves anything to do with hunting, fishing, exploring, and trail riding. He also loves being out on the water and hanging out at his family cabin in Aitkin. In the Spring of 2019, Corbin suddenly began vomiting on a regular basis. His parents were concerned but had a hard …