Car enthusiasts and gear heads will especially enjoy reading about Garrett’s wish and how it extended into our Scholarship of Hope® program. But let’s first go back to the Spring of 2022, during his senior year of high school, when this tough kid began suffering from constant headaches and blurry vision. Sadly, his Mom knew […]
Sixteen-year-old Chloe endured much in her lifetime as it was punctuated with many seizures and medical procedures to alleviate them. She overcame numerous obstacles and proved that her abilities far outweighed her disabilities. She enjoyed school and many activities, and her parents shared, “A day with Chloe was filled with sass, literal translations of the
Gracie is a twin to brother Gannon, and a little sister to Grayson. Sadly, Gracie suffered a terribly traumatic experience as an infant and doctors have been closely monitoring her ever since. These physicians don’t believe she will ever have a “normal” life and will have on-going mental and physical challenges. With that said, she
Six-year-old Kallen is challenged with a serious genetic condition but continues to be a loveable, joyful, and extraordinary kid. He is learning ASL and even though he has difficulty moving, he really enjoys being able to communicate with people and gives heart-warming smiles to express his joy at being a part of the conversation. His family
These past two years have been incredibly tough for Adasyn. As the New Year bells rang in 2021, she received a devastating diagnosis of cancer. She was told that 95% of her bone marrow cells were leukemia and to prepare herself for 2.5 years of treatments. This resilient young lady battled through every setback and did her
Meet Cedric – an angler extraordinaire! This 18-year-old absolutely loves fishing! He appreciates and revels in living in our State of 10,000 lakes, where he can head out and spend time on the shores whenever he is feeling well enough to be outside. Unfortunately, this year, he hasn’t had many of those opportunities because his
Grayson is a bubbly, resilient 4-year-old who has a congenital condition called VACTERL syndrome. This serious disorder affects many body systems; however, this happy kid doesn’t let the symptoms, treatments or hospital visits get the better of him – he is one of the most engaging kids you’ll ever meet! In addition to enjoying shopping at Target
Nine-year-old Andy has a rare, progressive and degenerative central nervous system disorder that deteriorates coordination, motor abilities, and cognitive function. His mobility is restricted by where his motorized wheelchair can take him. He lives on a big lot in Ham Lake and he loves visiting his grandparents farm. Unfortunately, he is unable to go into
Evan has battled a congenital heart disorder every day of his eighteen years of life. He is a triplet from Rochester and his close-knit family cherishes the time they spend together. In addition to his interest in keeping up with professional sports teams from the NBA, NFL and MLS; he also enjoys video games and has
Unfortunately, some of our wish kids are unable to communicate their fondest wish in words. For these kids, we rely on their medical team and their parents to share what would be impactful and meaningful. Livia is one of those precious children. She is from a family of five from La Crescent near the Mississippi
Three-year-old Harrison was diagnosed with a brain tumor in March 2022. Immediately after discovering the clementine size mass on his 2-year-old brain, he was admitted to the hospital to relieve the fluid buildup and for surgery to have the tumor removed. His parents were stunned, and it was especially difficult for his Dad to process
Our “where are they now” stories are always a touching tribute to the medical journey and the accomplishments of a local child & their supportive family. Today we are happy to share a positive update on a wish we granted 10 years ago! Trevor was battling a brain stem tumor when we met him and
We are proud to tout this speedy wish for 12-year-old Bryce from Rosemount. Bryce has serious respiratory issues that have caused active airway disease in addition to dwarfism. Regardless of the issues surrounding his ability to breathe normally, he is an active kid and one of his 14 siblings(!) shares his passion for exotic cars.
Meet Delaney (aka Laney)! Her loving parents received the devastating news that she suffers from a rare genetic disorder, INAD, and her prognosis is very poor. Knowing that her life will be measured in memories, and not years, all her family can do now is make her comfortable and address symptoms as they develop. Laney’s family would like
Antwan, an outgoing and fun 9-year-old, loves staying active and enjoys arcades, shopping at the Mall of America, and showing off his athletic abilities at Grand Slam. He also likes being outside at his Nana & Papa’s cabin where he can ride the 4-wheeler, jet ski, and go on boat rides. Sadly, his diagnosis of
It was a routine exam, when Vanessa’s eye doctor spotted an irregularity on her left eye which was eventually found to be ocular melanoma – eye cancer! They immediately started plaque radiation treatment directly on the surface of her eyeball. Fortunately, this procedure was successful; however, she is facing an upcoming surgery and an ongoing protocol
During a high school football practice, Soren suddenly experienced unbearable pain. He was rushed to the doctor and put through a battery of tests that resulted in the shocking and devastating news of stage four cancer that had spread to his lungs and lymph nodes. Surgery removed the primary tumor but a protocol of chemotherapy
Camille was born with a serious genetic disorder and as her parents celebrated her birth, they also received the devastating news that her life-expectancy was likely just a few months. This little fighter was absolutely adored by her parents and three siblings. She had numerous hospital visitors who were able to hold her and see her sweet
Remember Lucy? If you were fortunate enough to be at Tom Reid’s pub when we did her surprise Wish Reveal, you would certainly remember her and the special evening in her honor. It was the height of the pandemic in 2020 and she was in her Senior year at DeLasalle and completing treatments for Hodgkins
Mulan entered this world early and has been a fighter since the day she arrived. She has suffered through several serious conditions of the eye, lung, hormones and brain which led to multiple surgeries and extensive hospital stays. We received her wish application when she was just two-weeks-old; however, for the last three years she
Precious Nora is the middle child of three. She grew up on a farm in western MN and was known and cherished by her family and friends as a Princess Farm Girl! She could often be found wearing high heels and a dress when she jumped on her bike or went for a Ranger ride
We have been working with a local teen who has a rare genetic condition that leads to dangerous episodes of low oxygen. This young man and his family have very little and we highly respect their privacy; however, it is also a heart wrenching wish that we want to share. When we conducted his wish interview, we
Four-year-old Marilyn received the devastating diagnosis of Stage-4 Metastatic Yolk Sack Cancer in March of 2022. This past year has been a whirlwind of treatments and during one long and difficult chemo stay, Marilyn sat on her bed gazing out the window and wistfully said, “I wish I could swim in the ocean and see
It’s hard to believe that we first met Luke when he was three years old and a fan of Elmo. It was 2008 and he was dealing with Myelodysplastic Syndrome at the time and we were happy to send him to Sesame Street Resort to meet this popular character. We all enjoyed the photos of
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