At the age of 17, Gunnar’s life turned upside down when he was diagnosed with a malignant germ cell tumor. Instead of keeping up with his beloved sports – playing hockey, baseball, and pickleball – he spent the majority of his time in and out of the hospital, fighting his cancer battle. Thankfully, in September 2023, Gunnar was officially declared cancer-free, and he started his senior […]
At just two years old, an unexpected reaction to a virus stole little Poppy’s life and left behind grief-stricken parents and two adoring older sisters. The three little girls did everything together, and big sisters Hazel & Rose were very protective of little Poppy. Our hearts hurt as we read her obituary describing Poppy’s joyful personality
Everleigh is a fun-loving, active three-year-old who loves being outside. She adores all things girly—but she’s just as happy getting messy in the mud! If she had her way, she’d spend every day running, exploring, and playing outdoors. Everleigh was born with a rare genetic condition that affects her growth and development, resulting in significant mobility
At just 10 years old, Bane has already faced more than most. Born with a serious congenital birth defect, he has endured several life-threatening complications since birth. However, his resilience has shown through, and Bane has remained an active, friendly kid who loves spending time outdoors, especially in the water. When Bane met with our
During her junior year of high school, Megan was diagnosed with cancer. Her social worker introduced her to Wishes & More, and before she knew it, a car allowance was granted, and she was behind the wheel of her Nissan Sentra. Megan shared, “It has given me so much freedom. I no longer have to
Two and a half-year-old Dashel is described as a “rough and tumble” little guy. He lives in New Richmond, WI but is treated at Children’s Minneapolis for his congenital heart condition. He’s been in and out of the hospital from the start and has already endured three open-heart surgeries. He’s bounced back from each one and
Meet Presley! She is a 6-year-old from Pierz who is growing up with a love for the outdoors, exploring trails along their property with her parents and two siblings. Although she is confined to a wheelchair, the family has determined to make life as accessible to her as possible. Presley was diagnosed with a rare
Maggie is a hilarious and fun-loving 8-year-old who loves Barbies, stuffed animals, and being active outdoors. This little lady endured a scary hemorrhage that led to several strokes and impaired the use of her right arm, and her family shared how terrifying those hospital days were — unsure if Maggie would survive. But today, Maggie
Our incredible community of #WAMHeroes stepped up once again to help create the perfect bright and beautiful nursery for 16-month-old Everly. This sweet little girl was born a micro-preemie and spent much of her first year dependent on oxygen and a feeding tube. She’s overcome numerous challenges and truly amazed everyone around her with strength
“The light of our lives, sassy and full of life.” This is how Stella’s Mom describes their toddler on our Wishes & More Memorial application. In just 17 short months, Stella underwent cancer treatments for leukemia and was finally in remission when a virus took her life. “She left this world where she was the
In the spring of 2024, Myranda & Kielar welcomed their daughter, Autymn, into this world. Unfortunately, she has suffered from the day of her birth with many complex issues and her family wants her to experience everything she can and create as many memories with her as possible. Sadly, she has been on hospice care for quite
At just nine months old, Izael developed an unusually severe case of pneumonia that led to a long and dark winter in the hospital. Since then, he has continued battling chronic respiratory failure. During some of his most difficult days, the therapy dogs brought him comfort and joy, sparking a deep love for dogs of
James received his wish to go to Disney World last Fall after battling a double whammy of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and a tumor pressing on his heart. This incredible teen proved that the Orlando area parks aren’t just for little ones, as he thoroughly enjoyed all of them – especially the Wizarding World at Universal &
Levi, a teen from Zimmerman, was a Freshman at Bethel University studying Mechanical Engineering when his dreams were dashed with a diagnosis of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. All of his college plans were put on hold for his body to be able to recover from the trauma of treatment. Levi’s uniquely favorite things include fishing, cars, chemistry,
Four-year-old Emma from Lakeville is courageously battling Retinoblastoma. Sadly, despite the efforts of her medical team they have been unsuccessful in shrinking the tumor, and she is undergoing surgery to have her eye removed this week. This young lady loves playing with her big sister, Grace. They especially love singing, dancing, dressing up & all things princesses!
Ten-month-old Faith was an incredibly loved baby who brought joy from the moment she was born. Her mother shared, “She was so smiley and happy. Music and light-up toys always got her giggling. Her older sister would sing to her and dance. We enjoyed rocking her to sleep on her harder days.” Though so little,
In February 2024, Wishes & More granted a wish for Rhys, an avid outdoorsman who feels most at home out on the water and surrounded by nature. Living with Class IV heart failure and cystic fibrosis, he’s faced more challenges than most—but that hasn’t stopped him from pursuing what he loves. Rhys’ wish was for a boat allowance and he purchased a
When we say each wish we grant is unique – we mean it! Kitt joined us at the 2026 Winter Ball, and guests were enthralled by her very specific and interesting top wishes! #1 – Visit the Disney Parks to meet Darth Vader #2 – Bring home a pet tarantula Ball guests witnessed her surprise when
Emmett was just 11 months old when his adoring parents learned that he had a terminal degenerative illness. They were devastated to hear the prognosis was that fifty percent of children with this condition do not make it to their third birthday. With the gravity of this prognosis weighing on them, his family decided to focus on
Elijah may have been born with several rare heart defects, but that hasn’t prevented him from having a heart full of love! He spent his first three months of life in the hospital, enduring several procedures to help correct his heart abnormalities, as well as a frightening cardiac arrest. His body responded perfectly after surgery, and
Sulley’s Gotcha Day was a day to remember! He came to Kinsley as her Valentine’s wish-come-true. This social and active two-year-old girl is thrilled to have a loving companion to play with after navigating life with cancer. Kinsley was diagnosed with a Wilm’s tumor and thankfully has had clear scans for a few months now!
Imagine the bittersweet heartache of having only 79 days to shower love on your beautiful baby girl. Every day that Jesse & Conlee spent loving on “Kodee” was a blessing, and they did so until she peacefully passed snuggled in her Mama and Daddy’s arms. Despite her young age and the serious health challenges she
Kay’Sen is 6 years old and has never known life without cancer and the after-effects of treatment. He was born with a cancerous lump on his neck and went through a rigorous chemotherapy regimen. Thankfully, this boy was also born strong, and he can proudly say that he has beaten cancer! His medical team keeps a
AJ’s life turned upside down at age 16 when he was diagnosed with high-grade osteosarcoma that had spread to several other bones and his lungs. This three-sport athlete wasn’t used to staying still and this devastating news marked the beginning of a long and difficult journey as he began his fight against this aggressive cancer. Despite facing unimaginable
