The Hero of the Month wish program was designed to help little heroes who have had to face some of lives unfortunate experiences. These children do not have life-threatening illnesses but have faced some very sad or extraordinary circumstances that they have managed to overcome through efforts that can only be described as heroic.
As their caregivers you are the first and most likely to become aware of these often-tragic circumstances. Who better to nominate these little warriors for a special award that is sure to bring a glimmer of much-needed hope? Kids Wish Network is confident that working together we can make a positive difference in the lives of these special children.
MY SON RECEIVED AN HERO OF THE MONTH AWARD IN DECEMBER OF 2009 THROUGH KAISER PERMANENTE.
HE HAS AUTISM, HYPOGLECEMIA, AUDITORY PROCESSING DISORDER, SPEECH DISORDER, BEHAVIORAL DISORDER, ASTHMA AND FOOD ALLERGIES, HIS SCHOOL LIFE IS TRAUMATIC FOR HIM AS THE PEOPLE AROUND HIM FAIL TO MEET HIS NEEDS ON A DAILY BASIS. IT IS A CONSTANT BATTLE. HE IS A BEAUTIFUL YOUNG HANDSOME 7 YEAR OLD WHO BY LOOKING AT HIM YOU COULDN’T TELL HE HAS ALL THESE CONDITIONS, HOWEVER ONCE HIS DAY STARTS IT’S AN UPHILL BATTLE IN ALL AREAS OF HIS DAY, FROM EATING TO SITTING STILL, TO UNDERSTANDING WHAT IS BEING ASKED OF HIM TO EXPLAINING A SITUATION.
WHEN HE RECEIVED THE HERO OF THE MONTH AWARD IT MADE SUCH A DIFFERENCE FOR HIM. HE FELT WORTH SOMETHING, AS THOUGH SOMEONE CARED, THERE WAS ACTUALLY SOMEONE OUTTHERE THAT THOUGHT HE WAS SPECIAL OTHER THAN HIS MOM. EDWARDS FATHER WALKED OUT ON THE FAMILY 4 YEARS AGO WHEN HE COULN’T HANDLE EDWARDS CONDITION. EDDIE HAS A LITTLE SISTER ALSO DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM, SHE WAS 5 MONTHS AT THE TIME.
WE SPEND 90% OF TIME AT HOME BECAUSE IT’S CLOSE TO IMPOSIBLE TO ENJOY LIFE OUTSIDE THE HOME WITH ALL THE NEEDS THE CHILDREN HAVE. SYNTHIA HAS AUTISM AN EPILEPSY. AS A MOM OF 5 CHILDREN AND TWO DISABLED ONE, YOUR ORGANIZATION MADE A WISH COME TRUE.
ALTHOUGH OUR LIFE HAS GONE BACK TO THE SAME ROUTINE, WE ENJOYED VERY MUCH SHOPPING AS THOUGH WE COULD AFFORD THE TOYS AND GIFTS YOU PROVIDED.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR LIFES. IT TRULY MADE A DIFFERENCE IN MY CHILDRENS SELF STEEM, THEY UNDERSTOOD THE MEANING OF HERO, AS I SHARED IT WITH BOTH OF THEM EVEN THOUGH IT WAS MY SON WHO RECEIVED IT.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WHAT YOU DID FOR OUR FAMILY AND FOR ALL YOU DO FOR OTHER FAMILIES.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND PROVIDE SPONSORS TO CONTINUE TO DO THE WORK GOD WANTS YOU TO DO FOR THE LESS FORTUNATE.
SINCERELY, CARRILLO FAMILY