Name: Riddick
Age: 5
State: CO
Riddick has lived his full 5 years with a serious heart condition called Williams Syndrome. For Riddick, this condition has resulted in an enlarged heart and narrowed pulmonary arteries. Because of this, his heart has to work harder than average and, at one point, Riddick suffered through 6 cardiac arrests in a span of only 2 days. He has endured 3 heart catheter insertions and he requires oxygen at night.
For his wish, Riddick wanted to visit Disneyland in Califorina. He says that his favorite parts of the trip were meeting “celebrities” like Woody and the green army men from the “Toy Story” movies at the Disney parks and Shrek and Scooby Doo at Universal Studios. He also had a wonderful time riding all the rides and watching plenty of fun shows.
All in all, the trip was a complete success in giving Riddick the chance to just be a kid for a few days and to also give his family the chance to have some worry-free time away from the stresses back home.
Tags: Disney, disneyland, Wish
Riddick,
You are a blessing to everyone who meets you. We are so excited for you and your family, Disney Land will be so much fun. Make sure you say “Hi” to all the Disney Princesses, and come home with wonderful stories of your vocation. We all love you so much.
Yeah going to Disneyland!!!!We’re so excited for you! Can’t wait to hear all about it and see pictures when you get back! Can’t express how happy we are that you get this wish!Congratulations to you and your family! we love ya’!
Watch out Disneyland, here comes Riddick. Riddick I am so happy that you get to spend some time with your family in California with Mickey Mouse. Have a wonderful time and enjoy every minute of your great adventure. Your classmates will be waiting to hear all about it. I have been so honored to be your teacher for the last few years. You are an amazing boy, a hero for us all.
Riddick, You are such an amazing boy! Our class just wouldn’t be the same without you in it. I know you will have a GREAT time at Disneyland! Be sure Mom takes lots of pictures so you can bring them back and tell us all about it. We love you so much!!!!
You know my Little Man, how are you? Yes I’m So proud of you and also having the privlidge of knowing you. Your trip sounds so wonderful to go on. You and your family are very deserving of your most upmost wonderful dream that you have. I think and pray for your family everyday. My God Bless you all. I love you…
Riddick,
What a big boy you have grown up to be. It was nice to see you today!! I hope you and your family will be going to Disneyland SOON!!I am sure Mickey is waiting ever so patiently to meet YOU!! Be sure and say “HI” to Minnie too! You are a trooper and I know all your wishes will come true, no matter what!! Wishing you all the smiles the world can give and more. Love, The Chiarella Family
Riddick my little buddy I am so proud of you. You touched my heart the first time I met you. I love you very much and can’t wait to see you!!!!