Name: Sakysha Age: 18 State: IL At seven months old, Sakysha was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, which is term given to a range of neurological afflictions that interfere with the messages sent from the brain to the muscles. These afflictions cause various muscle problems including limb spasticity and a limited range of motion. Because of [...]
Name: Ryann Age: 8 State: MD From the moment she was born, Ryann has suffered from an inherited blood disorder called Sickle Cell Anemia. Those suffering with this disease experience severe episodes of pain and eventual organ damage; they are also at high risk for stroke and cardiac arrest. Ryann suffers extreme pain crises when [...]
Name: Luke A Age: 10 State: UT Eleven-year-old Luke has cerebral palsy, which is a group of brain disorders that result in impaired mobility and spasticity. Luke’s epilepsy is severe and he suffers from frequent grand mal seizures. He is confined to a wheelchair and must be monitored carefully. When it came to wishing, Luke [...]
Name: Katie Age: 12 State: OR Five years ago, Katie experienced terrible symptoms of stomach pain, weight loss and bleeding that indicated a diagnosis of Crohn’s Disease, an autoimmune disorder that affects the gastrointestinal tract. Unlike a lot of people with the disorder, none of the common treatments or medications has been able to control [...]
Name: Devon Age: 6 State: TX In February of 2004, little Devon was diagnosed with common variable immune deficiency. This is a disorder in which the body’s immune system fails to work correctly in fighting off illnesses, which makes even the slightest cold incredibly difficult to get rid of. Every month Devon goes in to [...]
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – A little boy suffering from a life-threatening illness has his wish to visit Disneyland granted through children’s charity Kids Wish Network. For nine days after his birth, Geo was fine; all of a sudden he developed jaundice, stopped breathing and his body went limp. After being rushed to the hospital, he [...]
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