Name: Colleen Age: 18 State: IL Just last year, Colleen came down with Swine Flu and was sick from September until March. During this time, she had her chest X-rayed and endured a CT scan, which revealed that Colleen had three masses in her chest. Colleen was diagnosed with having Stage Three Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, which [...]
Name: Ryan Age: 15 State: MI Ryan is an intelligent 15-year-old who is battling a life-threatening condition called Steroid Dependent Ulcerative Colitis. This is a serious condition that affects the body’s intestines and causes severe pain, loss of weight, dehydration and even blood loss. Ryan had an amazing time on her Hawaiian vacation! She visited [...]
Name: Trisha Age: 14 State: WI 15-year-old Trisha has faced more in her young life than many people have in a lifetime. She was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, bone cancer, in April of 2004. Trisha’s cancer had manifested in one of her legs, and unfortunately, doctors were forced to amputate. Since her diagnosis, Trisha has endured [...]
Name: Patrick Age: 13 State: OH 14-year-old Patrick suffers from cystic fibrosis. C.F. is a chronic lung disease that causes the lungs to be covered with thick, heavy mucus and which interferes with a child’s breathing. It can often lead to very serous lung infections. Patrick must take daily medications and also must endure frequent [...]
Name: Hunter Age: 13 State: DC Hunter was born with Hemophilia A. This is a very serious bleeding disorder caused by a genetic mutation. People suffering with this condition bleed very easily and often from very minor injuries. It can be extremely serious as the bleeding occurs into the joints and muscles. Hunter has had [...]
Name: Avery Age: 7 State: GA Avery has mitochondrial myopathy, a disease that saps him of his energy and muscle strength. There is no real treatment and no cure for his condition, which puts him at risk for damage to his internal organs. Avery uses a wheelchair when he travels long distances, and he uses [...]
Name: Alexander Age: 7 State: Michigan Alexander was born with congenital complete third degree A-V heart block. This is a very serious condition whereas the heart’s electrical signal doesn’t pass from the upper chambers of the heart to the lower chambers. Essentially, this causes the heart to beat at an extremely low rate. Living with [...]
Recently Avery returned from his action-packed trip to Hawaii. While he was there he and his family enjoyed surfing lessons, swam with the dolphins, went to Aquarium, USS Arizona Memorial Pearl Harbor and a Luau. It was an immeasurable to have the opportunity of planning Avery’s wish. There were so many sponsors in Hawaii that [...]
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