Name: Cassandra Age: 7 State: OR Cassandra was born with her spinal column exposed, through a condition called myelomeningocele, which is a form of spina bifida. Spina bifida is condition that causes significant problems including paralysis and a compromised immune system, which can lead to other life-threatening illnesses. Because of this condition, Cassandra is unable [...]
Name: T’Keyiah Age: 18 State: AL T’Keyiah is sweet and shy young teen who loves music. Her favorite musician is Selena Gomez, especially her hit song, “Who Says.” T’Keyiah’s favorite subject in school is math, her favorite store is Old Navy, and her favorite color is purple. She enjoys reading, playing video games, and watching [...]
Name: Brianna Age: 18 State: IL Brianna is a shy, sweet teen who loves listening to music, especially the music of Don Omar and Justin Bieber. She also enjoys shopping, collecting perfume and experimenting with makeup. Brianna is also a pro at making fantastic friendship bracelets and her favorite sport is basketball. Brianna was born [...]
Name: Hope Age: 15 State: NC Hope has been diagnosed with a disease called spina bifida, a birth defect that occurs when a portion of the spinal column fails to develop and close properly. In Hope’s case, her spina bifida derives from being born a partial, conjoined twin. The condition has caused Hope to undergo [...]
WATERLOO — A girl with a life-threatening illness has had her wish to visit California’s Disneyland granted by national children’s charity Kids Wish Network and sponsors. Tessa Anderson, 13, has spina bifida, a birth defect that occurs when a portion of the spinal column fails to develop and close properly. Her mother, Sarah, referred her [...]
I began working on a wish for a young lady from the Chicago area who has Spina Bifida a few months ago. Her 15th birthday was coming up and she told me her only wish was to have a Quinceanera party for her birthday. The Quinceanera is a coming-out celebration that every Hispanic girl goes [...]
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