Tag: Waiting for Wishes

No Barriers Can Come Between Jolie and her Playhouse!

December 3rd, 2009

I am in the process of putting together a playhouse for a sweet little girl named Jolie with leukemia and I just wanted to give a big thanks to some sponsors who have helped out. Kid Kraft went above and beyond by donating many items for the inside of her playhouse including a play kitchen, [...]

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Amber had a blast at Disney!

November 21st, 2009

Name: Amber Age: 18 State: Texas Amber is a happy 18-year-old who was diagnosed with a neuro-developmental illness called Rett Syndrome at the age of three. This illness causes her to have seizures and has left her completely non-verbal. She relies on a wheelchair for mobility and needs assistance and supervision at all times. Amber’s [...]

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Brandon’s Wish Comes True in Florida!

November 19th, 2009

Name: Brandon Age: 17 State: California When Brandon was almost 2-years-old, he was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and a seizure disorder. CP is an illness in which the brain does not communicate with the muscles; symptoms include tight muscles, balance issues, poor coordination, and a delay in developmental skills such as walking and sitting. Brandon [...]

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The Thing About Miracles is that they Happen

November 17th, 2009

I have an ache in my heart today. Not because I have experienced something sad personally, but because I know that there are hearts out there that are hurting. The other day I called a family that I received a wish referral for. They have a 3-year-old son who has a cancerous tumor on his [...]

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I Loved My Shopping Spree!

November 16th, 2009

Name: Bryson Age: 10 State: Ohio In July of 2009, Bryson was diagnosed with a cancerous pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor. Bryson is the first child in the world to be diagnosed with this type of cancer, which makes treatment very difficult since there are no facts or other cases to compare it to. Doctors have removed [...]

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My Wish Came True

November 15th, 2009

Name: Cade Age: 7 State: Ohio Cade was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in May of 2008. This is a progressive and degenerative illness that affects every muscle in the body. Cade is unable to walk long distances and relies on a stroller or wheelchair for mobility. He also needs braces at night. Cade had [...]

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Casey Visits his Brother

November 13th, 2009

Name: Casey Age: 18 State: Pennsylvania Casey was visiting a specialist for a wrestling-related calf injury when the doctor found something unexpected: Casey had a cancerous tumor in his calf. He was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma, a malignant cancer of the bones and soft tissues. Casey was treated with 14 rounds of chemotherapy and 35 [...]

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I Want to Meet the Pittsburgh Steelers!

November 6th, 2009

Name: Cynthia Age: 18 State: West Virginia Cynthia Meets the Pittsburgh Steelers At 6-years-old, Cynthia was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease, an autoimmune disorder that affects the gastrointestinal tract. Because of this, she has endured multiple traumatic surgeries and dealt with both respiratory and kidney failures. Cynthia is on a strict daily medication regimen and must [...]

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Kids Wish Network is an international charitable organization dedicated to infusing hope, creating happy memories, and improving the quality of life for children having experienced life-altering situations. Kids Wish Network assists children and their families through several key programs.