ORLANDO, Fla.( May 2022): Louis is a creative little boy who loves playing with LEGOs. He’s also full of curiosity, and after hearing so much about Disney, had his heart set on going to one of its parks. Louis’ dream came true and was even more than he wished for. He and his family jetted on a vibrant adventure to sunny Florida. Kids Wish Network flew them to Orlando for a fun-filled getaway combining all of Louis’ favorite things. Their accommodations were a LEGO lover’s dream. His family had a treasured stay at LEGOLAND’s Pirate Island Hotel, scattered with LEGO details and even brick building workshops. Louis also loved spending time at the festive pool. Even the resort’s location was amazing, just 130 pirate steps away from their day’s adventure at LEGOLAND. The hotel provided a discount to Kids Wish Network, and tickets for the theme park were courtesy of Merlin’s Magic Wand.

Disney happened too! Kids Wish Network additionally purchased tickets for Louis’ family to visit Hollywood Studios. They were also invited to Terralina Crafted Italian restaurant for dinner, courtesy of the restaurant. “My favorite memory was seeing Louis so happy,” said his dad Daniel. The wish was a carefree getaway focused on the things that bring him joy. “It was so nice not having to worry about anything,” said his mom Amanda.“It was fun and a great time.”

Louis was born with hemophilia A, an inherited condition where his blood doesn’t clot because of insufficient clotting factors. At one point, he had a port implanted for intravenous treatments, but it became infected and had to be removed. He now receives weekly shots.

Many Thanks

Kids Wish Network could not have provided this wish to Louis without the help of Merlin’s Magic Wand, LEGOLAND Pirate Island Hotel, Terralina Crafted Italian restaurant, and the many supporters who believe in making wishes come true for kids who need hope.

Visit www.kidswishnetwork.org to learn about our different programs.

Kids Wish Network has been making dreams come true for children since 1997. We are dedicated to infusing hope, creating happy memories, and improving the quality of life for children experiencing life-altering situations. We started with the single purpose of granting wishes to children suffering from life-threatening conditions but have since created additional programs to benefit kids nationwide, including Hero of the Month, Project Toy Drop, Holiday of Hope Gift Banks, and A Child Forever Funeral Assistance.