A Backyard of Bliss for Wish Kid

Glory finds her peace being outdoors and through art

When Glory was three, she had a full-body rash, high fevers, soreness, and muscle cramping. Initially, doctors thought she had scarlet fever, but it turned out to be autoimmune encephalitis, a debilitating condition brought on by an infection that affects many parts of the body. When her immune system gets triggered, her body attacks her brain, and it’s caused a lot of challenges with her day-to-day health. At one point, her flare-ups were so severe that she lost the use of her legs.

Glory finds her peace being outdoors. Her family recently moved to a new home, and the backyard quickly became her favorite space. Kids Wish Network, a children’s charity that grants wishes for kids with life-threatening illnesses, purchased her a generous gift card to Home Depot so that she could create a private oasis just a few steps outside her backdoor. Her mom said she’s already picked out a trampoline and tire swing. Knowing that she’s a blossoming artist and expresses herself through art, Kids Wish also purchased a Michaels gift card so she could have all the necessary art supplies for her beautiful creations.

“We’re so glad we could give Glory a wish that will bring her ongoing peace and happiness,” said her Wish Coordinator Kim Kreiner.

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

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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.