Jodie Lewis’s abounding knowledge of WWE is impressive. As a dedicated fan who watches all the televised matches, she never imagined she’d have the chance to be immersed in the energy of a live event, let alone meet a WWE fan favorite. Jodie’s wish came true and more through Kids Wish Network, a children’s charity that grants wishes for kids with life-threatening illnesses. Her beaming smile reveals the happiness that still radiates after attending WWE’s SmackDown and meeting wrestling superstar Roman Reigns.  

For Jodie, her wrestling phenomenon first began outside the ring meeting Roman Reigns face to face. “I was excited meeting him. It was amazing, it really was!” He gave her WWE gifts, they talked about wrestling, took pictures together, and he also showed his sweetest maneuver, giving her a big hug. Jodie recalled, “He was really nice and really tall!” Her brother and grandfather were also there to share in her big day. “He was so great with her,” said her grandfather Tom. Afterward, her family watched all of the night’s in-ring drama from front-row seats.

During Jodie’s wish, her family enjoyed luxurious accommodations provided by The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit. The hotel made her feel extra special upon arrival, welcoming them all with cozy gifts to keep them warm, and cookies and milk. She loved their spacious room with beautiful views of the downtown. 

While Jodie’s wish is over, the happy memories continue to bring on smiles -  even amid all her health struggles. She has malabsorption and progressive conditions causing heart and liver failure and is under the care of Hospice. 

“Jodie’s wish brought so much magic to her world,” said Kids Wish Network Executive Director Tam Lai. “We’re grateful to WWE and Roman Reigns for making her experience so extraordinary.”

Kids Wish Network would like to thank the following sponsors for making Jodie’s dreams become a reality:

• WWE

• Roman Reigns

• The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit
  
  

• Kids Wish Network is a national charitable organization dedicated to infusing hope, creating happy memories, and improving the quality of life for children with life-threatening conditions and struggling with life-altering situations. KWN provides for trip expenses, meals, accommodations, and additional spending monies to all wish families whenever traveling as applicable. Visit www.kidswishnetwork.org to learn about our different programs, and refer a child now.