Wish Kid Battling Cancer Gets Miles of Love

April Feels the Love After Momentous Gifts

BROOKLYN, N.Y. (February 2021): April spent this past December in the hospital. Since being diagnosed with sarcoma, she’s had multiple hospitalizations and chemo treatments to try and fight aggressive cancer. April feels isolated and lonely, severely missing the connections she had with classmates and friends. Her family is the most important thing in her life, and she hoped to travel together to spend time with her extended family. Kids Wish Network made her meaningful dream come true, surprising April and her family with momentous gifts on a live video call. April and her mom couldn’t believe what was dangling from the purple Jansport backpack they just sent her. 

“Oh, God… April!” her mom Irina exclaimed in disbelief. April saw the first Delta gift card and also blurted out her amazement, not realizing there were two more! “There’s enough to get you where you want to go, for you AND your whole family,” said Tambra Fulk, the charity’s Wish Department Manager. April gasped, and when it all sunk in, she gushed with emotion as her eyes flooded with tears. “I’m so happy,” she told Fulk, reassuring her they were joyful tears. “I wanna hug you so much!” And they did, exchanging virtual hugs on their computer screens. She also received Disney merchandise themed with her favorite character Stitch for her upcoming travels.

It’s also been difficult for April to lose all of her hair, and she’s since put her focus on experimenting with makeup. NARS Cosmetics in Soho graciously gifted her a lavish box brimming with luxurious makeup. When April opened it, she was thrilled to receive “so much makeup!”

“We’re so thankful we can give April and her family this most treasured gift of togetherness,” said her Wish Coordinator Kim Kreiner.

Many Thanks

Kids Wish Network could not have provided this wish to April without the help of NARS Cosmetics (Soho, NY), and the many supporters who believe in making wishes come true for kids who need hope.  

Visit www.kidswishnetwork.org to learn about the 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.