Wish of Family Togetherness, Magic and a Rainbow
ORLANDO, Fla. (November 2022): Baylee’s dream coming true was an extra meaningful time for her family. Her dad just returned from deployment, so it was perfect timing to be celebrating Baylee’s wish at the most magical place on Earth. Kids Wish Network sent her family to Disney World! While there were many heartwarming moments, seeing Baylee meet her adored Frozen heroines Anna and Elsa is a standout for her mom. When Disney staff saw Baylee wearing her Wish Kid button, they cleared the room for her to have her own special time with the royal sisters away from the crowds. “They took pictures and did autographs with her,” said her mom Kelly.“They were so kind.”Her family also enjoyed memorable dinners. Olive Garden provided a generous gift card, and Villa Italiano Chophouse provided the family’s meal and had Baylee play chef wearing an apron and making her own personal pepperoni pizza. Their spacious accommodations were courtesy of Springhill Suites. Eddie V’s invited the family for an evening of fine dining, but they were unable to go due to Mother Nature having her own plans with Hurricane Nicole blowing through.
Universal Orlando Resort provided tickets for the family to visit its theme parks, and Merlin’s Magic Wand provided tickets for Legoland, however, the storm also prevented visits to these parks. Even though an unexpected hurricane dampened part of Baylee’s wish, there’s also a rainbow. Her family lives in Florida, so they’ll soon be going back to experience Universal Orlando and LEGOLAND. Baylee was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a rare eye cancer that forms in the retina. She underwent five rounds of chemo and laser treatments and has consistent checkups on her eyes that will continue for many years.
Many Thanks Kids Wish Network could not have provided this wish to Baylee without the help of Merlin’s Magic Wand, Universal Orlando Resort, Springhill Suites, Eddie V’s, Villa Italiano Chophouse, Olive Garden, 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.
