Wish Brings Magic to Teen with Multiple Illnesses

Kenny’s Inner Happiness Shines Through

BLOOMINGDALE, N.J. (February 2021): You’d think that Kenny’s ongoing health struggles would dampen his spirit, but it doesn’t. He has inner happiness that shines through, and the simplest of joys brings the biggest smile to his face. It’s especially magical to watch him light up when he sees Mickey Mouse and Lightning McQueen on TV. Kenny has never been to Disney World or even experienced a carefree vacation with his family. Kids Wish Network changed all that, making his dream come true with amazing gifts to make it happen. His family received generous gift cards for Disney and Hotels.com, so they can plan their ultimate family getaway. They also received tickets for a fun-filled day at LEGOLAND Florida’s theme park, courtesy of Merlin’s Magic Wand.   

“We’re thrilled to give Kenny and his family a way to finally experience the magical getaway of their dreams,” said his Wish Coordinator Kim Kreiner. 

Kenny’s life is full of challenges with cerebral palsy, spastic quadriplegia, and cervical dysphagia. He’s been through two hip surgeries, and additional femur surgery and a tenotomy to lengthen his muscles. He also struggles with severe scoliosis, asthma, and failure to thrive. Kenny is in a wheelchair and undergoes physical, speech, occupational, and music therapies weekly. He relies on his mom and a full-time nurse to take care of all his needs. 

Many Thanks

Kids Wish Network could not have provided this wish to Kenny without the help of Merlin’s Magic Wand so his family can experience LEGOLAND, 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.