READING, Pa. (April 2022): Gadiel will soon be having lots of adventures without having to go far from home. Kids Wish Network made his dream come true with a thrilling theme park package. Gadiel and his mom received season passes to Dutch Wonderland, two-day tickets to Hershey Park, and the possibility of staying at the Cartoon Network Hotel with a gift card for the accommodations of their choice. Gadiel also received a generous Walmart gift card, giving him an exciting once-in-a-lifetime shopping spree. There was one more colorful surprise. Gadiel and his mom will be receiving tickets to LEGOLAND New York, courtesy of Merlin’s Magic Wand. Although close to home, the bundle of happy times will take Gadiel and his mom far away from the daily stresses of his illnesses.

When he was a toddler, he had headaches, was falling down a lot, and coped with a variety of other symptoms. While the underlying cause initially eluded doctors, his mom knew something was very wrong. Her perseverance in testing finally revealed that Gadiel had a pituitary mass and non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis. He underwent surgery, and there was more devastating news. The location of the mass made it inoperable. Gadiel was hospitalized for five months, and his days were riddled with challenges battling infections and enduring multiple blood transfusions. Gadiel continues to struggle with his health.

Many Thanks

Kids Wish Network could not have provided this wish to Gadiel without the help of Merlin’s Magic Wand, 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