Wish Kids Upcoming Adventure Abounds

Kyleigh is so excited to explore the destination of her dreams

Last year Kyleigh received some very alarming news. Doctors discovered a hole in her heart, brought on by endocarditis, an infection of the heart’s chambers and heart valves’ inner lining. She was diagnosed with aortic valve regurgitation, a condition that occurs when the heart’s aortic valve doesn’t close tightly. Her left ventricle was enlarged, causing pain, pressure, lightheadedness, and shortness of breath. It was all a big adjustment for Kyleigh, who thrives on living an active lifestyle with gymnastics, skateboarding, MMA, and Irish dancing. She underwent open-heart surgery and will need additional surgeries and lifelong cardiology care.

More than anything, Kyleigh dreamed about traveling to an exotic paradise or a lively city. Kids Wish Network, a children’s charity that grants wishes for kids with life-threatening illnesses, purchased her a generous gift card to Hotels.com and an airline gift card for her family’s airfare. Kyleigh is so excited to venture somewhere new and explore the destination of her dreams.

“Kyleigh will now get to experience the wonders of an adventure that she was previously only able to imagine,” said her Wish Coordinator Kim Kreiner.

Visit www.kidswishnetwork.org to learn about the different programs. 

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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.