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Zachary is almost 20 years old and has terminal bone sarcoma.  He has been put on in-home hospice because his tumors are rapidly growing and spreading.  Zachary has wished for a PlayStation5 with a second controller and some PS5 games and accessories, so Stella’s Wish Foundation is sending a VISA gift card for $500 to help with this purchase.

 

Lily has been fighting with colon cancer for the last 7 years but unfortunately, it cannot be treated anymore.  Her children submitted a wish have a few days of a family trip together to DisneyLand, a few hours from where they live. Her last wish is to see the Soarin’ Around the World ride.  Spending some time out of the house and the hospital site after what she has been through for the last few months would be wonderful.

Stella’s Wish Foundation is helping the family with tickets for two nights at DisneyLand!

Shelly was diagnosed 7 years ago with stage 4 Mantle Cell Lymphoma. She has courageously fought this battle with good eating, positive thinking and lots of prayers.  It has recently grown aggressively and she is undergoing chemotherapy now. Her daughter requested some assistance so that they might spend some quality time together a relaxing environment, such as some pampering that she deserves.

Stella’s Wish is sending them gift cards to use for a mother-daughter getaway!

Edward Ayala has been diagnosed with Stage IV Glioblastoma and would like to have more time with his children and family before his symptoms worsen. Due to the location of his tumor, there will come a time when he can no longer communicate with them.  Edward and his wife have three children between them, ages 13, 16 and 18. They would like to take a simple family trip, Just a rental for the family on a lake or somewhere close to us where there are family-related things to do.

Stella’s Wish is the family $1500.00 in VISA gift cards so that they may take a local trip.

 

Jack is a 19-year-old with T cell acre lymphoblastic leukemia. He is very sick and has been going through intensive treatment since December of 2021. He will be undergoing treatment for another 2.5 years. When medically stable he wants to take a trip with his mom. If possible, he wants to go to Alaska.

Stella’s Wish has granted Jack’s family a $1000 VISA gift card to use toward a trip to Alaska.  We hope you have a wonderful trip and make great memories with your mom.

In 2016, Stacy was diagnosed with breast cancer.  She is a mother of four young adults but several months after being diagnosed, she lost her oldest sone. Their dad was still in the military and away at the time so she was their rock. In a matter of months, she mom started chemo, lost a child, moved to a new state and had a mastectomy. Then she went through radiation, reconstruction surgery and help her family try and heal.  Even with all the preventive steps the doctors took, right before the family was to celebrate 5 years in remission, she was told they spotted something in her lung. She was diagnosed with Metastatic Breast Cancer.  A daughter is about to return to college and a son will start his first year in January.  Her kids submitted a wish on behalf of their mom for a small breed puppy to keep her active and be there for her so she doesn’t feel like an empty nester. Stacy’s sister recently visited with a small dog and now Stacy is so excited for getting a fur baby.  Her daughter wrote “Please, please pick my mom next. I would love for her to have a dog before I leave next month. Thank you so much.”

WISH GRANTED: Stella’s Wish is sending $500 to get Stacey a puppy!

Hello,  I wanted to thank you for everything. First of all for the Bible. I truly believe the quote “ The Bible is one of the greatest blessings bestowed by God on the children of men.” It is my goal to read and grow more daily. 

I would also like to thank you for the gift card. I found a puppy for 700. So I put the gift card up so I can pick him up on August 28th. I am so excited!! Stella’s Wish is such a blessing. Even though I was diagnosed with Metastatic Breast Cancer and the numbers try to predict how long I can live after the diagnosis, I serve a mighty God. I’m going to be here to not only see future grandkids but also to raise my fur baby, Asher. The name Asher was chosen because it means fortunate blessing.  I know not only will he help reduce stress but he will also help me stay active. I can go on and on about how wonderful I feel and how ecstatic I am. And you guys totally helped me feel this way. Thank you thank you thank you!!! I have included a pic of my baby and I will send another of us both after I pick him up at the end of this month. Again thank you for this wonderful blessing. 🤗

God Bless,

Stacy L. Palmer

 

Ernie Shepherd’s family submitted a wish on his behalf because they are raising funds to send him to San Diego, California so that he may fulfill a promise of releasing a family member’s ashes into the ocean at La Jolla Beach.  Stella’s Wish is granting their wish and will get Ernie to San Diego from his home in Missouri.

 

Brooke, age 25, had her brain cancer return just 2 months after her wedding in 2021. She has a stage 4 astrocytoma (or glioblastoma). She has had a difficult recovery since her craniotomy in September and has deficits in speech and motor function on her right side. She has had radiation, chemo and recently completed an immunotherapy to try to manage the brain swelling she has been plagued with. She will likely be on disability for the rest of her life. This has been particularly difficult for someone like her who just a few years ago was a Big 12 collegiate level cheerleader at Texas Tech and used to be very active.

Her new husband has been by her side all the way and so supportive in her treatment and recovery. It’s not something any newlyweds should have to endure. Her treatment has been difficult so far and she has had some setbacks. Brain cancer is a relentless and devastating.

She has a loving husband and supportive family. She loves to travel but hasn’t been able to do much, since most of her time has been in therapy and treatment since the wedding. She would love to take her new husband to Chicago to show him where she grew up and some of her favorite places. Her parents made a wish for her, as they want to see her be able to make as many memories as possible.

Stella’s Wish is granting their wish and sending Brooke and her husband to Chicago.

Lorraine has been undergoing treatment for 2 years and is considered stage 4 with metastisis to multiple areas. She is only 46 years old and is progressing to the point she can no longer work as a nurse. Her kids and husband love football, in particular the Buffalo Bills. Stella’s Wish Foundation has arranged for Lorraine and family to go to a Buffalo Bills pre-season football game!

 

Christa would love to be able to go on a memorable trip with her husband and kids before she gets too sick to enjoy it. Stella’s Wish will send a $1,000 gift card to cover expenses for travel so that they can locally in Montana and stay at a hotel a few nights.