Stephanie has stage 4 stomach cancer and is on hospice. Her life expectancy is 3-6 months. Stephanie Westrup lives in Desloge with her husband and son. Her wish has been granted to take them on a trip to The Great Wolf Lodge in Kansas City.
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146. Lisa Drummond
Lisa Drummond has been Stage4 Metastatic Colorectal Cancer. Lisa lost her middle son in 2016 and he left behind two amazing boys, the eldest of which lives in Las Vegas. It was on Lisa’s heart that she wouldn’t get to see him again. SWF has granted Lisa’s wish to travel to Las Vegas with a great friend from St Louis, MO to visit her grandson and see a few shows.
From her friend Shelley: “To say that I am over the moon, doesn’t even begin to describe what I experienced yesterday… just the thought that my Lisa will have the chance to create a lasting memory with her eldest Grandson whom she hasn’t seen since 2016… thank you Stella’s Wish! This is going to be nothing short of Epic! My heart is so full… I cant even stop crying! Thank you, thank you, thank you! ”
145. Theresa Casa
Theresa Casa just wants a good TV that works. Her wish has been granted and a new TV is on the way for her.
“Just wanted you to know that this afternoon my doorbell rang and the FedEx man handed me an envelope which I signed for and inside was the most fabulous gift from Stella’s Wish. Not only was there the Gift Card for my new TV but you also sent me a beautiful purple Bible (purple being my favorite color). That was so kind of you, and I never thought it would have gotten here so fast. So just wanted you to know as soon as the weather warms up a little I am going to get my new TV and every time I turn it on I will think of you and your Stella for making it possible. I wish you life’s best and thank you again for your kindness. I’m know your Stella is very proud of you. You made my birthday which is Feb. 8th extra special this year.
Take care and be well,
Theresa Casa”
144. Amy Wygmans
Amy Wygmans’ wish has been granted to go on a cruise with her husband and two kids. From Miami, they will visit Nassau, Half Moon Cay and Grand Turk.
“I want to thank you for granting a wish to a young lady, Amy Wygmans. Your foundation sent her and her family on a cruise this spring. They had a wonderful time. I am writing to let you know Amy passed away last week at the young age of 41. Her children will have great memories of that trip. Thank you.”
Geri Helminiak, RN
Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital
Cancer and Infusion Clinic
Manistee MI
143. Scott Kropman
Scott Kropman was diagnosed with a rare cancer, Stage 4 Neuroendocrine. His wife wrote, “He has always been amazing, just a selfless man, he has always put others before himself. He is the best husband and father and friend, he has helped so many people and families with his positive and never give up outlook and attitude, we have even received emails and letters from people thanking him for being such an inspiration. He continues to inspire others each and every day, its truly amazing to see. There are hard days however, days where the pain & exhaustion get the best of him… We have seven amazing children together…seeing their father sick isn’t always easy, a few of our children now suffer from anxiety, we are working through it. He was just recently taken out of work by his doctor, the budget is a bit tighter now more than ever. I have been praying that we could all just get the chance to ‘escape’ reality for a few days together, just to BE and to create some special memories while we still can.”
Scott’s family too large to travel somewhere, so they decided to spend time locally together. Scott and his family will meet with relatives at a local restaurant in the New York area.
142. Elizabeth Downey
Elizabeth’s wish has been granted to travel from Chicago to New Orleans to spend time with her family.
141. Angela Winterbower
Angela will travel from St. Louis, Missouri to New York City with family and will enjoy three nights in New York touring the city.
Dear Don,
I wanted to extend my utmost gratitude to you and the Stella’s Wish Foundation Board of Directors. Thank you for blessing me, my husband Todd, and our two boys, Jack and Joseph. We had an amazing trip to New York City that was filled with priceless, lifelong memories. And, most important, we had the gift of time with one another – the greatest and most wonderful gift of all. We will never forget the outpouring of your support and compassion. A special thank you to Rhonda for coordinating our hotel, air and ground transfer arrangements. May the Lord continue to richly bless the foundation and your efforts as you honor Stella’s legacy and make a difference in the lives of others. All the best to each of you.
With much love and gratitude,
Angela, Todd, Jack and Joseph Winterbower
140. Mildred Fultz
Mildred Fultz has stage 4 metastasis breast cancer and hoped for a VISA gift card for $1000.00 for food, gifts to serve her family a Christmas dinner. Her sister lost her battle with brain cancer in 2016, and Mildred is looking forward to celebrating with her nephew (in remission from colon cancer himself) and his wife and four children, her daughter and my sister and her son, 10 people in all. Her dream has come true and her wish is granted.
139. Mary Rhodes
Mary Rhodes’ wish has been granted for a wheelchair to help her move around better in her home and have a few handicap rails put up in her bathroom. Mary lives in Warrenton, Missouri.
138. Kristina Johnson
Kristina Johnson is 44 years old and lives in West Allis, Wisconsin. She was diagnosed in March with metastatic breast cancer Stage 4 and terminal. She hopes to make this year the best Christmas ever for my granddaughter Dahlia who lives with her as well as her 29 year old daughter, Kayla.
Kristina has been granted a Christmas dinner with family at Red Lobster, Christmas gifts for her daughter and granddaughter, as well as a massage for herself to deal with the severe joint and muscle pain that comes from treatment.
