Author: integritivity

Dawn was recently been diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer and started chemo in June. This is her second fight so far… the first diagnosis was in 2021 and she has had chemo and radiation and 2 major surgeries so far. Dawn’s care givers have been amazing all the way thru the process.

Dawn moved to Orlando in January of 2021 as a single mom. Her friends have flown in from around the country, thanks to cheap airline tickets, and Dawn has had help with every treatment, every chemo, and every surgery. Thanks to her amazing team, Dawn was able to celebrate 1 year cancer free in February. Now she faces the bigger fight of stage 4 metastatic disease. Her team is still  cheering her on every step of the way. She has another summer of chemo and another major surgery coming before the end of the year.

Dawn submitted a wish to take her caregivers to Discovery Cove in Orlando, Florida as a way to thank her team for all the help and encouragement and joy as she fights this disease. She knows she is not fighting alone! St.lla’s Wish Foundation is granting her wish to have a day at Discovery Cove to say thanks to as many as possible with a truly extraordinary day swimming with dolphin and snorkeling in the reef, celebrating life with them while she can.

April was diagnosed with stage 4 gastric cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy. After 27 treatments so far, the cost has been very hard on their family at times. April made a wish to take a trip with her husband and two children to Florida to spend some much needed time with them on the beautiful beaches.

Stella’s Wish Foundation is granting April’s wish with gift cards for traveling to Destin, Florida.

Stella’s Wish Foundation has gifted Stevie with $500 in gas cards to assist with travel for his chemo treatments.

 

Shannon was diagnosed with Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer that spread to lymph nodes, bones, and lungs. She has been fighting as a single mom while still going to chemo, and is trying to find ways to make new memories with her kids.

Stella’s Wish Foundation is providing a gift card to help the family enjoy some time at Lake Erie.

This year Steve and his wife will celebrate 26 years of marriage. They have four children, ages 6 to 17. Their world was turned upside down December 1st, 2022 when Steve was diagnosed with a brain mass in the emergency room. A few days later, they received the heartbreaking diagnosis of Glioblastoma. Since the diagnosis, they are trying to live each day deliberately and teach their kids to try to find the joy even when it seems to be hidden. They are hoping to fill the time they have left with memorable, joyful experiences as a family of six. We are huge Cubs fans and have wanted to take their kids to a game at Wrigley Field.

Stella’s Wish Foundation is helping to make Steve’s wish come true with a gift card to go toward a baseball game as well as some Cubs mugs.

Schronica Martin wishes to see the Grand Canyon. Stella’s Wish is helping so that Schronica and her caregiver can travel to see a section of the Grand Canyon.

Arlene and her husband were married last year on March 13th and in November, she was diagnosed with stage four metastatic breast cancer that has gone into her bones. Her husband has health issues too and she had been the only one working. She was really hoping to have a honeymoon. She made a wish to stay at the Sol Duc Hot Springs in her home state of Washington to relax in the hot springs and be away from doctors for while.

Stella’s Wish Foundation is granting her wish and making it happen for them!

Diane was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer with metastasis to her spine September of 2022 at age 61. She has worked two full-time jobs to provide for her children and self and was able to retire from one as a teachers aid of 30 years just 3 months prior to her diagnosis. She is currently still working 30 hrs at Kay Jewelers to maintain her health insurance to get her chemo treatments. Her husband died at age 55 of a different cancer. Diane just turned 62 last week and was informed this week after 4 months of chemo her tumors have not shrunk. She basically will just stay on chemo to extend her life as long as possible.

Diane’s family made a wish for some way to have fun together while she is still able, so Stella’s Wish Foundation is helping them with a stay at Caesar’s Atlantic City.

Anita Lewis was diagnosed with stage 4 non small cell lung cancer that had actually spread to the muscle tissue in her arm, which is how it was discovered in a biopsy. The cancer had also spread to her lymph nodes in her chest. After they put a port in, she had to be put on oxygen also and now has stage 4 COPD. The cancer was treated with immunotherapy and her pulmanologist said he thought it damaged her lungs more. Thankfully, God has let her stay with us longer. They found a nickel size spot again in December 2022 and she is undergoing treatment again.

Anita’s family made a wish for her to travel to Florida with her brother and pick up seashells from St. Augustine Beach, where there are beach wheelchairs that she can use.   Stella’s Wish will give her a $1,000 gift card for travel money so that her wish can come true.

Tammy asked for a shopping spree at Marshalls and her wish came true! Marshalls in her hometown will be honoring her request so Stella’s Wish and Marshalls will both be providing a $500.00 VISA gift card.  Marshalls will also be making this a very special day for Tammy and a few guests. Tammy lives in Union City, PA.