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Charles was just diagnosed with inoperable, Stage IV Carcinoid Cancer in his bones and multiple organs. This cancer has no cure, is very rare, and for Charles progressed quickly. To try and slow its progression and add a couple more years, they are trying different hormone injections. Friends of Charles submitted a wish for him to help him live life to the fullest now. They described Charles as dependable, loyal, a buddy that a friend can always confide in.

Stella’s Wish has arranged for on-field passes to a Miami Dolphins game plus a VISA gift card for related expenses.

It started as small cell lung cancer medistatic into his adrenal glands. Chemo seemed to work, then Martin had a brain MRI and found it hd spread to his brain. He is going through radiation therapy right now.

Martin has not seen his son in a couple years and made a wish to see him before his health degrades much more and while he is lucid.

Stella’s Wish Foundation is providing an airline ticket so this Martin’s son can visit his dad!

At 39 years old in 2019, Kelly was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. Soon after, COVID-19 struck and her family became homebound for almost 2 years. Fast forward to 2022 and she’s still battling cancer and recently had a metastasis to her liver.  Kelly has 3 beautiful kiddos and a wonderful hubby. Through all the highs and lows, her sweet family has been right behind her.

Kelly made a wish is to take the family to a place where they can spend time laughing, playing together, and making memories together as a family.

Stella’s Wish Foundation has arranged for Kelly and her family to stay in a cabin in Allergan, Michigan.

 

Amanda has been battling metastatic colon cancer that has moved to her liver and lungs. Over the past three years, she has been through multiple surgeries, several rounds of chemo, and radiation. Last night the doctors have stated her cancer is very aggressive and has worsened over the past two months despite her many treatments she has gone through. She is in pain every day and her cognition is declining.

Her sister wrote, “My sister is one of the kindest people one would ever meet. She loves her kids and grandkids. Has never smoked, never partied, and believes in the good Lord above. Life for her hasn’t always been easy but she has made the best with what she has.”

When Amanda found out her cancer had spread to her liver, she mentioned that she wants to see the ocean before she passes and enjoy spending time on the beach with her family. Financially, she will be unable to do this without assistance. Her sister submitted a wish on her behalf.

Stella’s Wish Foundation is granting her wish: Amanda and her husband will travel to Myrtle Beach after Thanksgiving.

Mairi Ann is too ill to travel far, but  Stella’s wish will provide $1500.00 in VISA gift cards to will travel somewhere local with her four kids from their home in Utah.

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.