Category: 2024

Timothy is a 56-year-old father and husband of a growing family of 11. Tim has spent most of his 56 years on this earth living beyond himself, for others. The time he has had here has been used to share the gifts and seeds of passion in his heart, to be a strong leader. Tim is the kind of leader that has poured his value system of integrity and grit, not only into his family but also into the young people of his community.  Tim sees values and strengths in everyone and helps them realize their potential.  As a public school teacher, and as their school’s head football coach, Tim has given the kids of this community the tools for success. He was diagnosed with stage 4 gallbladder cancer just this past August. His wife was originally hoping for a trip somewhere warm since they are from cold Duluth, Minnesota, but as his cancer made him more fatigued, they decided they would rather have a staycation with their family all in Duluth. Their children are adults so it is more challenging to stay connected so his wife wished for Stella’s Wish to help them with the financial burden of lodging and food so that Tim can relieve the gift of precious time with his family.

Stella’s Wish provided Tim and his family with the means to spend 3 nights at the Suites Hotel at Water Front Plaza in Duluth, Minnesota.

 

Geoff was diagnosed with cancer and his sister wished on his behalf in hopes of brightening up his spirit. He is a big Boston Celtics fan who would love to go to a game. Stella’s Wish was able to get Geoff two tickets to a Boston Celtics game as well as a Boston Celtics care package.

River was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in May of 2024, a day after he found out he and his wife were expecting their first child. River has been a lifelong die-hard Buffalo Bills fan and would love to attend a game, go down on the field, and meet his favorite players.

Stella’s Wish Foundation granted his wish and presented River with two tickets to a Buffalo Bills football game, including passes to go on the field to meet the players.

 

Elea is a wonderful baker and cook who enjoys baking as a hobby. Stella’s Wish Foundation helped give Elea a great tool to practice her craft- a Kitchenaid stand mixer. She can use the mixer to help her with everything from cookies to bread.

 

Dave wanted to be able to spend Christmas with his family in Las Vegas, Nevada. Stella’s Wish provided him with air travel to and from Las Vegas so he could spend this quality time with his loved ones.

Maria has wished to be able to have Christmas dinner at her home with her two children. Stella’s Wish Foundation sent her a gift card so that she was able to make this wish a reality.

Chance is a loving father and fiancé who was diagnosed with a grade 4 glioblastoma this past year.  His fiancé writes that he is the “kindest, funniest, strongest, most loving man I have ever known. He sacrifices for those he loves and would give you the shirt off his back.” Chance is also a HUGE WWE wrestling fan who shares his love of wrestling with his son by watching wrestling on TV together. His fiancé has graciously wished on Chance’s behalf for him to be able to see a WWE match in person with his family.

Stella’s Wish Foundation was able to send Chance a gift card to attend a WWE Wrestling Event in Kansas City, Missouri.

Susan’s granddaughter made a wish for her Nana to travel while she still can. Susan has gone above and beyond for their family, and still does while battling cancer. She retired to care for her brothers who were battling colon cancer and COPD.

The circumstances changed somewhat and so Stella’s Wish Foundation is providing Susan with an electric scooter.

Sara has been battling breast cancer which has spread to her brain. She recently had a grand mal seizure in front of her young children and then she had emergency surgery. She has had to discontinue a chemo trial and will start radiation on 11 tumors. She has had to take a leave from work as a kindergarten teacher and Sara’s mother submitted a wish on her behalf.

Stella’s Wish Foundation is providing a gift card for Build-A-Bear so that she can record messages to her children in a comforting way.

Sandra’s treatment has been very hard on her as the fatigue and pain are extremely bad. She has lost income as a result of her diagnosis. She wished for a small electric recliner to be more comfortable or to go to her favorite restaurant with family.

Stella’s Wish is providing a recliner from Ashley Furniture in Prescott Valley, AZ.