Through A Wish Come True, I learned about an 18-year-old boy named Donald who had suffered many recent medical challenges. Enduring a serious illness is scary, stressful, and exhausting. I wanted to do something for this special family to give them a break from the constant fear and stress of his illness, so I sponsored Donald’s wish to visit Disney World with his family.
Looking forward to this week-long trip with his family to Disney World helped Donald get through some tough days and nights. I also had the opportunity to see photos from the trip of Donald and his family; they had a fantastic week, filled with fun and laughter. They got to spend some precious time together – and when your child is sick, or you are sick, you understand that “precious time” takes on a whole new meaning. Deciding to sponsor this trip for Donald was one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done, and I did it out of gratitude for the care my family has received as well as an understanding of how much it can help when someone goes the extra mile for you. Knowing what I know about life threatening illnesses as a parent, I wanted to make sure that I did my part to help other families get the extra support they need and some special treats to make a very challenging time a little easier.
