I never became a mom hoping to one day be a Wish Kid mom, but in June 2017 I became just that. 

Katelyn had spent nearly five years of her life spending far too many nights in a hospital room, going to far too many doctor and therapy appointments, and having far too many needle sticks / ECHOs / Scans / Cardiac Caths for a condition called Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. This is a life threatening illness that Katie has battled her whole life. 

At four years old, she had overcome so much. Went from being the “sickest baby in the hospital” to a little girl who could run(ish), play, laugh, talk, and so much more. While Katie was no longer in the critical condition she started life in, she was still climbing more mountains than she had deserved. 

Through the kindness of a friend we discovered that Katie qualified to receive a wish. That wish turned into a trip to Disney World that we likely never would have been taken due to multiple circumstances. It was our celebration trip for getting through all of life’s challenges up to that point. A trip we will never forget. 

These life-changing wishes are only possible through supporters gifts. A wish experience can truly change a child’s life! Please help our team raise money to continue the beautiful work that Make-A-Wish does.