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Kyleigh Beasley
Kyleigh is a 7-year-old girl from North Dinwiddie, VA, who was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma in June of 2022.
Kyleigh, a vibrant and adventurous individual, enjoyed various activities like going to the park, shopping, trampoline fun and being a cheerleader before her diagnosis. She had to stop cheerleading due to treatment. Her interests now include riding horses, trying hip-hop dance, and soccer.
The discovery of a lump on her left forearm, accompanied by unexplained fevers, led to the diagnosis of Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare type of cancer. Finding suitable treatment and doctors familiar with this cancer was difficult, significantly impacting the family's lifestyle. This resulted in a change where a parent left their job to care for Kyleigh and their other children, switching to homeschooling.
Since the diagnosis of stage 3 Rhabdomyosarcoma in June 2022, Kyleigh began chemotherapy in July, lasting for nine months, along with 33 radiation sessions and surgery to remove the tumor from her arm. Currently, she's undergoing a 6-month maintenance chemotherapy phase, with upcoming scans in November.
That is why we are on a mission to raise $1,000 to provide Kyleigh with a joyful experience of a Disney-themed birthday party as she approaches her 9th birthday in December. This celebration aims to create precious moments for Kyleigh, offering a temporary escape from her challenges and filling her heart with warmth and hope!
Abigail Alvey
Abby is an 8-year-old girl from Richmond, VA, who was diagnosed with Niemann Pick Type C in March 2019.
Abby's journey to diagnosis was challenging due to the rarity of her disease. She was born healthy with no initial red flags but started showing symptoms of gallbladder and liver issues, leading to an initial misdiagnosis that persisted for several years. It was only after seeking a second opinion at CHOP and later consulting a metabolic specialist that Abby was finally diagnosed with Niemann Pick Type C (NPC). The diagnosis revealed that her entire family carried the genetic disorder.
To manage her condition, Abby entered a trial medication program at the National Children's Hospital, involving spinal infusions every two weeks. She also attends numerous appointments in various locations, including Chicago, Maryland, and D.C., and undergoes regular therapy. Abby requires assistance with walking and understanding her needs.
Abby's diagnostic journey underscores the importance of finding the right doctor at the right hospital to fully understand her symptoms and provide her with the correct diagnosis and challenging prognosis.
Her family holds onto the hope that the medication received through a spinal infusion every other week, 2 hours from her home, will keep her disease progressing slowly. NPC has no cure, so they take each day as it comes.
Her dad said, “She would just be happy with nearly anything. She always talks about going to Disney World. She dreams of being a YouTube star, too. She loves to talk about traveling to another country to see a castle.”
Our goal is to gather $5,000 to send Abby and her family on a magical journey to Disney World and Give Kids the World. This incredible experience will let them cherish moments of joy in a place where their current challenges can momentarily fade away, filling their hearts with warmth and hope!
Eliana Barrera
Eliana is an 8-year-old girl from Long Island, NY, who was diagnosed with Leukemia in December 2020, just a few months after turning six years old.
Before her diagnosis, she loved sports, especially soccer, and wanted to learn to play the violin. She enjoyed making new friends.
Eliana experienced ongoing discomfort in her wrist and leg, which they initially thought was a sprain. However, after a visit to the doctor and some blood tests, she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
During her treatment, she faced both physical pain and emotional struggles. Her illness made it impossible to pursue soccer and the violin due to her weakened state. She also struggled with her self-esteem, fearing that her bald appearance might lead to bullying.
Despite these challenges, Eliana remained positive and brave, ultimately entering remission. Her battle with cancer has made her even stronger and more fearless. She's now able to learn soccer and will soon begin violin lessons.
In a few weeks, she'll be nine and hopes to celebrate her birthday at Disney World. It would mean so much to her to meet Mickey Mouse, Goofy, Donald, and the princesses at the happiest place on Earth. She wants to enjoy all the rides with her brothers and have an amazing time!
We aim to raise $5,000 to send Eliana and her family on a special trip to Disney World and Give Kids the World. This trip will allow them to make happy memories together in a different place, away from their current challenges.
Treyvon Allen Robinson
Treyvon is a local of North Kingstown, Rhode Island who was identified with Complex Congenital Heart Defects shortly after birth, followed by a diagnosis of Non Verbal Autism and Pica when he turned 2 years old.
The experiences that this little boy had undergone were beyond anyone's ability to imagine. He went through his initial open-heart operation when he was just seven days old, his second procedure at four months old, and his third open-heart surgery took place when he was two.
As his Mom said, "Having your child you brought home for only two days diagnosed with a life-threatening illness is an emotional roller coaster. We thank God every day that he is here with us thriving. But the worry of what ifs haunts you every day. We are always worried about what the future holds for Treyvon. Unfortunately, there is no cure for CHD, and Treyvon will live left with half a functioning heart."
Having the opportunity to do this DREAM Trip as a family promises not just a breathtaking adventure but a cherished opportunity for our family to forge lasting bonds and craft beautiful memories together.
Our mission is to raise $5,000 to fund a DREAM trip for Treyvon and his Family to Give Kids The World and Disney World. This extraordinary journey will give them a chance to break away from their daily routine and create new beautiful memories together as a family!
Natalie Dorsey
Natalie is a 3-year-old baby girl from Taneytown, Maryland, who's been fighting for her life even before she was born.
She's diagnosed with Strokes, Hydrocephalus, Cerebral Palsy, CVI, Esotropia, Hemiplegia, and Epilepsy.
Her Mom was being examined at the doctor's office for a late-term sonogram when they discovered excess fluid on Natalie’s brain in utero. She never got to experience a normal life.
This 3-year-old girl has been through upwards of 700- 1000 appointments and therapies, 3 brain surgeries to date, 60-70 images, 5 medivac rides, 6 ambulance rides, upwards of 10 hospital stays, several bowel blockages, 40 vomiting events, countless seizure events, several NG tube placements, daily orthotic and seizure monitoring fit-ups, daily falls, mobility impairment, medical trauma, and panic events. What this family has gone through is way beyond her diagnosis.
Going on this Dream Trip could mean so much more than just being there and having fun. This will help them disconnect from all these difficulties.
We are on a mission to raise $5,000 to send Natalie and her Family to Disney World and Give Kids The World to experience the beauty of life again! Let us help them make new wonderful memories outside of the hospital!
Tenzin Tanaka
Tenzin is a 9-year-old boy from Port Jefferson Station, NY, who was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in June of last year, 2022.
He was a happy-go-lucky 8-year-old before diagnosis. He enjoyed karate and had just earned his junior black belt. He loved running and being outdoors. He had just received a trampoline for his birthday that he was constantly jumping on.
According to his Mom, "The news of diagnosis felt unreal. All I heard was "Leukemia blah blah blah chemo blah blah blah" I was instantly fearful for how Tenzin would handle the news and how his brother would cope."
Tenzin has gone through so much since then. He had lengthy hospital stays, treatments, antibiotics, blood and platelet transfusions, and chemo sessions. He even had an NG tube placement due to malnutrition from frequent vomiting. Sadly, Tenzin developed some anxiety from the diagnosis that has been worked through with therapy and medication.
This dream would be such a milestone for Tenzin and his family. It would allow them to step away from the world of cancer.
We are on a mission to raise $5,000 to send Tenzin and his Family to Disney World and Give Kids the world to experience life beyond these struggles. Let us help them make new wonderful memories outside of the hospital!
MAJOR PARKER
Major is a 6-year-old boy from Williamstown, New Jersey who has been fighting for his life even before he came into this world.
He was born with Pulmonary atresia with an intact ventricular septum but his mom was told about his heart condition at 20 weeks of her pregnancy. He has had multiple procedures since day 1, his first open heart surgery called Glenn at six months old and another one last November 19th called Fontan.
Major is a strong and brave boy but it is evident that he suffers anxiety when it comes to doctor appointments. He’s such a loving and caring person always worried about everyone, especially his big sister Madison she has been his biggest supporter.
We are on a mission to raise $5,000 to send Major and his family to Disney World and Give Kids the World Village to experience the beauty of life again! Let us let them make new wonderful memories outside of the hospital!
OLIVIA SCHOEMMELL
Olivia is an 11-year-old young lady from Moseley, Virginia who was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia almost a year ago, in May of 2022.
She was a fun, sweet and energetic child who loved horse riding, softball, bowling, and golf playing with her dad. The news of her having cancer caught Olivia's family by surprise. They couldn't believe the doctors initially because she only had a fever, rash, and swollen lymph nodes. The diagnosis has changed their lives like it turned upside down, it affected them mentally and emotionally.
She's been through several treatments, 4 rounds of chemo, multiple bone marrow biopsies, lumbar punctures, ct scans, X-rays of chemo, multiple bone marrow biopsies, lumbar punctures, ct scans, X-rays, etc. With all of these, Olivia felt like she's been cut off from the world due to her compromised immune system.
This is why we are on a mission to raise $5,000 to send Olivia and her Family to Disney World and Give Kids The World to give back what cancer has taken away from them. Let us let them make new wonderful memories outside of the hospital!
KYLIE MCMULLEN
Kylie is a 7-year-old sweet girl from Emeigh, Pennsylvania who is diagnosed with Stage 4 Rhabdomyosarcoma a type of Sarcoma; cancer of soft tissue (such as muscle), connective tissue (such as tendon or cartilage), or bone.
It was last year, February of 2022 when her cancer was ruled out; since then, Kylie has been through 30 weeks of frontline VAC chemotherapy (February-November), 6 weeks of radiation therapy (June-July), and is currently receiving maintenance chemotherapy (13 weeks so far).
Kylie stayed positive despite being isolated due to her compromised immune system, she's determined to find alternative ways to play with friends through Facetime, and Roblox. And currently, she has started having in-person playdates again.
This is why We are on a mission to raise $5,000 to fulfill Kylie's DREAM Backyard playset where she can have fun and create beautiful memories together with her family and friends in the comfort of their HOME!
AIDEN BARTLEY
Aiden is a 9-year-old super smart boy from Butler, PA who was diagnosed with Metastatic Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Cancer, in October last year. The tumor Aiden has is an adult tumor in a child. This has never been recorded before and is extremely rare for any child to have any type of cancer on the pancreas. He's the first ever to have this kind of cancer.
He loved playing hockey and it has been really tough having to quit. He’s also having to go to school remotely and not seeing his friends as much has been very difficult.
Currently, he loves playing video games and we are on a mission to raise $5,000 to fulfill his DREAM of having an awesome Gaming System to enjoy despite the demands of everyday life!
NATALIE JORDAN
Natalie is a 1-year-old baby girl from Nottingham, New Hampshire she was just 9 months when she was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma a type of Bone Cancer that usually develops in the osteoblast cells that form bone.
Since she was diagnosed with AML before she was 10 months old, she learned to crawl, stand, and walk all during treatment. Natalie is developmentally delayed to due her extended time in the hospital, and she has not been able to have normal childhood experiences because she has been immune compromised. She had 5 bone marrow biopsy’s in total and had her surgery twice to place central lines in her chest so she could receive treatment.
We are on a mission to raise $5,000 to send Natalie and her family on a DREAM Trip to Disney World where they can make wonderful memories together, OUTSIDE of the hospital!
GRADY SMITH
Grady is a 12-year-old boy from Salem, New Hampshire who is diagnosed with Adrenoleukodystrophy. (ALD) His mantra is “Tough times don’t last. Tough people do.” Grady was diagnosed in 2018 and his family was told he would have 1-5 years left to live.
Grady used to be hyper-energetic and all over the place obsessed with playing basketball and football. He's a natural athlete. Because of ALD, Grady can hear but struggles to understand. Sports aren’t as easy as they once were. It’s been difficult for him mentally.
Despite the challenges brought on by ALD, Grady is now relearning English, lip reading and internally translating the muffled sounds he hears. He is learning how to adapt to the world around him, and he still plays sports, goes to school, and hangs out with friends.
We are on a mission to raise $40,000 to make Grady's DREAM of having his own basketball court COME TRUE!
As Grady says, “Basketball is my therapy.”
JEREMIAH ENGRISCH
Jeremiah is a 4-year-old from North Chesterfield, VA. Jeremiah was diagnosed with Stage 3 Wilm's Tumor
He had blood in his urine over a few days. When his family took him in to see the nephrologist, an ultrasound found a tumor had taken over his left kidney.
We are on a mission to raise $10,000 to send Jeremiah and his family on a dream trip to California where they can make amazing memories together OUTSIDE of the hospital!
CLAIRE BRIDGE
Claire is a 5-year-old from Coraopolis, PA. Claire was born with Down Syndrome, Esophageal Atresia, and was diagnosed with High-Risk Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia shortly after turning 4 years old.
Claire went on to have 2 open heart surgeries at 4 months old, spinal surgery for something called tethered cord at 2 years old, and numerous minor surgeries/procedures related to Esophageal Atresia.
We are on a mission to raise $5,000 for a backyard makeover where they can make amazing memories together.
JORDAN WINTER
Jordan is a 7-year-old from Londonderry, NH. Jordan was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
Jordan has undergone blood transfusions, chemotherapy, multiple medications, and a regimen that included having 90 injections over a 30-week period. He has also had multiple hospital stays and even a stay in the ICU following a serious anaphylactic reaction to one of his chemo medications.
We are on a mission to raise $5,000 to send Jordan and his family on a dream trip to Disney World and Give Kids The World where they can make amazing memories together OUTSIDE of the hospital.
THERESA MEGE
Theresa is a 4-year-old from Valley Stream, NY. Theresa was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma.
Theresa was initially diagnosed with an intermediate-risk tumor but after further testing, she was deemed high-risk. She went from the possibility of a 6-month treatment plan to a very long 18-month battle. Theresa has gone through 6 rounds of chemo, and will soon begin radiation and immunotherapy.
We are on a mission to raise $5,000 to send Theresa and her family on a dream trip to Disney World and Give Kids The World where they can make amazing memories together OUTSIDE of the hospital.
IYRA RUPESH GONDLE
Iyra is a 4 year old from Jessup, MD. Iyra was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma.
Iyra had a 14-hour surgery to remove her entire kidney and perform bladder reconstruction. Iyra has gone through 14 cycles of chemo and 25 rounds of radiotherapy treatment. She also does OT and PT twice a week to help with her neuropathy.
We are on a mission to raise $10,000 to send Iyra and her family on a dream trip to India where they can make amazing memories together OUTSIDE the hospital!
ELLA & EVE OAKLEY
Ella and Eve are 4-year-old Twins from Marysville, PA. Ella and Eve have both been diagnosed with Bilateral Retinoblastoma.
At ten days old, Eve stopped eating and became lethargic. She was rushed to the hospital, where she went into septic shock. It was discovered that she had a twisted bowel, and a portion of her bowel was removed. While on life support, tumors were located. Ella would be diagnosed just days later.
Ella relapsed 2 months out of treatment. Eve relapsed this past March.
We are on a mission to raise $10,000 to send Ella, Eve, and their family on a dream trip to Disneyland where they can make amazing memories together OUTSIDE the hospital!
LUCY DINA
Lucy is a 3 year old from Staten Island, NY. Lucy was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma.
Since diagnosis, Lucy has undergone several rounds of chemotherapy and cycles of immunotherapy, surgeries, and weeks of proton radiation. Lucy was kept fairly sheltered during her treatment time because of the pandemic. The family would love for her to get out and see more of the world now that her condition has improved because she really didn't get to live the life of a normal toddler.
We are on a mission to raise $5,000 to send Lucy and her family on a dream trip to Disney World and Give Kids The World where they can make amazing memories together OUTSIDE of the hospital.
PEYTON GENERAL
Peyton is a 6 year old from Brooklyn, NY. Peyton was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
Upon diagnosis, Peyton was placed on a preventative treatment plan. For three months, she received blood thinners and chemo injections into her spine. Peyton has had countless unexpected admissions to the hospital. And yet, her ability to live and be so happy all the time amazes everyone.
We are on a mission to raise $5,000 to send Peyton and her family on a dream trip to Disney World and Give Kids The World where they can make amazing memories together OUTSIDE of the hospital.