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Adrian Mendez
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Adrian Mendez

Adrian is a 16-year-old boy from Santa Rosa, CA who was diagnosed with Chronic lung disease cerebral palsy, uncontrollable seizures, nonverbal, and non-ambulatory in June of 2008.

Adrian was born healthy and happy but suffered severe injuries due to shaken baby syndrome inflicted by his biological father. Hospitalized for over 35 days, Adrian's mother had to learn to care for him as he developed CVI, a G-tube placement, and controllable seizures.

He experienced cerebral bleeds, forgetting basic functions like swallowing and eating. He had retinal detachment, bleeding behind the eyes, and bleeding in the brain, leading to life-threatening seizures. His mother, alongside him for the entire hospitalization and rehabilitation, faced immense challenges adjusting to caring for a changed Adrian.

Meanwhile, his mom was diagnosed with cancer two years ago, adding to the family's hardships. Adrian's brothers struggled with their mental health due to the uncertainty of losing Adrian and their mother. Adrian requires full-time care indefinitely, and his family lives cautiously to ensure his safety and well-being.

That is why we are on a mission to raise $5000 to fund a DREAM trip for Adrian and his family to Disneyland—providing them with the chance to craft cherished moments in a serene and special atmosphere, filled with warmth and love!

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Aria Ramirez
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Aria Ramirez

Aria, a brave 9-year-old from Yorba Linda, CA, faces a daunting battle with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Her journey began with a childhood accident in 2022, leading to unexplained pains. Despite countless doctor visits and trips to the emergency room, Aria's condition remained a mystery, deeply affecting her school life and her family's well-being.

As a mother and nurse, watching her daughter suffer without answers was excruciating. Aria's innocent question "Am I going to die?" to this day, this is and will always be the hardest thing her Mom could ever hear, and it still breaks her Mom’s heart to this day when this memory randomly pops up.

Finally, after a long wait, a rheumatologist diagnosed Aria with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, changing their lives forever.

Since then, Aria has been through endless battles and endured treatments with a courage that pierces the heart. She has become the cornerstone of her family, their rock amid turmoil, She has become her family's hero.

A magical dream adventure to Disney World and Give Kids The World would be an absolute lifeline for this family, especially for Aria. It's an opportunity for her to glimpse life beyond her struggles — a chance she wholeheartedly deserves.

Our mission is to raise $5,000 to make this dream a reality. Help us make this happen for Aria!

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Zayden DePina
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Zayden DePina

Zayden is a 15-year-old boy from Bakersfield, California who was diagnosed with B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Philadelphia +) in October 2022.

Before his diagnosis, Zayden was excited to start high school and had plans to attend a new school where his grandma taught. He enjoyed skateboarding with friends, attended music concerts with his mom and grandpa, and had just started boxing classes. Zayden also loved music, collected records, enjoyed computer work and gaming, and had a strong interest in history.

However, Zayden's life took a turn when he experienced weight loss, stomach pain, and nausea. Numerous visits to urgent care, and the pediatrician didn't provide answers. During a trip to Colorado, severe stomach pain led to an emergency department visit, revealing lab results that indicated leukemia. He was then transferred to Valley Children’s in Madera, where further tests confirmed pre-B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Philadelphia +).

His treatment has been challenging, marked by many ups and downs. He began chemotherapy and faced various complications, including infections, pneumonia, liver failure, heart issues, and malnutrition, which necessitated extended hospital stays. His treatment plan frequently changed to meet his specific needs.

Zayden's cancer diagnosis had a profound impact on their single-parent family. They received support from friends and grandparents. Zayden's older brother, Andy, took emergency leave from the military to be with him, while his younger brother, Graham, stayed with his grandparents and his father. Zayden's mom took medical leave during hospital stays, and the hospital's distance prevented him from spending time with his friends.

A dream trip would bring immense joy to Zayden and provide a welcome distraction from his illness. It represents a positive focus for him, offering the opportunity to experience the world outside a hospital room and helping him feel "normal" again. It's also a special chance for their family to create cherished memories together.

That is why we are on a mission to raise $5,000 to fund a special trip for Zayden and his family to Disney World and Give Kids the World. This journey will provide them with the opportunity to build happy new memories in a different environment, away from the challenges they've been facing!

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Mia Irvine
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Mia Irvine

Mia is an 8-year-old Oceanside, CA, local who was diagnosed with Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in February of 2021.

Prior to her diagnosis, Mia was a bubble-active little girl who loved riding her bike with other kids, going on walks with her brother Logan, and playing at the beach.

Her mom said, "Getting the news was a shock to all of us. Mia was only 6, so didn't really understand what was happening."

Dealing with the diagnosis has been extremely difficult and heartbreaking for Mia. She went from running around freely to needing to be pushed in a stroller. And from having a beautiful head of wavy hair that went almost to her butt to losing it all the way about 6-7 weeks into treatment.

Our mission is to raise $5,000 to fund a trip for Mia and her Family to Give Kids The World and Disney World. This special journey will allow them to experience the joys of life beyond their challenges. We invite you to join us in supporting them to create wonderful new memories. Together, we can turn this dream into a reality!

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Kayla Nelson
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Kayla Nelson

Kayla is a 4-year-old little girl from Menifee, California, who was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in July of 2021.

Despite her tender age, she had already encountered hardship. Her biological mother's inability to provide proper care led Child Welfare Services to place her in foster care.

Through the adoption of her elder sister Anajade, the family became acquainted with Kayla's existence. Anajade asked if she could have a relationship with her new baby sister, who was 2 only weeks old, so The family arranged for them to meet. Instantly, the family developed a strong affection for Kayla then Anjade asked if they could keep her. And that is the beginning of their beautiful family.

As the youngest member, she received constant affection and attention. Kayla has been the princess in their family. As she grew older, she made their lives livelier.

The most dreadful day for the family was when they discovered Kayla's diagnosis. Her Mom said, "I kept praying on my hands and knees in the ER for God to take it away and give it to me. I started bargaining with God."

Kayla being a warrior, has gone through numerous hospital stays, lumbar punctures, clinical visits, surgeries, blood transfusions, oral chemos, and so on.

This trip would mean the world to their whole family, especially Kayla. Her wish is to meet the princesses and ride the rides!

Our mission is to raise $5,000 to fund a trip for Kayla and her Family to Give Kids The World and Disney World. This unique adventure will allow them to experience the joys of life beyond their challenges. We invite you to join us in supporting them to create new beautiful memories together as a family!

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Isabella Melgarejo
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Isabella Melgarejo

Isabella is a 3-year-old little girl from Phoenix, Arizona, who was diagnosed with Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma just this year, in February.

She was a healthy normal 3-year-old before her diagnosis. She had long black flowy hair that everyone loved. She was always doing fashion shows up and down the hallways at home. She would play dress up in kid heels and Disney princess dresses.

The day her family got the news about her diagnosis was the worst day of their lives. Her Mom said, "I'll never forget feeling like I was drowning, and I couldn't breathe my eyes swelled shut from crying so hard. I even told the doctors they had the wrong room and asked how this could be happening.."

It's been devastating how this whole experience caused Isabella to have major anxiety, which must be treated with medication. Every time they go to an appointment, she cries and begs why they need to do it. She thinks she did something wrong she makes promises that she will be a good girl and promises not to be sick anymore it breaks everyone's heart every single time.

Isabella's DREAM Trip to Give Kids the World and Disney World is a present that would mean everything to her and her family.

We are on a mission to raise $5,000 to send Isabella and her family to Disney World and Give Kids The World to experience life beyond these difficulties. Let us help them make new wonderful memories together outside of the hospital!

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Elizabeth & Charlotte Madole
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Elizabeth & Charlotte Madole

Elizabeth & Charlotte are siblings from Redding, CA, who share the same journey; both of them are diagnosed with incredibly rare diseases.

They wake up every day fighting Generalized Myasthenia Gravis & Relapsing Polychondritis. These two brave young girls are navigating an unknown territory; these diseases combined are something you do not encounter every day. Elizabeth was only 6 when she was diagnosed, and Charlotte was only 4.

Their condition has affected their lives and their family in so many different ways. They've experienced multiple life fights, from countless hospitalizations, treatments, function tests, nerve conduction studies, labs, scans, blood draws, and everything in between. They've gone through so much it has been extremely exhausting.

But Elizabeth & Charlotte are amazing. They see the world in colors. They said, “We need to see the rainbows in the rain” and “Even when the storm is dark, you just have to look a little further to see the rainbows; they are there.”

Going to Disney World and Give Kids The World will give Elizabeth & Charlotte a chance to see life from a different angle.

We are on a mission to raise $5,000 to send Elizabeth, Charlotte, and their family on a DREAM trip to Disney World and Give Kids The World, where they can make new beautiful memories together, OUTSIDE of the hospital!

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JAELA SANCHEZ
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JAELA SANCHEZ

Jaela is a 7-year-old girl from Los Angeles, California who was diagnosed with Thyroid cancer with Lung Metastasis in October of 2021.

It started when she had a lump on her neck and her family noticed that she would get tired easily that's why they went in for an examination. They were advised that she needed to be admitted and that's where they found out about her having cancer. It was really hard for the whole family, especially with her twin sister Dalia.

She had her thyroid removed from a 7-hour surgery, 2 months later, she had to go back to the hospital as her oxygen level dropped; she was in the ICU and got intubated, her family was advised she wouldn't make it but this brave little girl gone through it all was able to get home w/o oxygen. Jaela has such strength to deal with any adversity life throws at her.

And now we are on a mission to raise $5,000 to send Jaela and her family on a DREAM Trip to Disneyland where they make new wonderful memories and celebrate the beauty of life!

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WESLEY STROBEL
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WESLEY STROBEL

Wesley is a 7-year-old local from Damascus, Oregon who was diagnosed with High-Risk B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in October of 2021.

Before he got sick, he was an extremely active new Kindergartener, who lived his life all about keeping up with his older brother Zach. Anything his brother was doing, he wanted to do it too. He was adventurous and smart. He was full of love and joy. He loved swimming, riding bikes, playing with friends, the beach, and digging in the sand.

Getting the news about Wesley was shocking and unbelievable for their entire family, His mom said, "You hear the term cancer all the time but never believe it is going to happen in your family."

There is so much medical trauma that Wesley will need to work through, he has been in so many treatments, multiple doses of Chemo, lumbar punctures to inject chemo into the spinal fluid, countless hospitalizations and ER visits, and all that.

Being able to CELEBRATE the END of treatment in a big way and taking his very last chemo dose on the beach would be such a significant and meaningful way to close the chapter on this part of our life.

This is why we are on a mission to raise $5,000 to send Wesley and his family on a DREAM to Hawaii where they make new wonderful memories and celebrate the beauty of life!

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AZELLA LOPEZ
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AZELLA LOPEZ

Azella is a 9-year-old girl from Klamath Falls, Oregon who was diagnosed with B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) during the heat of the Covid-19 pandemic, in June of 2020 and then relapsed in October of 2022.

She was just a normal little 6-year-old who loves spending time with her family and friends before cancer came. Learning about her diagnosis hit like a train, turned everything upside down, and changed their lives. She missed out on growing up as a normal kid and just spends most of her time going in and out of the hospital.

Azella has gone through so much dealing with cancer for almost 3 years now, poked on so many times, operated on, and forced to do things that had to be done for her treatments.

Her dream of going to Disney World would mean the world to her. Going to the happiest place on earth would make her feel like a kid again.

This is why we are on a mission to raise $5,000 to send Azella and her Family to Disney World and Give Kids The World where they can make beautiful memories together OUTSIDE of the hospital!

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JAYCE CASILLAS
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JAYCE CASILLAS

Jayce is a 9-year-old little girl from San Diego, CA who is diagnosed with B-cell acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-Cell ALL) in April of 2021.

Before being diagnosed, she was an outgoing energetic girl who loved gymnastics and loved spending time outdoors, especially in the pool or at the beach. Jayce and her family all went into survival mode looking at each step in front, one step at a time. These treatments have changed Jayce both physically and emotionally.

Besides taking chemo pills every night she goes in every 3 months for intrathecal and intravenous chemo and a 5-day pulse of steroids. Recently she started seeing a therapist to help her deal with the stress and anxiety she’s been experiencing.

Jayce has been incredibly strong and resilient throughout the whole time but just because she carries it well doesn’t mean she hasn’t struggled.

This is why We are on a mission to raise $10,000 to send Jayce and her family on a DREAM trip to Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii where they can make beautiful and amazing memories OUTSIDE of the hospital!

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KILLIAN PARKER
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KILLIAN PARKER

Killian is a 3-year-old baby boy from Azusa, California who was diagnosed with B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL) in August of last year, 2022.

Prior to diagnosis, Killian loved spontaneous family hikes and just being outside exploring nature. Since He had been unable to walk and on and off at different stages throughout his treatment it has made their family fun days much more limited.

He's been through a lot in 7 months, he had approximately 10 lumbar puncture procedures, 3 bone marrow biopsies, and PICC line placement. Unfortunately, he had an allergic reaction to chemotherapy called the PEG, he had 18 shots of chemo called rylaze which had to be used since he couldn’t receive the PEG infusion, close to 10 blood and platelet transfusions; he lost his ability to walk a few times as the chemotherapy vincristine effects this.

We are on a mission to raise $5,000 to send Killian and his family on a DREAM Trip to Legoland, San Diego Wild Animal Park, and Sea World where they can make wonderful memories together, OUTSIDE of the hospital!

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ANDER RODRIGUEZ
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ANDER RODRIGUEZ

Ander is a 2-year-old baby boy from Santa Maria, California who is diagnosed with Pilomyxoid Astrocytoma (PMA) - A type of pediatric brain tumor.

The doctors believe he had his tumors since birth but the diagnosis was not confirmed until he was 8 months old; around September of 2021 and he has been in treatment ever since.

He has gone through so much at his short age, he has gotten lip and tongue frenectomy, He also has something called Geographical tongue, which can be tricky when he tries foods. He also has tumors in his brain, spine, and on the back of his neck and also started having some vision issues, his left eye moves side to side rapidly. He's been fighting stage 2 cancer since he was 8 months old.

We are on a mission to raise $5,000 to send Ander and his family on a DREAM Trip to Disneyland where they can make wonderful memories together, OUTSIDE of the hospital!

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KARSEN BERON
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KARSEN BERON

Karsen is an 8-year-old boy from San Diego, California who was diagnosed with Stage 4 High-Risk Neuroblastoma when he was just 4. His disease was MYCN Amplified making it fast-growing and extremely aggressive.

He's gone through 5 cycles of moderate to high dose chemo, a 13-hour tumor resection surgery where they removed the tumor as well as his left kidney, and multiple lymph nodes throughout his pelvic area, abdomen, chest, and neck. He also endured 7 days of two times a day radiation (14 sessions total) to his pelvic region, abdomen, and chest, then he underwent 1 cycle of HU3F8 immunotherapy before he was told we couldn’t continue with HU3F8 due to his body targeting the antibody.

We are on a mission to raise $5,000 to send Karsen and his family on a DREAM Trip to Disney World and Give Kids the World where they can make wonderful memories together, OUTSIDE of the hospital!

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MAXIMUS CANTU
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MAXIMUS CANTU

Maximus is a 9-year-old boy from Sanger, California who was diagnosed with Stage 3 Lymphoblastic Lymphoma in Dec of 2021.

He had no symptoms, only a headache, and woke up one day with a tumor.

He started chemo treatment right away when he was diagnosed. He lost his hair pretty quickly and didn't eat much. He lost much weight and was down to 42 lbs. He had chemo shots that made him go into anaphylactic shock that caused hives and a rapid heart rate.

Maximus loves Marvel movies and Disney movies. His mom said, "Taking him to Disneyland would be a dream come true!" since his family missed their chance to Disneyland last year because they were drowning in bills.

We are on a mission to raise $5,000 to send Maximus and his family on a DREAM Trip to Disneyland where they can make wonderful memories together, OUTSIDE of the hospital!

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ALEXA HERNANDEZ
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ALEXA HERNANDEZ

Alexa is a 9-year-old girl from Lake Elsinore, California who was diagnosed with B-Cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma (BLL) in April of 2021. Before being diagnosed with Cancer, Alexa was a free happy spirit. She loved traveling to Arizona with her grandparents to see her family. The bad thing was that this happened during the time when covid protocols were still in place and they required the patient to be transferred alone. Meaning an 8yr old child would be traveling in an ambulance ALONE.

Alexa has gone through countless blood transfusions and Platelet transfusions. She's been impatient many times for chemotherapy. She's been hospitalized for being neutropenic with a fever. Her last hospitalization was due to a bacteria in her blood causing her to go sepsis. She was placed on oxygen and had daily blood transfusions. She had lost her hand/finger function to neuropathy her ankles and legs also lost function to neuropathy.

We are on a mission to raise $5,000 to send Alexa and her family on a DREAM trip to Disney World and Give Kids the World where they can make wonderful memories together, outside the hospital!

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Aria Strong
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Aria Strong

Nevaeh is a 2-year-old little girl from Fontana CA, she was just learning to walk and beginning to say her first words when she was diagnosed (AML) Acute Myeloid Leukemia (KMT2A-MLLT3) Mixed-Lineage Myeloid-Lymphoid Leukemia (FLT3) gene change, or mutation, in leukemia (blood cancer) cells, February of 2022.

This little girl has endured so much in her short 2 years of life. After being diagnosed with AML and being in the hospital for 29-35 days at a time per cycle for 7 months, receiving 18 blood transfusions,12 platelet transfusions, 6 bone marrow biopsies, and lumbar punctures, having a seizure and going unresponsive, septic, labored breathing, she’s beating the odds and is here, living with no evidence of cancer.

Nevaeh and her family planned a trip back in March of 2022 and were supposed to go to Disneyland to celebrate her Sister's birthday but had to cancel and ask for a refund due to this unfortunate circumstance.

We are on a mission to raise $5,000 to send Nevaeh and her family on a DREAM Trip to Disney World and Give Kids The World where they can make wonderful memories together, OUTSIDE of the hospital!

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LUKE OZGA
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LUKE OZGA

Luke is a 10-year-old boy from Chandler, AZ who loves to fish and dreamt of deep sea fishing but missed out on all the things little boys should be doing when he was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s T-Cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma.

He was diagnosed back in Dec of 2019 and has relapsed twice since then. He's gone through Bone marrow biopsies, spinal taps, chemo, surgeries, radiation & so on... Luke and his family's lives just came to a stop and have lost a lot.

We are on a mission to raise $5,000 to send Luke and his family on a DREAM trip to Disney World and Give Kids the World where they can make beautiful memories together, OUTSIDE of the hospital!

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DAMIAN ASUNCION
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DAMIAN ASUNCION

Damian is a sweet 8-year-old boy from Gatewood Ln. San Diego, California who’s been fighting for his life since before he was born.

When Damian was very young, it was clear that his life would be difficult. At 5 months old, he got diagnosed with epilepsy. As time went on, his seizures got worse and worse. He is diagnosed with Intractable epilepsy, cerebral palsy, microcephaly, optic nerve hypoplasia, chronic lung disease, and factor V Leiden.

We are on a mission to raise $10,000 to send Damian and his family on a dream trip to Aulani, a Disney Resort in Hawaii where they can make wonderful memories together, OUTSIDE of the hospital!

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DELILAH LOYA
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DELILAH LOYA

Delilah is an 8-year-old from Bakersfield, CA. Delilah was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma.

Delilah has a rare, abnormal growth of cells known as paraganglioma. This makes her cancer more aggressive and is the reason she doesn't qualify for certain treatments & clinical trials.

We are on a mission to raise $5,000 to send Delilah and her family on a dream trip to the hot springs in Colorado where they can make amazing memories together OUTSIDE of the hospital!

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