Make a Wish (and other organizations) ~ Wish Trippers UNITE! Volume FOUR!

[eyor44]

So....

We are going back!

so, y'all weren't there in November? I looked and looked but never saw you. So happy Lauren is getting to go back. (and the rest of you also).

 

[jj0plin]

I just called our Wish Coordinator and she told me that there would not be any problem with my mom and sister coming to stay with us for the weekend at GKTW! She just asked that I email her some info and she will contact GKTW to add them on to the stay during that time. She said they just like to know it's been approved by MAW.

 

[mom2pixies]

I'm utterly new to forums--so please forgive me if I am posting incorrectly or in the wrong location--I've just been reading up on wish trip stories here (been sharing laughs and tears with you all) for the last two weeks and I couldn't help myself from registering. We just applied for a wish from Make-a-Wish for my beautiful, brave 3-year-old daughter, Brooke, who was diagnosed (and subsequently treated) with Wilms' tumour (a form of childhood renal cancer) last summer. She underwent a nepherectomy on the left kidney (so full removal, as the tumour was quite significant) and just completed 15 rounds of chemo--the last one just before the New Year. Here's to starting 2011 on a healthy foot!

Joining this forum is really soooo, sooooo premature, but Brooke did wish to 'meet Ariel' and the other Disney princesses, so I thought I would do some research--just in case! I have no idea if her wish will be granted, but here's to crossing our fingers that she meets the princesses....

 

[jj0plin]

I'm utterly new to forums--so please forgive me if I am posting incorrectly or in the wrong location--I've just been reading up on wish trip stories here (been sharing laughs and tears with you all) for the last two weeks and I couldn't help myself from registering. We just applied for a wish from Make-a-Wish for my beautiful, brave 3-year-old daughter, Brooke, who was diagnosed (and subsequently treated) with Wilms' tumour (a form of childhood renal cancer) last summer. She underwent a nepherectomy on the left kidney (so full removal, as the tumour was quite significant) and just completed 15 rounds of chemo--the last one just before the New Year. Here's to starting 2011 on a healthy foot!

Joining this forum is really soooo, sooooo premature, but Brooke did wish to 'meet Ariel' and the other Disney princesses, so I thought I would do some research--just in case! I have no idea if her wish will be granted, but here's to crossing our fingers that she meets the princesses....

Welcome!! My son, Elliot was diagnosed with a Wilm's tumor last July at 16 months old. He had his right kidney and tumor removed in August, radiation and chemo, which he completed last January.

Tim (that's_nice), another member on here, has a daughter who also had Wilm's!

I hope Brooke gets her wish to meet the princesses and I cannot wait to follow your story. If you go to the first page of this thread you'll find a lot of helpful info, including how to start a pre-trip report.

 

[that's nice]

I'm utterly new to forums--so please forgive me if I am posting incorrectly or in the wrong location--I've just been reading up on wish trip stories here (been sharing laughs and tears with you all) for the last two weeks and I couldn't help myself from registering. We just applied for a wish from Make-a-Wish for my beautiful, brave 3-year-old daughter, Brooke, who was diagnosed (and subsequently treated) with Wilms' tumour (a form of childhood renal cancer) last summer. She underwent a nepherectomy on the left kidney (so full removal, as the tumour was quite significant) and just completed 15 rounds of chemo--the last one just before the New Year. Here's to starting 2011 on a healthy foot!

Joining this forum is really soooo, sooooo premature, but Brooke did wish to 'meet Ariel' and the other Disney princesses, so I thought I would do some research--just in case! I have no idea if her wish will be granted, but here's to crossing our fingers that she meets the princesses....

You are starting in the right place. This thread is full of great information and Christy is right on having you start on the first page of this thread.

My daughter was diagnosed with a Wilms tumor 2 weeks after her first birthday. She had a nephrectomy of her left kidney too. She has been off chemo since 8/13/07 and her port was removed in September 2007.

I know that Brooke will be able to meet Ariel and many other princesses in Disney. Make sure you check out Give Kids The World (GKTW info in post #2 of this thread) It is an amazing resort and only Wish kids & their families can stay there.

Don't hesitate to ask any questions here on this thread. There are many people who can answer almost every question regarding Wish Trips, Disney Parks, Dining, and GKTW here.

 

[mom2pixies]

I hope Brooke gets her wish to meet the princesses and I cannot wait to follow your story. If you go to the first page of this thread you'll find a lot of helpful info, including how to start a pre-trip report.

Thank you! I hope so, too. She lives and breathes princess stuff. Her favourite, by far, is Ariel. Her actual wish was 'I want to swim with Ariel,'--but as this isn't likely to happen!!--I figured meeting her would be the next best thing! LOL!!!

Just started reading your trip report--wow!! Gorgeous children!!! And what a smile on that Elliot's face--a charmer, for sure! Also, nice to read about someone who is in a similar boat. We've met a few cancer kids at our hospital, but most are older than Brooke--and not many Wilms' kids.

I will probably be following along closely to your report as the trip is so close to date. I'm excited for you!!! How do I do the subscribing thingy? Sorry! Very newbie to forums!

 

[Corrine 1973]

I'm utterly new to forums--so please forgive me if I am posting incorrectly or in the wrong location--I've just been reading up on wish trip stories here (been sharing laughs and tears with you all) for the last two weeks and I couldn't help myself from registering. We just applied for a wish from Make-a-Wish for my beautiful, brave 3-year-old daughter, Brooke, who was diagnosed (and subsequently treated) with Wilms' tumour (a form of childhood renal cancer) last summer. She underwent a nepherectomy on the left kidney (so full removal, as the tumour was quite significant) and just completed 15 rounds of chemo--the last one just before the New Year. Here's to starting 2011 on a healthy foot!

Joining this forum is really soooo, sooooo premature, but Brooke did wish to 'meet Ariel' and the other Disney princesses, so I thought I would do some research--just in case! I have no idea if her wish will be granted, but here's to crossing our fingers that she meets the princesses....

Me and my family will be crossing their fingers as well(and toes, arms, legs,eyes. . .you get the point) One of my favorite memories is my daughter meeting Belle.

Keep us updated and once you are approved we can start the planning.

 

[mom2pixies]

I know that Brooke will be able to meet Ariel and many other princesses in Disney. Make sure you check out Give Kids The World (GKTW info in post #2 of this thread) It is an amazing resort and only Wish kids & their families can stay there.

Thanks so much for the warm welcome! I will definitely be checking out that first thread page--so many resources in one place--that's fantastic! And, yes, I've been reading about GKTW--what an amazing place!! I just know Brooke would be enchanted....

Glad to hear your daughter is doing so well! We just had our first off-treatment appointment last week and the oncologist said B may get her surgery for port removal this month. I can't wait--as it will only seem officially 'done' when that surgery is complete!

Thanks again for the welcome and the info! I am a questions kinda girl, so I'm sure I'll have a bazillion....

 

[mom2pixies]

Ohmigawd! The tears have pricked my eyes. That photo is just amazing...I can only imagine the wonder in your daughter's face. Pure magic! I can't believe I am actually wiping a tear out of the way...this board is squeezing every little emotion out of me!

 

[maroo]

Me and my family will be crossing their fingers as well(and toes, arms, legs,eyes. . .you get the point) One of my favorite memories is my daughter meeting Belle.

Keep us updated and once you are approved we can start the planning.

Wow....

That is amazing.

You should send that to Disney for marketing...great pic!

 

[brookerene]

Well I have to say that for anyone interested.....


it came....

what came do you ask?


OUR FIRST BIG GIVE!!!!!

Hop on over to Kaleb's PTR to see what mommy2mrb sent!

 

[brookerene]

I'm utterly new to forums--so please forgive me if I am posting incorrectly or in the wrong location--I've just been reading up on wish trip stories here (been sharing laughs and tears with you all) for the last two weeks and I couldn't help myself from registering. We just applied for a wish from Make-a-Wish for my beautiful, brave 3-year-old daughter, Brooke, who was diagnosed (and subsequently treated) with Wilms' tumour (a form of childhood renal cancer) last summer. She underwent a nepherectomy on the left kidney (so full removal, as the tumour was quite significant) and just completed 15 rounds of chemo--the last one just before the New Year. Here's to starting 2011 on a healthy foot!

Joining this forum is really soooo, sooooo premature, but Brooke did wish to 'meet Ariel' and the other Disney princesses, so I thought I would do some research--just in case! I have no idea if her wish will be granted, but here's to crossing our fingers that she meets the princesses....

WELCOME to the boards... I look forward to following your story... Of Course I'm love the name Brooke (wonder why?)and am interested in anything kidney related! I hope you will start a PTR and tell your story!

 

[blessedmom4]

Go to the blue band at the top of the page (Just above your post) that says Thread Tools and click on it and click subscribe. Decide how you would like to be notified and that is it .

How do I do the subscribing thingy? Sorry! Very newbie to forums!

See my answer above about subscribing.

I have a several friends who have children's with Wilm's . I hope the Wish is granted soon!

 

[mom2pixies]

Thank you for the info--and the warm and animated welcome!

 

[that's nice]

I have a several friends who have children's with Wilm's . I hope the Wish is granted soon!

REALLY??

Wilms is a very uncommon childhood cancer. Only 500 cases a year in the entire US. 300+ million people.

Do they all live in the same area?

When Juliana was diagnosed her Children's hospital had a high number of Wilms kids. They were concerned there was some sort of an environmental issue happening. They took all kinds of geographic and other kinds of info from us. They ended up coming up with nothing.

 

[Corrine 1973]

Ohmigawd! The tears have pricked my eyes. That photo is just amazing...I can only imagine the wonder in your daughter's face. Pure magic! I can't believe I am actually wiping a tear out of the way...this board is squeezing every little emotion out of me!

Wow....

That is amazing.

You should send that to Disney for marketing...great pic!

I know this is one of my favorite pics, one of the main reasons that I will be getting a photopass for our trip in May. Belle got down on her knees and had the best conversation with my daughter. The photo person got a lot of great pics and it was truely magicaly. I was in tears the entire time.

 

[mom2pixies]

I'm crying again! Wow. Must remember Photopass photogs--I would be teary-eyed to take my own!!

 

[Mom2mitokids]

Well I have to say that for anyone interested.....


it came....

what came do you ask?


OUR FIRST BIG GIVE!!!!!

Hop on over to Kaleb's PTR to see what mommy2mrb sent!

 

[Mom2mitokids]

REALLY??

Wilms is a very uncommon childhood cancer. Only 500 cases a year in the entire US. 300+ million people.

Do they all live in the same area?

When Juliana was diagnosed her Children's hospital had a high number of Wilms kids. They were concerned there was some sort of an environmental issue happening. They took all kinds of geographic and other kinds of info from us. They ended up coming up with nothing.

I know 2 kids thats had Wilms

 

[Mom2mitokids]

I know this is one of my favorite pics, one of the main reasons that I will be getting a photopass for our trip in May. Belle got down on her knees and had the best conversation with my daughter. The photo person got a lot of great pics and it was truely magicaly. I was in tears the entire time.

Beautiful picture.