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

[Perrinsmommy]

Okay, I'm confused....

I talked to our MAW volunteer, and she checked to see the status of our wish.

Apparently they are waiting to hear back from Hannah's doctor ... but they said it is one in Texas?! We moved from Texas to Vegas last June, and her doctors are all out here now. The only Texas doctor we still have listed is her Gaucher specialist, but it is listed as a contact for doctors to ask questions specifically about her disease. He hasn't seen Hannah for over a year.

I'm so very confused! When they check to see if a child gets approval for travel, how many doctors do they contact?

The only dr they contacted for us was our Neurologist. He was the contact I gave them because he diagnosed the majority of our "issues". He had the paperwork back to them within the week.

 

[LVMom23]

The only dr they contacted for us was our Neurologist. He was the contact I gave them because he diagnosed the majority of our "issues". He had the paperwork back to them within the week.

Same with Hannah's issues.

Well, the good news is whatever Texas doc it was did give their approval already Now we just have to wait for the rest of the approval process to be done

(Although I am still curious as to what doc it was!)

 

[kimmg]

Abby (Hannah's sister) wanted to take a picture with all the Mickeys and Minnies we have. The extra big one was given to us by a friend (it was her son's, but he outgrew it), the big Minnie was from the MAW volunteers, and the musical one was given to Hannah by one of her nurses.

How cool! I keep meaning to do that with DS's Cars collection.

 

[fulseasmama]

When I talked to our wish coordinator last week, he told me that Elliot would be receiving the Make A Wish Shirt in the mail and that he should wear it on the flights, that it might help get special recognition. We received awesome Wish Trip shirts in the Big Give and I wanted everyone to wear those on travel days. Should we all wear ours and then have him wear the one they sent or would his big give one be okay?

I think you can do whatever works well for you. We wore our Wish Trip shirts from the Big Give and I think people noticed us just fine as everyone was extra nice to us during our travels. We did get a shirt from MAW for Chelsea but she just wanted to wear her princess wish trip shirt and they were fine with it. They did give us buttons to put on the kids backpacks and to wear in the parks. You are getting close!!!

 

[fulseasmama]

Hi Everyone,
I put this over on my PTR but thought I would offer it up here too...I have finally started our Trip Report. I think I totally under estimated the amount of time it would take to edit the thousands of pictures we took but I have 4 days of pictures ready to go so I am getting started. Come join me here---Bibbiti Bobbiti Make A Wish Helps our Boo Have Her Princess Wishes Come True!!!

Have a great day!

 

[Corrine 1973]

When I talked to our wish coordinator last week, he told me that Elliot would be receiving the Make A Wish Shirt in the mail and that he should wear it on the flights, that it might help get special recognition. We received awesome Wish Trip shirts in the Big Give and I wanted everyone to wear those on travel days. Should we all wear ours and then have him wear the one they sent or would his big give one be okay?

We decided to wear are big shirts saying "Wish Trip 2009". We were definalty noticed at the airport and they open a new line for us so we could check in and check our bags. It was very nice of them and saved us a lot of time.

I think as long as it says Wish Trip it will be notice. JIC- have everyone where there buttons.

 

[mom2pixies]

Just learned something from a BBB thread I've been following in answer to a question I have about short hair makeovers and thought I would share. Apparently, if your DD is having a birthday at the time of the BBB appointment, you can request a special 'Birthday Princess' sash for her instead of the regular 'Princess' one. Just another way that Disney makes a b-day celebration all the more special....

Was so stoked about that info, had to share. My bad if it's already been mentioned by other members or is common knowledge among you Disney saavy folks!

 

[Bill_Lin]

Okay, I'm confused....

I talked to our MAW volunteer, and she checked to see the status of our wish.

Apparently they are waiting to hear back from Hannah's doctor ... but they said it is one in Texas?! We moved from Texas to Vegas last June, and her doctors are all out here now. The only Texas doctor we still have listed is her Gaucher specialist, but it is listed as a contact for doctors to ask questions specifically about her disease. He hasn't seen Hannah for over a year.

I'm so very confused! When they check to see if a child gets approval for travel, how many doctors do they contact?

They may be looking for the doctor who made the diagnosis.

Feel free to call Make a Wish and ask them about the application and the doctor issue.

 

[Bill_Lin]

Has anyone ever participated in the Pirates and Princess Party at GKTW? We plan to attend it on our 2nd day there, after visiting Sea World. I was just wondering if the kids were dressed up for the party? I am sure Addison would love any chance she can get to dress as a princess, but I didn't want Elliot to be left out of that. I was thinking of finding him some pirate attire, but wanted to know if that was common or if he'd stand out

We enjoyed the party, especially since our DD is a princess. She danced with Shamu, and was crowned princess. Some of the boys dressed up, but most of the girls did. She loved the crafts. The Christmas parts was great also.

 

[HeatherSP]

2 fantastic big gives at our house today! I posted them on Lhea's PTR.

 

[mommy2girlswv]

Just made ADR for The Crystal Palace at 3:35pm on May 10th 2011. I hope my dd enjoys it..

 

[Perrinsmommy]

Just made ADR for The Crystal Palace at 3:35pm on May 10th 2011. I hope my dd enjoys it..

How exciting! Have fun!

 

[HeatherSP]

We got another big give!!!! Stop by Lhea's PTR if you love Cinderella!

 

[kimmg]

I started a PTR and was wondering how I get it listed on the entry page? Do I send a PM to Maroo?

We got another big give!!!! Stop by Lhea's PTR if you love Cinderella!

How exciting. I'm trying to get caught up on all the TR's and PTR's.

 

[brookerene]

I started a PTR and was wondering how I get it listed on the entry page? Do I send a PM to Maroo?



How exciting. I'm trying to get caught up on all the TR's and PTR's.

Yeh PM Maroo, she's the one who does the adding on.


Sometimes it is hard to keep up with the ptrs.... and trs.... but it's fun!

 

[Perrinsmommy]

I got a call from our wish manager today! We have our dates! June 2-June 9! We leave on June 1 to stay in a hotel in San Antonio the night before our flight. We fly out of S.A. airport June 2 and return June 9!!! So excited! Time to step up our planning!

 

[brookerene]

I got a call from our wish manager today! We have our dates! June 2-June 9! We leave on June 1 to stay in a hotel in San Antonio the night before our flight. We fly out of S.A. airport June 2 and return June 9!!! So excited! Time to step up our planning!

Yay! That is awesome!

 

[brookerene]

We have received another awesome BIG GIVE.... come check it out!!!

 

[Tonyababyrn]

I got a call from our wish manager today! We have our dates! June 2-June 9! We leave on June 1 to stay in a hotel in San Antonio the night before our flight. We fly out of S.A. airport June 2 and return June 9!!! So excited! Time to step up our planning!

YAY for dates!! Ours are June 8-14th. Can't wait for the Star Wars Weekends.

 

[mommy2girlswv]

I got a call from our wish manager today! We have our dates! June 2-June 9! We leave on June 1 to stay in a hotel in San Antonio the night before our flight. We fly out of S.A. airport June 2 and return June 9!!! So excited! Time to step up our planning!

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