Heather Yager, has stage 4 colon cancer. She has been battling the disease for just over a year and in April and May of this year had lung resections. Subsequent imaging a few months later revealed a new spot on her lung.
Prior to this battle, Heather was a vibrant professional who also acted in community plays. Her first wish was to have a child, and finally at 41 years of age she was blessed with a daughter, Tessa. As you can imagine, this illness has been difficult for a 2-year-old to process – why mom cannot lift her and play with her. Fortunately, Heather has the support of friends and family during this journey. Heather shared with a friend that she feared Tessa would grow up not remembering how much her mother loved her.
Heather’s wish has been granted to take a trip with Tessa that she’ll never forget – a trip to Walt Disney World for six days with her family.
“As I look back on 2018, what Stella’s Wish did for Heather Yager is an absolute bright spot and something for which I am very grateful. Heather asked that I share the attached photos and video from her trip, and extend her sincere thanks to you. As you can see, the Yager family had a great time and created memories to last a lifetime.” – friend of Heather
“Tessa and I had an AMAZING time at Disney World! She was excited and in awe of everything – even the bus rides from the resort to the parks! Each time we got off a ride, she was near tears that we weren’t doing it again right away, but then was even more thrilled by the next attraction. As for me, although the days were physically exhausting at times, I am left with a renewed spirit. All in all, it was a perfectly wonderful week that she and I will remember our entire lives! I’m sharing with you a few pictures and a video – they are some of my favorite moments but don’t even begin to convey how awesome this trip was. This gift you gave my family was so much more than a vacation, and it has meant the world to me. Thank you all!!!” – Heather Yager