Author: Brianna Barton

We gave her $700 in restaurant gift cards to help out when she is going through treatments.

Larry is a veteran and loving husband. He was stationed on the USS Missouri from 1985-1989. He was diagnosed with stage 4 inoperable lung cancer in 2021. Fortunately, Larry’s health is doing well at the moment. His wish is to remember his previous experiences by visiting the USS Missouri in Honolulu, Hawaii. While in Hawaii with his wife, he hopes to visit Pearl Harbor as well.

Stella’s Wish Foundation was happy to make this wish come true by sending Larry and his wife on the trip to Hawaii to visit both the USS Missouri and Pearl Harbor.

Penny lives in Pennsylvania with her husband. Her husband suffered from a massive heart attack and then she was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer 3 years afterwards. These health issues changed their lives and impacted their plans to visit Florida, where they had moved in their younger years.

Now, due to the cancer and subsequent thoracic spine issues, she is only comfortable if she is resting upright. She has tried propping herself upright in bed and even sleeping in the recliner if she still can’t find a comfortable sleeping position. Penny wished for an adjustable bed frame and mattress so she can rest and relax comfortably. She hopes that the adjustable bed will fit better with the relaxing nature of her bedroom and she can even use it to be upright to work on her diamond art that she likes to do with her free time.

Stella’s Wish Foundation was able to provide a queen adjustable bed frame and mattress, sheets, and pillows for Penny from Mattress Firm so she is able to rest and relax comfortably as well as work on her diamond art.

 

Rose Jackson is a 60-year-old woman who enjoys family time and vacationing with her husband until he lost his battle with cancer in 2017. She was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, but still works to maintain a sense of normalcy between treatments.

Stella’s Wish Foundation was able to grant her wish of traveling to Atlanta, Georgia for a weekend getaway to see her family. She was very excited to see her new great nephew who was born in June.

Alishia is a mother of two children who lives in Missouri. She was diagnosed with breast cancer, which she has been fighting for 5+ years. Unfortunately, the cancer spread to her bones and liver. She wishes for some memories for her kids to hold on to after her fight is over.

Stella’s Wish Foundation was able to grant this wish and send Alishia and her two kids to Branson, Missouri for a fun trip.

Bryan is a 20-year-old young man who is a bit of a foodie. His favorite thing is to try new menu items when restaurants around him release them. Bryan has Autism and was also diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma, an aggressive cancer that starts in soft tissue in the body and is most common in children and young adults. He lives with his grandmother, Ella Mae, and she requests assistance to help Bryan try as many new menu items from local eateries as possible.

Stella’s Wish Foundation sent Bryan gift cards to his favorite restaurants including Mcdonald’s, Taco Bell, Wendy’s, Texas Roadhouse, and Chilli’s so he can sample some of their delicious new menu items.

Mario is a hard-working and full-of-energy father who is a role model to his children and enjoys working in his garden. He was diagnosed with Stage 4 Kidney Cancer in 2017 and then had his kidney removed a few years afterward. He was later diagnosed with Renal Cell Carcinoma that was unable to be operated on. He had targeted radiation in 2023 where he lost mobility on his left foot. Recent scans have revealed the tumor is growing as he has been told they need to operate in June or he can become completely paralyzed. He now is unable to do the things he loves, like gardening. His child reached out to Stella’s Wish and said “I just would love some good news for him finally” and asked for a trip for Mario and his wife after these discouraging times.

Stella’s Wish Foundation was able to send Mario and his wife on a relaxing trip to Waikiki Beach Resort in Hawaii for 6 days and 5 nights to decompress and spend quality time together.

Rae Ann is a 45-year-old mother of 2 small children. She was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma, which caused her to be unable to work recently, along with her husband taking some time off to care for their family. They had been planning a big vacation with her mother, but were unable to go. Her husband requested a trip to Jellystone Park in Eureka, MO for a few days with a golf cart rental to help Rae get around more comfortably. Rae Ann is excited about the trip due to the relaxing nature of the park and the fun activities it will have for the kids.

Stella’s Wish Foundation was able to grant this wish and send Rae Ann, her husband, and their children on the trip to Jellystone Park. Jellystone is a family-friendly waterpark and campground in Eureka, Missouri.

Lindsay is a lovely 38 year old woman who lives in Texas and was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. Linsay’s mother, Stella, submitted a wish for her daughter to visit Hawaii. Stella’s Wish Foundation was able to make her wish come true and assist with a trip to Hawaii.