Author: integritivity

Paris was just diagnosed with Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer that has spread to lymph nodes and bones.  When she and her husband got married, they didn’t have a lot of money – most of their families had passed away and Paris was battling Ankylosing Spondylitis. She also had recently had a hip replacement at age 37 that her husband had to take care of me for. They had a small commitment ceremony with plans to someday have a nice dinner with family and friends to celebrate their wedding. Unfortunately, that time never came as Paris continued to battle with her health and then a Stage 4 diagnosis.

Paris’ dream is to have a “post wedding” dinner with family and friends, those who mean the most to her. Maybe even wear her wedding dress! She would love to have a magical day like that and be able to share it with those she loves.

Stella’s Wish Foundation has granted her wish: Paris will have a post-wedding dinner at her favorite restaurant with family and friends!

Donna was recently diagnosed with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer. Donna was the maid of honor for her daughter, and her daughter’s best friend and has given so much to her four grandchildren.

It has always been Donna’s wish to travel on an old-fashioned train, but she was never able to do it. Her daughter submitted a wish for Donna to go on the Grand Canyon Railway, a steam train not too far from where they live in Arizona.

Stella’s Wish Foundation has granted Donna’s wish and is sending her on a scenic train ride through the Grand Canyon!

Julie is on her second year with stage 4 pancreatic cancer with meta to liver. Julie made a wish to take a trip with her only daughter as a bucket list item.  It has been a rough couple of years dealing with this.

Stella’s Wish Foundation has arranged for Julie to travel to a beach in Florida with her daughter!

Renee is currently unable to work because of her oncology appointments and chemotherapy treatments for Stage 4 cancer. She wished for a really special day with her 3 girls, such as a girl’s day and a shopping spree.

Stella’s Wish Foundation has granted Renee’s wish and is sending her and 3 daughters on a spa day with a shopping spree!

Kathy has been fighting cancer since May of 2023 and has gone through so much since then. Throughout it all, she hasn’t got to experience the Florida beach in over 15 years. She really hasn’t gotten to go on a vacation in years as she and her husband always had to work so hard to provide for their two daughters.

One of Kathy’s daughters submitted a wish for her to be able to go on a beach trip, saying “This would help her so much and be so meaningful to her to make memories with her family.”

Stella’s Wish Foundation has granted this wish! Kathy and her husband will travel to a beach near their home in Texas and stay a few nights at a local hotel, with a gift card for travel expenses.

Ron’s wish has been granted to take a train ride from St. Louis to visit Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri.

Joe was diagnosed with Glioblastoma in April 2025, yet refuses to be defined by this disease. Joe is married to the love of his life and has a 16 year old daughter, Olivia and 13 year old son, Jackson. As expected, this diagnosis has been devastating. He is everyone’s favorite uncle, neighbor, beloved teacher and friend. He continually goes out of his way for everyone around him. His kindness and spirit have touched all that are lucky enough to know him.

Although he lives in St. Louis, he has been a life long Yankees SUPERFAN. He takes a lot of heat for being a Yankees fan, but his devotion never waivers. He celebrates every win and loss, often with tears. His family made a wish to get him to a game at Yankee stadium, possibly on the field, throwing out the first pitch, meeting a player, anything at all. Anything associated with the Yankees organization would be a dream come true for Joe. Although Joe is terminal, he is determined to beat the odds. Recently Joe has had some setbacks, but instead of slowing down, he shows up, participating in as much as he can. He lives each day with purpose and has taught us to live fully, no matter the circumstances.

Stella’s Wish Foundation has granted their wish and will send th Ziegler family of 4 to a Yankees home game and they will go on the field before the game.

 

Stella’s Wish Foundation sent a $600 VISA card to pay for a family wedding trip.

 

 

Stella’s Wish Foundation has granted a wish for Heather to have a special dinner with her family.  We will have food delivered from Sakura Sushi and she will eat with her family at home.

Elainea is a single mom age 65, lives alone, with a young adult daughter. Like any patient, she never imaginged enduring the mental, financial and physical challenges of being diagnosed with Metastatic Breast Cancer. She has spent the majority of her life as a caregiver and volunteer for Make a Wish, MS Walk for 14 yrs and now Breast Cancer Coalition Rochester.

Elaine and her daughter have special memories of having their photo taken in front of Plaza Hotel in NYC.  Home Alone movie was filmed there and they would watch it every year and she always told her daughter “one day we’ll have to stay there”.

Stella’s Wish Foundation has arranged for her and her daughter to stay one night at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.