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Francis Lawrence wished to take her husband and daughter with her for a long weekend to the Great Wolf Lodge in Texas to enjoy meals together and get spa treatments. She has not had one-on-one time with them since she was diagnosed and is concerned that she will not have another opportunity due to the cost of the cancer. She wants a time away where chemo, shots, and treatments are not part of their daily life.  Since they live close enough to drive there, Stella’s Wish Foundation is granting her wish by providing two nights in a suite with a spa treatment at Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, TX.

Albert Billups is going through aggressive chemotherapy because his doctor at Madison University said nothing else can be done but chemo.  Al has a fiance and they have two daughters, ages 3 and 10.  Al is fighting for his daughters and wishes he could take his little family to DisneyWorld and to Florida to see the beautiful blue ocean.

Stella’s Wish is granting Al’s wish with a $1,000 gift card to help get he and his family to Florida for some family time away from doctors & hospitals.

 

Mitchell Walker has known about his stage 4 cancer for about 8 months now. He is still to care for himself still and have some energy to do things but they don’t know how long that’ll last. He’s always been full of life and this has drained him so much mentally that his girlfriend asked for something to brighten him up during this difficult time. His “bucket list” includes skydiving, a NASCAR racing experience and visiting California.

Stella’s Wish Foundation has granted Mitchell a NASCAR experience at Richard Petty Driving Experience in North Carolina. Their experience includes instruction and getting to drive a real NASCAR Race Car by himself!

Unable to travel last year after her terminal cancer diagnosis, Beverly Osterberg has fought hard to reconcile her diagnosis to a joy-filled life this side of eternity. Her dream has been to take a train trip to New York and feels up for a trip now.

Beverly is a strong, independent woman. She does not have a caregiver but she selflessly cares for family, friends and neighbors in her community. She comes by it quite naturally. She made caregiving her career and provided love and support to people who were otherwise ignored by society. She was frontline staff for homeless people placed in a mental health facility. She was doing this work at the time of her diagnosis. She tried to continue her work with homeless people until her body would not let her do it anymore.

Beverly has now turned more of her attention to family, friends and neighbors. She inspires the Excell hospice team because they can see that even though she does not have a caregiver, she has made it her mission to care for her community. Excell arranged for an interview with a local magazine called Caregiver magazine because they feel Beverly’s story is incredible and they want to her empower her to tell it for the magazine. They requested assistance in granted her wish so that she can take the train trip she has been hoping for.

Beverly Osterberg’s wish is being granted; Stella’s Wish Foundation has given her a $500 gift card to help cover the cost of a train ride from Oklahoma City to New York City.

Mary Herring (Katie), was originally diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 28 and underwent radiation, chemotherapy, and a double mastectomy. As of February, 2019 her new diagnosis is metastatic breast cancer that has spread to her liver, bones, lung, and possibly more. She has spent the last two and a half years fighting for her life while still being a wife and mom (to a beautiful 8 year old daughter). She has to travel 3 hours to each chemotherapy treatment at MUSC in Charleston, SC and is unable to work because of her diagnosis. The family is not sure how this new treatment is working or how much time she may have but the one thing the doctors have told them is she will never be cured, as they once hoped.

Mary and her daughter both love Harry Potter, in fact, you can find them most days snuggled on the couch watching it together. She has to use a wheelchair for long walks and sometimes can use a walker but would love to see Harry Potter World in Orlando.

Stella’s Wish has arranged a 3-day park pass at Harry Potter World and a stay at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort to spend time with family and relax.

 

Debbie Killian is suffering from Stage Four cancer and requested assistance with household repairs. Stella’s Wish sent her a $500 gift card to get some important things taken care of.

 

Heidi has been given one year to live. Heidi is a huge Phil Collins fan and her only wish is to attend his show in Las Vegas in October.  Her family has offered to drive her there so that no airfare would be needed. Stella’s Wish Foundation has granted her wish and secured tickets to the concert!

 

Halley Asher was diagnosed in 2013 with stage 4 breast cancer that is metastatic to liver and bones. Her mother says “Halley is one of the most kind caring young girls I know, she is always giving her heart and soul to help others no matter what it takes”.

Halley was asked to be in her cousin’s wedding in Riverside, California. She has never flown or been out of Missouri, or been in a wedding. The family asked for help getting her there for her cousin’s special day.

With the help of Stella’s Wish Foundation, Halley will fly from Missouri with her mom to her cousin’s wedding in California!

Eugene Rog has stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer. He was diagnosed a year ago. It is terminal but he currently is still mobile, just weaker.

Eugene has always wanted to go see the Chiefs play at Kansas City.  Stella’s Wish Foundation is sending Eugene and his family to attend a Kansas City Chiefs football game and he will also go on the field before the game!

 

Ms. Magdalin Espinoza is 39 years old, married, and has three children ranging in age from 11 to 2 years. Ms. Espinoza and her husband are both veterans of the United States Army, and she currently works full-time as a DoD employee on Fort Leonard Wood, MO.

Ms. Espinoza has been undergoing chemotherapy treatments since 01 May 2019. She completed chemotherapy treatment on 11 September 2019. She has been referred to a liver specialist for follow-up care/surgery post chemotherapy treatments, and will receive a bilateral mastectomy upon completion and recovery from liver surgery.

Ms. Espinoza and her husband continue to work in order to maintain financial stability in regards to household maintenance, insurance, etc. However, they are unable to afford luxuries such as family vacations.  Stella’s Wish Foundation sent her family to Branson, MO for three days in October to provide some much needed rest and relaxation.