Give To The Max Day - Gabby's Wish

Gabby had swollen glands, so she visited her doctor just to be safe before heading out on vacation.   Within hours Gabby was rushed to the hospital to meet with an oncologist. It was more than a minor virus, it was cancer.

Gabby spent the next several months facing a harsh routine of chemo and radiation and months away from high school.  A self-described “life of the party,” Gabby thrives on time with friends.  So, Gabby wished for a basement make-over to create a welcoming hang-out space to spend time with her friends.    

Gabby’s wish to have a room make-over meant she had something exciting to look forward to on tough days in treatment.  “Having this wish took my attention away from the things I was missing,” she says.  “It gave me something to really look forward to."

Thanks to the generous support of donors like you, Gabby’s room was completed this October.  “I am beyond grateful to all the people who made this wish possible for me,” said Gabby.

While we are thrilled to see Gabby enjoying her new space, we know our work is nowhere near complete.   Because for every wish we grant, there are three times as many children waiting.

Make a gift today and your gift will be doubled!