Children who have reached the age of 2 1/2 and are under the age of 18 who have a life-threatening medical condition i.e., a progressive, degenerative or malignant medical condition that has placed the child's life in jeopardy, are potentially eligible for a wish. The child's treating physician will make the final determination as to whether the child is medically qualified for our services.
Six-year-old Deborah has multiple life-threatening medical conditions, including bouts of as many as 50 seizures a day. Because of her fragile condition, she needs to have oxygen available at all times. But the only seizure she seemed to have at Disneyland was one of joy and laughter when she met Donald Duck. She also met up with Snoopy at Knott's Berry Farm and spent a day at Sea World. Deborah and her family flew to California thanks to Hawaiian Island Homes who generously donate frequent flyer miles to Make-A-Wish, Hawaii. In spite of the many adversities, the family had a magical time and continue to maintain a positive attitude.