89 Wishes and Counting

Savannah: One ELLE of a New York City Dream Trip  

Savannah has wanted to go to New York City with her family since she was little, so ELLE put together a special trip to all the best places: she stayed at the Plaza Hotel with VIP treatment (including a chauffeured Maybach and welcome gifts), went to the Empire State building, Tiffany through the Years exhibit complete with an Elsa Peretti heart to remember her trip, as well as to the Lion King on Broadway, and a special dinner at Hudson Yards Peak with Priceless.

From Savannah:

"I wanted to say thank you soooooo much for granting my wish to come to New York me and my family. It has been an absolute dream to be here and being able to go to all the places I have been wanting to experience for all this time. Your foundation is the absolute best for granting kids wishes…I am so grateful to have experienced this once in a lifetime experience because of you."

From her mom:

"There is not enough words to thank you for this amazing wish you granted for Savannah. I remember applying for this wish and praying that Savannah could have the opportunity to have another wish! We felt defeated, then to hear that you would give her the wish was such a blessing. Seeing Savannah smile this entire week has reminded how precious life is."

Kaylee: One ELLE of a GKTW and Orlando Family Trip  

Kaylee, a 7 year old from Baytown, TX, had originally wished to go to Disneyworld but was delayed due to COVID so ELLE was very excited to get Kaylee and her family off on the trip! They stayed at Give Kids The World and spent many happy days at the park, meeting and taking pictures with Disney characters Moana, Daisy Duck, the Little Mermaid and the Toy Story gang…she even learned to wield a light saber! 

From the Family:  

"From the bottom of our hearts, we want to thank you for making Kaylee’s trip to Disneyworld a possibility and such a success. This trip would have never been possible without your team and the amazing people that donate to ensure children get their wishes granted.

We had the best week of our lives and Kaylee enjoyed every second of it! Seeing her so full of joy made the experience that much more unforgettable." 

Genesis - One ELLE of an Oregon Coast Seaside Family Adventure

Genesis, a 16 year-old from Sweet Home, OR, is very close to all of her siblings and loves spending time with them. Her Oregon Seaside wish is so that they can all be together away from hospitals and just enjoy a family vacation.

Although ELLE can not grant the one wish Genesis and her family really want, ELLE can grant them time together, time to restore their minds and spirits, and time to create memories their hearts will cherish forever. 

A relaxing time was spent by all, and this note was received from the family:

Dear ELLE Foundation’s Team,

We thank you for giving us a chance to go to seaside and make a new family memory.

Thank you for everything you did for us.

God Bless You