91 Wishes and Counting

 Keaton - One ELLE of a Zion National Park & Antelope Canyon Family Adventure 

Keaton, a 13 year-old from Brazil, Indiana, wanted to explore Utah with his family and experience nature's beauty at Zion National Park and Antelope Canyon. 

A fabulous family time, documented by the many photos that avid photographer Keaton took, was had by the whole family.

Adventures included a stay at the Zion Mountain Buffalo Ranch, a hike in the Zion Narrows, complete with wetsuits (on Keaton’s must-do list), and a guided tour of Antelope Canyon. The trip ended with a stay at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel!

His family sent this lovely note to ELLE:

"We wanted to say thank you to the ELLE Foundation for granting Keaton's wish to go to Zion National Park and Antelope Canyon! The trip came together quickly and in perfect timing! Keaton had scans the week we got back and that trip allowed us to forget about all things cancer for a week and just enjoy quality time together with family. It was amazing!! We still can't believe it honestly! It was like a dream come true for Keaton and our entire family! This blessing was much needed!"

From Keaton:

Thank you for granting my wish to go to Zion National Park and Antelope Canyon. I have wanted to go there for a long time and you made that possible! I got to hike the Narrows which was one of the main things on my list while there. Antelope Canyon was crazy and more than I expected. Our last night in Vegas we stayed in a cool hotel and I got to see the lights at night. My big brother got to go which made it even more fun! Thank You!!

Jayden: One ELLE of a Metallica Wish Come True 

Jayden, an 18 year old from West Chester, Ohio plays the guitar and not only loves the band Metallica but enjoys playing their music.

This August Jayden, along with his parents Cassie and Jay, younger sister Chloe and girlfriend Zoe, traveled to Minneapolis for a Metallica Concert along with a private Meet & Greet with the members of the band.     

Each member of the band came in individually to spend some time with Jayden with Robert talking about band history and Lars discussing what it takes to be a great drummer (something Jayden is interested in), to James signing Jayden's wheelchair and Kirk talking about the skills and challenges involved in tuning his guitar - a model that Jayden also plays. All band members were impressed with Jayden's wealth of knowledge about the band and their music.

To sum up the experience for Jayden and his family, we share with you this note from Jayden's mother:

"I am so thankful for the ELLE Foundation Inc for making Jayden's wish come true! I haven’t seen him smile like this in so long. Metallica was amazing! They each took time and spoke with him and even gave him tips about his guitar. Chloe made some bracelets and gave some to the band! We got some pictures of them wearing them on stage. My momma heart is so full that he got to experience this. Jay and I are so thankful for the ongoing support. Laurie and Denise were absolutely wonderful."  

Chase - One ELLE of 10th Birthday Orlando Celebration

Chase wished for a family vacation so they can all enjoy everything that Orlando has to offer together.

In his wish letter Chase wrote," I have to fight and stay strong and positive for myself and my family. The reason the second wish is important to me is that I would like to do something special with my family so we have a special moment together just in case something does happen, I pray all the time I'm going to get through all of this once again and beat this cancer and be free from it for good".

Chase and family travelled to Orlando in February and had a wonderful time. Chase especially enjoyed the Give Kids the World experience.