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Wishes & More

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Wishes & More

Wishes & More provides a wish...and more to local kids fighting a life-threatening condition!

Wishes & More was established in November 2004 and we are proud to be a Minnesota Charity who supports our own. We fill in the gaps in service from other larger, national organizations and ensure that we do everything in our power to create a unique, hands-on, and individual experience for each child who comes to us for support. As you can imagine, this requires a lot of experience and volunteer s

upport. Of our seven staff members, three are focused in program services and are assisted by over 150 dedicated volunteers and 12 unpaid board members including our “acting Executive Director” and Volunteer President, Karla Blomberg.

06/12/2026

Pure joy! Check out Temi’s beautiful smile straight from Disney World. Another magical wish granted! ✨

06/10/2026

Meet Presley! She is a 6-year-old from Pierz who is growing up with a love for the outdoors, exploring trails along their property with her parents and two siblings. Although she is confined to a wheelchair, the family has determined to make life as accessible to her as possible. Presley was diagnosed with a rare neurodevelopmental disorder that causes severe seizures exacerbated by fluctuations in her body temperature. For her comfort and protection, her parents have ensured that their enclosed UTV has heat and A/C so her body temperature stays stable throughout their outdoor rides. Presley’s unique wish, catapulted by her family’s adventuresome spirit, was for a track system for their UTV. We are incredibly grateful to River Valley Power and Sport of Red Wing for their support in providing the installation and the discount on the Casmo Track system, making the UTV ready to roll through snow, mud and steep slopes. Wishing this great family many years of outdoor fun with their incredible girl, Presley!

06/04/2026

Last week, we enjoyed the fun opportunity to present a few of our wish kids & siblings with the gift of a uniquely customized Strider Bike, donated by Free Bikes 4 Kidz MN and artfully designed by local artists & the Crayon Kelly Experience! Thank you to our community partners who help us bring special moments to our brave local families! You’re helping us put the “MORE” in Wishes & More!

06/03/2026

Maggie is a hilarious and fun-loving 8-year-old who loves Barbies, stuffed animals, and being active outdoors. This little lady endured a scary hemorrhage that led to several strokes and impaired the use of her right arm, and her family shared how terrifying those hospital days were — unsure if Maggie would survive. But today, Maggie continues on her road to recovery, and her family is beyond grateful for her progress. For her wish, Maggie wanted something her whole family could enjoy together and the magic started before they even left Minnesota! This family of VIPs was treated a presidential suite at InterContinental Minneapolis - St. Paul Airport and our incredible friends at Delta Air Lines gave Maggie the ultimate experience for her very first flight.

Once they made it to Destin, Florida, Maggie and her family spent a beautiful week soaking up the sunshine — going from the beach to the pool and back again. Their private dolphin cruise, generously donated by Crab Island Dolphin Tours, was a spectacular way to spend a morning, and Maggie also loved the pirate sq**rt gun fight aboard the Southern Star Dolphin Cruise! The best part for Maggie’s parents was the opportunity to continue saying “yes” to all of Maggie’s favorite treats — especially sushi! The family also loved visiting SmallCakes of Destin, FL for sweet treats and cupcake fun.

On their last night in Florida, they reflected on everything Maggie had overcome and how grateful they were to be together. Maggie’s mom asked if her wish was everything she hoped for, and Maggie replied: “No. I think I should have wished for something else. I think I should have wished that we could MOVE to Destin, Florida!” I think our wands worked perfectly on this one - Wish Granted! 😊 Huge thanks to our Mark & Laura Muhlstein for adopting Maggie’s wish!

05/29/2026

From wish kids to high school grads! 🎓 Big congrats to the Wishes & More Class of 2026 Scholarship of Hope recipients. We’ve stood by you through your challenges, and we can't wait to continue our support and watch you change the world. Congratulations, AJ, Riley, Madeline, Minh, Zoe, Addison, Maddy, Molly and Gifty! 🌟 (PS. these students have submitted their Scholarship of Hope application as of May 15th - we look forward to sharing more kids as the applications come in!)

05/27/2026

Our incredible community of stepped up once again to help create the perfect bright and beautiful nursery for 16-month-old Everly. This sweet little girl was born a micro-preemie and spent much of her first year dependent on oxygen and a feeding tube. She’s overcome numerous challenges and truly amazed everyone around her with strength and resilience. In early April, we received the wonderful news that Everly was leaving the hospital for good and her mother found a new home for the two of them. This was the perfect time to create a warm & cheerful nursery to fulfill her wish. We asked our social media community for support, and you truly helped us wave our magic wand, big time! Every item on her wish list was purchased, volunteers assembled the wagon and indoor climber, and the delivery to the family’s home was the final touch. We recently received these adorable photos of Everly enjoying her new ball pit, and we couldn’t wait to share them with you. 💖 Please join us in wishing Everly continued health at home - right where she belongs!

05/21/2026

This month, we are proud to spotlight our dedicated volunteer, Larry Schiefelbein, whose connection to Wishes & More is deeply personal. Larry’s son, Alex, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2007 and received a Wish in 2013. For the Wish, their family took a memorable trip to Hawaii together! “I truly believe in the mission of Wishes & More because I have been on the receiving side of a Wish, and I have seen the impact.”

After experiencing the kindness and support of so many organizations and individuals during Alex’s battle, Larry now gives back through volunteering. “Volunteering at Wishes & More is my small way of repaying these organizations and individuals. My hope is that my time volunteering will enable Wishes & More to grant one more Wish or to make a Wish just a little better.”

Larry volunteers with finance and bookkeeping projects, helping support WAM behind the scenes. He gets a unique view of the impact that communities have on enabling Wishes & More to fulfill our mission. Alex, who sadly passed away in 2016, continues to motivate Larry. “He is my inspiration, and I dedicate my volunteer time to him.”

When he is not volunteering, Larry enjoys spending time with his wife, four sons, and four grandchildren. Along with construction projects, trail riding, and raising chickens! Thank you, Larry, for your heart, support, and commitment to helping make wishes come true!

05/20/2026

“The light of our lives, sassy and full of life.” This is how Stella’s Mom describes their toddler on our Wishes & More Memorial application. In just 17 short months, Stella underwent cancer treatments for leukemia and was finally in remission when a virus took her life. “She left this world where she was the safest, held against the hearts that never once stopped fighting for her.” The rollercoaster of emotions felt by her family and those closest to her seemed out of control – from fear, to hope, to elation, to heartbreak. Our memorial offering won’t be able to take away any of the heartache, but we hope the financial gift does have an emotional impact in helping Stella’s family know that she will live on in the hearts of many strangers who simply care about what they’re experiencing. Thank you for being a part of our community of those who care.

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961 Hillwind Road NE
Fridley, MN
55432

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17635021500

Website

http://www.wishesandmore.org/

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