We are adding to the list of respite opportunities that are available for adults with cancer. In addition to a couple of programs like the ones featured in Free Vacations for Adults affected by Cancer, there are a few foundations for adults with cancer that are much like the well-known Make-A-Wish Foundation (for children) which provide support for travel or other wishes.
The Dream Foundation provides wish fulfillment for adults with cancer who are terminally ill with a life expectancy of a year or less. Travel or vacation wishes must be fulfilled within the US. The vacation can include children under 18 and another adult who is a caregiver. They provide transportation and lodging as well as admission to destinations like theme parks.
If you like the outdoors, Epic Experience provides free week-long outdoor adventures for adults of all ages diagnosed with cancer. The diagnosis could have been recent or one that you had 10 or 15 years ago. Located in a 250-acre dude ranch in Arvada, Colorado, campers are taught how to kayak in the summer and snowshoe or ski in the winter.
This foundation is interested in providing experiences to people with a life-threatening or terminal illness who cannot afford an “experience” wish. They offer this wish to the affected adult and one other person who could be a family member or caregiver. They give preference to people located in Wisconsin.
Fill Your Bucket List Foundation
This foundation grants wishes to adults with cancer and the friends and family they love. Those with strong financial need are given priority. They help with identifying wishes and they take care of the financial and logistical details to make the wish a reality. They give preference to people living in North Carolina.
Grant Angel Wishes and Travel.org
This wish foundation grants wishes for people with a 12 month or less prognosis. They do not pay for transportation, food or any on-site expenses. They provide three-night, four-day stays at a hotel or motel and cover the one-day admission tickets for the following venues: Universal Studios-Los Angeles, CA, SeaWorld-San Diego, CA, Morgan’s Wonderland-San Antonio, TX or they provide tickets to a Broadway show in New York City.
If you live in New Jersey, there is an organization that provides free cruises to people living with cancer. Kick Cancer Overboard’s strategy is to sell spaces on cruises to healthy people and also raise money in fundraisers. The more spaces they sell and the more fundraisers they run, the more people they can send on free cruises. Their 8th annual cruise is going to Bermuda later this month.
This is a fly-fishing weekend retreat for women of any age with cancer, whether in or out of treatment. The lodging, lessons and meals are included. However, your transportation costs as well as a $30 registration fee and 1 day fishing license are not covered. Spouses are not allowed to attend but female family members may also come along as participants.
Stella’s Wish Foundation is dedicated to granting wishes for adults with Stage 4 cancer. The wishes that have been granted range from redecorating a bedroom to a cruise with family to a trip to meet a celebrity or see family.
For help finding a local wish granting organization, you can call Compassion Partners (they don’t have a website) at 407-396-5320.
If you are aware of any other free respite opportunities for adults who have been affected by cancer, please let us know by commenting below.
Its there a free vacation for diabetic and people who suffer of depretion and anxiety?
Are they dying? This is for people in Stage IV Cancer of their lives who have no chance of survival. We have all fallen victims of depression and anxiety. Maybe some a little more than others and diabetes is handled with medication and thank God doctors are doing more and more with curing diabetes. I don’t mean to sound cold but please keep in mind what these websites are for when asking a question and know people are looking for loved ones to give them one more day of happiness before they have no more days on earth.
My bestfriend Tammy Barber has stage 4 metastatic lung cancer and it has spread to her bran and to her lymphnods. Yesterday tammy and her youngest daughter shelby went to the doctors office and the doctor asked Tammy was there anything she really wanted to do and Tammy said I really want to go on a cruise. Shes never taken a cruise and Tammy’s doctor said well honey if you are wanting to take a cruise. You need to go a head and get it done. My bestfriend was also told yesterday that she couldn’t have anymore chemotherapy because it would only hurt her worse. Tammy my heart. From the 1st time I met Tammy I knew then that I’d always love her and I would always need her in my life. My heart breaks seeing her journey be such a painful heartbreaking one. Tammy would give anyone her last dollar if they needed it and tha person would never have to ask for it. She has always been my hero and as I watch her struggle daily i would do anything to fulfill her wish. Tammy wants to take a cruise. Theres no cure Katie is what she says when I fight back the tears because she always use to say I GOT THIS CANCER BEAT!! IT WILL NOT BEAT ME. AND NOW my bestfriend is fighting a battle that’s out of her hands and in God’s hands now. So I’m begging for a few minutes of peace and pain free minutes everyday day for Tammy. And I’m asking for help to help Tammy to be able to take a cruise very soon before shes not able to. The doctors dont seem to think we have much time left for Tammy to do what shes always wanted to do. I’m not even sure what to do to fulfill Tammy’s wish. I just know I gotta do everything I can to make sure Tammy gets to take her cruise and has a amazing time.
Hi Sandra, This post is to provide people with links to the organizations that provide these opportunities. Please follow the links in the blogpost to those websites. Medivizor is an educational resource only. I hope your dear friend Tammy has the opportunity to take a cruise. She is lucky to have a friend and champion in you. Best, Kathleen
My adult stepdaughter was diagnosed with DIPG last year. I’m looking into a number of travel ideas and opportunities. The challenge is the level of handicap accessibility. Thank you for sharing the information on this website.
One of our corporals at Panama City Police Department found out a year to the day, that his brain cancer returned and is stage 4. He has an adult daughter and son and 2 teenage sons. They are trying to make the most of what’s left and would love to take the family to Disney. Can you help us make this come true?
Please try to reach out to any of the organizations listed here, as Medivizor doesn’t organize any of these activities ourselves.
Just so you know diabetes can lead to heart disease and kidney disease. I have a family member with all three and his quite ill.
But there not dying have only 6 months or less to live because of cancer I cant believe your putting that in the same class as cancer .I only found out last may stage 4 chemo bought me about 8 months from when I stopped ,I am terminal and no chance of survival and the pain and uncomfortable feelings that come with it are worse then what your talking about please dont consider that to be in the same class I would love to be only dealing with that because I could stay alive with any of those conditions.
I’m so sorry to hear about your disease. I can’t imagine how you deal with knowing that your time is near. I hope this message finds you pain free and in peace. I’m very afraid that with your prognosis and it being 15 months since you wrote this, you won’t be able to respond. And that is exactly why your disease was not comparable to what these other idiots have. You fools do have tough diseases you have to LIVE with the rest of your life but you also GET to LIVE with them the rest of your life. Other people are not so fortunate and in just a short time might not even be able to respond to a comment on the subject. To whine and complain that you don’t qualify bc your disease isn’t deadly is absolutely disgraceful. Ungrateful entitlement is starting to be the downfall of mankind and it’s only getting more and more prevalent. Instead of being happy for someone with such a plight in life, you are jealous and resentful of their “good fortune.” I wish like hell it was possible for you to trade places with them. I imagine then you would change your mind and take your manageable disease over a free trip and a death sentence.
I have an unknown carcinoma and I’m on dialysis living in Utah. Does anyone know of a place locally that does anything like this?
Hi /my name is Sonia Ramos . I have a sister with stage 4 cancer . and I would love to grant her wish.
I have stage 4 pancreatic cancer and my final wish that I would really love to have is to go on a cruise with two of my friends
My daughter who is 41 has pancreatic cancer and they’re saying that she has 2 to 6 months to survive. We’re trying to get her to Disneyland is that your favorite place to be and she has four children and a husband and myself and we would like to go before anything happens to her anymore. Her name is Erinne.
My husband has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, he has had a Wuppertal surg, list 75 pds and every day is a chalange we have been dealing with this for 1 year now, and momma is wearing down big time!! He is too everyday is a new chalange as today he woke up from bed and his whole left hand was sowllen he is curently take cemo and radiation it has been horrible for me to whatch my husband die slowly in front of me please send me more info
Many diabetes are terminal and have ESRD. When this occurs they indeed have less than a year of life. Mma
Diabetic people can be terminal as well. This is especially true when there is kidney failure and /or peripheral damage which can cause amputation.
I have breast cancer and it spread into stage 4 cancer. Is their a get away for people like me .
Little pink houses of hope is an amazing organization.
I am stage 4 cancer would love to take grandchildren on a vacation
Are you kidding? I WISH I had your problems. I am a single mom of three teenagers that are going to be orphaned in the 6 months
I have 2 friends with terminal Illnesses. 1Has stage 4 cancer and The other friend Auto immune Disease and this friend has no family. Her friend’s left her when she got sick. She has been sick for a while. Thank you for listening.
My sister has went threw stage 4 colon and stage 4 liver she went threw 2 different chemos recently she found out its gotton worse so there is nothing else they can do she has no money i was wondering if there a way to get her set up for a vacation with her kids and grandkids please let me know
I have returning uterine cancer (a rare condition my Dr. says) and a inoperable tumor between my bladder and bowel. I recently had radation and then surgery to repair a hole left from radation. My next surgery was brachytherapy, if this doesn’t shrink my tumor there is nothing left to do for me. My husband has MS and our finances are in a very poor state. We sure could use a mini vacation. Please if anyone could help us or show me another direction. Thank you for your time and blessings to all.
My fiance’ has Large B Cell Lymphoma in his throat and we have never been able to take a vacation and he just want to go to Frisco to see his dads grave…..i think it sucks they have nothing for people going through this type of stuff UNLESS you are terminal… ..whats wrong with this picture specially when we used everything we had to fix the situation….just sad we don’t have these kinds of places like this for those who are expected to live but can’t do a thing because of the disease and its costs….just a thought!!
They already did a blog for survivors. This post was an add-on to the cancer survivor post below:
https://medivizor.com/blog/2016/02/20/free-vacation-or-retreat-for-people-affected-by-cancer/
I have a big heart for men’s families w cancer. My hubby is going though Chronic Myloid leukemia. There isn’t much support for practical things for men’s families w cancer. He lost his job at Baker Hughes after 22 yrs. Some day I hope for us to have a charity to help families of mens cancer to have a respite vacation time since there isn’t much unless you fly fish or are under 55.
Hi Theresa, Sorry to hear of your husbands CML diagnosis. Perhaps I can give him some hope, as I just celebrated my 26th CML “cancerversary” this past Sunday! I was only given 2 years to live and back then there was not much hope. But luckily I tolerated the Interferon injections for almost 10 years. I have been on Gleevec since Dec. 2001. I hope that you all get some well deserved rest.
My name is Theresa nesmith I have a great friend that is dying if cancer in her brain and lungs and i just wanna get a wish and place she can go with her only daughter and granddaughter on. Small family vacation. She d reserves this plsase help her out her name is Connie Bryant
While I absolutely sympathize with your situation. I’ve had some really rough life experiences lately myself and haven’t taken a vacation in nearly 20 years. Still, for you to say it’s not fair that only terminally ill patients get these opportunities is ridiculous. I understand the want to get away but how about falling to your knees and being thankful that you will have the chance to go in the future. That your loved one will still be around to go once you do have the money saved up. See it’s for terminally ill patients with months to live. Months! I gusrsntee if you gave a single one of the recipients the opportunity to trade places with your fiancé, their trip for his time, they wouldn’t hesitate in making their decision. For the chance to live longer they would absolutely give up their fancy vacation. How heartless for you to complain you can’t get more when you already received the most precious thing there is, life!
I have MS I am praying for you. I just wanted to let you know that I am so deeply sorry for your struggles.
Patricia, look at the blog and contact the organizations that can help you! Praying the surgery does what you are hoping for!❤️
Thank you Melody. Best, Kathleen
Sendmeonvacation.org and little pink houses of hope
Ally’s Wish
My nephew has stage 4 esophogase , stomach and liver cancer. He is 40 years old with 4 small kids form 10 to 4. His passion is his kids . a Disney cruise. Would be a blessing. He also love Danita Patrick.( who he named one over his twins) a meet and. Greet would be a dream come true.
My heart goes out to you and your family. My father had Stage IV Stomach and Esphoageal cancer too so I can relate. I will definitely keep you in my prayers and I hope you get to do the Disney Cruise with your family and to meet Danica Patrick. She is a spit fire I hear!
I’m 56 and was just diagnosed with MS. Have always wanted to go for a hot air balloon ride. Have had 2 MS treatment’s not much better their changing my treatment. Trying to still work. Getting worse. Would love a ride and find a place with disability accommodations.
In Arvada, Colorado, my Aunt’s friend was gifted a hot air balloon ride here in Colorado.
Hello😊 my name is Terri and I was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic non small cell lung cancer. I was diagnosed a year ago ,the docs predicted i would only live 6 months. I would love for my boyfriend of 12 years and I to go on a road trip. We live in Texas and I would love for us to drive to washington, Oregon, Utah just to see all the beauty and then hop on a cruize to Alaska to see the northern lights and watch the whales. My boyfriend also suffers with diabetes. I am now on the drug called Opdivo, the chemo wasnt working 🙁 but praise God the Opdivo is keeping the cancer from spreading and no new tumors . If you cant help with any of tnis please just pray for me ☺
Hello,
My husband has melanoma cancer ,it has been detected in his spine,lung,heart muscle,he had brain surgery last year for melanoma,and last week gammaknife surgery to his brain. Medication s to treat the other areas will start soon. He aslo has luekemia that needs treated by a pill.
We had a very difficult trip to hospital last week,he suffered a slight heart attack. God is good,to look at him he is holding his own.
He would love to go on a cruise on a ship,or take a family vacation with his whole family for a week. We don’t want to take life granted,but enjoy life to the fullest.
My name is Jacquie I am 52 yrs old and I have Stage 4 Type 2 Her breast cancer my doctors say it is incurable I have 3 wishes 1 to see all of my kids and grandkids at the same time 2 I want a house of my own as I am homeless and 3 I want to go to the Holy land if anyone can tell me who may be able to grant my wishes I will be forever grateful for your help thank you and God bless you everyone!
Hi Jacquie, The post tells you how to connect with opportunities. Medivizor has no affiliation with these organizations but wanted to share this information so that you and others know about them. Please click on the links in the post to connect with the organizations. Thank you for reading and commenting. We hope that you are able to experience these wishes. Kathleen
Hi, my name is Crisi, 4 months ago I was diagnosed with 4 th stage lung cancer that has matastisized into the lobes of my lung and one of my legs. My dream is to see the ocean again, where I find so much peace and feel closer to God! I have had radiation on my leg, so for now I can walk again, short distances. I am undergoing a chemo drug called keytruda and will start chemo along with it in a week. I would like to get thru a couple of rounds of chemo enabling me to breath better and than go to ocean one more time, I live with my mother and can’t work. Have no retirement and when I start Recieving disability it will be a very small amount. Not enough to ever save any money after helping my mother pay the bills. I live in Indiana so I am far away from both oceans, if I could get help fulfilling my dream it will make my life on earth complete. It would also be an incredible blessing!!! Thank you and God bless everyone suffering health issues. It’s so hard, but my faith gets me thru all things!!!
Hi Crisi, Please follow the links in the post to get access to these free vacation/retreat opportunities. I hope that you can see the ocean. Best wishes, Kathleen
Sad that most all are for cancer. I’m terminal, but not from cancer.
Yes, this post focuses on cancer. I will do research to learn if there are others available for different conditions. Thank you for your comment. Best, Kathleen
But only certain cancers. Once again I have the wrong kind of cancer to qualify for anything that I might enjoy or that might make my life easier. But I’ll be just as dead as those with qualifying cancers.
I didn’t see where you had to qualify for CERTAIN cancers. My nephew has Ewings Sarcoma but I with a life expectancy of 5 mos to maybe a year and I damn well will put his name before most of these groups. Now some have logistics requirements but I don’t think you have a cancer requirement.
Hello I’m Sheila Tolin 57 years old I would love to cure my family to Gulf Shores Alabama for a week the doctor says I only have 6 months to live right now I’m feeling okay but I scared as the days go on I won’t be able to get around as good God only knows that would you please Grant My Wish thank you
Hi Sheila, This blog is informational only. It is a way for you to find Wish Foundations. Click on the links in the post to connect with a wish foundation or other organization to submit your wish. I hope that you and your family can get your wish. Best wishes, Kathleen
My name is Mary. I am 54 and have progressive M.S.. My husband abandoned me just over a year ago. Not only that; he disposed of everything I own while I was in a nursing home for rehabilitation. I live on very little from SSI, with my elderly Mother who is terminally ill. I wish for a shopping spree to replace my belongings; at least the basics. I have 2 brothers and a sister; however they are not supportive and turn a blind eye . Thank you for reading my story and my wish. In Christ’s Love, Mary O’Bryon
Hello Mary, I just wanted you to know that the post is a list of websites with different opportunities. Click on the links within this post and in this post https://medivizor.com/blog/2016/02/20/free-vacation-or-retreat-for-people-affected-by-cancer/ and follow the directions on those websites to apply for these opportunities. Best wishes, Kathleen
My brother has stage 4 cancer and they are stopping treatments because it’s not working. How would I be able to see about getting him somewhere for the last time
Lius– I am sorry to hear of your brother’s diagnosis; it is never easy. If you are interested in contacting one of the organizations listed in the blog, you can just click the link which is actually embedded or just find the organization online and read the information. It will tell you how to contact the organization in regard to requesting their services. Best of luck.
Hello Lius, I’m so sorry about your brother’s condition. Please click on the links within this post and within the other post that we published: https://medivizor.com/blog/2016/02/20/free-vacation-or-retreat-for-people-affected-by-cancer/ and follow the directions on those websites. Best wishes to you and your family, Kathleen
My dad is 97 years old with a cancerous lung nodule, COPD, atrial fibrillation, and vision that is slowly deteriorating. He has had dvts, internal bleeding, heart attack, stroke and other health maladies. His dream is to travel to Arizona, which he lives and to see family living there begore he passes. He uses a walker with assist and/or wheelchair. He does have his faculties. I know the only way to get him there is in a motorhome so he can be comfortable while travelling. I am his daughter and have been his caregiver for the past 12 years and a parental caregiver for 16 years. My mom passed away 6 years ago from cancer. We wouldnt expect monies for food, etc. – only for expense of motorhome rental. We live in northeast Ohio. Someone mentioned that I should check into wishes for adults. Any suggestions?
Hi Sherie
That’s what this post is all about! 🙂 i came here looking with the hope of finding a way to travel as well. I see that your post is several months old, but I thought I would post anyway to try and help you. (I am not affiliated with any of the organizations, include medivizor.)
Read through the short descriptions for each organization and click on the one(s) that interest you. I thinking finding one that will cover an rv rental will be hard because it is so expensive. However, like you wrote, its the only way your dad can travel due to his illnesses, so maybe you’ll have some luck.
From one cancer patient to another, I wish you and your dad the best.
Medivizor-sorry if I shouldn’t be answering. I saw that you answered a few other people and thought that I would try and help out.
Thank you Beth, I appreciate your help! Best, Kathleen
I’m writing you because my mom has stage 4 brain cancer and her wish has always wanting to go to Dollywood, she is a big fan of Dolly Parton. She just beat lung cancer and now this. Dr said she has 6 months to a yr. There’s nothing else they can do for her. Please help with just this one wish. Thank you
Hi Melissa, Please choose from one of the websites that are linked to this post. Click on the link and follow the guidelines of the organization to request that this wish be filled. Medivizor doesn’t fulfill wishes but the organizations listed in the post do. Thank you and I hope that you can get your mother to Dollywood. Best, Kathleen
Hello I was happy 2 come across a website that actually helps adult stage 4 terminally ill patients! This is my 3x w/ cancer 1st 2x I was young Hodgkin’s lymphoma stg 3a 2x w/ chemo n radiation i was able to get in2 remission unfortunately that’s not the case now w/ mestatic stg4 breast cancer very agressive n extremely terminal today’s actually bday I’m 45. There giving me 1-5 yrs wishful thinking as my rt breast is all tumor n it spread 3 walnut sz tumors to my liver! I should’ve went to Dana Farber or mass general however bmc had me convinced it was treatable I went 2 every chemo I even did the blood trans to prepare for the next stg mysectomy til low n behold hospitalized temp 105 couldn’t breathe finally they did a or scan after 6 mths of me requesting one n there they were 3 tumors on my liver it spread the entire time I went thru chemo. It’s mortifying the worst part is I had a fighting chance had the oncologist performed a CT scan or pt scan during the 6 mths of chemo just kept saying it’s not shrinking but tumor is not growin Bs! I’m at MGH NOW! W/ THE BEST ONCOLOGIST 2 BAD ITS TO LAYE EVEN 4 CLINICAL TRIALS!
I have a small shopping spree wish.i have been fighting cancer sence 1998.im now terminally ill i have stage four cancer in my lungs my lymph noids and my pelvic. I also have a heary blockage in my heart. I would love to have my daughter push me around the mall or a store to just shop. I dont know much about this types of wishes. You would make my live so much fun for day to have such a wish granted. If you are not abl to grant my wish .i thank you for listening to my story. Thanks again. Debbie hennings…
Hi Debbie, Please choose from one of the websites that are linked to this post. Click on the link and follow the guidelines of the organization to request that this wish be filled. Medivizor doesn’t fulfill wishes but the organizations listed in the post do. Please be sure to contact them. They have clear instructions on how to apply for a wish. Thank you, Kathleen
My 23 year old daughter was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma on June 2017. She already had chemo and surgery and presently having radiation which will be done on Feb 22nd.Lindsey is triple negative and she had a very tough time through out her chemo treatments. She asked myself and my husband (caregivers) if we can take her to Florida for a vacation as she missed a whole summer and was not even able to work due to how sick she was. She’s planning to go back to work in March but we don’t have the funds for a vacation. Is this something your foundation could help make happen?
Hi Diana, Please choose from one of the websites that are linked to this post. Click on the link and follow the guidelines of the organization to request that this wish be filled. Medivizor doesn’t fulfill wishes but the organizations listed in the post do. I hope that you can do this with your daughter. Thank you, Kathleen
I need information for and adult with stage 4 breast cancer who was given a life expectancy of 5years or less, she has 3 young boys 16, 10 and 6
Hi My cousin Peter age 42 has been diagnosed with lung, pancreatic and liver cancer. This news has left Peter scrambling making sure his family is taking care of if and when he goes. He’s Dream is to take his wife and two daughters ages 9 and 6 on a family vacation that they will remember for the rest of their lives. How can i make this dream come
True for them.
My friend Yvette had a trip scheduled to Jamaica in the upcoming weeks however her cancer has progressed and she days left her kidneys are giving out. She checked out of Sloan yesterday to be with her family. Would like if she could spend the time with her family somewhere really nice.
My wife has been battling pancreatic cancer. After 6 weeks of aggressive chemo the tumor has gotten larger. She is not a candidate for surgery as the tumor is wrapped around an artery. She was placed on hospice with 6 months to live. She has always wanted to visit Panama city and key west. Unfortunately living in Alabama, there isn’t any assistance for such trips. We are on a fixed income.
Can anyone point me in a direction that can help me to fulfill her dreams.
Hi Timothy, We wish you and your wife well. This post has several links to organizations that might be able to help you. Click on the link and follow the guidelines of the organization to request that this wish be fulfilled. Medivizor doesn’t fulfill wishes but the organizations listed in the post do. Please be sure to contact them. We hope that her wish is fulfilled. Best regards, Kathleen
Yes I’m 57 year old woman that has ovarian cancer stomach cancer and colon cancer have less than 6 months to live I would love to go to Gulf Shores for a week with my family that cannot afford it I’m asking this for my wish please
While I feel lile i’ve been thru it all at the same time I fee pretty new to this. I was recetly told I had thyroid cancer but after my last surgery I was told they think that cured it. I’m writing here because Infeel like i’m gonna loose it! I feel guilty to be taking up this space. When I wa sa kid my mom was constantly sick and in the hospital and after years was diagnosed with thyroid cancer among other things. I saw her struggle closely and suffered by her side but it only continued when my aunt who helped raise us while my mom went thru her cancer was also diagnosed with breat cancer. I stayed with them day and night and saw their pain at its worse… until my aunt faded away and eas taken by cancer! I feel that their pain and suffering was such and mine does not compare. After going thru surgery after surgery and hearing im cured I feel like sad and guilty and just want to get away because my aunt should still be here with her kids yet shes gone and i’m here. I feel selfish…
The Me-One Foundation hosts free retreats for adults with cancer, along with up to five of their family or supporters. Learn more about this retreat, Camp Wieser, at http://me-onefoundation.org. Watch the video on the home page to see what Camp Wieser is all about. And sign up for their newsletter.
Hi my name is Willie Williams I have prostate cancer. I would love for my family to get a trip or two. They need it. I hope you can make it happen. Thank you. Willie Williams
I just got through with breast cancer. It was a really hard road. I would love a get away. My sister has been there for me. I am 70 and I have a lot of dreams. God has blessed me.
My dearest friend penny has really had a difficult year.she lost her home and and is now homeless, fell out of a camper broke her hip and right arm and now she was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Penny is 71 years old. She deserves to be Blessed with a vacation. She wants for all us to travel and go to Carmel to the fish aquarium in Calif. But we never have had the funds. Thank you
Please follow the links that are in this post to apply for a vacation for your friend Penny. We hope that you can help her to a vacation through these organizations. Best, Kathleen
My name is Kristy. I am 46 years old diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer in 2015 and given until no later than Dec. 2017 to live. It is now May 2018 and still here but the cancer is everywhere now. my lung, bones, spine and brain. I was just told the only place left for it to go is my liver and when that happens I will have a few days left. That could happen tomorrow or six months from now.
I have a dream and a really strong desire to travel to a big bucket list of places I want to see. i want to travel in a shirt bus, shuttle bus, box truck or some other truck conversion to rv because it is more economical than a motor home and can be designed how I want to meet my needs. My wish would be for this vehicle. Are there any places that may grant such a wish?
My younger sister and I live together.
We are from a family of four girls,two are deceased. We had some rough times getting our deceased siblings children through college ,but we made it. Our parents taught us to hold our head up high where your strength comes from,shoulders straight. Get a good education,and work hard,no one owes you anything.
up, weeks. Put God first and everything will fall in line. Since the storm Harvey. We have struggled and worked hard to get things back to normal in our home. My younger sister suffers with Rheumatoid Arthritis along with both knee replacements. If that is not enough last week I was told by my physician I have cancer. When I look into my only sister eyes,shebburden in my only sister eyes, that the house want be completed within the four to six weeks after my surgery. We both realize our immune systems will be compromised. I am not looking for nothing free. I need your wisdom, to try find us contractors so we can get one room ready for me after surgery. We will save and take one room at a time until we are finished.
Hello I have a friend who survived Brest cancer and now has been diagnosed with ALS! Please help me find a organization to grant her a wish. She may not have much time left.
My Mother has a rare form of Luekemia. I was wondering if I could receive help with creating a once in a life time vacation. I am not asking for a handout. I am asking for my Mom to be treated like the queen she is and perhaps a little help in doing so.
God Bless.
Roger, please follow the links within the blog post to apply for these opportunities. I sincerely hope that your mother receives a vacation. Best wishes to you both, Kathleen
I was giving lest then a year to live would love too go aw while so i could relax a n days
My mom had a kidney removed June 4th 2018 because of cancer. Then she was told she had pancreatic cancer. When she went to have a Whipple done on August 18th they couldn’t do it because they found cancer on the liver. She is the main provider of her home and plans to go back to work in September 2018. I would love for her to be able to have just one big bang.
Please click on the links in the post to learn how to apply for these opportunities. Our best wishes to you and your mother. Kathleen
My Father just got diagnosed 2 months ago with stage 3 cancer on his left kidney and kidney Failure. His kidneys are failing rapidly , the kidneys are at 15 percent, they should be at 25 percent, my Dad has 9 kids, I’m am the only daughter whom is helping him, both emotional and physical and spiritual. I have a family and grandkids. I’m 53 and I feel like I’m 80. I want to do everything for him and everyone. But it’s to much. All he ever wanted to do before he dies is walk the the Golden Gate bridge. I wish, that’s my father’s wish, but I can’t fulfill his wish. I’m looking to see where can I find a wish for him .
Please follow the links provided in this post and a previous post on these type of opportunities. We wish you and your father the best, Kathleen
My son has terminal glioblastoma brain cancer that much time he wants to go on a Disney cruise November 10 to the 17th of 2018 it’s very expensive he has three children age is 13, five, and three he has a beautiful wife and family and would love to spend time with them that they will enjoy to His name is Philip Defonte
Hello I have stage 4 lung and stage 4 throat cancer. I am currently still functioning fine. However they have placed me on hospice. I have no travel restrictions. My wish would be a trip to the Atlantic ocean for a simple walk on the beach with a cup of coffee.
How do I make a wish come true for a kidney patient who wants to meet a pbr rider
You may have more luck using social media, like Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and actually asking them directly on these channels. Best wishes, Kathleen
I am writing in hopes someone can help within the next day! My aunt is close to no longer being with us, she has lung cancer that has spread throughout her body! Some of her siblings organized a trip to Hawaii to be able to spend some time with my aunt! Unfortunately my mom does not have the means to afford the trip, as she has a child still at home lus raising my twin 6 yr old nephews.
The family left yesterday and I guess it was really hard on my aunt and they are worried if she will even make it back! I know my mother is heart broken as it has been awhile since she has got to spend time with my aunt! I wished I could afford to pay her way over! So I am reaching out in hopes that someone out there can help my mom get some time with my aunt before it’s too late! Thank you.
Please help me makes our wish to come true please
Hi I’ve have cancer stage 1 .2 and 3 had surgery chemotherapy and radiotherapy my daughter livesin south Carolina she works for navy base she a nurse she comes b and forth t take care of me as often as she can my wish is that we could take a vacation together just to relax and take our mind off all th
Hi can anyone help me please im about to be home do to breast cancer i have had a reconstructed surgery an im going threw chemotherapy now. my life sucks my body hurt like hell i tried call all sources .an still no help. Im haveing another surgery on the 19th of December.i dont no were this going to put me at this time .i am tryn my best to stay above water.so please please can someone help me. Thank u an have a Marry Christmas.
Dear Kathleen, my father has terminal lung cancer and it’s spread to the lmphnoydes however he did not want his Oncologist to tell him how long ha had but allowed the Dr. To tell me . Four months ago the Dr said 6 to possibly eight months . My father lives with my husband and I and he has been a giver his whole life , I’m on social security and my husbands hours have been cut eay back . We live 80 miles from a cacino and of all things he wants me to take him and spend even one night and play slot machines of all the wishes his energy level is way down so it’s close to home and it’s what he wants , however we do not have the funds for the holidays let alone taking my father where he really wants to go . My father is my world , do you know of an organization that can help with this somewhat odd wish that he wants more than anything?
I am a stage 4 cancer patient. I have a rare cancer gene there is no chemo for. I was given 2 1/2 years, I’m at 27 months now. Would really love to renew our wedding vows in Hawaii with our 4 kids & 2 granddaughters there.
Hi Victoria,
Please follow the links in the article to find different Wish Foundations that may help you. We put this post together as a compilation of these Wish foundations for adults. Best, Kathleen
Hello, I too have a rare very aggressive cancer. It is a sonovial sarcoma. It is on my heart as well as atop a rib. I need help writing a book. I am among the first with heart cancer. I have quit a story to tell hopefully to help someone in a similar fight. I have 4 adult children and two small adopted children 8, and 10. Please let me know if there is a resource available.
I’m looking for a way to do a surprise wish. I work for a company where both the husband and wife both work. I has been almost a year now that the husband got hurt at work. He fell and broke his back but before that happened he had been going to the doctors because he had lost a tremendous amount of weight and his doctor kept telling him nothing was wrong. After breaking his back and being in horrible pain for months that wouldn’t go away and them telling him that Tylenol should be taking care of his pain. He started having bowel movements without knowing they were happening. On the orders of the PRN that was working with them they went to the emergency room immediately. Where he was given a CAT scan, after the results were in they were give pain medicine and told to go home and on Monday to contact an Oncologist immediately. At least they were advised by a friend to contact one of the best and got an appointment at Dana Farber in Boston. It was confirmed that he had Pancreatic Cancer and after several more test was determined that he was at stage 4 and with out treatment he would only have 1-4 months to live. He is 52 yrs old in the prime of his life and if he hadn’t broke his back most likely he would have died because his doctor didn’t think there was anything wrong with him.
I’m looking for a way to make a dream of his come true, he is a fisherman. He has a dream of going to Alaska or to Key West to go fishing. I’m looking to see if there is an organization that will help give him a surprise wish. If anyone can help me or can send me information where to go I would be greatly appreciative.
Yesenia SantiagoI am 41/y/0 been diagnosis with colon cancer adernocarcinoma , metastasis to my lungs. In january this year. I been in the hospital for almost 2 month with multiples complication including blood clot and hemoglobin on 6 , my Intestinal was block by my tumor, hemotorax, fluid in my lung ect etc, I want to make a wish if is posible. I want to go on Disney cruise with my kids (5) my husband and my grandkid (1). To Bahamas. Thanks in advance.
Please review the blog post for links to wish foundations. At the wish foundations’ websites you can apply for support for your wishes. Thank you for reading Medivizor. I wish you the best, Kathleen
Little pink Houses of Hope provides a week vacation to cancer patients. I was chosen for a retreat a few years ago and it was amazing and helped my family forget about cancer for a while. Another one is Casting for recovery located here in Arizona
Double tragic news for my family this year, my brother is battling stage 4 bladder cancer and he’s only 42 and then come to find out now all my mom’s got stage 4 colon cancer. I also lost my dad to cancer at a very young age.I just want to give my family something and some memories but I just can’t financially afford to do it right now cuz everything else. I just want to see if there’s anything good out there for my family.my children you never were losing their grandmother and their uncle they are extremely close to us and I know we’ve always wanted to do like Disneyland or disneyworld I don’t know if people do that what is out there for our family.
My husband and I are disabled. I am a 52 year old lady that suffers with stage 4 colon cancer stigmoid of the colon carcinoma that mestasticized to my lymph nodes. I had cancer surgery last year. Surgeons removed a cancerous tumor in my colon which had caused a life threatening colon blockage, 2 feet of colon, and 37 lymph nodes; the maximum you can remove from a human body. Now, I am inoperable because it had spread. I put it in God’s Hands. I would like to go to Disneyland with my husband.
I have stage 4 colorrectal cancer that mestasticized to my lymph nodes so I should qualify.
Prayers to all of you suffering from this dreaded disease and its side effects. A little about me I am a 47 yo male. I was diagnosed with stage IVb colon that metasised in my liver in march the 17th. I have received chemo every two week in the diagnosis. It has finally come to the point of my therapies not working anymore with 3-6 month to live again ( was told that number in the beginning of diagnosis with chemo). Take care my fellow brothers and sisters, may Jesus take your pain away and worries away. Much love and peace. -Frank Matson
I’m looking for programs that I can help my mom. She was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma and now she also has a mass 6cm on her lung that was confirmed cancer. She has worked hard as a waitress and caretaker for the apartments she lived in for my entire life and now I’m trying to do what I can for her. She’s only been on one vacation in her entire life. Her and my dad are living off $1,400 a month in social security been the two of them. The only foundations that I have found that help patients with cancer ate for children. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!
I hav colonrectal cancer thry gv me 3mnths to 2 yrs to live plz help my family on vacation we love the beaches especially my2 gdaughthers i raise them past 10yrs we struggle to cancer center its 100miles away i go 8 more times chemo. Every 2 weeks but we struggle alot doctors jus cut me up and cancer keeps coming i would love to jus enjoy a week sumwhere rite well God bless yall
Please follow the links in this blogpost and in Free Vacation For Adults Affected by Cancer. There will be information on those websites on how to apply for these events. I hope you are able to attend one of them. Best, Kathleen
I’m 64 male dieing of bladder cancer I live Chester PA Iwish to see my kids in Staunton and Waynesboro Virginia and take my son on our last fishing trip. My doctor told me yesterday that the cancer has gone through the bladder to the lymph nodes, that after the removal of my bladder, my life expectancy is possibly 2 years if I survive the surgery.
Please call my cell phone number which is (610)800-3923
Hello my name is Lesvia Castillo .My husband John castillo has been battling mestatic Colon cancer. I am looking for a foundation that can help me make my husband wish come true. We have been wanting to rent a cabin here in Texas.
my husband life expectancy is less then six months. Any recommendation. Thank you.
My mom was just diagnosed with stage 4 terminal cancer in her liver and pancreas. Would she qualify for this wish foundation?
I have stage 4 endometrial cancer. I was given 6 weeks in 2017 (yes…I am blessed), I am told it is growing and would love to have something that makes life a bit easier. I am trying to work to pay doctors and even if it would pay some of the dr bills that would be a blessing.
My sister has stage 4 terminal cancer. I would love to find a way to show her how much l Love her and will miss her. 😪😪
Hi mom has cancer she has it in her liver.it now in 2 spot she is a
Upset depressed
I would like so see to send her in a trip Disney land or Hawaii or anywhere she wants to give up please help me i want my mom to happy
I have an adult family member with terminal cancer who lives in Mexico. She doesn’t have a visa and her wish is to come to Disneyland.
Do you know of an organization that can help her?
I understand you make dreams for people residing in the USA, but do you know of an organization that might be able to help fulfill the dream of a person residing in Mexico?
People with stage 4 cancer it’s able to enjoy a vacation or last wish retreat but I know in my heart they would if they could I’ve seen it my husband has always wanted to go to Disney World in FL with our kids he’s now 66 and 9 years older than myself he has stage 2 prostate cancer he’s has AFib also suffered a stroke short term memory loss not to sure he’s recently had another one with facial drooping with this one also doctors found out his level is high for possible bone marrow cancer which they are watching currently it’s called MGUS inspite of a everything he still trys to work he’s says it’s for me it’s heartbreaking when doctor talks with me I think there preparing me cause things can always turn on a dime for any one at any day God Bless each and every soul with this awful thing life changes with Cancer
Hi my name is Charlene Warren my husband’s name is Jim. Jim was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in December of 2020. His doctor told me this May, that he has less than a year to live. He does not know his time on Earth is so limited. I have not told him. When we found out that he had cancer, we discussed it and decided that we did not want to know a time frame. Several months later something told me that I needed to know what kind of time frame we were looking at. This is when I went to speak to his doctor alone.doctor and she told me the unwanted news. Jim has always had 2 wishes in his life. One was to see the Cleveland Browns go to the Super Bowl. The other one was to see the Grand Canyon. We were supposed to go last summer but we did not have the funds to make it happen. He still hopes that he could do this one thing before he passes. He is a very kind hearted, thoughtful and loving person. We have been married for 31 years. We have 5 children, 15 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. We have given each other a lot happiness throughout the years. I would like to give him one more thing that I know would make him very happy. That is to be able to see the Grand Canyon. If there is any way possible that you could make this trip a reality for Jim it would be the ultimate surprise of his life. He would be so happy and so thankful. I would also be so thankful that you made my husband so happy. Thank you for taking the time to listen to my story. I hope you can make Jim’s dream come true. Again I thank you from the bottom of my heart. God bless you for being able to make so many dreams come true for so many people.
I have been fighting stage 4 colorectal cancer for4 years and time is running out, currently on my last resort of chemo but doing more damage to my body then even I tell the drs about. I raised 3 grandkids since birth my oldest who just turned 14 was legally adopted by my son in February..I cut her cord at birth so it was one of the most heartbreaking days of my life and currently raise a 13 and 6 year old who I’m currently finding forever homes in the family too but on disability I’m still paying off first lawyer. Anyway is there anything in the Missouri area ( I live close to spfld) who might help me build some memories with my babies. my little girl and I are such big Disney fans and that is the most magical place with memories she will never forget. At this rate I would be grateful to go anywhere to experience life and enjoy a day without the C word dominating my day. please if anyone can help me or point in the right direction I would much be appreciated. please help me.😥🙏💙
Can someone please save my grandsons Mom?! That’s all I wish for and would gladly take her place. She’s 33, he’s 12 and will graduate high school and college, get married, have kids and all without his mother. And how she stays sane knowing she won’t be there for it is just beyond comprehension. My heart is just broken for them both. She is in pain and still working trying to keep things as normal as she can for him because she grew up having to be the caregiver for her sick mother. Broken doesn’t describe how my heart feels and I’m sure nothing close to how she feels. God please be with them and keep them.
I have stage 4 stomach cancer. Nothing they can do now . I’m only 57have a 20 year old that needs helping him get on with his life . Don’t have a house to live in so I’m stressed out now .all my family coming from Georgia to see me before I pass. Please help . I would be nice to take a vacation with my son and family.
My sister has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.They have just brought in Hospice yesterday to get home. She is bed ridden. I know she likes the ocean. I was thinking is there any company in Concord North Carolina I can contact to set up a small aquarium with some fish in her bedroom. I will be willing to pay for it. She does not know I am contacting you on this. I thought maybe in her last days it would be nice for her. The only thing is she has 2 cats. Maybe a fake aquarium would work out better. If you know of any company I could contact to buy these items.
I have cancer I’m 50 yr Olds divorce I’ve never been on a vacation. I love animals I would love to go to Chattanooga TN to go to the zoo and aquarium and explore a lille
I was diagnosed with Triple Negative Mestatic Breast Cancerbwith metastised to my Brain.
I would love to take to my daughter and myself on a vacation to Hawaii. I was given a 2 year life expectancy. Do help you people who live in British Columbia?