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Global Lyme & Invisible Illness Organisation

Leonie's Wish

18/12/2015

 
Status:  The angels and elves are working hard to fulfil this wish - we will keep you updated :) 


The Wish:

My wish is for me to be able to go on one family outing to the movies during the 7 week school holidays with my boyfriend, children (16 and 14) and step-son (14). There is very little I am able to do with them and certainly not enough funds to do so. They do so much for me and creating an enjoyable memory for us all would be a dream come true.

The Situation:
I was bitten by a tick in the USA in 1994.  For the last 21 years my health has declined.  I battled through years of ill health and was diagnosed this year.  I have not worked or driven for a year and am house bound for much of the time and when I do leave the house it is predominantly to see one of my 6 doctors, have tests, grocery shop or go to the chemist.  My children aged 16 and 14 do not now have a memory of me not being sick - limited in my ability to share their school experiences, milestones and life.  My step-son aged 14 has only ever known me to be sick and disabled.

My boyfriend lives 200km away due to his work and is with me at weekends and during the week my children care for me and endure a situation that is more than what any teenager should.  They are my carers - as are my boyfriend and step-son.  

There is not enough money after paying for my basic medical expenses for any fun activities with the children.
What money I do have is spent on supplements, medical care, tests, medications, transport, paying for home cleaning as I cannot physically do it.

My wish is that I be able to go to see a movie with my boyfriend and the 3 children at our local Birch Carroll and Coyle during the Christmas school holidays as it would be something that we could do as a family with me included.  It is the only fun outing I can think of that I could participate in. They endure a situation through me being sick that means that although they do great things with their father and other people, I dread the thought of me declining and their only memory of me being a sickly mother who did not do anything fun.
 
If this wish was granted it would be the only activity we would do together over the school holidays and would mean the world to me and to them.

Please consider my wish and if you can help make it a reality apart from crying I would be eternally grateful.


If you can help Leonie with her family wish please  Contact us here.
We will update the post to advise when wishes are granted. Thank you for helping spread some cheer this holiday season! ​

Please note: Leonie is in Queensland, Australia. Some suggestions if anyone is able to grant Leonie's wish would be to see the Event site has Booking ticket / e-voucher  options which has options for either individual or a book of 5 tickets. 

Tiffany

18/12/2015

 
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Status:  Thank you to an angel who came along to grant many of this families wishes.  


The Situation:
In November my fiancé was hospitalized because of his Lyme & as a result he lost his job &  I am not able to work & haven't been since 2006. All five of the kids have Lyme also & we are now facing loosing our cars & were being evicted.

Christmas is impossible for us at this point. Christmas is not about the gifts for us, but it would be such a blessing to be able to give  my kids something when they know things are tough & are not expecting anything.

Wishlist for Kids:

* Audrey expressed she has a serious need for clothes & shoes. Medium in shirts & size 6 in shorts & pants & size 8 1/2 in shoes. Gift cards would be great.

* Cortney also has expressed she needs winter cloths & would like long sleeve shirts (medium) & Cardigans (large) Jeans (size 6) gift cards also would be great.

* Trey's wish is for a longboard skateboard, new shoes & socks (size 9 men's) He also needs cloths (pants boys 20, shirts 16-18 boys) Gift cards would help.

* Wini's wish is for a penny board skateboard & she needs cloths (size8 ) shoes size 2 Jaxon's wish is for penny board skateboard also, skylanders & a phat ball Jr. He also needs cloths (size 5) shoes (size 1) Gift cards would help.

If you can help Tiffany please
Contact us Here for her address. 
We will update the post to advise when wishes are granted. Thank you for helping spread some cheer this holiday season!

Elsie's Wish for her Daughter

15/12/2015

 
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Status:  A few Christian  gifts for Lisa were sent by two different angels.
It would be wonderful if someone was able to help with fulfilling her wish to give her  grandbabies a gift.


The Situation:
I'm writing as my Daughters (Lisa), Caregiver.  She hasn't worked for the last 10 years because of Chronic Lyme Disease.
She was misdiagnosed for over 15 years and the last 10 years she's been Homebound ! She gets only 75 Dollars a month from the State and has been turned down Disability over 4 times and now. As we speak , she will get a new hearing in 2 to 3 months !

Lisa loves Christmas and in her situation, she has nothing! She has 3 Son's and 2 Grandchildren that she would love to buy gifts for them. She loves the Lord and hopes for a cure someday for Lyme Disease.  As her Mother and Caregiver I pay all the utility's and rent for her

Elise's Wish For Her Daughter Lisa: 
My wish as her Mother would be a Nice Christmas where she could buy a few gifts for family and something for herself !

Lisa's Grandson Is 3 and her Granddaughter is 6

THANK YOU & GOD BLESS
You can paypal a donation to Lisa using her E-MAIL:  tomgirldel8@aol.com

If you can help this family Contact us here.
We will update the post to advise when wishes are granted. Thank you for helping spread some cheer this holiday season! ​

Cheryl's wish for her Son

14/12/2015

 
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Status:  Thank you to an angel, Brittany who came along to grant Willie his wishes.  

 The Situation: Cheryl has been suffering from Lyme Disease for many years as has her son Willie. Her and her son could use your help this year.  If  you could help her out with some gifts for her or Willie Please Contact Us Here or Paypal her directly at: MM19641964@aol.com
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Wishlist for her son Willie:
* Gift cards to game stop or Hollister or Hot Topic for clothes  
 * Boxers size small in mens
* White ankle socks
* He likes the Yankees
* He likes the Steelers football stuff

Cheryl's Wish:
Donations so she can get her compounded probiotics. 

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Sher' Wish for her Daughter

14/12/2015

 
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Status:  Thank you to two angels for granting Shers wish for her daughter.   


Situation: 

I have been dealing with Lyme disease for 10 years now. I do feel better than I first did, but still have many bad days. I am a single parent of a 15 year old daughter that has no contact with her father and no child support. I receive a small disability check that is so hard to live on. I do try to back cakes for people,  but with me in so much pain or being sick makes it very hard for me to do it on a regular bases. I do manage to sell at least one cake a month which help. I had made a cake this past Saturday for someone which was to be money to buy my daughter a gift, but the woman never showed up so now i'm out the money that cost to make the cake and my labor. I haven't any money now to buy a gift for my daughter. Thanks in advance for any help I receive! Merry Christmas

Wishes:
Gift Cards to buy daughter clothes. 

If you can help out Sher, please contact us here. 
We will update the post to advise when wishes are granted. Thank you for helping spread some cheer this holiday season!

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Michelle

13/12/2015

 
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Status:  Thank you to the angel that granted this family's wishes. 

Situation:
My name is Michelle. I have been battling Lyme and co infections for 4 years now. It has taken so much of me and been such a financial hardship on my hubby and I. I used to be able to work two jobs and do it all. I feel so bad because treatment has taken all we have in order to get better and yet still not better. I so Wish I can handle working the way in need to to help relieve the burden off my lover. I am fearful that my children may have this as well but getting them test seems impossible. 

My youngest man chase always a sweetie says it's ok mom Christmas will be fine because we have each other. He's only 10. But you know little ones even though they are so big hearted they still believe in Santa.

Wishes:
* 10 Year old boy: He's a huge Star Wars and Lego fan. And want anything star was or Lego wise.
*  Collin 15:  love to play guitar loves music and is a fanatic of WWII history. He loves to read books, and watch shows or movies, collect memorabilia.
*  Ryan 13:  Ryan also loves music and loves playing his drums that his uncle is letting him use. Ryan is a huge Sports fan mostly baseball. He collects cards and memorabilia as well. His favorite team is white sox hats are huge thing he loves to wear.

I truly am at a loss for words and feel so bad asking for help when I know there are people out there living on the streets who have way less then we do and yet I am here. It pains me. Truly it does. I am having a hard time trying to put it all into words. But thank you all for your love n support.

If you can help Michelle or get gifts for her boys, please Contact us Here.

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Sarah Marie

12/12/2015

 
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Status:  Thank you to two angels, Lori and Chris who came along to grant this family's wishes. 

Situation:
I'm a single mother of a 19 month old boy. Recently, I lost my job and a few months ago, my toddler and I spent a few weeks in a shelter. When I was 6 years old, I entered the foster care system until I aged out at age 18. Growing up, I imagined living with a caring family. As an adult, it became too late so I attempted to create my own. Things haven't gone as I hoped though. There have been so many obstacles in my life that I try to persevere through. Currently, I'm searching for another job and staying with a friend. Also, I've been in the hospital several times this pass year. Sometimes I wonder why, but everything happens for a reason. Maybe it is to inspire others in the future. Right now, my son and I could really use some help. I want him to have some presents under the tree on Christmas.

Thank you for taking the time to read this.

Wish-list for son:
* He wears size 24 months and needs size 7 baby shoe.
* He loves music.
* I'm trying to potty train him right now, but he wears size 5 diapers.
* Activities for him to learn his shapes, numbers, colors with music would be great.
* Winter coats, hats, gloves, socks.

For Mom:
* I would like a curling iron.
* I am in need of clothes, shoes and socks. I wear size Medium and 8 in pants. My shoe size is 7.
​* Toiletries for both my toddler and myself would be really nice.
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If you can help Sarah Marie and her little boy please Contact us here.
We will update the post to advise when wishes are granted. Thank you for helping spread some cheer this holiday season!

Ari, Christoph & Yemaya

11/12/2015

 
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Status:  Thank you to an angel who came along to grant some of this families wishes.  


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The Situation:
I went so long without being diagnosed properly I did not know you could pass many of these diseases along to your children while pregnant with them. My son is 17 & my daughter is 12. After being diagnosed myself and working for a short time with a Lyme & Tick Borne Literate Doctor I started seeing strange symptoms in my children. I did get my son diagnosed with Congenital Neuro Lyme & Bartonella. Later my daughter with both  Bartonella & Lyme also.
Wish-list:

Ari 12 years old
* Would loves craft kits and Legos, especially Monster High ones.

Christoph 17 years old
* He really loves books - Gift cards to book stores or amazon would be great. 

Both children are also in need of funds for treatment. You can read the whole story and click on this link to donate to their fundraiser:
https://www.youcaring.com/yemaya-theresa-von-antropoff-family-473521

If you can help this family Contact us here.
We will update the post to advise when wishes are granted. Thank you for helping spread some cheer this holiday season! ​​
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Brittany's Wish for Sister's Family who are all sick.

4/12/2015

 
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Status: These wishes have been granted now thanks to  angels named Laurie, Chris and Lori. Thank you!!

Situation:

I'm reaching out because my sister and her kids could really use some help this holiday season. I help out where I can, but I'm struggling too. She has been through the system, aged out, and has 4 kids. She doesn't have a lot of clothes and what she has are not the nicest. She puts her kids first and has a lot on her plate. I'm a college student and Nanny, so I can give some stuff, but I'm struggling too. It hurts to see them having to face all these obstacles and it makes me want to do something. My sister started college and couldn't even finish because of her son's medical problems and her financial situation. She wants to give her kids the life she couldn't have and I want that for them as well. Anything would be gratefully appreciated.

* Boy, age 5: He has a lot of health problems. He will be 5 in a few months and spends quite a bit of time in the hospital.
(granted) He loves Batman, Spiderman, and just a typical pre-schooler besides all of his medical issues.
(granted) He wears 4/5 in clothes, size 12 shoes.

* Girl, age 2:  
(granted) The 2 year old loves Minnie.
She wears size 2t
Size 5 toddler shoes.


*  Girl age 8:  
The 8 year old girl wears 10/12

(granted) size 2 shoe.
(granted) Jewellery making kit.
She is a girly girl, but extremely active.


* Boy 3 months old: 
(Granted) The 3 month old boy wears 3-6 month winter clothes, 6-9 months winter/spring clothes.

My sister: She is in need of:  
(granted) size 8 women's underwear
(granted) size 9 women shoes and boots
twin and full size sheets, blankets.

If you can help this family Contact us here.
We will update the post to advise when wishes are granted. Thank you for helping spread some cheer this holiday season!​

Dontae, DeJanae, DeAndrea and Debbie

23/11/2015

 
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Status: Many thanks to the elves that came along and granted many of this families wishes 

The Situation:

From Debbie (Mom) I'm entering my 2nd round of chemotherapy this year and things have been very difficult. The cost just to travel to medical appointments and medical Co pays depletes every extra penny. All three kids have Lyme Disease and little DeAndrea also has autism spectrum disorder.

Dontae 13 years old
* He would like a Google play gift card or game stop card.
* He also likes those ADULT coloring books. I think they are designs and such.

DeJanae, is 10
*She likes books that are teen style.
* She would like a video game called little big planet 3 for ps3
* A Playstation 3 controller ( She has the system but the controllers broke and I can't afford new ones)
* Duct tape and crafts book on making items with duct tape.
*  A gift card to Claire' s.

DeAndrae is 8
* He would like Jenga Quake
* A iTunes card ( he gas an ipad, that he won! but he'd like to buy some games for it)
* He also would like a kickball.

The above wishes are their Santa lists but they would appreciate anything.

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For myself I could use a gas or grocery card. Id like them to be able to make a nice Xmas dinner.


If you can help this family please Contact us Here.
We will update the post to advise when wishes are granted. Thank you for helping spread some cheer this holiday season!

Aili

23/11/2015

 
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Status:  Thanks to two angels, Erin and Lisa,  Aili will be getting some Hot Wheels and some other gifts. 

Aili's Wishlist:
* Aili collects Hot Wheels
* Loves anything science related, especially outer space
* Aili also loves butterflies
* Lego's are a great distraction and keeps Aili's mind off her illness


If you can help please Contact us Here.
We will update the post to advise when wishes are granted. Thank you for helping spread some cheer this holiday season!

Brayden

23/11/2015

 
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Status: Thanks to four angels, Debra, Sally, Nicole and Jodi,  Brayden will be having his wishes granted.

​Situation: On September 4th of this year, I received the call I'm already too familiar with. My four year old son has Lyme disease as well. It breaks my heart that instead of being a normal kid, he knows medication schedules and knows when he and mommy are herxing. There's nothing more I'd love to see then that infectious smile on his face again. He is my life, my world and I don't want him to just know him and I being sick. I want him to feel that joy of being a "normal" kid again. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.

Brayden is 4 and a half years old.  He loves ninja turtles and spongebob, so anything with those themes he'll be grateful for.


If you would like to help Brayden please Contact Us Here
We will update the post to advise when wishes are granted. Thank you for helping spread some cheer this holiday season!

Logan and Emma

18/11/2015

 
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​Status: Thanks to two angels, Debra and Carmen many of the children's wishes have been granted.  Their wish-lists below have been updated to show the wishes they have been granted. 

Our situation:
My wife, Jill, works for the State and doesn't make that much, and I can't work because I'm disabled due to Lyme. We also care for my elderly mom full time who has a lot of health issues, and Emma and Logan with no child support. So, essentially, we are supporting 5 people on one income. The cost of treating 3 people for Lyme, plus my elderly mom, is very expensive, and there is nothing left each month after bills are paid.
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Children's Wishlist:
Logan (15) tested positive for Lyme and is currently being treated for Bart. 

* (Granted) A watch
* Gift Cards for clothes and shoes ( Doesn't matter what store)
* (Granted) He Loves personal care things like Axe Pomenade (hair) and Bodman sets


Emma(10) also tested positive for Lyme
* She loves Justice clothes or any cute clothes in a size 10.
* (Granted) Sew fun Sewing Machine by Alex toys
* (Granted) Knot A Quilt by Alex toys
* Games and toys
* Harry Potter movies


Parents Wishlist:

Debbie's list: any kind of running, automatic with a/c and heat car. We only have one because Jill has a long commute and there is no convenient public transportation near by. Jill has to take off work all the time to get all of us to various appointments. I know this is a really big thing to ask and realize that it probably won't get this fulfilled, but it doesn't hurt to ask and would help us tremendously. 

Other than the car, we could use any kind of gift cards or cash to go toward groceries and pet food. This would be a huge help, and we'd be extremely grateful for anything. 


Finally, my last wish is that everyone, on the adult and children's Christmas wish lists this year, will have everything they need, and at least some of what they want, to have the merriest of holidays!


If you can help please Contact us Here.
We will update the post to advise when wishes are granted. Thank you for helping spread some cheer this holiday season!

Rachel, age 13

17/11/2015

 
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Status:  Thanks to an angel named Nicole, Rachel will be receiving at least one gift or donation.

The Situation:
Rachel is 13 year old and has Lyme Disease.  Rachel's father passed away suddenly a little under 3 years ago from a heart attack at age 51. Rachel has been battling disabling Lyme Disease since she was 5 years old. She is now 13. She spends a good deal of time at home due to the health issues. She is undergoing intense medical treatment and could really use some fun things to do while she is working on regaining her health and while she is home so much. Rachel's mother is also being treated for disabling Lyme Disease, as well as, stage 3A lung cancer. Rachel's mom has been unable to work due to her own health issues. Rachel's health also requires close monitoring which keeps her mom at home most of the time as well. The family could really use some extra help at this time. Rachel has expressed that for Christmas she really hopes for a "PS4 Star Wars: Battlefront bundle." She is also very interested in a PS4 game called "No Man's Sky." She is also hoping for a wireless drawing tablet that is MAC compatible. She has a strong interest in visual arts, specifically digital art. This is also something she can do from bed while resting and recovering.
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Items on her Wish-list include:
* Game Stop gift card or an iTunes gift card.
* Amazon Gift card. 
* A swing to hang on a tree with chains (no rope). Ideally it would support at least 150 - 200 pounds (weighs 105 pounds).
* A simple healthy cookbook for teens as very interested in learning how to cook.


If you can help please let us know by contacting us here.
We will update the post to advise when wishes are granted. Thank you for helping spread some cheer this holiday season!

Dunn-Slóvàcek Familiy

16/11/2015

 
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Status: Angels Chris and Lori helped grant these wishes for this family. A couple other people sent packages also, thank you Michelle and some other anonymous elves!

The Situation:
For the last several years my husband and I were foster parents to so many precious children. Within 2 years we went from a family of 4 to a family of 7. I gave birth to a premature baby (our 4 year old) and were blessed with the adoption of our 14 year old and our 3 year old. With both children having been introduced to drugs and alcohol in utero, and Lydia being diagnosed as a little person, the appointments, Dr's and time consuming activists have overwhelmed and blessed us at the same time. Then, after 5 years of mystery illnesses, our daughter losing a great majority of vision and hearing, we learned our daughter, Gabi, had late stage Lyme disease. It has been both a blessing and a struggle to put this family together. While we are incredibly blessed by what the Lord has brought to us, it has created a financial hardship on a daily basis. We are hoping and praying that insurance and the government start stepping up to help families like ours with medical bills and medication. Until then, we rely on fundraising and compassion to continue on with daily living.


Gabi, age 9:
*Blue MB3 player
*teal lava lamp
* she LOVES OWLS and MINIONS!!!

Tatiana, age 4:
* Cookie kids bake oven
*Kids Chocolate pen candy set 
*Baby Alive

Lydia, age 3: Has FAS syndrome and a little person so about 20 months mentally
* ANYTHING MINNIE MOUSE!!!
* Baby Alive

Ian, age 14 (about age 11-12, never had a childhood before adoption so likes things for younger kids)
*BATMAN EVERYTHING -- Older looking batman stuff - Pillows, memorabilia, antique batman stuff
*Science fanatic-- loves Smithsonian kits where you can build engines etc
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Chase, age 12 (very mature)
*Avid hunter, fisherman - collects filet and hunting knifes
*XBox 360- Black Ops 3 (has a filter)
*Madden Football. 


Cash donations are appreciated too as Medical bills are our main expense. We are trying to raise money for new tests ordered by the LLMD and for the next appt.  If you can help us that way you can donate straight to our fundraiser at: https://www.youcaring.com/gabi-slovacek-409312

If you can help this family  please  Contact us Here.

We will update the post to advise when wishes are granted. Thank you for helping spread some cheer this holiday season!
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