Friday, May 5th 2023 - Orlando, FL

I'm a 19 year Army Veteran on my second deployment to the Middle East. During my first deployment, I had many close calls with mortar attacks and IEDs which left me with social anxiety amongst other disabilities. I know because of my mental health issues, I've limited my Family from many enjoyable experiences. I'm hoping to thank my Family of 5 with a sweet vacation when I return this summer. One place we've always dreamed of going was a 3 day hopper at Disney World. It can't make up for the many occasions I missed but the thought of being able to bond at the happiest place on earth would be a remarkable experience and hopefully open a new chapter as I near the end of my Military Career.

Monday, May 8th 2023 - U S A F Academy, CO

My name is MSgt Laura Couball. My husband and I are both active duty with five children ages 1,2,8,9 and 14. My husband is returning soon from deployment and we would love an opportunity to celebrate his return and make up for some missed memories such as our youngest son’s first birthday and holidays with tickets to Walt Disney World.

Monday, May 22nd 2023 - Orlando, FL

I am currently serving my 2nd tour overseas in the Middle East as a part of Patrol Forces Southwest Asia. I am married to my loving wife and blessed with 3 beautiful little girls. As a Coast Guardsman, My wife and children understood the importance of my volunteering for a 2nd tour and the impact I can make for my service and country. Although the work is hard and rewarding, I feel my family has the hardest job, my children being without their father for another year, and most importantly my wife for her sacrifice and struggles of maintaining a household with me gone. Our wish is for my family to have a magical Disney World experience when I complete my deployment and return home. We have already arranged airfare and hotel accommodations, we are respectfully requesting help in attaining 4-day park hopper passes plus option for my family of 5. After a year in the gulf, this wish would truly be our way to not only come together as a family once again, but make wonderful memories in the process. Thank you for taking the time to read and God bless.

Wednesday, May 24th 2023 - Boerne, TX

Hello, I am a Purple Heart Recipient and Wounded Warrior who is 100% Disabled from being Combat Wounded in Afghanistan. My “Hero's Wish” may seem a bit funny to some but I’m requesting tickets to see Morgan Wallen in Austin, TX on May 24, 2023, it’s not because I think he’s cute hahaha, it’s because I want to surprise my wife with them. My wife has fought for me, for my care, attended every doctor’s appointment leading up to my Med Board process and throughout it, even while 7 months pregnant with our 3rd child. She gave up her career to raise our children, including that 3rd child who was severely disabled by being exposed to toxic mold in base housing. She’s still fighting for me despite having to fight for him nonstop as well now. She’s a rockstar and completely deserves this.. I just can’t afford to make it happen due to have our special needs son. Tricare unfortunately doesn’t cover the doctors, supplements, therapies and testing he needs. Anyway, so my wish is to take her to see Morgan Wallen since he’s coming here in a few months. I really appreciate anyone who took the time to read this and can help fulfill this wish. Thank you and God bless!

Monday, June 5th 2023 - Anaheim, CA

My husband and I would love to be able to surprise our 3 girls (Kaidence 13, Makayla 11, and Hailey 5) with a 4 day Park Hopper +Genie Service At the DisneyLand Park in Anaheim California (we would need 5 tickets since we are a family of 5!) This deployment has been tough since I have been away through every family members' birthday and all the major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas time frame). I have missed many milestones (including my youngest losing her first teeth!) and events that I normally would be front and center. I would love nothing more than to come home and be able to take a vacation to California to see some of our family and add Disney in our plans! We would love the opportunity to be able to stay at one of the DisneyLand Resort hotels to capture the full experience of the Happiest place on earth!!

Thursday, June 15th 2023 - Orlando, FL

Hello everyone, my name is IS2 E. Castro. I joined the Navy reserves in 2016 and have been on two deployments so far [one to Jordan (2020), and one throughout Kuwait/Iraq/Syria (2022-2023)]. Unfortunately, this deployment has been pretty rough on my family. From a car accident (car totaled, but no serious injuries), to my oldest son getting sick and having dangerously low platelet counts (now recovered). Throughout all of this (and many other stressors) I managed to persevere and push on with my deployment with the support of my strong family. It was tough not being able to support them in the ways I usually would, but I'm looking to make it up to them in the little ways that I can. I would like to take my wife and three boys out to enjoy a few days at Disney World. None of us have ever been, and my children are absolute Disney fanatics. I would love to see the smiles on their faces and watch their little eyes light up. Please help me in this effort. I appreciate your time and any support towards this goal. Thank you all.

Saturday, July 29th 2023 - Nashville, TN

My name is SGM JC Culbertson. My wife and I are high school sweethearts and started dating 13 MAR 1993. We married on 03 SEP 1994 (28 years) and have 3 kids: Mariah - 28; Mason - 26; and McKayla - 23. All 3 kids have degrees and Mason is currently taking college courses for a doctorate in psychology and counseling. Our oldest, Mariah, is married and has 4 kids. That's right, Billie and I are 4-time grandparents! Thank you for all that your organization is doing for our Uniformed Service Members! God bless you and all of your co-workers! I would like to see George Strait, Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town with my wife on 29 JUL 2023 at Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TN.

Saturday, August 5th 2023 - Anaheim, CA

My name is Sheldon Albee. I'm currently deployed for a 3rd time in the 10 years I've been active duty in the Air Force. I have a loving wife named Jade and together have two beautiful boys Maverick (4) and Baylor (2). I have missed both of my children’s birthdays along with the holidays this year. My hope is to enjoy a family vacation together when I return home from this deployment. This is my first deployment with a wife and a 2 and 4 year old at home. The last 7 months without our family together has been very hard on us. I have missed every holiday since October, both of our children's birthdays and we would love to make up for it by going on a Disney trip! We haven't been on a family vacation since we have had kids and would love to finally go on one! We have never been to California! Disneyland would absolutely be a dream come true! None of us have ever been to Disney before so were really excited to hopefully be able to go!

Sunday, August 13th 2023 - Orlando, FL

Greetings Everyone, My name is Travis Semones and I have recently returned home from a nine and half month deployment onboard USS HARRY S TRUMAN (CVN 75), in which we supported Carrier Strike Group Eight in strengthening our relationship with NATO partnership with our allies. It was originally scheduled to be a six month deployment, however due to the Russian aggression to Ukraine it quickly was extended. I have been in the United States Navy for thirty years now and have been on ten deployments. Of those thirty years in the service I have been married to my wife, Charlotte, for twenty-five of those years. We were fortunate enough to have three lovely children, Briana (24), Kylie, (21) and Brady (14). Unfortunately, due to my time in the service I have had to sacrifice much family time and have been separated from my family for an incredible amount of time and have missed some significant events in my families lives. It would be a great opportunity and honor to be considered for a Hero’s wish and be able to take my family to Disney World with a 5-day park hopper for each person in my family. I am extremely grateful for the consideration. Thank You!

Thursday, August 17th 2023 - Orlando, FL

My name is SPC Jeremy Shine. I am a father of an awesome 6 year old daughter who was recently diagnosed with severe autism. Our little family has faced some challenges over the years but we are determined to live life to the fullest. While serving in Iraq, just a few months ago, my wife decided to put her career on hold to provide more educational assistance to my daughter, which became emotionally, physically, and financially draining. Especially because my wife has been battling a mental illness of her own. I believe that if given this opportunity, we will be able to reconnect and create new healthy memories post deployment. Who knows what that would mean for my little princess! If you are able, we are requesting 4-day hopper tickets to Orlando’s Disney Theme Parks. We are planning on going August 17-24, 2023. Thank you for your support.

Monday, September 4th 2023 - Orlando, FL

Hello! My name is SSG David Crabaugh. I have served 14 years in the Army National Guard with 6 of those years being either mobilized for deployment or in the Active Guard and Reserves (AGR) program. I recently returned from an 11 month rotation in the Middle East where I operated in countries such as Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar and United Arab Emirates. This recent rotation in which I returned days prior to Thanksgiving was a tough one being away from home unlike the last when deployed to Afghanistan. The reason for this was my two sons, Dresden (7) and Dedrick (5). I thought being gone during the younger years would be easier than when they are older but I thought wrong. The missed birthdays, holidays and spending time with them means so much more at these ages. We have been blessed with good health while I was away serving but now that I am home the boys have one desire to take daddy too, welcome to the idea of Disney World 2023! My wife, Yamilka who is from the country of Panama, is a full time student with the University of Central Missouri working on a Bachelors Degree in Nutrition. This has been challenging for her these past two semesters while I was away. She will be finished in May 2023. I want to surprise them all with a much needed family vacation to Orlando and visit the parks of Disney World and make the boys dream come true and celebrate the success of my wife and show my appreciation to them all. We are seeking assistance with 4 4-day Park Hopper Passes.

Tuesday, September 5th 2023 - Orlando, FL

Hello, I'm Technical Sergeant Nicholas Cosand. I've served in the active-duty Air Force for 8 years as a cybersecurity technician. I have been overseas for 4 of those years and TDY over 10 times. I have been married to my wonderful and supportive wife Carly going on six years. Recently I was tasked with a short-notice deployment to the Middle East immediately after returning home from a long TDY. This has caused me to be away from home and my family for all but two months of 2022. Throughout this, my wife has been so understanding and has been my anchor of sanity and support. I know this has been equally as hard on her as it has been for me, which is why I want to surprise her with a vacation to her favorite place on earth. My wife is a huge Disney fan and has been wanting to revisit Disney World for years. I would love to surprise her with 4-day park hopper tickets to Disney World in Florida. This would be our first vacation in two years and it would mean the world to catch up on some quality time with my wife that we both so desperately need! Thank you for your consideration and thank you Vettix for giving us the opportunity to share our story.

Saturday, September 9th 2023 - Orlando, FL

My name is 1LT Parker Gillespie and I am currently deployed to Middle East. I have been in the Army for 14 years now, and previously deployed to Afghanistan in 2011. This is the second deployment for my wife, and first for all three of my kids. We have a five-year-old boy, and twin three-year-olds that love everything Disney. It would be a dream of theirs to visit Disney World when I return from my deployment at the end of summer. I would like to get passes to Disney World for my family of five.

Thursday, November 9th 2023 - Orlando, FL

My name is Captain Mike Dukovic. I'm originally from Pittsburgh, PA, and currently reside outside of the city with my wife Sarah of 5 years, and our two boys, Henry and Daniel (aged 3 and 1). I am currently deployed in the middle east, and my wife Sarah has been bearing the burden of a full time job, along with caring for our two young boys. Both of our boys love all things Disney. Our oldest boy, Henry, wants desperately to visit "Mickey Mouse's House", which is what he knows as Disney World after my mother-in-law showed him pictures from a family vacation years ago. This is why I wish to be able to take my family to Disney World this November after I return from my deployment. I wish for 4 tickets to accommodate my whole family and ideally I'd like to take them for 4 days, one for each park.

Monday, November 27th 2023 - Orlando, FL

I'm SPC Cardenas and I recently got back from a 7 month deployment in Bulgaria. My wife was 1 month pregnant with our first baby when I left for deployment. So I missed most of the pregnancy but luckily was able to redeploy early for the birth of our baby boy. He is currently 6 weeks old. I would like to take my little family to Disney World to show my wife that she is greatly appreciated for being strong during her pregnancy without me physically being there.