Current Hero's Wishes
My wish that would mean the world to my family and I would be attending the World Cup 2026 Finals. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for My Daughter, 2 Sons, and I to experience what we love together, all together. Financially most of our bonding is done separately for our love of sports, having the opportunity to all 4 attend World Cup Matches together is unbelievable to me. Since being wounded, while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, soccer and sporting events in general, have become a major part of our bonding and our relationship. The chance of even attending any World Cup 2026 events as a family is unbelievable to begin with and we would be greatly appreciated.
U.S. Army (Severely Wounded Veteran)
2000 - 2014
We need $2,700.00 to make this Hero's Wish Come True
I want to donate $2,570.00 (the remaining amount)
Partial Donations are Welcome!
Donations Given By:
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $100.00
Hello, we are the Powell Family. I am Daniel, an E-7 Chief Boatswain Mate in the United States Coast Guard, currently serving my second tour overseas in Bahrain as part of Patrol Forces Southwest Asia. I am married to my loving wife, Daisy, and blessed with two amazing children, Delano and Desmin, who are 9 and 11 years old. While my work is challenging and rewarding, I believe my family shoulders the greatest burden: my children being without their father for a total of two and a half years during my deployments, and most importantly, my wife, who is currently in remission from lymphoma. Her courage, resilience, and strength in managing our household during my absence inspire me every day. Our wish is to create lasting family memories by visiting Disney World upon my return from deployment. We are respectfully requesting assistance in obtaining multi day park hopper plus tickets for my family. This experience would not only be a dream come true for our children but also serve as a much-needed morale boost for my wife and our entire family after these challenging few years.
U.S. Coast Guard (Currently Serving)
We need $2,000.00 to make this Hero's Wish Come True
I want to donate $1,480.00 (the remaining amount)
Partial Donations are Welcome!
Donations Given By:
- Antoinette donated $50.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- Elizabeth donated $25.00
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
- A Generous Person donated $1.00
- VetTixer donated $50.00
- A Generous Person donated $50.00
- James donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $234.00
- Carl in Honor of LT Ken Flemons donated $20.00
This is my fifth deployment, and while I’ve learned how to carry the weight of being away, my family continues to carry the heavier load at home. My wife holds everything together for our four daughters—school days, practices, rehearsals, homework, and the emotional reality of growing up with a parent far away. Distance, time zones, and the uncertainty of today’s world add to that strain, and every missed moment reminds us how much these seasons ask of military families. As our daughters grow older, time together has become something we have to protect intentionally. Their lives are fuller now, moving quickly toward independence. Our oldest is preparing to join the Air Force, and with a possible move later this year, change feels close and constant. These transitions have made us more aware of how quickly this chapter is passing. Upon my return from deployment, I hope to pause and reconnect as a family. A family trip to Disney World would give us uninterrupted time to be present with one another—to laugh, talk, and create memories that carry us into the next stage of our lives. This wouldn’t simply be a vacation, but a moment to reflect, reconnect, and honor the sacrifices my wife and daughters have made alongside my service. Thank you for supporting military families and helping make moments like this possible.
U.S. Air Force (Currently Serving)
We need $2,200.00 to make this Hero's Wish Come True
I want to donate $2,050.00 (the remaining amount)
Partial Donations are Welcome!
Donations Given By:
- VetTixer donated $50.00
- A Generous Person donated $50.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $40.00
My family and I would love to go to Disney World. We have never attended the theme park and had always been a wish of ours. I recently just got back from the Middle East and would love to take my family on a vacation here. During these times I cannot afford to take my family to buy tickets, hotels, food, and transportation. If I can get any help I would greatly appreciate it to take my family before I PCS from Fort Hood.
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
We need $2,000.00 to make this Hero's Wish Come True
I want to donate $1,940.00 (the remaining amount)
Partial Donations are Welcome!
Donations Given By:
- VetTixer donated $50.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
Hello, My name is Ross. I am a Soldier stationed at Fort Riley and have recently returned from my second deployment in 15 years of service. I would like to request a wish to attend a Kansas City Chiefs game with my family of five. Throughout my deployments and time away from home, my family has made tremendous sacrifices and has been incredibly supportive. While I was deployed, they worked hard to keep everything running at home, and I am very grateful for their strength and resilience. Having the opportunity to attend a Chiefs game together would provide us with a special chance to reconnect, create lasting memories, and enjoy quality family time after multiple deployments and extended separations. It would mean a great deal to all of us and would be a memorable way to celebrate being back together. Thank you for your consideration and for everything you do to support service members and their families.
U.S. Air Force (Currently Serving)
We need $1,500.00 to make this Hero's Wish Come True
I want to donate $1,490.00 (the remaining amount)
Partial Donations are Welcome!
Donations Given By:
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
This October will be 15 years of marriage for my wife and I. We met while I was serving and have been watching Vikings games together ever since. On September 20, 2026 the Vikings will play the Chicago Bears for what may be the last time at Soldier field. My wife and I were hoping to make it to that game for our anniversary.
U.S. Army (Severely Wounded Veteran)
2009 - 2013
We need $2,500.00 to make this Hero's Wish Come True
I want to donate $2,430.00 (the remaining amount)
Partial Donations are Welcome!
Donations Given By:
- David donated $25.00
- Mark donated $15.00
- Judy donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
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Nick says:
Saying “Thank You” doesn’t quite cover it. Words just aren’t enough to express the profound gratitude that my family has for you making this an amazing trip to celebrate our family being back together again. Thank you all for the birthday comments and posts today! On our first day of the trip, after our travel, my daughter and I both celebrated our birthday at Magic Kingdom and it was amazing. Sharing a birthday with my daughter will always be better than any celebration I could ask for. Last year the Army had me away and it was the first time since she was born that we were apart on this day. This year we made up for it. I can honestly say that I had a brief moment of emotion as I stood there with her on my shoulders watching the fireworks around the castle on our actual birthday, appreciating that we were back together for our day. THANK YOU!!
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Luis says:
On behalf of my family, we wish to express our heartfelt THANK YOU to all those who helped make our Hero's Wish a reality. The experience we had attending Harry Potter and the Cursed Child was remarkable and will be something my kids will remember for a long time. Even though we're big Harry Potter fans, attending this play on Broadway would not have happened without the generosity of all the donors and VetTix. While in NYC, we also took time to visit the 9/11 Memorial and the Intrepid Museum which helped my kids better understand the many ways in which we can serve our communities. Special thanks to: Patrick, Margaret, Ann Marie, Montie, Kenneth, Menahem and Tania in Honor of John A. ("LJ") Chambers II, Chasitty, James, Wilson, Margaret in Honor of Robert Tollefson, and all those donors who chose to remain anonymous. You generosity is much appreciated...thank you!
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Maksym says:
I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous contribution to my Hero Wish for a post-deployment trip to Disney World. Your support made it possible for me and my family to experience something truly special after a long and challenging time away. This trip wasn’t just a vacation—it was a much-needed chance to reconnect with my loved ones and create joyful memories that will stay with us forever. Watching my children light up with wonder at the Disney parades and share laughter with them on the rides helped me feel a sense of peace I hadn’t realized I was missing. For a few days, we were able to escape the stress, the separation, and the weight of service life, and just be a family again. None of that would have been possible without your selfless gift. Your support goes far beyond dollars—it brings healing, unity, and joy to military families like mine. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for helping make this dream come true.
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Matthew says:
I want to send a heart felt thank you to anyone and everyone who made this wish possible. This was beyond what I could have imagined and my wife and I had the absolute best time! Thank you James, Mary, Lisa, Thomas, Greg and Jennifer, Mike, Jennifer and all of the anonymous donors. This is something we will remember for the rest of our lives and you all made that happen.
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Stephanie says:
I just want to give a huge thank you to Shannon, David, Jennifer, Carissa, and Hero’s Wish for the incredible gift of Disneyland tickets! This truly means the world to me and my family. Your generosity gave us the chance to make memories that we’ll cherish forever from the laughter, the rides, and all the magic in between. I’m so grateful for the kindness and support shown to veterans like me. You’ve made a dream come true, and I can’t thank you enough for reminding us what true compassion looks like.
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