Kids Wish Network Grants the Wish of a Very Special
Greensburg Boy
Evan is a very special teen who has a condition known as
Costello Syndrome. Costello Syndrome is incredibly rare and
affects multiple organ systems of the body. Children with
this disorder often experience difficulty with eating,
developmental delays, and heart abnormalities. Evan has had
numerous surgeries throughout his young life. In addition,
Evan has scoliosis.
Recently, this amazing kid enjoyed a much-needed break from
his worries for a precious while thanks to his friends at
Kids Wish Network, an organization that grants wishes to
children with life threatening illnesses. Evan was referred
to the charity by someone in his community who had learned
about Kids Wish Network and wanted to help. Evan's mother,
Sandra, was delighted to later find out that Evan was indeed
eligible for a wish.
When Kids Wish Network wish coordinator, Jill, called to
find out what Evan wanted to do for his wish, he didn't
hesitate. Evan wanted to go to Disney World.
From there began Evan's unforgettable adventure to the
Sunshine State. His wish coordinator, Jill, took care of
all the details, including airfare, hotel accommodations,
theme park tickets, and more. Wish Funding Specialist,
Tanya, was able to garner the generous support of numerous
people in the area who wanted to help sponsor Evan's trip.
It was going to be a spectacular experience.
During Evan's special trip to Orlando, he took full
advantage of his busy itinerary. Evan had a blast visiting
the various parks in the area and also enjoyed some extra
fun things Jill had planned. In addition to passes to
Wonderworks, Orlando's famous 'upside-down' museum, Jill
also had reservations for the family at the Pirates Dinner
Adventure Theater where patrons enjoy a delicious dinner
while watching a live, interactive pirate show.
Evan returned home from his trip tired but with plenty of
wonderful memories. It was definitely an experience this
courageous teen will never forget.
Kids Wish Network would like to thank the following for
helping to make Evan's wish extra special: AFL-CIO, American
Legion ' White Oak, America Legion ' Clairton, Mr. Domenic
A. Bellisario- Attorney at Law, Fifth-Third Retirement
Services, Highmark BCBS of Western Pennsylvania, Moose Lodge
' Latrobe, Moose Lodge ' Sutersville, Pacino's Italian
Ristorante, Pirates Dinner Adventure Theater, Plasterers' &
Cement Masons' International Association of the United
States and Canada, Royal Plaza Hotel, Tommy Bahama,
Tri-State Conference of the OP&CMIA, VFW ' Everson and
Wonderworks.
Kids Wish Network is a nationally recognized non-profit
organization dedicated to infusing hope, creating happy
memories, and improving the quality of life for children. If
you know a child between the ages of 3 and 18 who may be in
need of its wish granting services, please call 727-937-3600
or toll free 888-918-9004. For more information on Kids
Wish Network, visit their website at
www.kidswishnetwork.org.