Eleven-year-old Allison may seem shy, but when she is around close family and friends, Allison is extremely outgoing and loving. Her favorite color is lime green and she loves to eat Gummi bears! Allison enjoys playing all types of sports, but her favorite is volleyball. She also enjoys sharing her school spirit in cheerleading!
In June 2008, Allison was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma which is a cancer of the bone or soft tissue. Ewing’s sarcoma is most often found in the long bones and it can involve the muscle and the soft tissues around the tumor site as well. Allison is currently receiving chemotherapy treatments but she tries to keep her spirits high.
When asked to wish BIG, Allison asked to go to Disney World to meet her favorite characters! Thanks to your generous donations and the efforts of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois, Allison’s wish was granted. On the day of departure, Allison and her family were picked up from their home by a luxurious limousine and taken to the airport for lift-off to Orlando, Florida! Once they arrived, they checked in and prepared for the exciting few days ahead. Allison and her family visited the Magic Kingdom where they saw the parade down Main Street U.S.A. and met her favorite Disney princesses. They also had the chance to experience the rides at Universal Studios and walk on to the sets of some of her favorite movies at MGM Studios! The highlight of her trip was a special Mickey and Friends Safari Breakfast! Allison and her family dined at the Animal Kingdom with Mickey Mouse, Goofy, and Donald Duck. This was a wish come true and a trip that Allison and her family will remember forever!
