Tramondre is an easy-going, happy twelve-year-old boy who, according to his family and friends, “gets along with everybody.” He lives at home with his parents in Cahokia, Illinois. Tramondre’s favorite color is red and he loves to snack on Funonions! He enjoys swimming as well as playing basketball and football with friends. When he is not outside playing sports, Tramondre enjoys playing video games on his PlayStation and XBOX 360.
In April 2008, Tramondre was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy. Dilated cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle primarily affecting the heart’s main pumping chamber. The left ventricle becomes enlarged and cannot pump blood to the body as efficiently. Tramondre suffers from sporadic infections, but he is currently doing well!
When asked to wish BIG, Tramondre wished for a trip to Hawaii! Tramondre was picked up by a luxurious limousine and taken to the airport where he and his family were whisked away to the beautiful island of O’ahu. The family stayed at the exquisite Waikiki Beach Resort where they enjoyed the local attractions and the spectacular beaches! Highlights of the trip included a day trip to the Sea Life Park where Tramondre saw dolphins, sea lions, and penguins. He also had the chance to go to the Pearl Harbor Monument where he saw remaining artifacts, such as the USS Bowfin Submarine. As a perfect end to this magical trip, Tramondre and his family spent their final night enjoying a traditional luau, complete with lei making and hula dancing! This wish trip created memories that Tramondre and his family will remember forever!
