Once upon a time, there was a 3-year-old girl named Myah who loved princesses and missed her sister Emily dearly. Both she and Emily were born in China and adopted to separate loving families. When her volunteer wish granters came for a visit, Myah expressed her longing to be reunited with her beloved sister at Cinderella’s Castle.

Myah, her adoptive parents and her three brothers journeyed to Walt Disney World® for a magical week away from her battle with renal failure. An extra surprise, one of Myah’s friends from the orphanage arrived in Orlando with her adoptive family so that all the girls could experience the theme parks together. The reunion was a picture perfect moment. According to her mother, “The kisses among the girls were endless and the smiles were from ear to ear.”And thus began one little girl’s dream vacation.

All Myah’s worries receded to the back of her mind as she explored the theme parks with front-of-the-line passes. She watched the electrifying parades, met Disney characters and went on tons of rides. The best part was sharing the excitement with her sister.

Myah’s wish transformed her life and the lives of her entire family. Her mother said, “For each of us, there comes a moment, a defining instant in our lives when we are changed forever…This week was a celebration and a tribute to an amazing connection between the past, the present and the future. It was a breathtaking and heartbreaking journey of love that made our hearts soar. Myah’s wish is a constant reminder that anything is possible when you believe.”

Wish Granters: Julie & Steve Hurley
Referred by: her mother
Wish adopted by: Jacqueline Simkin in honor of Dr. Phillip Frost