Current Hero's Wishes
I am writing in hopes of being able to take my family to Disney World. After a very hard year for myself, but also my wife who took on everything in life from raising our 4 daughters 6,7,8 & 15; to our home, all while worrying and visiting me as I was hospitalized several times over the months. My wish would be for the 6 of us to go stay at Disney World for 4 days and be able to visit all the parks. Thank you so much! - Brett
U.S. Marine Corps (Severely Wounded Veteran)
2002 - 2006
We need $3,000.00 to make this Hero's Wish Come True
I want to donate $1,110.00 (the remaining amount)
Partial Donations are Welcome!
Donations Given By:
- Tom donated $25.00
- Sir donated $25.00
- Voss donated $500.00
- Thomas in Honor of you, sir, thank you for your service! donated $100.00
- Ruben donated $5.00
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
- Sharell donated $25.00
- Brent donated $10.00
- Phillip donated $1,000.00
- Anita donated $25.00
- Oscar in Honor of CPL Toledo & SSGT Deakin donated $150.00
My name is Chief Petty Officer Seth Jones, and I have proudly served in the U.S. Navy for 17 years. Serving this country is not just my duty, it’s my passion. I have defended freedom, protected the front lines, led multiple units in unfamiliar territories, and stepped in wherever needed. But this calling has come at a hefty cost. I am blessed with a wonderful wife who has carried the weight of being both mom and dad during my nine deployments in serving the Red, White, and Blue. She has been the rock for our three daughters Mersadies (19), Neveah (15), and Violet (12). They left the comfort of family in Utah to hold down the fort in Southern California. None of us could have imagined just how many nights they would spend without me. It wasn’t only deployments when I missed days at home, I was often away on training, courses, or temporary assignments, leaving my chair empty at the table. Since enlisting, I have missed more moments than I can count, moments I once swore I would never let slip away. Birthdays, holidays, first days of school, last days of school, sporting events, family dinners where my seat sat empty night after night. I’ve missed blowing out candles, hearing about new adventures and fears, cheering from the sidelines, consoling scraped knees, and tucking my girls in at night. Many of those moments slipped by while I was across the world in another time zone, others while I was tied up with training or orders that shifted at the last second. Even when I tried to make it home for something special, duty always seemed to have other plans. In those early years, between 2008 and 2012, I experienced their birthdays, first days of school, and holidays only through photos and grainy video calls sometimes with lag, dropped connections, or just a blurry screen. As technology improved, I could finally see the events in real time, but it only reminded me more painfully of what I was missing. Over time, the missed school performances and sporting events chipped away at the closeness of our family. For the last four years, we’ve been searching for something to bring us back together to reignite the fire and rebuild the bond stretched thin by distance and time apart. A family trip to Disney World would mean the world to us. The ultimate dream come true would be the five of us, my wife and I and our three daughters experiencing that magic. It would be a chance to create a memory together that doesn’t need to be retold later. Thank you for considering my wish and giving me the chance to hope that, maybe this time, I won’t have to miss out. A dad who just wants to be “in the room where it happens” with his family.
U.S. Navy (Currently Serving)
We need $2,200.00 to make this Hero's Wish Come True
I want to donate $1,875.00 (the remaining amount)
Partial Donations are Welcome!
Donations Given By:
- Dale donated $25.00
- Bruce donated $100.00
- Rob donated $25.00
- Kevin donated $25.00
- A Generous Person donated $50.00
- 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 $1,895.00 (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
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 $2,000.00 (the remaining amount)
Partial Donations are Welcome!
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Troy says:
In 2004, I suffered a severe head injury from an accident that resulted from chronic fatigue doing the mission. I thought I was going to die, but after I survived, I gained a better appreciation for taking time for family and living in the present. Last summer VetTix generously supported my family with a trip to Disneyland after a one year deployment and enroute to an overseas assignment. After 6 deployments, my family was able to take a vacation that we will never forget! It was especially special for my 2 children that suffer from social disorders. I am a regular supporter to charities like this, but none has impressed me as much as VetTix. They have a permanent spot in my CFC contributions portfolio and I will never forget what they did for my family. Thank you to all of you that joined VetTix in supporting our wish!
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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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Jose Alonso says:
We were floored to have received three four day park hoppers for Disney Parks in Orlando, FL. The gesture was much more than expected from our original request of one day at Disney. Michelle and Vet Tix made it possible to finally on our promise to take Connor to Disney Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom. He said it best when he said "Its the greatest day of my life". I really appreciate everything that Vet Tix does for our troops and for donors like Michelle for paying forward such a fulfilling experience. Thank you so much for making my Families Summer!
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Lara says:
My 2 children and I want to say a big thank you to Vet Tix, and to all of the donors who helped make our wish come true. We had an amazing time at Disney World. My daughter Carson got to meet almost all of the princesses, and my son loved riding all of the rides. Without all of your help we would have never been able to go. It was such an amazing experience and I loved seeing the huge smiles on my kids faces. I can not possibly thank all of you enough.
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Jeff says:
Words cannot fully express the overwhelming gratitude my family and I feel for the incredible generosity that made our Hero's Wish come true through Vet Tix. Thanks to donations from generous donors like Kenneth, John, Eulalio, KrisAnn, Rebecca, Robert, Kobe, William, Rosemary, Evander, and several others, we were able to take our first family trip to Walt Disney World—a dream that seemed impossible until your kindness made it a reality. For my wife, this trip fulfilled a lifelong dream she never thought would happen. Watching her experience the magic of Disney for the very first time was a gift beyond measure. But perhaps even more precious was witnessing our ASD/IDD son's pure joy as he met Mickey Mouse and his favorite characters in person. The wonder in his eyes, his infectious laughter, and the way he lit up with each new discovery reminded us all of what true magic looks like. This wasn't just a vacation—it was a chance for our family to create memories that will last a lifetime. In moments when daily challenges can feel overwhelming, we now have these beautiful experiences to hold onto. Your generosity gave us more than a trip; you gave us hope, joy, and the reminder that there are still people who believe in taking care of one another. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in our family and for making dreams come true. Your kindness has touched our lives in ways you may never fully know, but we will carry this gratitude with us always. With deepest appreciation, Jeff
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