Current Hero's Wishes
Hello my name is Donavan. I went on deployment in Iraq and Kuwait. I have been away from my family for about 9 months. I just want to spend the time with my family for loss of time if possible. I am married to my wife Sierra. We got married while I was on deployment. We have 2 children, Penelope and Rowan. I am 27 years old and turn 28 on the 15th of October. My wife is also turning 28 on the 1st of October and would love if we could get our wish fulfilled. I'm apart of the 101st CAB. It was my first deployment in Iraq and Kuwait. I am located at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
We need $2,200.00 to make this Hero's Wish Come True
I want to donate $780.00 (the remaining amount)
Partial Donations are Welcome!
Donations Given By:
- Nicole in Honor of Anthony donated $10.00
- Anita donated $20.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- Brian in Honor of William, who served in Vietnam donated $50.00
- A Generous Person donated $100.00
- Melina donated $100.00
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
- Chamontez donated $15.00
- Stephen donated $20.00
- Joseph donated $25.00
- Mary donated $10.00
- Rob donated $50.00
- Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 donated $200.00
- A Generous Person donated $50.00
- Thomas in Honor of you, Donavan, thank you for your service donated $100.00
- David donated $100.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- Kathy donated $20.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- D donated $25.00
- Amber donated $10.00
- Monique donated $20.00
- Mary in Honor of John Jablonski donated $20.00
- Ray in Honor of Joe Pasternack donated $100.00
- Stacey donated $100.00
Military life means missing birthdays, ordinary weeknights, and the everyday moments that keep a family grounded. Through the long hours, thinking about my family is what carries me. We are a massive Ravens household, and following our team has always been a vital connection to home and normalcy for me. I made a promise to my family that we would celebrate our time together and make up for lost time by going to a Ravens game. It would mean the world to walk through the gates of M&T Bank Stadium together as a family and cheer on our team in person!
U.S. Air Force (Currently Serving)
We need $1,600.00 to make this Hero's Wish Come True
I want to donate $655.00 (the remaining amount)
Partial Donations are Welcome!
Donations Given By:
- James donated $50.00
- Trania donated $50.00
- Wayne donated $50.00
- Bryan donated $500.00
- Sandra donated $10.00
- Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 donated $200.00
- A Generous Person donated $50.00
- Michael in Honor of Jesus donated $15.00
- Chris donated $20.00
I’m an Active Duty Army Officer, and this wish is to celebrate my return home after a year of combat duty. I received the Combat Action Badge during this tour and unfortunately lost 8 comrades. I would greatly appreciate the honor of attending a Dallas Cowboys home game, ideally the Thanksgiving home game against Philadelphia, with my mom, step-dad, and fiancé, who are all 100% disabled veterans.
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
We need $3,000.00 to make this Hero's Wish Come True
I want to donate $2,530.00 (the remaining amount)
Partial Donations are Welcome!
Donations Given By:
- Trania donated $100.00
- Wayne donated $50.00
- Ray in Honor of Joe Pasternack donated $100.00
- Dave donated $10.00
- Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 donated $200.00
- Kimberly donated $10.00
My Hero's Wish is to attend the Dallas Cowboys vs. San Francisco 49ers game at AT&T Stadium with my family. I recently returned home after spending nine months deployed overseas. During part of that deployment, I was forward deployed to a bare-base location where we endured repeated ballistic-missile attacks and defensive intercepts. After months of long hours, alarms, uncertainty, and being separated from home, returning to normal life has taken time. My family has supported me through 18 years of deployments, missed milestones, and unpredictable schedules. This wish is as much for them as it is for me: a chance to spend the day together at one of football's greatest rivalries and create a positive memory after a difficult deployment.
U.S. Air Force (Currently Serving)
We need $4,500.00 to make this Hero's Wish Come True
I want to donate $3,875.00 (the remaining amount)
Partial Donations are Welcome!
Donations Given By:
- Daniel in Honor of All brothers donated $100.00
- Trania donated $50.00
- Rob donated $100.00
- Charlotte donated $40.00
- Richard donated $90.00
- Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 donated $200.00
- Brandy donated $20.00
- Rachael in Honor of Your Family donated $25.00
I have been a basketball fan my whole life. I have been to several WNBA games, but I have never once seen LeBron James play in person. He came into the league the same year I went to war, and following his career has been one of the constants through everything that came after. My Hero's Wish is two tickets to see the Los Angeles Lakers play the Philadelphia 76ers on March 4, 2027, hopefully watching LeBron in a Sixers uniform against his former team. I would take my partner, Tasha, who has stood beside me through all of it. I am having back surgery in October 2026, and I will be fully recovered and cleared well before March. Standing in that arena and seeing one of the greatest to ever play, while I still have the chance, would be a once-in-a-lifetime memory for the two of us. Thank you for considering my wish, and thank you to every donor who makes these moments possible for veterans and their families.
U.S. Army (Severely Wounded Veteran)
2001 - 2006
We need $1,650.00 to make this Hero's Wish Come True
I want to donate $1,450.00 (the remaining amount)
Partial Donations are Welcome!
Donations Given By:
- Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 donated $200.00
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Zach says:
First and foremost, wow I would like to thank everyone who made this experience possible. The game was amazing and definitely an experience I will never forget. I got to meet my all time favorite player to cap off the night. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all those who made those possible. God bless you all
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Raquel says:
When I made this wish, my intention was to facilitate my reunion with my children after almost a year of separation. However, I now realize that it holds greater significance as it coincides with major life events: my eldest child graduating high school, embarking on the journey of adulthood, and my own transition from military service to new identities and chapters. Thank you for the opportunity to reconnect with my family during these significant moments in our lives.
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Nick says:
Saying “Thank You” doesn’t quite cover it. Words just aren’t enough to express the profound gratitude that my family has for you making this an amazing trip to celebrate our family being back together again. Thank you all for the birthday comments and posts today! On our first day of the trip, after our travel, my daughter and I both celebrated our birthday at Magic Kingdom and it was amazing. Sharing a birthday with my daughter will always be better than any celebration I could ask for. Last year the Army had me away and it was the first time since she was born that we were apart on this day. This year we made up for it. I can honestly say that I had a brief moment of emotion as I stood there with her on my shoulders watching the fireworks around the castle on our actual birthday, appreciating that we were back together for our day. THANK YOU!!
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Brett says:
The biggest thank you to Tom, Sir, Thomas, Sharell, Brent, Anita, Oscar, Stacia, Elizabeth, for helping me create a memory with my wife & girls that truly meant to world to us. A time where "Life" stopped for a minute & we could just be with each other, that we will cherish forever, that would not be possible without people like Cyndy, Paul, Melissa, Phillip, Kenneth, Leah, Lizeth, and the hero's wish. Thank you to every generous person who cared about me & my family. The Durbins
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Paul says:
Thanks so much for giving me the opportunity to take my children to a Wiggles concert. It's something that they've always wanted to do. I was thrilled to have the chance to do this with them, because before I was injured I spent a lot of time away from home in the Army and now I spend a lot of time at school and at doctor's appointments. This was something they will never forget, they even got to meet some of the performers after the show. We had so much fun! You guys are the best! Thanks again for giving me and my kids a fun and memorable experience; it means the world to us!
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