My name is Eric Perkins. I was a Specialist in the NY Army National Guard 2-108th Infantry. I enlisted in July 2001. After September 11th, I was called to active duty for two years to assist with homeland security. I then deployed to Afghanistan from 2007-2008 where I was a member of a six-man team that embedded with and trained the Afghan National Police. In July 2008 I suffered a head injury when a suicide bomber attacked my vehicle; for which I received a Purple Heart. I returned home to my wife and my 3 amazing children; Tyler 8, Owen 6, and Isabella 4. Isabella was diagnosed with Chiari Malformation when she was just a year old and subsequently had to have a neurosurgeon perform a decompression surgery. She has aspiration and reflux problems that require her not drink and receive her hydration by J-tube. Additionally she has sleep apnea which requires her to wear a bi-pap mask while sleeping. Providing the care she, and her brothers, need can be overwhelming at times but we have received the help of some amazing people along the way. All of the kids love Disney but Isabella absolutely loves Frozen. During one of her hospital stays (28 days) she insisted Frozen be played on a loop the entire time. I dream of seeing all of their delight in experiencing the Magic of Disney World. I simply cannot afford to make it happen on my own right now. I am thankful for the existence of this program for all those who it has already helped and I am now humbly wishful it can assist me in creating unforgettable memories for my entire family. I would like to request (5) 4-day Park Hopper Passes to Disney World.
U.S. Army (Severely Wounded Veteran)
2001 - 2010
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Sherry donated $100.00
- David donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
- Dale donated $25.00
- Joseph donated $100.00
- Karen donated $40.00
- Mark donated $25.00
- Rebecca donated $25.00
- Vance donated $25.00
- A Generous Person donated $50.00
- Miguel donated $40.00
- JOSE donated $25.00
- Alesha donated $20.00
- Wayne donated $20.00
- Yvonne donated $10.00
- Randal donated $25.00
- Mark donated $10.00
- Jeannie donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- Charles donated $24.00
- Jerry donated $10.00
- Kimberly in Honor of Frank Toner LTJG USN Seabee KIA Afghanis donated $25.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I cannot thank all of you enough for fulfilling my wish and allowing me to spend an incredible time with my family at Disney World. I had a great time and especially enjoyed seeing the delight and amazement in my children's faces. Thank you Sherry, David, Barry, Dale, Joseph, Karen, Mark, Rebecca, Vance, John, Miguel, Jose, Alesha, Wayne, Yvonne, Randal, Mark, Jeannie, Paula, Charles, Jerry, Kimberly, Norman, the anonymous donors and those who have contributed to the Hero's Wish General Fund. Also thank you to the VetTix staff who make this all possible.
- Eric
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