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Name
Isaac
Illness
Kidney Failure
Brief Description
Isaac loves wrestling and wanted nothing more than to meet a famous WWF/WWE Superstar!
Wish
8-year old Isaac (pictured on the right), a young man who has undergone and survived three Kidney transplants, loves WWF and WWE and expressed his wish to center around wrestling. September 5, 2009 he attended WWE Raw in St. Paul and met wrestling great, John Cena. On his special day he and his brothers were picked up by Total Luxury Limousine and brought to the Xcel Center. They were able to meet John Cena before the the big match. He also received the opportunity to jump into the ring and train with a wrestling pro.
Lenny Lane, a retired professional wrestler who teaches kids what it’s like to be a wrestler, teamed up with Wishes & More. Lenny was excited to throw a “wrestling training party” for Isaac and seven of his closest friends. The kids got to experience what it’s like to be in a regulation wrestling ring, learn wrestling moves and what it takes mentally to be a professional wrestler. Lenny also incorporated his wrestling techniques into real life, helping children to make good choices and taught them how to nutritionally take care of your body.
Isaac’s family approached dozens of potential donors over two years but could not find a match. That’s because with each transplant, Isaac develops new antibodies and only matches blood types with one percent of the population.
Isaac was able to accept his mother’s kidney but unfortunately there were complications. He went into cardiac arrest and lost the kidney. He received a second kidney that August but it was rejected in March of 2006.
Isaac had been on dialysis waiting for another kidney until July of 2008. July 15th, 2009 marked the one year birthday of “Bob,” the name Isaac chose for his successful kidney.
Jeff, Isaac’s donor, and his children joined Isaac for the grand finale of his wish at his wrestling party. Once again, they were picked up by Total Luxury Limousine and brought to Lenny’s studio for an afternoon of pro wrestling entertainment. Jeff said, "The boys had an amazing time and we couldn't be more proud to share this wish with Isaac." A special thank you to Total Luxury Limousine for underwriting Isaac's wish.