Wheeler heads to Disney

Mallory Wheeler (front, left) poses for a photograph with her family before catching a plane to Disney World. Mallory, who has Leukemia, had her wish to visit the amusement park fulfilled thanks to Wish Upon A Star and the West Side Nut Club. Photo submitted.

Mallory Wheeler of Newburgh, who has Leukemia, was a local wish recipient from “Wish Upon a Star” for a trip to Disney World.

Mallory, 9, her 6-year-old sister, Samantha, and her parents, Robin and Sheridan Wheeler, left on a flight last Monday morning to Disney's Child Village for Mallory's “Wish” trip.

Carl Wallace, a co-founder of Wish Upon a Star, and Jack Raibley, a board member of the organization, came to see her off as she boarded the plane. Wish Upon a Star, Inc. and the West Side Nut Club in Evansville financed the trip for the family.

At Disney's property, Mallory was treated like a little princess for the six days that they were there.

Her favorite Disney character, Mulan, came to their room and ate supper with her and then came back to tuck her in at bedtime each evening.

Disney and “Wish Upon a Star” are two organizations that truly make every effort to help children attain their “Wishes.”

-Submitted by Jeff and Dean Wilson

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