Ten-year-old Lauren from Bristow, Virginia enjoys what many other 10-year-old girls enjoy: Judy Blume books, nachos, the Twilight series, and of course, the Jonas Brothers. When Lauren was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, her life changed to hospital visits, needles and treatments. She and her parents, along with her twin brother and little sister longed for some fun together.

When Lauren found out that she was eligible for a wish from the Make-A-Wish Foundation^® of the Mid-Atlantic, she knew a tropical adventure with her family was just the ticket. Lauren and her family packed their bags for a 7-day trip to the island of Oahu. Upon landing, they traveled to their fabulous hotel with leis around their neck, already for-getting the hospitals and treatments. Lauren had some must-do activities to check off during her stay in Hawaii: Boogie-boarding, attending a luau, hiking to a volcano, swimming in the Wet ‘n’ Wild theme park, and swimming with dolphins. Lauren was all smiles as she fulfilled each activity on her list. This is one trip that Lauren and her family will never forget.