Tonyesia is a scholastic superstar at her school who was stricken and diagnosed with the crippling disease multiplesclorosis more than a year ago. She had been having a series of migraine headaches and woke up one day and her whole right side was numb. After a spinal test came back positive, she was diagnosed with M.S., which is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. She has to endure many doctor’s visits and has to give herself beta interferon shots daily as well as having a nurse come monthly to give steroid injections. This brave young girl, who hates needles, has had to learn to deal with pain on a daily basis.
Despite all of this Tonyesia is strong in her pleasant attitude. Tonyesia is a very spirited young lady, who loves school and is an “A” student. She loves to sing and is in her church choir. She loves Gospel music and R & B. Her favorite color is purple and she likes pizza and Chinese food
Directed by Jill Atchison, Wish Coordinator with The Kid’s Wish Network, Directed by Jill Atchison, Wish Coordinator with The Kid’s Wish Network, the following retailers and suppliers were organized to make Tonyesia’s wish a reality. They are:
Bert Maxwell Furniture Company-Bert Maxwell-Macon, GA-Arranged for furniture to be donated.
Lea Furniture Industries - Scott Doyle - Greensboro, NC - Donated furniture. (bed, desk, chair, dresser, mirror, nightstand).
Guaranteed Carpet - Macon, GA - Cleaned carpets
Ocmulgee Arts, Inc. - Macon, GA - Artwork
Lamps By Ingleside - Macon, GA - table lamp
Downs at KY Downs - Patty Downs - Designer who put room together, also donated accessories for the room.
Olive Kids - Kim Poirier - Marlborough, NH - Personalized print and frame.
PEM America Inc. - Catalina Cardenas - NY, NY - bedding and pillows
GA Furniture Mart - Brian Short -Marietta GA - financial donation
Beds & Bedding - Billy Walker - Macon, GA - Queensize Mattress & Box Spring
Carol's Linens - Carol Kaplan - Macon, GA - Quilt, shams, dust ruffle, curtains
Olive Garden - Loyd Harrison - Macon, GA - Lunch for her and family.
AH Vintage - Marilyn - Thousand Oaks, CA - Glass beaded chandelier
Walmart Supercenter - John Futch - Macon, GA - $50 gift card
Walmart - Shunita Washington - Macon, GA - $25 gift card
Sound Choice - Bill Backer - Charlotte, NC - Karaoke Machine and CD's
Dimples & Dandelions - Mike & Wendy Stroud - Frisco, TX - Raggy Rug
Suppliers from Macon, Georgia; Marietta, Georgia; Greensboro, North Carolina, Charlotte, North Carolina, as well as those located as far away as New York City; Marlborough, New Hampshire, Frisco, Texas, and Catalina, California provided the necessary materials with direction from designer Patty Downs who as noted donated accessories for Tonyesia’s new room.
On the day the room was completed Tonyesia received the star treatment as she was whisked away to pick up her new television set in a luxury Macon limousine provided by ALLSTARS Limousine. The fortunate teen was also treated to luncheon with her mother and other family members at the Macon Olive Garden Restaurant.
If you would like to know more about Kids Wish Network visit http://kidswishnetwork.org/
(727)937-3600 to arrange to make a donation or suggest a kid who needs to have a wish granted.
