August 2024

Addyson is from Kingsport, 13 years old, and diagnosed with a Malignant Brain Tumor. Addyson just received a magical wish to visit Key West – what a way to beat this Tennessee heat! She chose Key West because she loves the water and wanted to visit a place she’s never been before. Addyson also chose this as her wish because she loves dolphins and wanted to visit a place where she could see one. Some activities Addyson did while on her wish trip were visiting the Butterfly and Nature Conservatory, enjoying a private dolphin encounter, and seeing the Bahia Honda State Park. Addyson and her family were able to enjoy their first vacation ever, thanks to Make-A-Wish East Tennessee. Memories were made, laughs were shared, and the future looked brighter.

During Addyson’s free time, she loves to make bracelets and draw, play with the water hose and spray her two little brothers, and go on target trips with her mom. Addyson’s favorite subject in school is Social Studies, her favorite singer is Harry Styles, and her favorite food is Zaxby’s. Addyson has one dog named Elsa, two cats named Ranger and Grover, and one bearded dragon named Fred.