Long-Lasting Joy for Caitlin

Dreaming of meeting her favorite characters, four-year-old Caitlin wished to visit Walt Disney World® Resort! A liver transplant recipient, Caitlin has faced multiple complications since the transplant. “She’s been sick so much, she appreciates what it means to feel good,” says her mom. “She’s a very outgoing, happy child and has a real love of life.” 

Her love of life was evident every day of Caitlin’s wish trip. Striking up conversations and playing games with her favorite characters in the Disney theme parks, her exuberant energy put smiles on the faces of her family and passersby. Caitlin went on many rides and explored everything she could, often breaking out in spontaneous dance as her excitement bubbled over.

At Give Kids the World Village, the whimsical resort where she and her family stayed, Caitlin went trick or treating, played on a life-size Candy Land playground, and even sang Jingle Bells to Santa! “Caitlin felt so special,” says her mom. “Everyone was so friendly and no detail was left undone. It was amazing!”

Photos: Caitlin was full of smiles on her Disney trip, during which she eagerly met all of her favorite characters, including Alice.