Being diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at just three weeks old means Mikey’s childhood has been filled with physiotherapy, medication and experiences most adults, let alone an eight-year-old, don’t have.
Having to isolate during the COVID-19 pandemic meant gaming became a much-needed respite away from the reality of living with a critical illness for Mikey. Mum told us: “It offered an escape during lockdown and a nice way to spend time together as the games we played were all multiplayer. It made lockdown way nicer.”
Since lockdown, Mikey’s passion for gaming has only flourished further: “He loves gaming, he does something surrounding it every day. He wants to be a KZitemr when he grows up!”
Living with cystic fibrosis means the family and Mikey have to be careful, as catching a nasty bug could land him in hospital: “He sees other children being able to do things he can't do which isn't very nice for him,” said mum.
Mikey also has to be taken out of school, often missing PE, his favourite class for regular x-rays and ultrasounds, but Dan’s videos bring a wealth of positivity to the situation: “Watching Dan TDM’s videos offers a distraction in hospital. We load everything up before we go on his iPad. Sometimes we'll be there for hours on end or overnight.”
During his wish discovery, a call where wish children tell our Wish Makers about what they might want for their wish, Mikey chatted passionately about Dan TDM. When it came to the day of his wish and meeting Dan, Mikey was awe-struck.
Mum recalled: “He walked in and saw Dan TDM, at that point his cheeks went up. I couldn't see his face properly, but I could tell that it had a huge smile on it! When Dan TDM complimented his t-shirt, he was so happy it made his day! Dan made him feel so comfortable and listened to him.”
For children like Mikey, wishes are an urgently needed experience, bringing happiness and joy, completely away from their condition. As Mum said: “It’s been so helpful to have people who take Mikey’s needs into consideration. Thank you to everyone at Make-A-Wish UK, @DanTDM and his team!”
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