Meet the Kids from the 2006 Trip

Alicia

Quadruple Amputee secondary to Meningococcemia

Age 10   
Favorite character: Cinderella, because she loves to be a princess
Favorite Bert Show Member: Bert, because he’s funny
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite movie: Bring It On

>> Check out Alicia on the trip!

 

Brandon

Opitz Syndrome, Deaf

Age 7

Favorite character: Buzz Lightyear and Woody
Favorite food: Vanilla pudding
Favorite movie: Toy Story and Finding Nemo

>> Check out Brandon on the trip!

 

Candace

Spina Bifida

Age 12
Favorite Bert Show Member: Bert, because he’s funny
Favorite Song: Just the Girl, The Click Five
Favorite Food: Spaghetti
Favorite Movie: Mr. Deeds

>> Check out Candace on the trip!

 

Courtney

Cystic Fibrosis

Age 7
Cystic Fibrosis 

Favorite Bert Show Member: Bert or Jeff, because they’re funny
Favorite Food: Spaghetti
Favorite Movie: Charlie’s Angels and Anastasia

>> Check out Courtney on the trip!

 

Denzel

Beal’s Syndrome

Age 5
Beal’s Syndrome 

Favorite character: Mickey Mouse
Favorite Bert Show Member: Bert, because he’s funny
Favorite food: Ice cream
Favorite movie: Thomas the Tank Engine

>> Check out Denzel on the trip!

 

Destany

1997-2007
In Memoriam

Osteosarcoma 

Favorite character: Minnie Mouse, because she’s cute and dresses nice
Favorite Bert Show Member: Bert, because he’s funny and nice
Favorite Song: Check On It, Beyonce
Favorite Movie: Pink Panther

>> Check out Destany on the trip!

 

Hugh

Age 8
Myotonic Dystrophy 

Favorite Character: Mickey Mouse, because Mickey has big ears
Favorite Bert Show Member: Dr. Tom
Favorite Food: Hot Pockets and hot dogs
Favorite Movie: Christmas Star

>> Check out Hugh on the trip!

 

Justin

Age 7
ALL Leukemia 

Favorite Character: Mickey Mouse, because he gets all the girls including Minnie
Favorite Bert Show Member: Phil, because he’s funny and fun to wrestle
Favorite Song: My Humps, Black Eyed Peas
Favorite Food: Strawberries and whipped cream
Favorite Movie: Forrest Gump

>> Check out Justin on the trip!

 

Karen

Age 11
Cerebral Palsy 

Favorite Character: Minnie Mouse, because she has a cool house
Favorite Bert Show Member: Jenn, because she’s pretty
Favorite Song: Falling, Alicia Keys
Favorite Food: Chicken
Favorite Movie: Lion King

>> Check out Karen on the trip!

 

Shawn-Teek

1995 – 2013
In Memoriam
Age 10 on the trip
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy 

Favorite Character: Goofy, because he’s as goofy as me
Favorite Bert Show Member: Bert, because he looks like a rock star
Favorite Song: Baby Moma, Fantasia
Favorite Food: Chicken nuggets with fries
Favorite TV Show: Lilo and Stitch

>> Check out Shawn-Teek on the trip!

 

Sheldon

Age 5
ALL Relapse Leukemia 

Favorite Character: Dash
Favorite Bert Show Member: Bert, because he talks the most
Favorite Food: Chicken tenders or pizza
Favorite Movie: You Got Served

>> Check out Sheldon on the trip!

 

Timothy

Age 11
Cerebral Palsy

Developmental Delay 

Favorite Character: Woody
Favorite Bert Show Member: Phil, because he’s fun to play with
Favorite Food: Chicken
Favorite Movie: Toy Story

>> Check out Timothy on the trip!