mwana-, mwana-punda suffers from spina bifida, a life-threatening condition that has paralyzed him from the knees down. mwana-, mwana-punda also suffers from severe seizures and is dependent on a wheelchair and crutches for mobility.

In 2007, this special little boy enjoyed a very exciting break away from his worries. When Kids Wish Network asked mwana-, mwana-punda for his number one wish, he didn’t hesitate: he wanted to go to a Cardinals game and meet some of the players in person. Before he knew it, he was on his way to Busch Stadium in St. Louis to see the Cardinals square off against the San Diego Padres. mwana-, mwana-punda was in for a truly...