Eight-month-old Zailynn Mars from Wisconsin has been diagnosed with a terminal illness, and her parents are determined that their little girl will spend more time out of the hospital than in it.

 

The youngster was diagnosed with Type 1 Spinal Muscular Atrophy - a disorder which affects her spine and prevents the sufferer from walking, talking or even eating without assistance.

 

It is unlikely Zailynn will live past her second birthday, and her parents want to ensure they make the most of each day with their daughter.

 

In order to fit in as many experiences as they can, her parents have come up with a bucket list of things they want to do with her.

 

“Mainly we are trying to create memories for our daughter that every kid should experience,” her father, Cory, told ABC News.

 

 

 

They have already completed a number of things on their list including Cory walking his daughter down the aisle, and are planning to stage a prom at their local church so their little one can be surrounded by people who love her.

 

Here’s the full list of things the family hope to be able to tick off their list:

 

1. Daddy walks me down the aisle - completed

2. Milwaukee Zoo - completed

3. Family pictures - scheduled

4. Sibling pictures - scheduled

5. Visit a farm - completed.

6. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, Illinois

7. Disneyland

8. Go to a movie

9. Go to the beach

10. Visit the ocean

11. Draw my name in the sand - completed.

12. Get on the Ellen show to get SMA awareness out there

13. Boat ride

14. Children's museum - completed

15. Paint a picture - completed

16. Celebrate life on the 12th of every month - completed

17. Dress up like a princess - completed

18. Get my nails painted - completed

19. Go on a train ride

20. Brewers game

21. Football game

22. Play in the leaves

23. Go fishing and catch a fish

24. Get held by the fireman for a picture -completed

25. Make a snow angel

26. Build a snow man

27. Celebrate Christmas

28. Host a first birthday/meet and greet - scheduled

29. Go to prom and have pictures taken - scheduled

30. Go to a concert

31. Meet John Cena and the Rock

32. Get a ride on a horse

33. Get sent flowers - done

34. Send a gift to someone special - completed

35. Have a picnic at the park

36. Let a balloon go - done

37. Sing karaoke with daddy - scheduled

38. Celebrate Thanksgiving - scheduled

39. Go down a slide at the park

40. Go for a sled ride

41. Meet Santa get a picture with him - completed

42. Go swimming - completed

43. Bake cookies - scheduled

44. Be in two places at once

45. Get pictures taken in my mom’s wedding dress - completed

46. Go to a parade

47. Hang out with a ninja

48. Have someone sing to me - completed.

49. Hang an ornament on the Christmas tree -completed

50. Watch daddy and mommy carve pumpkins-completed

51. Receive a letter from a pen pal -completed.

52. Go mudding - completed

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