Meet Emily

Emily believes that having a disability is her Super Power. She is bubbly, outgoing and loves all things pink and sparkly. She never hesitates to welcome a stranger with open arms, or make them her best friend without asking for anything in return.

To know Miss Emily is to know love that is wholeheartedly pure and simple, despite a complex medical and developmental diagnosis, and difficult journey since birth.

For 21 years, Emily has braved a rare genetic disorder that has resulted in numerous brain and stomach surgeries, countless procedures, frequent hospitalizations, and uncertainty about her future. She continues to suffer with unpredictable, recurring episodes of dysautonomia and chronic pain, but never gives up. Despite it all, she radiates positivity with her infectious smile.  

Creating Wags Cookies has given Emily a break from the isolation of living with complex needs, and given her opportunity to contribute to her community while connecting with others.