Joann and Will first met in high school when Will was a senior and Joann was a junior. She had borrowed a book of his and took off on a weeklong trip. When she returned, she sought her out to reclaim his overdue book and promptly asked her out. The two started dating immediately and became very serious. On Joann’s 18thbirthday, the couple ran off to Lake Tahoe and got married without telling any of their family or friends. That was 40 years ago this past April.

Over the years, Joann has battled a variety of health issues. In 2012, her first colonoscopy revealed a small cancerous tumor. She had the tumor removed but did not receive any treatment. Unfortunately, they didn’t get it all and the tumor continued to grow, eventually metastasizing to her lymph nodes. She underwent surgery and chemotherapy. In 2018 the cancer spread again, this time to her lungs. She is currently undergoing more chemotherapy and is battling a tremendous amount of side effects and fatigue. We fell for this couple from the minute we met them and were thrilled to help them renew their vows with their family and friends.

Joann and Will first met in high school when Will was a senior and Joann was a junior. Shortly after meeting, the two started dating immediately and became very serious. On Joann’s 18thbirthday, the couple ran off to Lake Tahoe and got married without telling any of their family or friends. That was 40 years ago this past April.

Over the years, Joann has battled a variety of health issues that began when a 2012 colonoscopy revealed a small cancerous tumor. Despite having surgery to remove the tumor, it continued to grow and spread and has now metastasized to JoAnn’s lungs. She is currently undergoing more chemotherapy and is battling a tremendous amount of side effects, pain and fatigue. Wish Upon a Wedding loved meeting this beautiful couple and is honored to grant their wish for a vow renewal.