"King of the Crease" Magnet

Owen Wagner has spent far more of his young life in a hospital than at home. Born prematurely at 33 weeks, he has faced an extraordinary series of life-threatening medical challenges, including epilepsy, severe bowel disease, multiple major surgeries, kidney failure requiring dialysis, acute liver injury, and a rare immune disorder called HLH (hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis). Time and again, Owen has fought through setbacks with incredible strength.

After months of treatment in Richmond, Virginia, Owen was flown home to Buffalo in June 2026, where he continues his recovery at Golisano Children's Hospital. Funds raised through this campaign will help ease the financial burden on Owen's family so they can focus on what matters most: helping their resilient little boy heal.