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Alex stood facing the cameras. Feet firmly planted, hands in his pockets, excitement in his eyes. Dreaming for so long about this very moment, he smiled as flashing lights captured the day his biggest wish came true.
The 15-year-old had his wish to become a model granted by the Make-A-Wish Foundation® . Born with cystic fibrosis, Alex said he one day hoped to become a model and spokesman for advertisements in TV commercials. He and his mother left their home in Las Vegas to fly to New York City where the Make-A-Wish® team was ready to fulfill Alex’s wish.
“It was a really bright spot in a dark world,” said JoAn, Alex’s mother. “It was definitely what we all needed.”
A limousine took Alex and JoAn to the exclusive Hearst Tower, almost completely made of glass with a breath-taking view of Central Park. During the photo shoot, Alex posed alongside Oscar- and Tony-Award-winning actress Marcia Gay Harden for a public service ad for Foundation sponsor Jewelers for Children. A natural at modeling, Alex blew the photographer away.
Alex and his mom found time for sightseeing during their stay in the Big Apple, stopping at places such as Little Italy, The Apollo, Central Park and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Alex went shopping, dined in nice restaurants and even joined those in line for a national morning program, waving to the cameras.
Both Alex and his mom expressed sheer gratitude to the Foundation and Jewelers for Children, saying every step of the way they felt like V.I.P.’s. Alex deemed the trip an experience he’d never forget.
“It was way beyond my expectations of what the Make-A-Wish Foundation could do,” said JoAn. “It really made Alex feel like a celebrity.”
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That is so cool, Alex! I have CF too; I did a shopping spree this spring for my wish. You look cool being a model!! Good luck with your CF!!
- Abi 10/07/2011 20:04 -
Very Amazing, I'm happy for you!
- Chablee L perdue 10/13/2011 20:11 -
that is so cool and i have really wanted to be a model too
- katherine 10/15/2011 9:02 -
I think your a very good model! And I think your dream of being a spokesperson can really come true, I don't know how many shots you took, but I'd say your a natural! Plus your super cute :) Very nice story
- Mariah 10/17/2011 12:02 -
that's such a great wish and you do make a good model! you are inspiring! i went to florida for my wish and am now an ambassador i love hearing wish stories like yours! <3
- jessi 10/18/2011 17:36 -
I have CF too and this really inspired me. This is awesome.
- Emma 10/19/2011 13:04 -
Wow that's amazing!!!!!!!! And he is so HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- emely 12/21/2011 14:51 -
Your a great model Alex! I hope everything is going well for you. I know what It's like to have a bad illness. I have a serious heart disease (2 holes, leakage in my left ventricle, 1st degree AV block, and my left atrium will swell up) and an unknown spot on my lung. I've been searching for surgery a long time but nobody will help me. Good luck with your CF!!!! God bless you!!!!!! :) Your story really inspires me!!!!!!!!! I'll be praying for you. I'm glad you found help! :)
- Glenda 12/27/2011 14:09
