Louise, 15, has always had a knack for filling shopping bags with just the right outfits and accessories. When this charismatic teen had a chance to make a wish, she told the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey that she wanted to test her shopping skills in New York City, one of the world’s fashion capitals.

Louise, who was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, began her dream day of shopping in super-star style. She arrived in New York’s Herald Square in a white stretch limo. At her request, the limo was equipped with a cooler full of Shirley Temples to drink.

Louise’s shopping destination was one of the most famous retailers in New York City: Macy’s. The store manager and associates greeted her at the door and introduced her to her personal shopper, who was ready and willing to outfit Louise in the finest fabrics, the latest styles and the works of the hottest designers.

By the shopping trip’s end, Louise walked away with brimming bags filled with new clothes, sparkling jewelry, trendy shoes and – her favorite purchase – a Coach bag.

Full of smiles and gratitude, Louise told her wish granters, “This wish was more than I ever expected. My personal shopper really made me feel like a princess for the day. Thank you everyone at Make-A-Wish and Macy’s for truly making my dream come true.”

In the 2006 holiday season, in addition to granting magical wishes like Louise’s Macy’s generated $4.3 million for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Thanks for Sharing debuted as a national Macy's initiative in 2003 - a distinctive effort from which customers benefit during the holiday season, and charities benefit throughout the year. Customers join the program for $25. In return, they receive a Reward Card valued at 10 percent of all their Macy's credit card net purchases made during the holiday period. Plus, for each Thanks for Sharing program member, Macy's donates $10 to charity.