“I wish to be a famous singer.”
Kassaundra , age 7
Greater Bay Area Chapter

   
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Kassaundra arrived at her premiere, greeted by the delightful screams of her adoring fans.

On a sunny day in California, one little girl’s countless hours of singing and dancing in her living room paid off in a big way. Flanked by security guards, 7-year-old Kassaundra emerged from a limousine and promenaded proudly through throngs of screaming fans to attend the premiere of her very own music video.

Getting dolled up in glitter and a fancy dress was a far cry from how Kassaundra spent most of her life – in hospitals receiving treatment for a congenital heart condition. When the Make-A-Wish Foundation® asked what her one true wish would be she knew right away: “I want to be famous!”

Prepping for Stardom

Kassaundra’s wish day included a shopping spree, voice lessons, a photo shoot and a recording session in a professional studio. The music video features “Butterfly Don’t Fly Away,” a song Kassaundra co-wrote with Leslie Noel, her vocal coach.

With the video filmed and ready to go, Kassaundra visited a local salon to have her hair and makeup done to perfection. Escorted by eight motorcycle officers, Kassaundra’s limousine delivered her onto the red carpet, where paparazzi and adoring fans waited with cameras flashing.

Kassaundra Sees Herself on the Big Screen

Inside a ballroom, the lights dimmed and Kassaundra watched her video for the first time, which featured her singing in a lush garden. Tears ran down Kassaundra’s face as she watched her music video.

At a press conference after the premiere, Kassaundra remembered all who supported her on the way to stardom: When asked if she had a lucky charm, Kassaundra credited her parents – and also her stuffed bear, CC.

Click here to watch Kassaundra’s music video.

To see behind-the-scenes footage of Kassaundra’s day on the red carpet, click here.





Inspired Thoughts

  • Cute kid - cool song!
    - Elyse 10/27/2010 18:50
  • What an amazing experience...
    - Rodrigo 11/01/2010 9:46
  • Hi Kassaundra, Your such a beautiful girl I loved your music video it was so cute . Don't you ever give up ok sweetie and I hope you are doing good take care sweetie bye
    - Melissa 11/04/2010 18:46
  • Kassaundra you rock! Your video was so cool, keep up the good work.
    - Teonna 11/14/2010 17:38
  • hi kassaundra you have a baeutiful name and you rock,keep up the good work and brake aleg that means good luck be on the stage every time
    - alanis 12/10/2010 16:41
  • Hi i pray u get better and u sound and look beautiful
    - kory 12/17/2010 20:36
  • Your music video is the hit! Love it. You look amazing. Kassaundra, sweetie, don't give up. Keep holding on, and keep being the amazing little girl you always are, and always will be. You'll be in my prayers. Love to you and your family, J
    - Joey W. 01/31/2011 22:47
  • Kassaundra you are such a cute little girl and I love the song! And I'm praying for you to get better. And remember dream big!
    - Leslie 02/23/2011 13:37
  • Bless that girls heart!
    - Tiffany 04/19/2011 19:49
  • BLESS YOU SWEET ONE. I WILL PRAY FOR YOU AS I PRAY FOR MY SWEET ALYVIA. MY YOU BE HEALED AND SEE ALL YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE.
    - DEB 04/25/2011 17:54

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Go behind-the-scenes at Kassaundra's red carpet premiere

Kassaundra wished to be a famous singer. Her wish came true when her new music video debuted.