Omar, a driven 9-year-old from Apex, N.C., has a love for guitars and aspirations of becoming a rock star. His greatest desire is to wow a crowd with his guitar playing. But he just needs a few lessons to get his dream started.

Omar, who is diagnosed with a rare multi-system genetic condition, began his rock-star wish in style when a white limousine pulled up to his house, completely surprising him. The driver took Omar to “Locals, Guitars and Music”, where his wish granters, the store staff and good friends were waiting for him. Omar walked in to the store and laid his eyes on a brand-new cherry-red Washburn electric guitar, including everything he needed to be a rock star: amps, speakers, a guitar case, stand and eight guitar lessons. To top it all off, Omar received his very own rock-star sunglasses to finish the look.

Omar was thrilled when his journey toward mastering the six-string began. He was very attentive to his instructor, absorbing everything he could about making music with his new guitar. As soon as he got home, he played his first concert for his family. He told his mother that he wanted to thank the Make-A-Wish Foundation^® for everything its volunteers did to make his fondest wish come true.