Sixteen-year-old George was feeling isolated. He had just relocated from California to Texas. Plus, he was an only child and home schooled. When wish granters from the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of North Texas asked the teen what his most important wish was, he replied that he'd like a shopping spree. He also planned to use part of the money to buy a computer so he could e-mail his friends back in the Golden State.

A few weeks later, George and his mother climbed into a stretch limo to begin a day of big spending, compliments of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Before George would hit the store aisles, he stopped at a steak house to "fuel up" for his shopping spree. Afterwards, the first retailer on his list was an appliance store, where George bought a computer, a television, and more. Next, he decided his feet needed some pampering too, so he purchased the athletic shoes he'd always dreamed of.

George's spending was done, but his wish experience was not. When his limousine pulled into his home, the surprised teen was surrounded by cheerleaders from the local high school. They gave the awestruck boy flowers and a cookie bouquet, and even spelled out his name in cheers. But the fun didn't end there. The cheerleaders invited him to have a special place at their pep rallies.

The boy who wanted to feel connected got his wish. He now had a computer, the cheerleaders knew his name, and he had a reserved seat at pep rallies. While some people say money can't buy happiness, George's shopping spree could arguable prove them wrong.