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“I wish to have a swing set with a house attached”
Marychelo , age 4
Rio Grande Valley Chapter

   
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This wish story makes me feel:
 

Marychelo is a 4-year-old bundle of energy. Not even her illness can slow her down. Marychelo loves to play outside, and when given the chance to select her most heartfelt wish, she wanted to have "a swing set with a house attached."

The rambunctious child had no idea when or if her wish would be granted. One day her mom took Marychelo to visit a relative's house, and while she was away, the swing set was constructed. Marychelo's wish was just hours away from coming true.

In commemoration of the 20th birthday of Make-A-Wish Foundation® and Marychelo's wish come true, friends, family, volunteers, and local television stations gathered at Marychelo's house for a surprise wish presentation party. There was even fried chicken, Marychelo's favorite dish, waiting for her upon her arrival.

Words could not accurately describe the joy evident in Marychelo's eyes and in her smile when she saw that her one most heartfelt wish came true. And Marychelo's swing set was no ordinary backyard toy. The set featured three swings, a rope swing, and two penthouses on top. Lots of hugs and kisses courtesy of an exuberant 4-year-old added to the festivities.





Inspired Thoughts

  • I hope your wish comes true...keep wishing!
    - Stephanie 05/02/2007 8:26
  • No way! They can make stuff like that? I would love to play in it! Play your heart out Marychelo!
    - Richard 02/07/2008 8:37
  • i hope your wishes come true sweetheart, i really do. God bless :)
    - Cheyeenne 11/25/2007 19:58
  • How is it that a child's wish can be so simple as to ride a horse? Then these people with hearts of pure gold come in and make that wish a loving reality. Marychelo looked so sweet. I feel terrible these children get such terrible illnesses, but these people make their lives so much better. I'm going to ask my mum if I can donate money to this Foundation. It's worth it just to see their faces. :)
    - Stephanie 06/05/2008 21:44

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