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Caroline

Chicago, IL

This story made tears roll down my face. Earlier today, my teacher told our class a story about her nephew and his experience with Make-A-Wish. He was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor when he was six years old, and the diagnosis was very sudden, and debilitated his walking, talking, hearing and vision. He had eight months to live. After his first round of chemo, he was well enough to walk, talk, run, and play normally, but not well enough to live. His wish was to go to Disney World, and he got it. They catered to his every whim, and the family didn't have to pay for a thing. He died a few months later, but the story of the little boy and how happy it made him inspired me so much that I went to the website to see what I can do to help. When I saw this story, and saw that the little girl in the story is the same age as my baby sister, I just lost it. I could not hold back the tears. My school recently started a fundraiser for Make-A-Wish, and we have already raised over $3,000. I hope that someday I can grant someone their wish too. Thank you so much for inspiring me.