Nolan, 16, is enthralled with the 1960s era. Like many of his grandparents’ generation, he was bitten by the Beatlemania bug.

A huge fan of the Fab Four who lives in southwestern Washington, Nolan wished to have a replica of the costume worn by John Lennon on the cover of the Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album. A congenital heart defect qualified Nolan to receive a wish from the Make-A-Wish Foundation^® .

To celebrate Nolan’s debut in the neon-green replica Beatle costume, the Oregon chapter (which serves Clark County, Washington) hosted a '60s-themed party. Nolan invited guests to dress up for his wish celebration at a private room reserved in a popular Portland restaurant.

Nolan made a grand entrance in a chauffeured 1958 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud. About 50 family and friends greeted the VIP at the curb for a celebrity/paparazzi effect, and then they celebrated in the party room, decorated with lava lamps, tie-dye banners, wild colors and peace signs. They enjoyed a live Beatles cover band while snacking on appetizers and dessert.

Nolan spent several hours mingling with his closest pals and supporters, dancing to '60s music and showing off his elaborate costume – all with a huge smile on his face throughout the evening.

“Guess I’m gonna be a star,” said Nolan, quoting the Beatles’ hit “Drive My Car,” to one of the local TV stations at his party. “I feel very blessed. This is the best night of my life.”