Your continued support through your recent donation of ____ to The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida will grant the heartfelt wish of another local child. It is only because of the generosity of people such as the two of you that we are able to continue our 28 year tradition of never having to say “no” to a medically eligible child. Our Wishmaker’s Ball was an even larger success than anticipated and we’re honored that you chose to spend the evening with other supporters and wish children. Once someone has heard words from little Victoria, they understand why we all do what we do to make dreams become a reality for children battling life- threatening illnesses.

Your second wish child, Noah, is only 10 and suffers just like Victoria from a severe seizure disorder. He doesn’t let this stop him from enjoying and participating in his passion- hockey! His favorite T.V. program is watching hockey games and he told us that his hobby and special talent is helping a disabled hockey team. His favorite color is black and he loves to eat ham. When he has free time, he plays with his dog Roxy and his step brother and step sister. Of course, he’s getting close to that age when he won’t want to spend time with any girls and will just hang out with his brother and the hockey team.

With such a great love of the sport of hockey, it wasn’t a surprise that he picked for his heartfelt wish to meet hockey player Sidney Crosby who plays with the Pittsburg Penguins. Crosby having recently suffered from a head concussion, Noah has been following his hero even more closely. We are all encouraged that the “meet and greet” will go forward since the early returns on Sidney’s first workouts are an indication that the player and our wish child’s hero, may be back in the Pittsburg Penguins’ lineup for the playoffs. Noah has been thrilled that the Penguins have managed to stay near the top of the Eastern Conference standings over the last two and-a-half months, going 15-10-5 in Crosby’s absence. Crosby was having the best season of his career and Noah has been following him since the beginning.

With all celebrity wishes, we’ll wait for the news that a meeting has been arranged and the family will travel to wherever his hero is going to meet him. There’s going to be lots of anticipation on this one and when we get details on when the wish will happen, we’ll be glad to pass that on to the two of you. And as always, if after the wish, we receive pictures, those too will be headed your way.

While we all wait for Noah’s great moments to happen, please know how appreciate we are of your generosity and desire to share the power of a wish.

Sincerely,

Judith Yevick

West Coast Operations Manager

When he was diagnosed with Burkitt’s lymphoma at the age of 4, his love of the army took on a whole new meaning as he battled the “germies” to get better so he could be a veteran. Louis and his father both shaved their heads not because he may lose his hair but because that’s what soldiers do. His next assignment was to find a fort “because EVERY soldier has a fort.” With one wish, his army-themed play set was delivered and he was ready for some carefree combat.

The play set arrived fully-equipped with slides, monkey bars and everything Louis needs to keep him active, entertained and on top of his duties. A small brigade of special friends –army reservists – stopped by to join in the celebration. They gave him a camouflage uniform and sleeping bag, dog tags, a canteen and some face paint. They taught him all about his new gear.

According to Louis’ mother, “He couldn’t believe it when the reservists showed up. It just solidified that he would get through the fight. He loves his play set and doesn’t stop talking about his special day.”

Wish Granters: Deirdre Trevett & Norman Wedderburn
Referred by: Bernadette Brunetti, his social worker
Wish adopted by: Nancy Strom Endowment Fund

Original post : http://sfla.wish.org/2010/06/14/louis%E2%80%99-very-own-fort/