A hope. A dream. A wish.
Colton was your typical 7 year old kid who wanted to play baseball and be a navy seal. However, when the coach told him to run around the field, he couldn’t do it.
Doctors wanted a series of hospital tests done on Colton and ultimately he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Having a sick child can be a very lonely journey. Luckily Colton’s parents had a lot of support from friends, family, and church. This type of support was needed due to long stays in the hospital, chemo adjustments, and setbacks.
Colton’s parents described him as a trooper through his treatments. Of course he had bad days but Colton ultimately wanted what any child would want. He wanted to be home, have fun with his dogs, and play with his friends.
His journey was a long one, and #MakeAWish was there for them.
Colton’s wish was to be a #navyseals and Make-A-Wish made that happen.
During his trip, Colton never stopped smiling. He had the time of his life. After all of those years sitting in the hospital, Colton and his family were finally able to be a family again.
The most magical part of this wish was that Colton felt very connected to the men who go out and fight for America’s freedom. They told him that the way they fight for America, that he needs to fight for his life. They know what it is to have their lives on the line, just like Colton. They go out and fight for this country and they told him to stay in the fight for his life.
Your donation means the world to families. You may not know which wish was granted with your donation, but by taking a look at our stories page on the website, and the videos we upload here, you can get an idea of just how far your dollars can reach.
Make-A-Wish is a #nonprofit organization that grants wishes to critically ill children and their families. We operate under Strength, Hope, Transformation, and Community to continue bringing these families the smiles they need in their everyday lives.
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20 фев 2013
