Make-A-Wish® Central and Northern Florida, a branch of the national organization dedicated to granting life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses granted a very special wish adventure to sweet Brook, a seven-year-old girl from Florida diagnosed with endocrine disorder, to travel to Hawaii.  Brooke and her family stayed at the Aulani, A Disney® Resort & Spa joined the Make-A-Wish® Hawaii chapter sharing her wish story and how her wish changed the trajectory of her life and future.

 

Brooke’s mom sent the Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida Team pictures and a description about their experience. "Scarlett's dreams came true the second she arrived at the Disney Resort in Hawaii.  Some of her favorite memories from the trip included one-on-one time with Moana, main character from the Disney® movie, “Moana,” snorkeling at Rainbow Reef, spending time with new friends and family at the beach and meeting all the Disney characters around the pool. This trip will always hold a special place in our hearts, and it is all because of Make-A-Wish. The medical journey is long and hard, and a week of Disney magic in paradise was just what our family needed.

This year marks a milestone for Make-A-Wish® Central and Northern Florida as the chapter celebrates its 30th anniversary. “This year marks 30 years of Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida making children's wishes come true and making dreams a reality,” said Anne Cuba, President/CEO of Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida.  “None of this would be possible without the help of our community, donors, wonderful board members and volunteers.”

A wish has a lasting impact on the children and their families, but they also have a transformational impact on the communities involved. Brooke’s  – among many other wishes – demonstrates how an entire community comes together to make these dreams a reality.

By working with your local Make-A-Wish chapter, you can have a hand in bringing joy to critically ill children in your own community. To get connected with Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida, visit their website at wish.org/cnfl/tallahassee or contact Kathleen Hampton, Director of Development at khampton@cnfl.wish.org or 407-622-4673 (ext. 201).