By MWF/PIO
Sept.15. 2009

Because of her battle with cerebral palsy, 7-year-old Brenda uses a communicative device to interact with others. She made it clear to her wish granters that her one true wish was to go on a Disney Cruise to the Bahamas. Once aboard the Disney Wonder, there were characters everywhere Brenda turned. She could not believe she was really there. The Broadway-style shows were entertaining, the Mickey Mouse pool was refreshing and the sunsets were breathtaking. Brenda was mesmerized by her dolphin encounter as she pet and hugged her new friend. Every night, Brenda tried her hardest not to sleep because she wanted to keep having fun.

Brenda’s Disney Cruise continues to inspire her months after returning from her dream vacation. Her mother said, “Her wish really made an impact. It was a life experience for her. Brenda is expressing herself better and being more independent.” The other morning, she woke up saying “Mickey’s boat” over and over. She has a scrapbook and often goes and gets the album to revisit the fun she had with Captain Mickey on his big red boat.

Brenda’s mother said, “Every detail was thoughtful. All the words I can say but ‘thank you’ is not enough!”

Wish Granters: Michelle Del Valle & Andrea Liscano
Referred by: her mother
Sponsored by: Palm Beach Sailfish Classic & Village Tavern

Source: Make A Wish Foundation

 

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