Mustaches for Kids Ottawa

Your support in 2007 has gone a long way

October 6th, 2008 by admin

As we get ready for the 2008 campaign, its important to remember why we do this. Let me try to put it in perspective – you grow a mustache for 5 weeks, and in turn, through Make-a-Wish, wishes are granted and the memories last a life time.

Our efforts last year went towards helping grant 3 wishes.

Victoria

Victoria is an adorable three-year-old girl from Ennismore, Ontario who lives with Bilateral Nephroblastomatosis, a disease which severely affects the function of her kidneys. Her wish was to travel Disney World to meet Cinderella. Thanks to the Make-A-Wish Eastern Ontario, her wish came true in April. Victoria’s favourite part was meeting Cinderella & Dora the Explorer. Her family had tons of fun: “The people at Give Kids the World were amazing and very friendly, we loved it there! Thank you to everyone that made this possible. We will never forget how much fun we had! ”

This was a full wish which means your efforts paid for the whole thing, beginning to end.

Jakob

Jakob is a bright 7 year old boy from Orleans. Last year he was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma, a rare disease in which cancer cells are found in the bone or in soft tissue. Jakob’s wish was to go on a Disney Cruise with his parents, brother and grandmother. He had never been on a large ship. The Make-A-Wish Foundation was happy to grant Jakob’s wish. He sailed on a 7 nights West Coast Cruise from May 25^th to June 1^st.

For this wish we were a partial partner. We provided the gifts, initial visit, limo and spending money on the cruise.
Michael

In May, Michael, a 10 year-old boy from Ottawa, received a birthday wish from Make-A-Wish ® Eastern Ontario. Michael’s social worker and school principal wrote to Make-A-Wish explaining that this little boy suffered from Synovial Sarcoma, a rare form of cancer which usually occurs near to the joints of the arms or legs. Although Michael was at school for a brief period, his condition worsened quickly, increasing the gravity of his prognosis. At this difficult time, Michael wished for a computer to help brighten his spirits. The generous employees at Sony help grant Michael’s wish, providing him with a brand new computer. In addition, Make-A-Wish ® Eastern Ontario organized a birthday party at the Children Hospital of Eastern Ontario for Michael and his friends from school. It was a magical day to celebration of this young boy’s amazing courage. Second is Michael.

We partnered with Sony to grant Michael’s wish.

Posted by Brett Tackaberry