Meet the children whose wishes came true
UGA® wish kids
“I wish to have a game room makeover!”
Jadon is a fifteen year old living with a cardiac condition. Jadon’s wish was to have a game room redo and wanted a brand new carpet and his room re-painted web grey. For the finished product Jadon envisioned an arcade theme, since he loves playing video games in his free time. This room makeover is allowing Jadon to be creative with his dream and also giving him an awesome and safe place to relax while enjoying his favorite pastime.
“I wish to have a red golf cart!”
Thomas is a four year old boy who is battling a congenital heart disease. One of his favorite things to do is ride his bike to the park and watch the geese at the pond! Because of Thomas’ love for the outdoors and riding around in his grandparents’ golf carts, he decided to wish for a golf cart of his own! Look at the joy on his face as his wish for a red golf cart came true!
“I wish to meet Lil Yachty!”
Norman is a twenty-one year old battling Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Norman was diagnosed when he was 15 and found his escape in listening and writing music. He continued to write music and listen to his favorite artists throughout treatment. Norman got to sit down and talk with Lil Yachty over video chat. They got to make jokes and laugh and overall become friends. The whole experience was so relaxing for Norman, and it inspired him to keep chasing his dreams and fight harder.