Make-A-Wish Southern Florida
Coverage of Make-A-Wish Southern Florida in the Nexus archive.
- Illinois teen with muscular dystrophy gets wish to see dolphins granted in Key Largo
An 18-year-old Illinois teen with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Brent Meizelis, fulfilled his dream of interacting with dolphins in Key Largo through a collaboration between Make-A-Wish Illinois and Make-A-Wish Southern Florida. He participated in dolphin care activities, swam with the animals, and expressed gratitude for the experience, which his mother described as creating lifelong memories.
- Lauderhill boy receives special tour of MIA from Make-A-Wish Southern Florida
An 11-year-old Lauderhill boy with heart disease, Ryan McKenzie, fulfilled his dream of becoming an airline pilot through a Make-A-Wish Southern Florida event. He received a VIP tour of Miami International Airport, including a plane cockpit experience and flight simulator training.
- Make-A-Wish Southern Florida grants wish of fishing boat to 12-year-old boy who battled cancer
Make-A-Wish Southern Florida and Bass Pro Shops granted 12-year-old Benjamin Rodrigues a fishing boat to fulfill his wish after battling leukemia. The event, held in Dania Beach, included hospital treatments and family support, with Rodrigues expressing gratitude for the gift.