Lakeland, FL (June 12, 2022) – Many nine-year-olds could not remain calm under pressure, but Zniayah did! Faced with a life-threatening situation, she performed the most courageous act when she saved the lives of her siblings and grandmother.

What began as a typical day quickly took a terrifying turn. Zniayah was in the shower when one of her siblings ran in screaming that the house was on fire. Zniayah immediately jumped into action, grabbed clothes, and ran to the front of the house. She found the fire in the kitchen and her grandmother lying on the floor. Remembering her fire drill practice at school, she gathered all five kids and rushed them across the street to a neighbor’s house. Zniayah then ran back into the house for her grandmother. Unable to lift her, Zniayah encouraged her grandmother to scoot away from the fire as she protected her from flames and falling embers. Wasting no more time, Zniayah ran back across the street to get a neighbor, who then helped bring her grandmother to safety. Zniayah’s grandmother was brought to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

Being the oldest of her siblings, Zniayah knew it was up to her to ensure her younger siblings were safe. Zniayah said, “I was scared. Like it was scary to know that the house was on fire, but I had to stay calm.”

For her quick thinking, outstanding bravery, and deep love for her family, Zniayah’s aunt nominated her as a Hero! We could not be more proud of Zniayah and are thrilled to present her with a $300 Walmart gift card to honor her as our Kids Wish Network Hero of the Month! 

Check out her interview here!

https://www.fox13news.com/video/1100925

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Kids Wish Network has been making dreams come true for children since 1997. We are dedicated to infusing hope, creating happy memories, and improving the quality of life for children experiencing life-altering situations. We started with the single purpose of granting wishes to children suffering from life-threatening conditions but have since created additional programs to benefit kids nationwide, including Hero of the Month, Project Toy Drop, Holiday of Hope Gift Banks, and A Child Forever Funeral Assistance. Learn more at https://www.kidswishnetwork.org/