LEGOLAND’S VIP Experience Brings Happiness Before Difficult Isolation
WINTER HAVEN, Florida – Building LEGO sets elevates Andrew’s imagination, and he’s been dreaming about going to LEGOLAND for what feels like forever. He doesn’t ask for a lot of things, so when he does, it’s something that he really wishes for in his heart. Kids Wish Network and Merlin’s Magic Wand made it happen, and in the most amazing way. Merlin’s Magic Wand chose Andrew to attend LEGOLAND Florida’s exclusive National Children’s Day experience as a VIP for a memorable day immersed in all the LEGO magic!
Andrew and his family were personally escorted around the park by staff, and had all their meaningful memories captured by a professional photographer. Andrew felt so special getting to go to LEGOLAND and receiving so much attention. It was a day to just focus on fun, and felt so far away from all of Andrew’s medical challenges.
LEGOLAND gifted Andrew and his brother a backpack filled with souvenirs. Kids Wish Network also surprised him with more gifts after his magical day, and the means to purchase a LEGO set he longed for and hoped to find at the park. It wasn’t available, so Kids Wish Network surprised him by purchasing the set and mailing it to his home! Andrew is going to be very busy building the massive LEGO set brick by brick.
Kids Wish Network provided his family’s accommodations, giving him the ultimate sleepover at the LEGOLAND Florida Hotel. It was such a fun-filled stay being immersed in the LEGO theme all throughout the resort.
The wish came at the perfect time for Andrew. He was first diagnosed with muscular dystrophy at birth, and it’s progressed to the point where he can no longer walk. Andrew also now struggles with a second diagnosis, chronic respiratory failure. Andrew will soon be participating in a medical trial, making it necessary for him to undergo three months of quarantine, a very difficult time of isolation. The special memories of his wish, and his new LEGO set will help carry him through the challenging months ahead.
Many Thanks
Kids Wish Network could not have provided this wish to Andrew without the help of Merlin’s Magic Wand (VIP LEGOLAND experience), LEGOLAND Florida, and the many supporters who believe in making wishes come true for kids who need hope.
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