A Colorful Wish Built on Thrills and Fun
ORLANDO, Fla.(May 2022): The one place that Xavier really wanted to go was LEGOLAND. Kids Wish Network built his perfect wish brick by brick, keeping his big surprise under wraps until the reveal at his favorite restaurant. When his family arrived at Hooters in Virginia Beach, he felt so special seeing his name on their outdoor marquee. Hooters hosted Xavier’s family providing a celebratory dinner with lots of festive touches like the scattered LEGO bricks on his table that colorfully complimented his wish. Hooters was also so excited to share the amazing news that Kids Wish Network was making his dream come true. When they did, Xavier was overjoyed finding out he was going to LEGOLAND in Florida!
Kids Wish Network flew his family to Orlando for his thrilling adventure. In addition to experiencing LEGOLAND for the first time, his family stayed at the LEGOLAND Hotel that’s also a playground for LEGO enthusiasts. They stayed in an adventure themed room, and there were also LEGO workshops, a pool with giant floating LEGO blocks, and familiar characters. Tickets for LEGOLAND were courtesy of Merlin’s Magic Wand, and the LEGOLAND Hotel provided accommodations to Kids Wish Network at a discount rate. Universal Orlando donated tickets for its theme parks. During the wish, they also had a wonderful dinner courtesy of Ruby Tuesday. Xavier was so happy getting to indulge on shrimp, his favorite seafood.
The wish trip was a very special time for Xavier’s family to celebrate all the things that bring him joy. Xavier has been through a lot since his diagnosis of Wilms tumor. His treatment plan included having a kidney removed and chemotherapy.
Many Thanks
Kids Wish Network could not have provided this wish to Xavier without the help of Merlin’s Magic Wand, the LEGOLAND Hotel, Universal Studios Orlando,Hooters Virginia Beach,Ruby Tuesday, and the many supporters who believe in making wishes come true for kids who need hope.Visit www.kidswishnetwork.org to learn about our different programs.Kids WishNetwork 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, includingHero of the Month, Project Toy Drop, Holiday of Hope Gift Banks, and A Child Forever Funeral Assistance.