My brother has a lung disease called Cystic Fibrosis. Because he
has this disease he is a part of a program called: The Make a Wish Foundation.
This company makes kids dreams and wishes come true. Whether it's going to
Disneyland, or Hawaii, or spending the day with a celebrity, or becoming a
firefighter for a day, or getting a makeover for your room.
My brother's wish was to meet the basketball player Rajon Rondo
who plays for the Boston Celtics. His wish came true. The Make a Wish
Foundation flew our family out to Boston, Massachusetts February of 2011. Not
only did my brother meet Rajon Rondo, but he also got to meet the rest of the
team! There was a group of about 10 kids who had a similar wish to that of my brother;
they all wanted to meet someone from the Celtics. None of the other kids had
Cystic Fibrosis but they were all struggling with something in their lives
whether it was leukemia, autism or a heart disease. Some of the boys and girls
wanted to meet Paul Pierce, others Ray Allen and other Kevin Garnet. Where this
took place where the Celtics work out and have practice. All of the kids got to
talk with the players, shake their hands, get a bunch of gear signed, etc. My
brother was lucky enough to play one on one with Rajon Rondo on the court.
I will never forget that week when my family got to go to Boston
and make my brother's wish come true. When my brother got back from meeting
Rajon Rondo he was absolutely stunned and so happy. I have treasured this
moment always because it helped me learned that there is hope in this world no
matter how much turmoil. There are good solid people out there that believe in
helping and serving others. The basketball team
was absolutely amazing with the kids and I will forever be a Celtics
fan because of this experience.
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