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Dear Mr. Heron,
Maia recently had a wish trip to Disney in January.
Words cannot even express...and will never be able to express the gratitude we have for this wish being granted. This trip made an impact on us that is so far reaching - we will never be the same people nor will the people who know us be the same. The level of volunteerism that we experienced went far beyond what I ever thought was possible. Give Kids The World was just an unbelievable fairy tale place.
We met so many other families in pain. We never felt before like anyone understood but we knew that everyone there did. Maia made friends with a local family and we hope to stay in touch with them.
One moment I will never forget was when Give Kids The World was pretty empty this one particular morning. Goofy and Pluto were walking around and both took Maia's arm and walked her to the Gingerbread house (where we ate breakfast). The whole family was inside and I was lagging behind just so I could take in what was going on. Pluto came out first and met me outside. I proceeded to give Pluto a hug...and then started sobbing and wailing. Can you imagine a 45 year old woman sobbing on Pluto's shoulder?
I will NEVER forget this moment. I never felt so much love in my whole life.
Thank you for making this trip possible for Maia and for us. Thank you for giving my family an experience we will never forget. And thank you for devoting yourself to children and families in special need.
God bless you and your organization- and especially Larry Steinberg and Yvonne McCann.
Bless you all,
Francine, Lou & Maia & Adena
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