ELEVEN-YEAR-OLD LEUKEMIA PATIENT TO GET SHOPPING SPREE WISH FULFILLED
Released: 07/13/02
WHO: Make-A-Wish of Southern Florida and Dolphin Mall
WHAT: Claudia Cifuentes, an 11 year-old girl with leukemia ALL, will have her shopping spree wish fulfilled at Dolphin Mall in Miami. As is any young girl’s dream, Claudia loves to shop and has identified her favorite stores – Limited Too and Rave.
WHEN: Sunday, July 14, 2002
A limo will arrive at the Ramblas plaza of Dolphin Mall at Noon with Claudia and her mom and will be greeted by Dolphin Mall Management.
QUOTE: “Claudia is a special girl who deserves all of the happiness that this day will bring. Her wish will be a magical experience that will give her many fond memories.”
-- Nancy Strom, Make-A-Wish of Southern Florida President/CEO
WHY: Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida grants the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses to enrich the human experience with hope strength, and joy. The organization serves children and families in nine South Florida counties, including Broward, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Lee, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach. The average cost to fulfill a wish is $4000.