Roxy's Rainbow Umbrella Wish
Please note - this is an exclusive viewing of Roxy's full wish video, which is under embargo until it is shared with the media in coming weeks.
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Whenever 8-year-old Roxy was having a low day – her mum Simone would twirl her favourite rainbow umbrella above her, it would always brighten her up!
Roxy has rare genetic disorder, but absolutely loves colour and nature. So, for her wish, she flew from Tasmania up to the Sunshine Coast to visit the gorgeous Rainbrella Project at the iconic Ginger Factory.
Watch as Roxy's wish comes true, and read more about her Wish Journey below.
Meeting Roxy
We want to first celebrate the involvement of Romany and Kaye from the Hobart branch who did an incredible job personalising Roxy's wish experience so beautifully!
Here are some words from Romany, regarding Roxy's wish journey:
"The highlight of Roxy's wish journey for me has absolutely been getting to know Roxy and her amazing family. Her mum Simone, her dad Daniel, and her brother and sister Ziggy and Kayla. The family are absolutely beautiful. They've been through a lot...
Not forgetting of course Roxy - when you meet Roxy, you cannot help but love her. She is a ray of sunshine. She is innocent in its purest form and she lights up every room that she's in. So getting to know the family has been an absolute highlight."
Capture and Anticipation
Stages of Roxy's Wish
Roxy's Rainbow Adventure Wish came about because Roxy has a Rainbow Umbrella that she was gifted when she was about two years old which brings her absolute joy. When she's having a quiet day or a down day or isn't feeling 100% her mum and dad put the Rainbow Umbrella up and twirl it above her head and it just delights her.
The anticipation phase of this wish was really fun to create. Each colour of the rainbow represents something special and was incorporated into Roxy's Wish Anticipation. Roxy was given different tasks to complete and when achieved, she received silicone beads which she made into a necklace. Roxy gifted Sophy her own necklace as a token of appreciation, that they both wore on her Wish Day.
- Red - passion and security
- Orange - fun and enjoyment
- Yellow - clarity and happiness
- Green - nature and health
- Blue - peace and knowledge
- Indigo - spirituality
- Violet - imagination and creativity
Roxy's Wish Day
Simone, Roxy’s mum, said she saw friends visit the Rainbrella Project – an entire installation of rainbow umbrellas - and knew it would be the perfect wish for Roxy.
“Her rainbow umbrella is her most favourite thing in the entire world. She never goes anywhere without it. As soon as we got to the Ginger Factory Roxy livened right up. She’s been so happy!”
The amazing Sophy Blake, the Rainbrella Project artist, even flew up to Sunshine Coast to meet the family and lead them through the delicately suspended canopy of hundreds of rainbow umbrellas, showcasing beauty, creativity, and most importantly, a symbol of hope.
"The wish week is now a core memory made, such a special time for our family. Daniel and I both agreed it was the best day of our life as a family of 5! I will happily keep telling everyone how wonderful Make-A-Wish are!”
Simone, Roxy's mum
Enjoy some beautiful images from Roxy's post-wish interview
