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Edgar's unforgettable grand final
Edgar the Eagles fan
For a boy who loves football, has only ever attended one AFL match and never experienced the simplest things like going on a train, being able to attend the pinnacle of the AFL season and see his team play at the MCG for the premiership was something beyond what Edgar could ever imagine.
Meet Edgar
Edgar is 8 years old and from a remote community 400km outside of Alice Springs. He regularly makes the long trip to Alice Springs to receive treatment for his life threatening condition Nephrotic Syndrome.
Edgar's not responding to treatment and will soon need to start dialysis, meaning even more long trips to the hospital for the young boy who has already spent more hours in hospital than most adults ever will.
West Coast Eagles fan
Edgar can only say a few words in English outside of his Australian Indigenous Local Language, but is a passionate West Coast Eagles supporter and can sing the club’s song word for word.
His idolises Nic Naitanui and will jump off his chair, dance, yell and pump his fists every time Nic scores a goal.
Meeting his hero
Edgar’s wish to meet Nic Naitanui was all ready to go with Edgar flying to Perth to watch his first AFL match.
Unfortunately, Nic Naitanui got injured just before Edgar arrived so he wasn't able to meet his hero. While meeting the team and attending a match were still incredible experiences for Edgar, we were determined to make sure his full wish came true.
With the help of Hungry Jacks that’s exactly what happened! At this year’s AFL Grand Final Edgar was given the opportunity to run out on the field with his beloved West Coast Eagles and finally meet Nic.
Wish Effect
Being able to show kids like Edgar that the impossible is possible is so important.
It gives them renewed hope for their future and the emotional resilience to continue fighting their illness. And puts a massive smile on their face!
The Wish Journey
How a wish comes to life
1. Wish Capture
1. Wish Capture
Depending on availability, either our Make-A-Wish volunteers or our Wish Catcher team will arrange to meet each child (either in-person or virtually) to capture their greatest wish idea, getting to the heart of what they truly want and why. This is part of what makes Make-A-Wish unique, giving children full creative control while exploring their wish idea.
2. Wish Design
2. Wish Design
Back at Make-A-Wish HQ, we collaborate with families and volunteers, with support of the medical teams, to create the ultimate wish experience for each child.
3. Wish Anticipation
3. Wish Anticipation
In the lead up to the wish, we take each child on an anticipation journey designed to build excitement, keep them engaged until their wish comes true, and provide a welcome distraction from medical treatment. Anticipation can be incredibly powerful, helping to calm, distract, and inspire kids at a time they need it most.
4. Wish Realisation
4. Wish Realisation
This is when the planning, preparation, and anticipation of the wish finally comes true. Children get to experience their greatest wish – it's everything they’ve imagined and more.
5. Wish Impact
5. Wish Impact
Wish impact studies show that a child's wish lives on, long after the moment. A wish gives more than just hope – with an incredible and lasting effect on the lives of wish kids, their families, and wider communities.
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