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Janey's high-flying wish
Is it a bird?... Is it a plane? … No, it’s SUPER JANEY!
At only 5 years old, this brave little girl wanted nothing more than to fly high and look down to see the world. Find out about her triple-act flight wish, proudly brought to you by our #WishForce.
Jane, 5, rhabdomyosarcoma - "I wish to fly high in the sky like a bird!"
Background
Meet Janey
This mischievous, imaginative young girl has only one speed, and that is turbo!
From a young age, despite her cancer diagnosis, Janey hasn't let the world define her. She is also known as 'Super Janey', the alter ego her parents created to help get her through chemo treatment.
Along the way, Janey's become obsessed with flying - including everything from superheroes to Amelia Earhart! For her wish, we set off to plan a fun week in the Sunshine Coast, where Janey had the opportunity to fly high like she’s always wanted.
The wish
Getting her wings
Janey's wish was to learn to fly as 'Super Janey'.
Her wish was our command, and it started right on departure for her flight to the Sunshine Coast where Janey got to meet the pilot and sit in the cock pit. What a cool way to begin her flying wish!
The team at Qantas absolutely loved having Janey and her family on board, and said Janey’s family were extremely grateful for the experience.
Learning to fly
No sooner than Janey had settled back on Earth, it was off to learn how to fly with the local Sunshine Coast Aero Club. Janey and her family had the chance to experience a joy flight in their very own charter plane, flying over the beautiful Sunshine Coast.
This was the first wish the team at Aero Club had been involved in - and they can't wait to help grant their next flying wish. The smiles on Janey and her sister's faces said it all, as they stood with so much joy on the wing of their plane!
The final act in Janey's triple flight dream was spending a day at the action-packed iFLY (indoor sky diving) on the Gold Coast.
"You simply lean into the wind inside a giant glass tunnel and a column of air lifts you up to float effortlessly. Family and friends will gasp as you fly like somebody in a superhero movie!" - iFly website
Janey had a very special guest meet her at iFLY... the one and only Batgirl, who once upon a time also had to learn to fly, just like Super Janey.
A massive thanks to iFLY, Aero Club and Qantas for creating such an unforgettable experience.
Janey is an absolute trooper, and now feeling stronger than ever!
#WishForce
Behind the wish
It takes a whole #WishForce community to make wishes come true. A huge thanks to all our partners and supporters for creating Jane's unforgettable experience.
Western Sydney Branch
Qantas
iFly
Sunshine Coast Aero Club
“When they first told Jane she could make a wish - I wasn’t certain if she’d ever walk again. Tomorrow, she’s going to fly. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”
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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