Publisher Bailey Hufstetler
Jacob Schumacher, a first-grader in the CDC room at SCES, was granted with a trip to Disney through the Make-A-Wish.
“Diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at birth, Jacob has faced many challenges over the years, but with the help of his dedicated parents and a great group of doctors, Jacob is living his best life,” stated one of Jacob’s teachers in a written statement.
Now Jacob gets to travel to Disney at no cost to his family, and have the time of his life and make memories that will last a life time. When School officials were notified that the wish had been granted for Jacob, they quickly got together and made sure that he had a sendoff that would excite him and show support for him and his family.
As a send-off, Mr, Cook, Mrs. Fitzgerald, Annette Durham, and several other staff members organized a hallway parade. Students dressed in their Disney best to show their support. Jacob and his family were escorted by Make-A-Wish representatives while classmates surrounded him and cheered for him.
“For a child diagnosed with a critical illness, a wish come true can be a crucial turning point in their lives,” says Mrs. Fitzgerald in her written statement to the Observer. “A granted wish can be the spark that helps a child believe anything is possible and give them the strength to fight harder against their illness,”
Make a Wish Foundation’s Mission is, “Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.” Since its founding in 1980, Make-A-Wish has granted more than 350,000 wishes for children with critical illnesses in the U.S. Last year, Make-A-Wish granted more than 9,500 wishes throughout the U.S. and its territories.
For more information about Make-A-Wish you can visit their website at https://wish.org/.
This article was written by Publisher Bailey Hufstetler. You can reach him for comment at bailey@rheacountyobserver.com.
