HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A seven-year-old girl battling leukemia got her biggest wish granted. Seven-year-old Allie loves Disney princesses and twirling around in sparkly dresses. She dreamed of going on a magical adventure to Disney World – and thanks to Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast Louisiana and partner company NOV, her fairytale trip came true!
Make-A-Wish and NOV surprised Allie with a Disney-themed send-off party at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, complete with balloons, tiaras and an enchanted castle backdrop. Her family says she didn’t have a second thought when asked what her greatest wish would be.
“I think without hesitation, she said Disney World,” said Victoria Woods, Allie’s mom. “We’re excited to see Allie laugh and be full of life. Some of the things you see during cancer treatment are really difficult. This really takes the sting out.”
Allie’s magical send-off was part of the Summer of Wishes campaign, a season dedicated to granting life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
“Being part of a special moment like this with her family is indescribable,” said Shelly Millwee, President & CEO of Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast Louisiana. “We have the backdrop of the amazing Disney princesses, which is what she is in love with.”
“It means a lot to everyone, everyone who’s here, when you see a child realize that their dream is going to come true, that really makes a difference when you see that face light up,” said David Reid, CTO/CMO of NOV.
ABC13 caught up with Allie and her family for her magical wish celebration in the video above!
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