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“ I wish to be boss of the ice cream man”
Robin , age 5
Texas Gulf Coast & Louisiana Chapter
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Most of us, if given the chance, would wish for something for ourselves. But one special little boy's wish serves as a shining example of just how selfless and giving children can be.

Robin was receiving treatment at a children's hospital the first time his Make-A-Wish Foundation® wish granter met him. The two of them plopped down at a child-sized table in the room to chat about Robin's wish.

The wish granter brought Robin a toy, which he kept eyeing. Robin indicated that one of his wishes was for that very toy. The wish granter told him that he could have the toy and still have a wish - and then asked Robin, "If you had one wish, what would it be?"

Robin, with his little hands on his hips, asked, "Can you make me the boss of the ice cream man?"

He explained that every day when the ice cream truck comes through his neighborhood, some of his friends don't have enough money for ice cream. He said that he feels very fortunate that his mother makes sure that he does have enough money for ice cream—but that eight quarters is a lot of money for ice cream.

He always tells his friends, "When I grow up, I am going to be boss of the ice cream man and make him give everyone ice cream!"

Instead of asking for something like a dream vacation, or the chance to meet his favorite celebrity, Robin's number one wish was to give something to those less fortunate than him.

On a beautiful spring day, Robin got his wish. The Make-A-Wish Foundation outfitted him with a cap proclaiming him "Ice Cream Man" and put him behind the counter of a neighborhood ice cream truck. All day long Robin rode around with a big grin on his face, asking his friends, "Whaddya want?"

And because of his generous wish, all of Robin's friends got ice cream that day.

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  • What a wonderful thing to do. Ice cream always makes the day better! Thank you for being so kind to others, Robin.
    - Julia 01/06/2007 13:35
  • What a selfless, sweet little boy! Robin has a heart of gold. May God bless him!
    - Jennifer 02/04/2007 3:26
  • My name's Robin too! And I LOVE ice cream! I am glad you got your wish! Good luck and remember to follow your dreams and to make a lifetime's worth of wishes! *Robin*
    - Robin 01/09/2007 19:50
  • This child has such a sweet wish! God bless!
    - Sarah 05/26/2007 7:59
  • I am sure you made your parents so very proud of you that beautiful spring day, Robin, making sure that all the kids were able to enjoy the ice cream as much as you did!!
    - Christine 04/12/2007 17:07
  • I was so touched that a child so young could be so giving of himself. May God bless him & be with him in all he does.
    - Gloria 04/05/2007 17:57
  • What a very sweet little boy. Out of all the wishes he could have had granted, he wanted to give to others. His parents should be very proud. Give him a big hug and kiss.
    - Amy 04/21/2007 19:02
  • What a beautiful thing to do. Everytime I read that story if brings a tear to my eye. I'll never forget this wonderful story!
    - Angela 03/21/2007 13:05
  • Robin, what a special boy you are! There were many times when I was a child that the ice cream man came around, and I would hope somebody would have money for me. Good for you for making that happen for kids! You are very special! We are so glad you are here, and were born! You make this world a better place!
    - Betty Ann Becker 09/30/2007 18:56
  • I wish there were more people in the world like you. So many people (adults included) would have made a wish for themselves...and there is nothing wrong with that. You are an outstanding young man and every time I eat a Popsicle I will think of you!
    - Mary 02/20/2008 19:59
  • Love this story! What a little darling! God's angels are here on earth. How proud his parents must be of this little cutie!
    - Lynn 03/30/2008 12:51
  • Wow. I envy you, that's amazing!
    - Anthony 03/22/2008 23:46
  • Robin, you are clearly a wonderful child blessed by God, and it inspires me that you would use your wish to make so many other people smile. You are truly an inspiration.
    - Kimberley 03/21/2008 5:01
  • I wish you were my ice cream man Robin!!! What a "sweet" thing to do!!!!
    - Laura 03/20/2008 18:18
  • What a sweet little boy! This made me cry so hard!
    - Elizabeth 12/03/2007 12:46
  • You're so sweet to do that. A lot of people in my apartment and I think that you did a good thing by giving your friends free ice cream. I wish I could do that, and you're only 5! That's really cool.
    - Stephanie 04/14/2008 11:04
  • You're such an amazing young man. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. This wish should remind every one that sometimes others need more help then we do!
    - Jessica 11/04/2007 10:50
  • COOL!!
    - Joe 10/10/2007 10:26

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