May 6, 2021

Mateo's Wish Day

Wish Kid Mateo and UPS Driver Dave
Time
Thursday, May 6 | 10:00 a.m.
Location
221 N Center St, Stockton, CA, 95202

Mateo, 6, will see his wish come true on Thursday, May 6 in Stockton, CA and you're invited to help make his wish day very special! Mateo's wish to be a delivery person is coming true as he will join local UPS Driver, Dave, delivering hope in the form of packages around Downtown Stockton! Learn more about Mateo's story by clicking here.

While we would love for as many people to make celebratory posters or signs for Mateo and cheer him on as he completes his delivery route, we do ask that anyone who does come to celebrate stay in designated areas (see the map below) across from where his route takes him. Mateo still suffers from leukemia, so social distancing and masks are required and will be enforced. All participants and staff helping to facilitate Mateo's wish will be temperature checked and required to wear masks as well.

Mateo's stops in Stockton include Weber Point, Visit Stockton, City Hall, MLK Plaza and Nena's Mexican Cuisine. Approximate timing is below and included in the Legend of the map at the bottom of this page. Timing is subject to change.

10:00 A.M. at Weber Point (221 N Center St, Stockton, CA 95202)
10:40 walk towards Visit Stockton (125 Bridge Pl, Stockton, CA 95202)
10:55 walk towards City Hall (425 N El Dorado St, Stockton, CA 95202)
11:25 walk towards MLK Plaza (2 E Oak St, Stockton, CA 95202)
11:40 walk towards Weber Point (221 N Center St, Stockton, CA 95202)
12:00 drive towards Nena's Mexican Cuisine (445 W Weber Ave #120, Stockton, CA 95203)
12:20 last delivery on Nena's Mexican Cuisine's outdoor patio

The wish will begin at 10:00 a.m. and public participation is estimated to last approximately until 12:20 p.m. Be sure to keep an eye on our social media channels and use #MateoDeliversHope to get more information on timing and to follow along digitally through our stories! 

Special thanks to UPS, Macy's, the City of Stockton, the Stockton Police Department, Visit Stockton, Nena's Mexican Cuisine!

Read Mateo's Story
Mateo's Wish Day Map
Take a look at the route Mateo's wish will take him. All of the purple triangle areas are perfect for those who'd like to come out and cheer Mateo on. Masks are required.
Mateo in a UPS truck with a red package in his hand
Mateo, 6, was diagnosed with leukemia in 2017, but what brings him so much joy are mail and delivery people. They bring hope and joy in boxes, and when you meet Mateo, you'll know he's all about bringing joy to others! On Thursday, May 6 in Downtown Stockton, his wish to be a delivery person will be coming true! We hope you can join us (from a distance and masked) to celebrate this special young boy's wish!