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One teenager's ultimate wish came true on Sunday thanks to Make-A-Wish East Tennessee. The group gathered at Petland Knoxville for Makaylyn Charles' wish day. The 17-year-old had wished for a mini golden doodle puppy.

The recent virtual cooking event with University of Tennessee basketball player, Yves Pons, was featured in Dicta, the monthly magazine of the Knoxville bar Association.

Kayleigh Summey, a 10-year-old girl from Knoxville got the French bulldog puppy she was hoping for Make A Wish East Tennessee made sure this dream came true. “I just like how scrunchy their faces are and how funny they are,” said Kayleigh. She named the puppy Stella.

A wish recently came true for a local child. Seventeen-year-old Jeremie, from Calhoun, was granted the wish for a dirtbike. Southern Honda Powersports helped to make this incredible wish come true.

The East Tennessee Make-A-Wish foundation put together a special event for 18-year-old Joshua Zaleski. Josh has been recovering from stage 4 cancer. His wish was fulfilled on Friday, by going on a shopping spree at Best Buy for new gaming equipment.

Diamond, a teenager from Knox County, was granted her wish for a virtual shopping spree. She received lots of clothes, things for her room, and Vans shoes. To celebrate her wish, volunteers delivered her packages with a car parade to her home.