During this challenging and stressful time, Jack’s family found out about Make-A-Wish from their social worker at the hospital. Jack is non-verbal, but he can communicate what he likes and dislikes. Jack loves to be outside and sit under a tree at his house. He loves to see the leaves move with the breeze and fall on the ground. After being inside so much during his hospital stay, being outside brings him so much joy. When Make-A-Wish talked to Jack’s parents about a wish, they knew it had to be an experience being outside in nature.

Thanks to generous support from long-time Make-A-Wish partner Bristol Myers Squibb, Jack, his little brother, and parents went to Yosemite National Park for his wish! They stayed in a lodge with a pool and were able to go sightseeing and on walks. Jack got to fully immerse himself in the beauty of Yosemite and be surrounded by so many trees. They had the chance to disconnect from technology and just be a family exploring the national park. Mom and Jack’s favorite part of the trip was the open-air tram ride. It was nonstop smiles from Jack and his brother! He loved the movement of the tram and feeling the wind on his face.