MAKE-A-WISH & WEST NEW YORK POLICE DEPARTMENT TO GRANT SIX-YEAR-OLD GIRL’S WISH TO BE A POLICE OFFICER
Sorianny Will Be Sworn In & Experience A Day in the Life of a Police Officer Wednesday, November 22nd at 11:00AM
West New York, NJ –Six-year-old Sorianny of West New York, New Jersey, will experience the life-changing power of a wish on Wednesday, November 22nd, when she is surprised with an entire day in her honor and her wish to be a police officer is granted.
Sorianny, who has courageously battled a life-threatening, critical illness, has always wanted to be a police officer. Her mother, Ana, is currently enrolled in the Police Academy and has been a role model for Sorianny all her life. Sorianny’s wish is to be just like her mom, and her real-life heroes that protect the community, and become a police officer herself. On Wednesday, that wish becomes a reality.
Sorianny’s day will begin with a surprise police escort from her home to the West New York Police Department and Town Hall, where she will be sworn in as an honorary member of the force. After her special ceremony, surrounded by her family and the West New York Police Department, she will be welcomed into her new law enforcement family – and be put right to work! From patrols in a police vehicle, to exploring the department, being fully immersed in the daily life of a police officer and even being called into action to save the day and make an arrest, Sorianny’s wish will bring her life-changing joy that will last a lifetime.
Sorianny’s wish also holds a special and historic significance in Make-A-Wish history; the founding of Make-A-Wish in 1980 was inspired by a 7-year-old boy in Phoenix, Arizona named Chris Greicius, who was battling leukemia. Chris always wanted to be a police officer, and members of law enforcement gathered together to create a life-changing day for him. Chris’ experience was the inspiration for the founding of Make-A-Wish, and since that day, April 29th, 1980, over 550,000 children with critical illnesses have experienced the life-changing power of a wish.
WHAT:
Wish-Granting / Celebration & Swearing-In for Wish Kid Sorianny
WHERE:
West New York Police Department
428 60th Street
West New York, NJ 07093
WHEN:
Wednesday, November 22nd 2023
Media Arrival @ 10:45AM
Sorianny’s Arrival @ 11:00AM
About Make-A-Wish® New Jersey
Make-A-Wish New Jersey creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. In the fight against a critical illness, a wish serves as a catalyst for renewed strength and encouragement for every child and family on their journey. A wish helps kids look past their limitations, families overcome anxiety and entire communities experience joy. Most importantly, wishes can improve a child’s quality of life. A single wish can transform lives. With their national headquarters based in Phoenix, Arizona, Make-A-Wish is one of the world’s leading children’s charities, with 58 chapters serving children in every community in the United States and its territories, nearly 40 international affiliates serving children on five continents, and over 550,000 wishes granted globally. Make-A-Wish New Jersey was founded in 1983. Serving children in every municipality in the Garden State, Make-A-Wish New Jersey has granted over 12,000 wishes since its inception. For more information about Make-A-Wish New Jersey, call 800-252-WISH or visit nj.wish.org and discover how you can help transform lives, one wish at a time.
Contact:
Michael Dominick, Make-A-Wish New Jersey
[email protected]
215-272-5032