Elisha walked into the room and immediately paused. She looked around the space to take it all in. It was all there! Bright lights, cameras, a new wardrobe and her own private team of people from Jack Studios in Manhattan, including a stylist and a make-up artist.

The day was finally here. Her wish day!

Elisha’s wish - to experience what it would be like to be a model in New York City - was under way, and she was taking her first steps into the fashion industry with an exclusive photo shoot designed just for her.

After the devastating news of a cancer diagnosis, Elisha’s wish would come at a time when she needed it most. Following a long and arduous journey that would include a multitude of medical protocols, Elisha’s wish would serve as the beginning of a new chapter in her life, and a chance to focus on her future.

Elisha’s unforgettable day came together with the help and support of the world renowned brands under the G-III Apparel Group of DKNY and Starter, along with former New York Giants linebacker Carl Banks. She and her friends were pampered with hair and makeup by celebrity makeup artist Frank Guyton, styled by wardrobe stylist Amanda Kraemer, and photographed by fashion photographer Greg Sorensen.

“My experience with Make-A-Wish was something out of a fairy tale. All my life I have always known that I wanted to be a “star” and with my wish being granted I got a glimpse of what my future could be. I truly felt in my element during the photo shoot. It impacted me in ways I didn’t know it could. It boosted my confidence and made me realize life is filled with so many opportunities. I couldn’t be more grateful to Make-A-Wish for making my wish come true. Thank you for all you have done for me.” - Elisha