I wish to be a runway model

Peaches

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Peaches Wish Photo
In the summer of 2011, Make-A-Wish Southern Florida granted its 8,000th wish, becoming only the 5th chapter to achieve this incredible milestone.

This is the story of Peaches’ wish to be a model. It’s also the story of how the South Florida community came together to make one child’s dream come true.

Thirteen-year-old Peaches of Miramar dreamed of becoming a model. She’s seen her favorite models in magazines and on television, and now it was her turn to experience all of the glamour. Peaches and her mother traveled around town in style – in a sleek limousine. She tried on tons of outfits, got a fashion consult from designer Eva Danielle and was glammed up with hair and makeup by the stylists at Primp Salon & Hair Extension Boutique. She said, “My hair feels magical and I feel like a real supermodel.” Looking beautiful, her limousine headed to Pics Boutique for her photo shoot. She was a natural in front of the camera. Peaches smiled from ear-to-ear when she discovered that her photo would be featured in Ocean Drive Magazine.

After a modeling lesson from former pageant queen Becky Willard, Peaches was the star of the show at a preview party and press conference at the Mondrian Hotel on South Beach. She loved the attention as she took a practice walk down the runway.

I felt like a real model tonight. My dream has now come true and I’m so grateful for all of this!
Peaches
wish kid
Peaches Portrait

Peaches was back in the spotlight for the most anticipated part of her wish, a runway show for FUNKSHION Fashion Week on South Beach. After getting her hair and makeup done, Peaches confidently strutted down the runway with the other supermodels in her custom-made dress designed by Eva Danielle. All eyes were on her as cameras flashed in every direction. “I felt like a real model tonight. My dream has now come true and I’m so grateful for all of this!”

Wish Granters: Diana Murphy & Naomi Portalatin
Referred by: Elisa Jones, her child life specialist
Wish sponsored in honor of the MOMM Organization
Special thanks to Jonathan Babicka, Stephan Morris, Primp Salon & Hair Extension Boutique, Eva Danielle Boutique, Michal Ignition Imaging and Becky Willard.