I wish to go to Expo 2020 in Dubai

A young boy in a white robe and blue mask stands outside a modern building, making a peace sign. Text overlay: Saeeds wish to go to Expo 2020 in Dubai—Saeed, 3, UAE, acute lymphocytic leukemia.

A man and a young boy, both in traditional white clothing and face masks, sit together looking at a phone—perhaps reading about Saeeds wish to go to Expo 2020 in Dubai. The boy has a star-shaped name tag, while another child in a hat sits nearby.

Every child deserves a childhood full of joyful memories. There are more children just like Saeed, who are waiting on their wishes to be granted.

Saeed is a 3-year-old boy from UAE who has been diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia. Saeed’s favorite color is green and he loves soccer. When we asked Saeed what he wished for, he told us he’d like to take his family on a trip to visit Expo 2020 in Dubai.

In a collaboration with Expo 2020, we granted Saeed’s wish and challenged ourselves to exceed the little boy’s expectations. On his wish day, Saeed and his family were welcomed at the VIP entrance, where they were given a VIP Pass to visit Expo 2020. Saeed and his family started with the Vision pavilion which talks about HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, followed by the Luxembourg and the KSA pavilions where Saeed received a private tour for each one. After learning all about the UAE, Saeed received a thoughtful gift as he and his family headed for lunch. Saeed said his wish day was the best day of his life and his family couldn’t help but notice the big smile on his face that day.

I wish to go to Expo 2020 in Dubai

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