I wish to go to the beach and feel the sand
Wish child Javier lies back smiling on the beach, half buried in sand.

I wish to go to the beach
Javier, 8, Chile
thyroid cancer

Having not been to the beach since he was 2 years old, Javier’s wish was to feel the sand and swim in the sea once again. Javier and his family had breakfast at the seafront before taking in the sights and sounds before Javier put on his swimsuit, and ran to experience the ocean and sand up close. Javier was extremely happy playing under the sun and listening to the sounds of the rolling waves.

From there we surprised him, and his family and we took them to the Miramar Hotel where he used the spa and had lunch again overlooking the water. He ate his favorite dish and dessert, before boarding a yacht for his first experience of sailing, a wonderful experience that he shared with his family. Your support can help grant wishes to more children like Javier, who are facing critical illness.
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Niamh Ryan
Niamh Ryan

Niamh Ryan is Senior Manager, PR and Communications at Make-A-Wish International, having joined the organisation in 2022 after 5 years at Make-A-Wish Ireland. Niamh oversees the organisation’s internal and external communications and looks after media relations and media strategy. With a background in digital marketing, she is passionate about employing the latest technology and trends to help more people learn about the life-changing power of a wish-come-true!