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I wish to have a husky puppy

A young girl with curly hair and a pink headband excitedly pets a husky puppy, surrounded by smiling children. Text reads: Gaias wish to have a husky puppy – Gaia, 8, Italy, acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

She told the volunteers that she wished to have a new friend – a Husky puppy! And to celebrate its arrival, she wanted a party at her home.

On the day of her wish, Gaia’s little friends gathered to surprise her. Gaia knew nothing about the wish day; her mother managed to keep it a secret until the very last moment. Gaia was asked to close her eyes before her little puppy was put in her arms. As the photos show, Gaia was overwhelmed with joy!

Gaia’s mom Nunzia told us she is still in disbelief. The experience was very emotional for her too. In the instant when Gaia opened her eyes and found herself face to face with her little husky, her mom, “saw a new light shining on [her] little girl’s face.”