Northside Family RV and Make-A-Wish to grant wish May 22

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Northside Family RV and Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana have partnered to grant a life-changing wish for Garret, a nine-year-old wish kid from Evansville, Indiana. The live wish granting will take place Saturday, May 22, at 1 p.m. at 1630 North Broadway in Lexington.

Garrett, who has undergone brain surgery for a nervous system disorder and receives regular treatment for his critical illness, will receive his wish of receiving a brand-new RV. Garret loves camping and being outside, and his wish will provide Garret and his family the perfect vehicle to enjoy a summer full of outdoor adventures.

According to Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana, wishes provide what medicine cannot – extraordinary and memorable experiences that allow children to take their focus off the illness and provide a sense of renewed normalcy. Research shows that children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight their critical illnesses, potentially improving their quality of life and producing better health outcomes.

In these times, hope is essential for children with critical illnesses. By granting a wish, a child gets so much more than a temporary escape. They get a wellspring of strength to keep fighting for better days. Additionally, due to the global pandemic, more children than ever before are waiting for a wish.

This occasion that highlights the power of community from local businesses like RV Retailer’s Northside Family RV, to volunteers and donors who come together to transform lives through wishes.

Make-A-Wish Eastern Kentucky Senior Advancement Officer Faith Hacker said, “Thank you, RV Retailer and Northside Family RV, for helping make Garrett’s wish a reality! We couldn’t grant life-changing wishes for kids like him without generous partners like you. Garrett’s wish will allow him and his family to leave their worries behind and make precious memories for years to come. We’re so grateful for your support!”