MAGICAL MOMENTS... FOREVER MEMORIES W hen I’m an angel, I’m going to stay with you forever.” Grayson, 3/25/10 - 1/23/16 We met 5 year-old Grayson in the first week of June, and his family quickly became part of our ‘Ohana. When this brave young superhero was diagnosed with a brain tumor, his family held onto hope and found in Grayson’s pure heart, warm smile and sense of humor daily inspiration to live life to its fullest. Empowered by Grayson’s bravery in the face of his condition, his family coined #GraysonStrong, sharing with the community his optimism and joy. Grayson enjoyed so many things – from animals to Legos; from superheroes to Disney; from Thomas the Train to Star Wars, but when his wish granters met with him the first time, his one true wish was clear: Grayson wished to be a Jedi knight. GRAYSON’S WISH TRIP SET HIS HEART’S DESIRE FREE. The favorite part of Grayson’s wish journey… Everything! He shot an arrow at Captain America’s shield; he met Spiderman, who tousled his hair and called him by name; and he defeated Darth Maul after rigorous Jedi training! Grayson, his mom, dad, and 2-year old sister, Olivia, did it all – with “smiles to carry us for years to come,” his mother, Gabby, proudly shared. Returning home, Grayson’s wish trip continued to be a bright light amid the challenges of his declining condition. “Little Grayson has graduated from his Jedi training, and has gone into the Light,” said Gabby. “But his wish experience was a chance to set his heart’s desires free; a chance to experience the heart of the people who rooted him on and sent him love. It allowed him to be the king of the castle, the captain of his ship.”This young hero radiated love, and the spirit he shared with all of us inspires us every day to make a difference in the lives of children like him. #Graysonstrong
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