14-Year-Old to Visit Novato-Based Gaming Co. for His Wish; Will Become a Character in His Favorite Video Game

In a handwritten letter to Make-A-Wish, Treyvon, aged 14 of Toledo, Ohio, described what he most hopes to get from a visit to Novato, CA based gaming company 2K’s headquarters. 

Treyvon, who has a life-threatening blood disorder, wrote “My ultimate wish would be that my best friend and I meet with your developer and idea specialist and create together a cool game.” 

According to those close to Treyvon, he is a “gamer at heart” and would like to give input to the developers and get himself in an actual game. He is also a huge fan of the NBA.

On Thursday, March 13, his wish will be coming true: during his wish, he will don a special motion-capture suit that will allow developers at 2K to build his character into his favorite NBA themed game. 

Following an game audio recording session that Treyvon will have with the developers, he will have the opportunity to play the game that includes his alter ego, and will be able to share his ideas with game developers. And per his wish requests, he will be joined on his wish by his best friend, Troy. 

Treyvon’s favorite NBA team is the Miami Heat. Make-A-Wish Board Member Lisa Vogel of Mill Valley will accompany him on his wish.

About Make-A-Wish® Greater Bay Area:

Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.  In 2013 Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area embarks on 29 years of fulfilling magical wishes.  During its first year of operation, in 1984, the chapter granted 27 wishes.  Now one of the largest chapters nationwide, the Greater Bay Area grants over 300 wishes per year and has granted over 6,000 wishes to date.  The chapter covers 17 Northern California counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Marin, Monterey, San Benito, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Siskiyou, Solano and Sonoma.  The goal of Make-A-Wish is to grant a wish to every eligible child in its territory.  Anyone can suggest a child for a wish. For more information or to refer a child for a wish, please call 415/982-9474 or visit www.SF.Wish.org