Wish Comes True For Oakdale Teen Through Make-A-Wish and United Health Foundation

Shawn, 17, of Oakdale lives with cancer.  When presented with an opportunity for a wish, he chose to visit Hawaii.  Shawn’s wish came true courtesy of United Health Foundation and Make-A-Wish.  United Health Foundation sponsored Shawn’s wish through its national alliance with Make-A-Wish to support the organization and its mission of granting the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. 

According to Shawn’s wish granters, he enjoys watching basketball, playing video games, and listening to  music.  He had never travelled before, and looked forward to seeing the ocean for the first time, and swimming with a dolphin.  Shawn traveled with his mother, Kelly, and younger sisters, Mariah and Madinah.

“We are very happy to play a role in making Shawn’s wish come true,” said Matthew Peterson, president of UnitedHealthcare’s Children’s Foundation.  “Make-A-Wish truly makes a positive impact in our communities and brings joy to so many children courageously facing life-threatening medical conditions.

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