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I wish to go to Hawaii!

12-year-old Gavin is an avid gamer. From video games to board games, he's always up for a challenge. When he’s not playing games, you can find him listening to music, watching his favorite shows or drawing. Gavin is also a foodie at heart – Italian dishes top his list, especially spaghetti. His perfect day would end with Tres Leches for dessert, or candy! Outside of games and treats, Gavin enjoys golf, playing with his dog and all things the color red. When Gavin learned he would have a wish granted by Make-A-Wish® Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana, he weighed his options. After careful consideration, he decided that his wish was to go to Hawaii with his family. From the moment his wish began, it was nothing short of spectacular. Thanks to United Airlines, the VIP treatment began at the airport when Gavin got an exclusive tour of the cockpit and had the chance to meet the pilot that would be flying him to his special wish trip. It was such a meaningful experience for Gavin and his family and truly started his trip off on the highest note. Gavin had so much fun playing at the beach, swimming, eating the Hawaiian cuisine and taking part in all the excursions. Gavin's mom shared, "Our family can’t express our gratitude enough!! The memories we made will be with us for a lifetime. Thank once again for all of your help."

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4,981,467 Miles raised
124 Donors
60 days, 06 June, 2024
"Our family can’t express our gratitude enough!! The memories we made will be with us for a lifetime. Thank once again for all of your help." Gavin's mom
Make-A-Wish America

I wish to go to Hawaii!

12-year-old Gavin is an avid gamer. From video games to board games, he's always up for a challenge. When he’s not playing games, you can find him listening to music, watching his favorite shows or drawing. Gavin is also a foodie at heart – Italian dishes top his list, especially spaghetti. His perfect day would end with Tres Leches for dessert, or candy! Outside of games and treats, Gavin enjoys golf, playing with his dog and all things the color red. When Gavin learned he would have a wish granted by Make-A-Wish® Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana, he weighed his options. After careful consideration, he decided that his wish was to go to Hawaii with his family. From the moment his wish began, it was nothing short of spectacular. Thanks to United Airlines, the VIP treatment began at the airport when Gavin got an exclusive tour of the cockpit and had the chance to meet the pilot that would be flying him to his special wish trip. It was such a meaningful experience for Gavin and his family and truly started his trip off on the highest note. Gavin had so much fun playing at the beach, swimming, eating the Hawaiian cuisine and taking part in all the excursions. Gavin's mom shared, "Our family can’t express our gratitude enough!! The memories we made will be with us for a lifetime. Thank once again for all of your help."

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