CASCADE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — A 5-year-old from Marshall will see his dreams come true this week.
S.J. was born with 10 heart defects. He has since gone through three open heart surgeries.
“His heart only pumps on half of a heart technically and he will eventually need a heart transplant,” said his mom, Danielle Awwad.
She says it’s always been their goal to keep S.J. happy and focused on enjoying life, and now the family is getting help in their quest. For his birthday this year, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan and Allegiant Airlines are sending S.J. and his family to Walt Disney World with all expenses paid.
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