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Date Submitted: 04/06/2016 11:36 PM
SBGA and MakeAWish partnership grants a boy's wish to travel by train to Los
Angeles
1888 PressRelease We are proud as a corporation to partner with organizations like the MakeAWish
Foundation," said Bob Parisi, Senior Vice President of SBGA.
Justin is a 4yearold boy living with neuroblastoma. He likes to spend his time playing with toy trains and
loves watching his favorite television show about a train named Thomas. Justin loves to watch the trains
go by on the railroad tracks, always wondering where they're going.
At such a young age, his fascination for trains had made him eager to one day be able to ride on one
himself. When approached by MakeAWish volunteers, it was no surprise that his most heartfelt wish was
to travel by train to a city such as Los Angeles.
"What is so great about the MakeAWish Foundation is that they provide children with a chance to
experience things they might otherwise not be able to," said Vice President Nathan Jurczyk. "By partnering
with the MakeAWish Foundation®, SBGA has the opportunity to create adventures and memories for
children and their families. These experiences are something they can look forward to and enjoy together
as a family."
On the day of his wish, Justin eagerly hopped on the train with his family and enjoyed his ride all the way
to Los Angeles. His most memorable part of the day was being able to look out the window and see
everything go by, for he was excited that this time he was on the train himself! Justin's mother says they
are grateful for the opportunity and experience, and that Justin has been looking forward to going on
another trip by train once again.
The MakeAWish Foundation not only fulfilled Justin's long awaited wish, but provided him with an
opportunity to create wonderful memories with his family while on the train ride to Los Angeles. These
precious memories are something Justin and his family will hold onto forever....