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[quote]QUOTE: <i>Originally posted by edblysard</i> <br /><br />For those of you who found this touching, and wonder why you never see it in your city.. <br />Go to the Make a Wish Foundation web site., <br />All it takes is a few minutes of your time, and maybe a few dollars, to change the life of a bunch of kids. <br />Regardless of their political or religious affiliation, Make a Wish does all it can to make these kids dreams real. <br /> <br />Hats off to them, and Metra, for realizing how much of an impact something as simple as a cab ride, and vinyl decal can have. <br /> <br />And thanks to LC, for bringing this here! <br /> <br />Ed <br /> <br />[/quote] <br /> <br />Ed - <br /> <br />Thanks. There is and will always be a special place in my heart for sick children, especially those who are truly challenged by terminal illness. Once a few years back I represented a little girl as her court appointed guardian in a bitter custody battle. She needed a heart transplant and the folks from Make A Wish made sure she got her wi***oo. It was a bit more complicated than a cab ride, but it was a real pleasure to work with the MAW folks. The little girl got her heart, and has recovered to lead a productive life and is currently in college, but not without a LOT of stress along the way. I like to think that the fulfillment of her wish gave her the strength to hang on for the transplant, although a couple of times it was touch and go. I'm really looking forward to her college graduation, as I did her High School graduation. Definitely an event worthy of marking off. Oh, and if you haven't guessed, I have a favorite charity and it isn't me. Sorry for the shameless plug... <br /> <br />LC
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