Make-A-Wish Comes True For 11-Year-Old Middletown Boy

MIDDLETOWN, CT — An 11-year-old Middletown boy’s Make-A-Wish came true during a surprise reveal celebration last week.

Mattix, who is living with a nervous system disorder, wished for one thing – to have an endless amount of outdoor gear so he can spend more time enjoying the outdoors.

Mattix was surprised by Duracell and Make-A-Wish on Wednesday, Sept. 14 with a wish-granting celebration at the new Make-A-Wish CT headquarters, “The Wishing Place.” His wish was revealed through a scavenger hunt that led to his new outdoor gear.

Some of the items included a basketball hoop, a bicycle, a wagon, and his personal favorite, a lawn mower.

Mattix’s wish was granted by Duracell and Make-A-Wish Connecticut, as part of Duracell’s summer-long partnership with Make-A-Wish to “power more outdoor moments that matter,” according to a news release.

“Launched earlier this summer with extreme adventurer Bear Grylls and Make-A-Wish, this powerhouse collaboration is helping to grant life-changing, outdoor experiences for children with critical illnesses,” the news release states.