Albertville Youth Receives “Make-A-Wish” During AFCD Parade

For 10-year-old Myles Bongaarts-Graham of Albertville, the start of the 2013 Albertville Friendly City Days Parade brought the granting of a wish – and a ride with the Albertville Fire Department.

Myles, who has Hodgkin’s lymphoma, had his wish to go to Walt Disney World Resort granted during the AFCD parade June 9, by Make-A-Wish Minnesota.

“It was awesome, humbling experience,” Albertville Fire Chief Tate Mills told Patch. Mills helped surprise Myles during the parade. “The look on his face was unbelievable.”

After receiving news of his wish being granted, Myles had another surprise presented to him – a ride in the Albertville Friendly City Days Parade with the Albertville Fire Department. Myles, his mother and brother rode along – receiving a personal tour of the fire station afterward.

“He’s a great kid,” Mills said.

Myles has not gone on his wish to Walt Disney World Resort yet, according to Make-A-Wish Minnesota.

The Make-a-Wish Minnesota chapter was founded in 1982 and has since granted more than 4,00 wishes statewide. As part of its mission, Make-A-Wish Minnesota grants the wishes “of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.”