Ever since Karolynn Grays, 18, of Camden, was a little girl, her dream was to one day travel to France and experience all that the city of Paris has to offer. On Wednesday, April 24, 2013, Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper, in partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation®, made that dream a reality.
Staff from around the hospital, including Hematology/Oncology, Adolescent Medicine, and General Pediatrics transformed a conference room into a scene from Karolynn’s favorite movie, “Lady and the Tramp,” to present her with an all-inclusive, 10-day trip abroad.
Karolynn says she is most looking forward to seeing the iconic sights of Paris, like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre—and, of course, shopping!
“This trip will be Karolynn’s escape—an escape from chemotherapy and constant doctor visits, and an escape from her diagnosis,” said Kasey Massa, LSW, pediatric social worker at Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper. “Now in remission, Karolynn and her family can fully enjoy this life changing journey—her wish come true.”
Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® has enriched the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions through its wish-granting work. The Foundation’s mission reflects the life-changing impact that a Make-A-Wish® experience has on children, families, referral sources, donors, sponsors and entire communities.