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“I wish to have the world’s biggest Lego set!”
Carson, age 8
Wish Adopted by: Zhao Family
Lots of kids play with Legos, but for 8-year-old Carson, it’s more than a simple pastime: it’s a serious passion. This Lego “whiz” is constantly designing and he works fast, but two years ago, Carson and his family suddenly had to slow down when he was diagnosed with T-cell lymphoblastic leukemia. Carson entered the hospital the same day.
What followed were months of chemotherapy and radiation treatment. Carson missed most of the second grade. He was tutored at home and only a few friends, on occasion, came over to play. Through it all, one thing was constant: his Legos.
“It was difficult,” said his dad. Fear entered the family’s life. “Every day, you think about it.”
It was during this time that Carson was referred to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of San Diego.
Carson and his family met with volunteer Wish Granters, who asked him to dream big. What would he wish for?” “I wish to have the biggest Lego set . . . in the world!”
Of course, what bigger Lego set is there than Legoland itself? Soon, Carson’s wish took shape, and the day arrived when he would receive his wish.
“I was surprised and excited because I didn’t know a limousine was going to pick me up!” Carson said. Carson and his family received VIP treatment at Legoland. He spent part of the day hanging out with Gary, a Legoland Master Builder. Together, the two made figures, mini figurines of Carson and his sister Megan. One set came home with Carson, but another set is still on display at Legoland.
After dinner, and at the end day spent building Legos and going on rides, Carson was presented with three new Lego sets – big ones…the Turbo Tank, the Star Destroyer, and the Millennium Falcon. Each one has 6,000 Lego pieces. “It only took me a week to finish two of them,” Carson said.
“Carson’s wish showed him and his sister that there are people out there who care,” said his dad.
Carson’s cancer is now in remission but his doctors can’t say for sure that he’s out of the woods for a few more years. With tears in his eyes, Carson’s dad looks at him and shares, “this is my gift. Carson’s wish was an important part of his recovery.”
For today, Carson and his family are happy to build on what they have. And with the power of hope, all of the other pieces will fall perfectly into place.