Learning 20 Oct 2016

Grade 8-1 Grant a Wish

By CIS Communications
Photograph by CIS Communications

Arush is a 5 year old boy with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Through the Make a Wish Foundation, Arush announced that his wish was “to go on a big ship with a swimming pool”. A few weeks ago, Arush’s wish came true. He went on a cruise with his family, and he had a wonderful time.

Let’s meet Arush. He is an active boy who can rarely sit still for more than a minute. His favourite toys are Captain America, Transformers and toy trains. Being the social butterfly that he is, starting conversations and being around people is no difficult task for Arush.

But Arush’s cruise adventure was a complete surprise. He didn’t know his wish was about to come true when his parents threw a small party for him, gave him a ride-on suitcase filled with travel clothes. When he set foot on the Super Star Gemini, with his parents and baby sister, he knew that was it. His wish was coming true. While on his voyage, he spent most of his time swimming in the pool, met the Captain, and asked many questions about cruise life.

What does this have to do with CIS? Everything. Arush’s wish was possible thanks to last academic year's Grade 8-1’s year-long campaign to raise funds to make a sick child’s wish come true. Under the guidance of their advisor Mr. Smith, the students organised a number of fundraising events to raise the money that they needed. Although it was not as easy as they had originally anticipated, they all persevered and hit their fundraising goal in May.

Congratulations Grade 8-1 students on being caring individuals, and for your commitment to making a positive impact in the life of a sick child. Your story reminds us that student driven service is the most meaningful - and that we can make a difference and help others in need.

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