Chad, 6:

I wish to go on an Alaskan Adventure

Chad is a fearless six-year-old. Unlike most other kids his age, he has endured two open-heart surgeries while battling a heart defect. When the Make-A-Wish Foundation^® offered to grant his wish, Chad showed just how brave he is by asking for an Alaskan adventure.

Before he knew it, Chad and his family set sail for the adventure of a lifetime! Leaving from Juneau, Chad went on an eight-day Whale Watching & Wildlife Cruise where he saw humpback whales and seals. They left the ship for an excursion in Skagway and went to the Klondike Summit. At 3,290 feet above sea level, Chad played in the snow, threw snowballs and made snow angels. Back on the ship, he rock climbed, swam in the pool, and watched for glaciers on the deck. The adventure continued after the cruise ship docked in Vancouver. Chad and his family explored the Vancouver Aquarium. They saw a dolphin show, a beluga whale show and numerous fish exhibits! One of the biggest surprises was waiting for Chad when he got to the airport. He was taken inside the control tower where he helped land a plane! Chad’s dad says,“This wish will last a lifetime.”