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Gulf Today. Staff Reporter
In one of its initiatives for the Year of the Family, the “Make-A-Wish” Foundation brought joy and happiness to the heart of the 4-year-old Ahmed, by fulfilling his wish to get a bicycle and toys to share with his brother Hamad, in a touching scene which reflected the innocence of childhood and the depth of family bonds.
Make A Wish’s team accompanied Ahmed to the “Hamleys” store, where he had an exceptional experience, choosing his favourite toys himself amidst an atmosphere full of joy and happiness.
The moments of choosing the bicycle and toys were filled with delight and cheer, transforming Ahmed’s experience into a beautiful memory he will never forget, giving him positive energy which eases the difficulty of his treatment journey.
Hani Al Zubaidi, the CEO of the foundation, affirmed that fulfilling Ahmed’s wish has great humanitarian dimensions, especially in the “Year of the Family,” where the importance of psychologically and morally supporting children and their families is evident.
“Fulfilling children’s wishes is not just a humanitarian initiative, but a complete message of hope whose effects extend to children, their families, and the community around, in the Year of the Family. We emphasise that making one child happy can reflect joy on an entire family, and strengthen sthe values of cohesion and solidarity which characterise Emirati society,” Al Zubaidi said.
He added, : “The happiness we saw in Ahmed’s eyes is an evident proof that the goodness of the UAE is deeply rooted in the hearts of all citizens, institutions, and residents. This initiative was not just about fulfilling a simple wish, but a deep humanitarian message, reflecting how giving can make a real difference in children’s lives, and give them moments of joy which restore hope and light their course in facing challenges.”
