Vancouver, BC- A special concert to benefit Make-A-Wish will take place on Sunday, November 6th at the Massey Theatre in New Westminister at 7:00 p.m. 16 year old Filippino teen singer Anjela Gerardo will sing for her friend and former wish kid, Andrew Lamigo with the goal of raising $6,000; enough funds to grant a wish. Andrew had his wish to Walt Disney World granted through the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of BC nine years ago. Just four years old at the time, Andrew was in awe of the spectacle of the theme parks throughout his wish.  “His eyes were as wide as saucers when we entered the gates of Walt Disney World”, recalled his mother Charlotte. “As a parent, it was amazing to watch after ev­erything he’d been through.” Andrew has Hemolytic Anemia; a life-threatening medication condition for which he still receives monthly transfu­sions. Although he is doing well, Andrew can’t play contact sports because of his central line and his growth has been stunted by the steroids he must take. Charlotte agrees that it’s a small price to pay for having her son alive and well al­most a decade later.

Andrew and his family will be at the concert supporting their friend and help­ing to raise funds so that other kids may also know the joy of a having their fondest wish come true.

WHAT: These Dreams: featuring Anjela Gerardo & friends
WHERE: Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Avenue, New Westminster
WHEN: 7:00 p.m. Sunday, November 6th
DETAILS: Tickets are $15 and available at the door

About Make-A-Wish:
Since 1983, the Make-A-Wish Foun­dation® of BC & Yukon has made over 1,400 wishes come true for kids battling a life-threatening medical condition. Each wish provides a child and their immediate family a carefree and joyful experience that is far from the inherent stress and anxiety of having a life-threatening medical con­dition. Our goal is to refocus attention on the positive by providing a unique, once­in-a-lifetime wish experience that a family might not otherwise have. For more in­formation visit www.makeawishbc.ca.

BACKGROUND ON ANDREW LAMI­GO:
Resident of New Westminster
Now 13 years old and attends New Westminster Secondary School
Plays alto saxophone in the school band and loves sports.
CONTACT: Kim Heron, Director of Communications, Make-A-Wish Founda­tion of BC & Yukon
Office: (604) 688-7944
Toll-free: 1-866-277-9474
Cell: (604) 365-4142
Email: kim.heron@makeawish.ca

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