Jun 18, 2015
The MetroWest Daily News
Zuehailey “Hailey” Torres lives in Framingham, is 9 years old and goes to McCarthy Elementary School. But according to her mother, true normalcy just arrived Thursday morning, when Hailey met her new Yorkiepoo puppy at Logan Airport, a gift from Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Jun 18, 2015
Boston City and Press
It’s a wish come true for a Framingham girl. Just weeks before her 10th birthday, Hailey Torres met the newest member of her family: a Yorkie-Poo puppy. Hailey is battling a brain tumor and named her new dog Asher which means happy and blessed.
Jun 18, 2015
7 News WHDH
Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island granted a local 9-year-old her wish: a puppy. The young girl has a brain tumor and when she couldn't take a trip because her big sister is handicapped, she asked for a puppy instead for her whole family to enjoy.
Jun 18, 2015
CBS Boston WBZ-TV Channel 4
It’s a wish come true for a Framingham girl. Just weeks before her 10th birthday, Hailey Torres met the newest member of her family: a Yorkie-Poo puppy. Hailey is battling a brain tumor and named her new dog Asher which means happy and blessed. She told Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island she wanted an energetic dog to help get her through the tougher times.
May 20, 2015
Wicked Local
Owen Knizak wanted a recording studio for Christmas so badly. The 12-year-old Georgetown boy, who's been battling cancer since last year, figured it was just an out-of-reach dream. Then Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island contacted the family and he knew just what to wish for.
Mar 27, 2015
Shaelin Earle is from Beverly, Mass., but he’s a huge Anaheim Ducks fan. So when his favorite team was in town Thursday to face the Boston Bruins, the Ducks made sure he got some extra special treatment.
Mar 27, 2015
Shaelin Earle’s wish was the Mighty Ducks' command, Thursday night at the TD Garden. Ryan Getzlaf buried the game-winning goal in overtime, as the Anaheim Ducks defeated the Boston Bruins, 3-2, on March 26. The victory was extra special for Shaelin Earle. The Beverly resident was an honorary Duck for the day, thanks to the Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Mar 26, 2015
A boy's devotion to the Ducks is rewarded when he gets to experience a day with the team.
Jeanne Earle can’t explain her son Shaelin’s fascination with the Ducks and why a kid from Beverly, Mass., would root for a hockey team based in Anaheim.
“He’s a major sports fan and he really doesn’t like any New England teams, despite the fact that we live here,” she said. “He’s not a Patriots, Red Sox, Bruins fan.”
Mar 26, 2015
Shaelin Earle was born with cystic fibrosis, a life-threatening disorder that causes severe damage to the lungs and digestive system. Despite growing up in one of the most passionate sports towns of Boston, Shaelin developed a passion and love for watching the Ducks.
When he was granted a wish by the Make-A-Wish foundation, he knew immediately he wanted to go to Anaheim and see the Ducks play in person.
Feb 23, 2015
The Republican
Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island is looking for individuals, groups and businesses to form teams to help raise money to benefit sick children.
The organization will host the fifth annual Walk for Wishes at the Holyoke Mall at Ingleside on March 8.
The walk is a fun, indoor family event to celebrate everything that wishes granted by Make-A-Wish bring to the children they serve.