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10-year-old battling cancer lives out his dream of being an air marshaller thanks to Make-A-Wish Southern Florida
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Kevin Boulandier , as published by WSVN 7 News
· August 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The boy's wish was granted by Make-A-Wish Southern Florida. A 10-year-old boy with a rare cancer diagnosis had his dream fulfilled.
A 10-year-old boy with a rare cancer diagnosis had his dream fulfilled. He spent a day exploring the world of air travel, an interest he has held for many years. S.
Virgin Islands, was given a behind-the-scenes look at an aviation facility. He participated in marshaling a private jet and toured various areas, including the air traffic control room. Further details about the boy's experience are available from the source.
The boy's wish was granted by Make-A-Wish Southern Florida. The boy's visit included climbing aboard an airport fire rescue truck and seeing Coast Guard planes.
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Category: safety Published: August 20, 2026 Source: WSVN 7 News Reading time: 1 min
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