I Wish To Go To Dominica – Kaila Brewster -12 Years Old
Another wish came true because of the great intentions of Precious Touch Foundation Inc. Kaila Brewster (12 years) saw her precious wish turned into reality on March 27, 2011, as she and her parents enjoyed a one week visit to “Nature Isle” Dominica. Kaila’s wish afforded her the opportunity to see the Trafalgar Falls and Emerald Pool compliments the Discover Dominica Authority. She also visited the Sari Sari Falls, Victoria Falls, and the breathtaking hot Sulphur Springs, and was taken around the Island on a tour compliments Ken’s Hinterland Adventure Tours & Transfer Services (KHATTS) Limited. Kaila said the visit to Dominica was an awesome and thrilling experience and the waterfalls are spectacular as she enjoys being in the water, hiking and everything about nature life. Kaila and her parents Curtis and Sondra Brewster were accompanied to Dominica by Adorial Maxwell-Hazell, President of the Foundation.
I Wish To Go To St. Vincent To Visit My Grandpa – Amal Blackman – 7 Years Old
Amal Blackman (7 years) has faced some trying times living with Sickle Cell Anaemia. However, one of his wishes became a reality on August 1, 2010, when he was granted his wish to visit his family for two weeks in St. Vincent. On his return home, he was met at Grantley Adams International Airport by the Directors and Volunteers of Precious Touch Foundation Inc., family members, and friends. When asked about his trip, Amal said that he enjoyed it a lot and the best part was when he went on a bus ride. He said he also went shopping, then he had a sea bath and collected lots of rocks. Amal’s mum Keisha Blackman was presented with a fruit basket from the Volunteers, and then the family was transported home in a limousine from Exquisite Limousine Services Inc.
I Wish To Have A Laptop – Caniggia ‘CJ’ Jarvis – 14 Years Old
Caniggia ‘CJ’ Jarvis (14 years) wished for something that many of us in the modern world would take for granted; a simple Laptop Computer. This wish was granted on November 7, 2009, in the Paediatrics ward of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital under the supervision of Dr. Anne St. John. Caniggia needed one ‘wish’ more than the other wish children, he needed constant blood transfusions. In an effort to assist him, the Foundation partnered with Hilton Barbados and held a blood drive at their Needham’s Point, St. Michael Resort. Sadly, Caniggia passed away on June 20, 2010.
I Wish To Go To Disney World – Ade Goddard – 14 Years Old
Ade Goddard’s wish was to visit Disney World and this was made possible on August 6, 2009, with the kind assistance from Paloma Charitable Trust. Ade was accompanied by his mother Miss Marcelle Howell and a representative from the Foundation, Mr. Henderson Rouse. Ade’s special treatment continued after he arrived home on August 16thas the Foundation had a very wonderful surprise waiting for him at the Airport. To bring his wish to a very fitting end, Precious Touch Foundation Inc. arranged for a limousine ‘de big ride’ from Exquisite Limousine Services to drive Ade and his family home.
I Wish To Have A Laptop – Aneisha Stephenson – 10 Years Old
Precious Touch Foundation Inc. turned ten-year-old Aneisha Stephenson’s precious wish of a Laptop Computer into reality. Aneisha, a student of Grantley Prescod Memorial Primary School got her wish delivered to her school on May 4, 2009, in the presence of her mother Sonia Stephenson, Principal Marline Abrams and staff, and all her school peers.
I Wish To Have An Eye Operation – Shamar Leacock – 12 Years Old
Shamar Leacock (age 12 years) had his left eye removed in infancy for retinoblastoma (a rare malignant tumor of the retina). However, due to consistent problems over the years with his prosthetic eye, there was the need for Shamar to have further treatment. His ‘wish’ was to have assistance with another operation which was granted on January 20, 2009, at BayView Hospital.
I Wish To Go To Ocean Park – Tianna Pompey – 6 Years Old
Tianna Pompey (6 years) was battling rhabdomyosarcoma soft-tissue cancer for a while. However, despite her constant pain and discomfort, she had a very special wish and that was to visit Ocean Park to see the fish and sharks. On Sunday, November 8, 2008, little Tianna got her wish courtesy of the Precious Touch Foundation Inc. It started with a Limousine ride to the Park where she was serenaded by Anthony Gabby Carter with an original song ‘Tianna, We All Love You’. Accompanied by her family, teachers, classmates, and friends, Tianna was taken on a tour of the Shoreline Discovery Pod, the Stingray Pool, the Piranha Aquarium and the Shark Tank. Sadly, just four days after her special wish was granted, Tianna died peacefully in her mother’s arms.
I Wish To Have A Gospel Concert In Barbados – Jamal Perry – 14 Years Old
Jamal Perry, a native of Guyana lost his fight to cancer on June 10, 2008, at the tender age of 14 years old. His ‘wish’ was to have a gospel concert in Barbados with lots of music and bright lights. The concert was scheduled to take place on June 28, 2008 at Divi Southwinds Hotel, St. Lawrence, Christ Church. Jamal was a brave and loving guy and his strong belief and faith in God was evident in his life and during his illness. His Christian principles made him a joy to meet and brought to light the inner peace a child of God experiences in the face of death.
I Wish To Be A Doctor – Tamika Stevenson – 9 Years Old
On December 21st, 2007, nine-year-old Tamika Stevenson got to live out her dream. And from 10am to 2pm she forgot about her own struggle with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) Dressed in her doctor’s coat made specially for her and carrying her own stethoscope Tamika in the picture at right checks the heart beats of some of the children on the ward under the watchful care of Dr Angela Jennings, consultant pediatrician.