Walk makes wishes come true for sick kids

Posted 4/11/13

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Walk makes wishes come true for sick kids

MEET SAMBONI: Kim Halliwell, member of Team Jenna in memory of young Jenna Jacques, who succumbed to cancer last year, poses with Samboni, mascot of the Providence Bruins, during Walk For Wishes.

WISHES DO COME TRUE: Having his wish granted to visit Italy with his family is Michael Pierce (far right) for his Make-A-Wish dream. He is pictured with his family members from Cranston: Jenn Gay, Katie Gay, Tyler Pierce, Paul Gay and Heidi Gay.

DEFINED DEMONSTRATION: Team Mastery Martial Arts School provides a martial arts demonstration. The school has locations in Warwick, Johnston and Cranston.

ADDING SOME SPARKLE: Adding to the excitement of Walk For Wishes is Princess Aurora, portrayed by Isabelle Spivack, who poses with young Emerson Federico.

CLOWNING AROUND: Volunteer vendors keep the crowd entertained. Pictured here is Anthony Marrapese of Reel to Real Recording of Cranston with Tickles the Clown, portrayed by Chris Landry of Warwick.

TINY BUBBLES: Tickles the Clown, portrayed by Chris Landry, blows bubbles with 2-year-old Lily Dube during Walk For Wishes.

Posted Thursday, April 11, 2013 1:39 pm

For the second year in a row, Walk For Wishes was held at Warwick Mall this past Sunday as approximately 250 participants came together to raise more than $23,000 for Make-A-Wish of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Along with taking laps around the mall, many activities were set up for children and adults such as line dancing, games, face painting, balloon animals and team photos.

Make-A-Wish raises funds to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.