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Wish Stories
XIN YI’S WISH - Fly High into the Sky
WISH
GRANTERS
Clifford Goh
and Teo Ai Ling
flu after her chemco treatment. Being the tough cookie
that she is, Xin Yi fought the bug and recovered in time.
Our great adventure began when Ai Ling and I first visited
our wish-child’s home in Woodlands. Prior to the visit, her
mother told us that Xin Yi couldn’t wait to share her wish.
A sweet and playful 15 year old, Xin Yi’s face lit up when
she saw us. We soon discovered that this chatty girl had a
unique fascination for airplanes and enjoyed listening to
Indie music.
It was easy finding out what Xin Yi’s wish was. Whenever
fellow wishgranter Ai Ling asked her a question, the reply
came back quick as a flash. It wasn’t long before she
revealed her wish of owning a lightweight laptop. She also
told us that due to her condition, she was unable to visit
the Singapore Youth Flying Club (SYFC), where she was an
active member, for many months and missed her friends
very much. With these important information, Ai Ling
and I quickly set our plans to action.
First, we sought permission from SYFC to help fulfil Xin
Yi’s wish. I e-mailed to SYFC’s manager Mr. Beber and
anxiously waited for his reply. The very next morning I
received fantastic news from him. Not only did he give
the go-ahead, but he also offered the use of the Club’s
reception lounge, which we planned to decorate with an
assortment of model aircrafts to hold a workshop for Xin
Yi. It was certainly a sweet and encouraging start.
Ai Ling informed Xin Yi that her wish to visit the SYFC
was going to come true on Saturday, 7 April. However, our
plans almost had to be postponed when Xin Yi caught the
7 April finally arrived, and at 9 a.m. we brought some
presents and the most important gift of all, the laptop
to SYFC. No party would be complete without balloons,
and thanks to Pei Leng, there were 40 pink and white (Xin
Yi’s favourite colours) ones at the party. We released the
balloons in the lounge, and it looked as if the aircrafts were
gliding through the “clouds” of balloons. A sumptious
feast was also prepared for the guests’ enjoyment .
When Xin Yi’s family arrived at SYFC, everyone, including
her friends, instructor and the SYFC General Manager
welcomed Xin Yi at the entrance. There was pure joy and
excitement written all over Xin Yi’s face when she saw that
her family and friends had gathered to share this special
occasion with her.
Mr. Beber was the perfect host as he led Xin Yi to the
workshop, where more surprises were in store. All her
SYFC friends were there, and Xin Yi wasted no time
mingling and taking photos with them.
During the prize-giving ceremony, SYFC’s General
Manager Mr. Andy gave a short speech and presented Xin
Yi with a couple of presents from SYFC. The big moment
came when the laptop was presented to Xin Yi. She looked
so happy holding onto the laptop. And the icing on the
cake Xin Yi going to the hangar and watching the remote
aeroplanes and helicopters in action.
It was a truly memorable day for Xin Yi and everyone
involved in delivering the wish. Although, Xin Yi did
not get the chance to fly a plane, her high spirits were
sufficient to lift her off the ground and send her soaring
into the sky.
This wish was made possible through the kind referral by
Li NianLi from the Children’s Cancer Foundation.
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