Make-A-Wish Gives 12-Year-Old Car Aficionado the VIP Treatment at ModaMiami’s Luxury Showcase
A 12-year-old boy locked in a difficult cancer battle lived his dream to be around some of the coolest and rarest cars on the planet, thanks to Make-A-Wish Southern Florida.
A Dream Come True
Engines roared on Sunday for this Make-A-Wish moment in Coral Gables after Luka Bojanic, a 12-year-old from Las Vegas, traveled to South Florida to take part in this opportunity to sit in some of the rarest and most valuable vehicles around. Bojanic said he wasn’t sure whether or not he’d ever get a chance to be this up-close to these luxury rides.
"That was like probably a dream, that I think it wouldn’t come true, but it really did," he said.
A Passion for Classic Cars
Bojanic has been fighting a years-long battle with cancer, undergoing two surgeries and intense chemotherapy. With his passion for classic cars and traveling, his wish was to see some of the real-deal automobiles. Make-A-Wish fulfilled this wish, helping the boy head to Coral Gables for the ModaMiami event.
"I’m seeing a lot of my dream cars, and one of the best cars, and the best event in the U.S., one of the best," said Bojanic.
A Special Experience
Bojanic’s experience was enhanced by rare car collector Dennis Crowley, who shared his knowledge and expertise with the boy. This was Crowley’s fourth time helping fulfill a Make-A-Wish. "For me, it’s always been – cars have always been a part of my life, especially super cars," he said. "I’ve been super blessed, I have a very, very nice collection of some rare cars, super cars, and it’s really nice to be able to share that with these kids and see their passion, their knowledge."
VIP Treatment
Treated as a VIP, Bojanic even got to step into some of the hot rods. As he celebrates remission, Bojanic is thankful to take a valuable victory lap. "I thought about it, and I wasn’t gonna believe it was gonna come true, but I feel really amazing that it did," he said.
A Special Guest
Bojanic’s best friend, Greyson, also got to join in on seeing the special showcase.
Conclusion
Make-A-Wish Southern Florida’s dedication to granting the wishes of children with critical illnesses is truly inspiring. This experience was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Luka Bojanic, and we’re thrilled to hear that he’s in remission. We’re grateful to Make-A-Wish for bringing people together to create unforgettable moments.
FAQs
- What is Make-A-Wish Southern Florida?
Make-A-Wish Southern Florida is a non-profit organization that grants the wishes of children with critical illnesses, such as cancer, to bring them joy and hope. - What was Luka Bojanic’s wish?
Luka Bojanic, a 12-year-old from Las Vegas, wished to see some of the rarest and most valuable vehicles around, including classic cars and luxury rides. - How did Make-A-Wish fulfill Luka’s wish?
Make-A-Wish Southern Florida helped Luka travel to Coral Gables, Florida, to attend the ModaMiami event, where he got to see his dream cars up close and even got to step into some of the hot rods.
